Geelong band set for album release

Garage-rock four piece, Vintage Crop, are set to unveil their debut album TV Organs on April 14.

HOLA Fest for Easter

Rounding out the Easter weekend with a bang is HOLA Fest, a musical celebration that makes other musical celebrations green with envy.

Fun Times with Peking Duk

Peking Duk used some slang from their inner circle for the title of their upcoming tour, ‘Clowntown’.

Tim Rogers Announces National Tour For New Album and Releases First Single

You Am I frontman Tim Rogers has announced a 2017 national tour for his upcoming solo album An Actor Repairs, which he’ll take around Australia and to Geelong.

Wrapped Up Festival

The Wrapped Up festival is like a nice big, fluffy musical blanket and it is taking place at The Eastern, Ballarat on April 1.

Felix Riebl goes regional

The charming and talented Felix Riebl, he of The Cat Empire and he who released his second solo album, Paper Doors, to rave reviews in September last year, is heading out for the ‘In Your Arms’ tour.

Polish Club Are Alright

As you have probably heard by now, Polish Club are setting forth on a tour in support of their forthcoming debut album Alright Already (March 31).

Two decades after MMMbop Hanson are touring Australia

’90s pop phenomenon Hanson are coming to Australia as part of their world tour.

White Bleaches launch their 7″ tonight at Kubu Studio

The 7″ was recorded and mixed by Stu Mackenzie and mastered by Mikey Young and features the singles Mystery Child and In the Night.

The Living End Tix Still Available

Tickets are still floating around for The Living End’s March 30 show at Geelong’s Wool Exchange Entertainment Complex as part of their ‘Staring Down the Highway’ tour.

Declan McKinnon on adult perspectives and a debut album

“As you get older you start to stop writing about ‘my life’s hard’ and ‘fuck the man’, and start writing about real things and real problems, which is great. It’s always refreshing when you’re listening back to your music and not cringe at what you are singing about.”

Graeme Connors – The Eternal Optimist

“Once upon a time, people did something all their life, it defined them. These days people don’t have a tendency to do that, most people will change jobs in as short a space of time as 18 months, it’s quite remarkable. I don’t criticise that, but it’s not who I am.”

A festival of wine, music and food is heading to Bendigo next month

Bendigo is ripe and ready for the 2017 Strategem Winemakers Festival, kicking off in April.

Five Benefits of Participating in the Live Music Professionals Program

Thanks to Music Victoria, a brand new and vibrant program has been created to help create a sustainable live music sector. The Live Music Professionals Program is a free opportunity for established independent promoters and venue bookers in Victorian’s music community.

100% Kylie: A Global Tribute to the Aussie Darling

100% Kylie is a stunning touring tribute show which guarantees a night of glitz, glamour, and fun paying homage to the very greatest hits from Australia’s beloved pop-star Kylie Minogue.

Alex Lahey, Slum Sociable + more join already huge GTM line up

Groovin The Moo have announced the lineup for their Fresh Produce stage, giving punters a taste of Australia’s finest emerging acts.

Bob Evans announces 2017 national tour

Acoustic troubadour Bob Evans is picking up his guitar and hitting the road.

Killing Heidi announce first national tour in over 10 years

Aussie rock legends Killing Heidi are heading out on their first national tour in more than a decade.

Castlemaine’s D.D. Dumbo is heading to Ballarat on debut album tour

Castlemaine’s own D.D.Dumbo (aka Oliver Hugh Perry) is heading on tour and Ballarat gets paid a visit.

Smoke Stack Rhino Find Love

Melbourne’s Smoke Stack Rhino formed with the intention to bring the blues back to the mosh pit.

St Patrick’s Day Street Party at The Elephant & Castle

For the celebration of the national saint of one small but beautiful country, St Patrick’s Day found its way far beyond Ireland’s borders to become a worldwide, annual event. The Elephant & Castle Hotel will once again be hosting their annual street party to celebrate the life of Ireland’s favourite saint.

UNO celebrates two years of doing what they do

One of Geelong’s favourite club destinations, UNO Danceclub is set to celebrate its second birthday this month with two headline acts Cyril Hahn and Secondcity as well as a slew of local acts. We had a chat with Adam Metwally, one of the masterminds behind the event. If you see him around, swing a slice of cake his way.

St. Paddy’s Day at Irish Murphy’s

St. Patrick’s Day has been a day of celebration since the 17th century – and every year on March 17th, the Irish, or Irish lovers join in on festivities that colour the day green.

Birds of Tokyo Adam Weston talks Brace: How this dark thematic album is their liveliest yet.

They came out saying ‘mums of Australia are going to hate it,’ and whilst the verdict is still out on that one, the general consensus is that this album is pretty fucking awesome.

 

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