Up the Guts Regional Tour

One bus, five bands, 15 shows, 18 days and 7500kms. It’s the inaurugal Up the Guts epic road trip, where the driver is in charge of the music, Pringles and energy drinks are a necessity and deodorant is strictly enforced.

Tash Sultana Locks In Torquay Show

Three­ years­ old was old enough for Melbourne’s Tash Sultana to begin mucking around with the guitar.

Karnivool Set for Geelong Show

You still have a chance to pick up some tickets for Karnivool’s show at The Wool Exchange Entertainment Complex in Geelong on June 29.

Binge Thinking Is Bad For Your Health Exhibition

Known for her stencil work around Geelong (you can see them at Box Office Cafe or Kiki Studio), myheadsajungle is stepping indoors with an exhibition at Little Creatures in Geelong.

Jon Hamm the Perfect Live-Action Archer

While there isn’t a film as such heading our way, the discussion from the producers behind popular adult cartoon show, Archer, turning into a feature film is happening nonetheless.

The Dandy Warhols Reveal 2016 Melbourne Show

The Dandy Warhols are set to hit Melbourne on a national tour. The group will be heading over in support of their latest album, Disortland, which was recorded in frontman Courtney Taylor’s basement on and cassette recorder with the band putting on the finishing touches in a studio. 


Castlemaine Gaol Upcoming Gigs

Following Eliza Hull’s baptism show, songman Martin Myles is next up at the Old Castlemaine Gaol’s ‘Winter Series’ this Saturday night, June 25.

CraftAlive Ballarat

Having just done the rounds at Bendigo recently, the largest regional craft event is heading to Ballarat.

Amy Schumer Reveals Melbourne Arena Stand-Up Show

US comedy icon Amy Schumer is heading to Australia.

Bigsound Announce First Live Acts For 2016

Bigsound has announced the first instalment of live acts for their fifteenth anniversary festival.

PigSty In July Release Full 2016 Lineup

PigSty In July have announced the final round of artists visiting the boutique festival this July.

Coldest Day of the Year Turns Lorne Into Winter Wonderland

With today the coldest day of 2016 so far, Lorne locals and visitors woke up to a blanket of snow across the town.

Louis Theroux’s Scientology Movie To Screen In Melbourne

Louis Theroux’s first feature-length film will run as a limited screening as part of the 2016 Melbourne International Film Festival.

Big Scary Return With First Headline Tour In Three Years

Big Scary are back with a swag full of new tunes, and they’re celebrating by heading out on their first headline tour in years.

White Night is Coming to Ballarat in 2017

After a state wide search to find the regional town to host White Night, Ballarat was crowned the victor. The night will be held on Saturday, March 14 and bring the town to life through installations across town on walls, in laneways, streets and parks.

The Bennies Regional Shows Set for This Weekend

The Bennies’ ‘Wisdom Machine’ tour rolls on. Following a handful of dates earlier in the year, the band packed their bags and headed abroad for a bunch of dates in Germany and the UK in order to show off their lovely album, the aforementioned Wisdom Machine.

Fun4Kids

A big, noisy, red cordial hello to the Fun4Kids Festival, the huge Warrnambool event that is as much about education as it is entertainment.

Sarah McLeod Locks in Geelong Show

Blink and you’re likely to miss a show these days, such is the frequency at which they are being announced. One of Australia’s most rocking, Sarah McLeod, is heading out for a show.

Sheriff Are Throwing A Mini Festival To Raise Funds For Their Debut Album

To help raise some dollars for their debut release, Melbourne’s own Sheriff have put together a killer lineup of bands, fete stalls, raffles and more to help give them a leg up.

Sol Nation Reveal 2016 Melbourne Samba-Reggae Party

Get set to dance your chilly goosebumps away when Melbourne funk outfit Sol Nation hit the streets with their very own Winter Carnival Samba-Reggae party.

Parkway Drive Set for Regional Shows

There is a fella named Justin Fimmel. He was the winner of Parkway Drive’s competition to pick a tour name. He suggested ‘All Aussie Adventure’, named after the great Russell Coight.

Benny Walker Announces Regional Tour

Awarded the Victorian Indigenous Performing Arts Award for Best New Talent in 2012, singer-songwriter Benny Walker has supported artists including Archie Roach, Blue King Brown, Tim Rogers and Vika & Linda Bull.

Meet the Local Brewers Going National

It’s been two years and Blackman’s Brewery are about to share their complete range of Torquay’s beer on a national scale. After increasing popularity and a demand to have the beer available offsite their Torquay venue, the beer artisans have created a line of four beers, which will be available in cans Australia wide.

Mat McHugh Set for Geelong Show

Tickets remain for Mat McHugh’s show at Geelong’s Workers Club on July 1.

 

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