The project connecting Geelong musicians to their town and music icons

For several weeks now, the three emerging musicians have been working hard alongside their mentors in producing and recording a song about their home town.

Tiny Giants help celebrate Record Store Day

Real Music Vinyl & CDs of Geelong will be celebrating Record Store Day Australia, now in its 10th year, with Ocean Grove outfit Tiny Giants

Locals Hills Hoist to play Barwon Club this Friday to celebrate new release

Barwon Club are hosting another fantastic gig this weekend, with Hills Hoist headlining Friday night.

All Our Exes Live in Texas head to Geelong

The delightful talents of Elana Stone, Katie Wighton, Hannah Crofts and Georgia Mooney have been giving a lot of love to the world as All Our Exes Live in Texas.

Wanderers heads to Warrnambool

Thanks to appearances at WOMAD and Surfers Paradise Live, the buzz surrounding Adelaide natives Wanderers (formerly Wasted Wanderers) is getting…

Benny Mayhem

The former front man of Project Mayhem, Benny released the EP Song for Absent Friends last year.

The Eureka is hosting a Thrift Shop party this Thursday for the bi-annual event

The bi-annual interparty is heading back to The Eureka Hotel this Thursday, and it’s sure to be a big one.

Gareth Liddiard’s Solo Adventure

Drones songs and solo material is all in a shows work for Gareth LLiddiard.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard announce new album, unleash 13-minute video

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have unveiled their tenth studio album.

Set Mo are heading out on tour with stops by Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong

Following the release of the club-ready EP, After Dark Vol.1 , Set Mo are heading out far and wide on an Australian and New Zealand tour.

The Darkness on their return to Australia for sold out shows and a cricket match at Groovin The Moo

It takes some serious effort to remain relevant in a career that spans literal decades. Granted, they had a bit of a break in the middle, but British rock legends The Darkness still haven’t lost the spark they had when they first burst in to the international rock scene with their seminal debut Permission to Land back in 2003.

Mike McClellan on refining his art and living his life through song

Like a fine wine, long-time singer, songwriter and acoustic music legend Mike McClellan is only getting better with age. “I certainly think I’m singing better than I ever have.”

Seth Sentry is heading to Ballarat next month

Seth Sentry is off on a friendly risk-free adventure next month, busting out his hip hop ditties and welcoming the release of new single, ‘Play it Safe’.

Listen Out: Horris Green

Forte have a quick chat with Horris Green.

Groovin’ the Moo is next month, so we decided to make a playlist

With the sold out Bendigo edition of Groovin’ the Moo festival on Saturday, May 6 quickly approaching, we thought we’d put together a bit of playlist

Our five picks for the Bluesfest sideshows heading to Melbourne

For those who can’t make it to Byron Bay, there’s still a chance to see some of the impressive acts hitting our shores. We put together a little bit of a list of who we’d be seeing and the acts generally heading to Melbourne.

Nahko and Medicine for the People Creating anthems for social movement

Challenging himself and others to make a change in the world, Nahko Bear is creating music with a purpose.

Folk Alliance Australia: Giving young folk artists a kickstart to their career

If you’ve heard of Melbourne’s acoustic duo The Bean Project, it’s partly due to the Folk Alliance Australia and their National Showcase which aims to highlight young and emerging folk artists.

Lorne Hotel is throwing a bunch of free gigs ft Holy Holy, Pierce Brothers + more

While summer is technically over, that doesn’t mean there isn’t reason to still head down the beauty that is the Great Ocean Road.

Music Victoria is hosting a PR & social media masterclass in Geelong next week

If you’re a local band, musician, manager, live music venue or other music business, Music Victoria are looking out for you.

Legends Dune Rats head to Geelong and Ballarat on largest regional tour to date

Aussie faves and all round larrikins, the Dune Rats, are heading on their largest regional tour to date. And we couldn’t be happier.

Cut Snake are playing a free Easter show in Torquay this weekend

Free party!! Are your ears perked?

The 2017 Boogie set times are here

Jive to Endless Boogie at the peak of night or jig to Jarrow in the afternoon sun because the 2017 Boogie set times have finally arrived.

Deline Briscoe and William Crighton lead deliciously talented Grampians Grape Escape music lineup

The Grampians has become a hotbed for musical adventure and once again a first-rate lineup comes to the region for the next incarnation of the Grampians Grape Escape.

 

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