William Crighton and Claire Anne Taylor team Up

It’s one of the best two­ for­ one deals you’re likely to come across, with William Crighton and Claire Anne Taylor set to perform a handful of shows together in support of their debut albums.

Queens of Noize Lock in Bendigo Show

The female­ fuelled Queens of Noize originated out of Bendigo and has since been held in Melbourne, Sydney and Newcastle.

The Decline Set for Ballarat Show

Influenced by the likes of NOFX, Frenzal Rhomb, Rise Against and Propagandhi, WA skater punks The Decline released their debut album, I’m Not Gonna Lie to You, in 2010.

Astrix Is Coming To Melbourne For A Warehouse Party

Israeli trance heavyweight, Astrix, is set to hold down an iconic Melbourne location in July with a warehouse party like you’ve never seen.

Panic! At The Disco Announce Australian Album Tour, Reveal Melbourne Show

Award-winning worldwide rock juggernauts, Panic! At The Disco are set to drop by Australian shores over summer to celebrate the release of their latest album.

SAFIA Finish Debut Album, Celebrate With Melbourne Show

Canberra trio SAFIA have completed their debut album, tying it in with a headline run of shows across the country.

Yellowcard Say Farewell With Last Album And Final Melbourne Show

Heavyweight rockers Yellowcard will release their final record by the end of September while heading off around the world on a farewell tour.

Port Fairy Spring Festival

Conceived in 1990 by the late British/Australian composer Michael Easton ARAM and the pianist Len Vorster, the Port Fairy Spring Festival is a celebration of classical and contemporary ensemble music.

Arrested Development Return To Melbourne With Greatest Hits Tour

Hip hop and groove visionaries Arrested Development first burst onto the scene 20 years ago. To celebrate this milestone, they’ll be heading out on a national tour dipping into their deep pile of hits.

Alex Formosa Baudo to Perform Marc Hunter Tribute

Best known as the lead singer of Dragon, the late Marc Hunter was once described as a “super­ eclectic, charismatic artist” by none other than Sir Elton John.

Foam Release New Single, Announce National Tour

Foam will celebrate the release of their latest single with a run of national tour dates throughout July and August.

Clementine Ford Will Be Dissecting Her Hate Mail In A Melbourne Pub Talk

Journalist Clementine Ford is no stranger to copping abuse from the online masses. Now, she’ll be reading through her hate mail in the latest instalment of Pub Talks.

Chopper’s Republic of Anzakistan Locks in Regional Tour

Bringing the show from screen to stage, Chopper’s Republic of Anzakistan, is heading out across Australia for a national tour.

Beyond The Valley Partners With AIME For 2016

Following news of the festival expanding to four days, Beyond The Valley have announced a partnership with the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience for 2016.

David Strassman Brings New Show To Victoria

Comedy legend David Strassman is bringing his latest show to Victoria, offering a hilarious take on our modern, technology-laden lives.

Offspring Back for its Sixth Season

Popular Australian television series Offspring is coming back for its sixth season, after the last episodes screened in August 2014.

Geelong Art Society

The Shearer’s Arms gallery, which dated back to 1847, was acquired by the Society in 1987 and is now its base. It contains a large purpose built studio, four gallery display rooms, a well-equipped office and a kitchen. The building is the oldest surviving building in Geelong West and following an agenda from the Heritage Society is slowly being renovated.

Art & Industry Festival Announces 2016 Debut

In a new community-based biennial celebration, the Art & Industry Festival will build local identity, champion local assets and inspire interaction between local artists, residents, industry and businesses.

Tonal Shift Mini Festival Announces Debut Lineup

As part of the 2016 Leaps and Bounds Festival, Tonal Shift has unveiled a slew of Melbourne’s most exciting psychedelic and shoegaze bands for its inaugural showing.

Montaigne Reveals Debut Album Release Date And 2016 National Tour

Thrilling Sydney songwriter Montaigne has announced the highly anticipated release of her debut LP, celebrating with a national tour and Melbourne show.

The Inaugural Geelong Gay Games Are Happening This October

The inaugural Geelong Gay Games will take place over the Melbourne Cup weekend, October 28 through November 1, culminating with an ‘Awards Celebration Day’.

Curb Your Enthusaism Is Making a Comeback

While the creator behind the show, Larry David, has said in the past the odds are heavily stacked against the show ever making a return, a long-time character from the series has suggested otherwise.

Gyan Locks in Hometown Show

Born and raised in Geelong, Gyan Evans, who travels musically as Gyan, released her debut album in 1989. Three singles were released from the album including ‘Wait’, a track about a lonely girl waiting for her first true love.

D.D. Dumbo Shares New Release

In case you missed the news, D.D. Dumbo, the alias of Oliver Hugh Perry, recently released the accompanying video to his track, ‘Satan’.

 

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