Destrends hit the road with their new EP

A trio of lads and their new EP is Lousy Lover

The Velvet Addiction heads to Geelong

If they are to be believed, rock and rollers The Velvet Addiction is a band that will part your hair.

Saluting Ill Starred Captain

A combination of folk, punk and surfadelic sounds, Ill Starred Captain’s tale begins back in 2000.

Ballarat Street Party

A simple question, but who likes to party? If you are in the ‘yes’ camp, and we know many readers will be, you will want to get your fine self down to the Ballarat Street Party next month.

Good news Geelong, San Cisco are heading our way on a massive tour

Fresh with new single, ‘Hey, Did I Do You Wrong?’ and an album soon on its way, Fremantle band San Cisco are heading on a national tour.

BIGSOUND announces $100,000 music prize, expands 2017 program

The new initiative is designed to give a leg up to artists who have built significant initial career momentum off the back of their BIGSOUND experience.

Holy Holy are heading to Geelong as part of national album tour

Following the release of the band’s sophomore album PAINT, which landed at #7 on the ARIA album chart, the duo are hitting the road this winter.

Grinspoon are heading to Geelong as part of 20th anniversary tour of debut album

Aussie rockers Grinspoon have returned from hiatus with the announcement they’ll be releasing a 20th anniversary deluxe edition of their debut album, Guide to Better Living.

Absolute legend Tina Arena is heading to Bendigo and Geelong on national tour

With the announcement of her Greatest Hits & Interpretations double album, Tina is set to head on tour as of September 6.

Pete Murray returns with new single and 33-date national tour

Pete Murray is no stranger to regional Victoria, but it has been a little while since he’s shown his face.

Opiuo returns to Australia with a five piece band

The renowned electronic producer OPIUO is returning to Australia with a five-piece band, new music and a completely different live show this April and May.

MDRN Love release debut single with upcoming tour

Geelong’s MDRN Love have just released their debut single, ‘Bring Me Down’, along with a brand new film clip.

Northlane hit the regional road

Northlane’s spidey senses are tingling, with the metalcore favourites hitting the regional road in support of their new single, ‘Intuition’.

Montaigne is heading to Ballarat on national tour

The 21-year-old is set to bring her theatrical stage presence and incredible vocal ability to Karova Lounge in Ballarat.

Running Touch: On the mystery and sticking to his guns

Coined as the best kept secret in Australian music, mysterious producer Running Touch is the 22-year-old artist from Melbourne known for his conscious decision to remain anonymous in the music industry.

Geelong’s Izzy Lozi and the Auracles release new single

With their brand new single ‘Change’, Izzy Lozi and the Auracles are reaching new heights.

Geelong and Ballarat voted in the top 10 councils for music by Music Victoria

Music Victoria has released its inaugural list of top 10 Victorian councils for music.

More acts join Peking Duk in massive carpark festival set for Ballarat

Following on from Karova Lounge’s successful #3350 Street Party, they announced that Peking Duk (alongside Ivan Ooze) would be headlining a carpark party in April.

Splendour in the Grass announce 2017 line up ft The XX, Queens of the Stone Age, Banks + more

You’ll be seeing the likes of the XX, Queens of the Stone Age, Banks and reformed legends LCD Soundsystem.

Groovin the Moo beef up their line up with Alice Ivy, Set Mo + more

Just when you think Groovin The Moo can’t get any bigger.

CC:DISCO! Fever

She is Australia’s First Lady of Disco, the high priestess of dance floor grooves, and she has been touring her socks off.

Wolfmother are heading to Geelong on their first Oz album tour since 2009

After touring through North & South America, Europe, the UK & Scandinavia with sellout shows in 2016, Wolfmother are returning to Australian for the home leg of their Gypsy Caravan tour with a stop in Geelong.

Legends Cosmic Psychos are heading to Castlemaine alongside Tyrannamen and Amyl and the Sniffers

Legends of the game and punk rockers, Cosmic Psychos, are headlining a show at the Theatre Royal in Castlemaine this May.

Pitch Please! is going weekly at Piano Bar from April and beyond

Hosted by Philma Bocks & Art Simone, ‘The Piano’ will start at 5.30pm
with three amazing drag shows, great entertainment and drink specials.

 

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