Castlemaine Jazz Festival

Another festival taking place next month is the Castlemaine Jazz Festival, and with some 100 bands on the line­ up, it’s one very musical Queen’s birthday weekend.

Brewtality Returns To The Tote And The Bendigo For 2016

Brewtality will return once more, hosting their multi-venue celebration of all things metal, rock and beer.

Portarlington Mussel Festival Announces Headliners

Despite it being months away, we can’t wait for the 2017 Portarlington Mussel Festival that will be hitting our shores in January next year! With promises of both Taylor Swift and Katy Perry to headline… well sort of.

Margaret Cho Announces Australian Tour

First creating a name for herself as the Southern Californian who never shied away from a subject no matter how taboo, Margaret Cho, has announced her return Australian tour to coincide with Sydney’s Just for Laughs Comedy Festival.

Screaming Females Reveal Debut Australian Tour

Following on from their acclaimed sixth album, underground punk heroes Screaming Females are heading to Australia.

Cherie Currie Announces 2016 Melbourne Show

Legendary rocker Cherie Currie has locked in a ripping show at Cherry Bar.

Sweet Jean Lock in Regional Shows

When the working week is done, Sweet Jean just wants to have fun. Formed in 2010 by Sime Nugent and Alice Keath, Sweet Jean’s music glides effortlessly from stark and gothic, to hazy and melodic.

Reilly Fitzalan Locks in Regional Shows

As an artist it’s not hard to find inspiration in Byron Bay. Having someone appreciate the product of your inspiration is the battle.

Thy Art Is Murder Announce Australian Tour

Thy Art is Murder is no stranger to regional Victoria and the band is about to head out on the road again.

Australian Arts political party reaches crowdfunding goal

The Arts Party has successfully reached and exceeded their crowdfunding goal of $35,000, money which is slated to help their 10 candidates campaign for the upcoming election.

Dead Letter Circus Announce Tour

Aussie favourites, Dead Letter Circus, have announced they will be hitting the road in August and September in support of latest single, ‘The Burning Number’, from acclaimed third album, Aesthesis.

Melbourne’s getting hot this June

For those who love a little kick in their food, you’d be delighted to know that Melbourne is hosting a chilli festival this year.

Another New Cafe Pops Up in Geelong

In Geelong it seems when one business door closes, another cafe door opens in its place. The newest addition following this adage is Scout & Co cafe which has taken over the space of previous cafe, Itsy Cafe.

Peter Garrett Announces 2016 Melbourne Show

Legendary Australian musician and politician Peter Garrett is heading out on to the road ahead of his forthcoming solo album.

Street Artist Lush Turned an NGV Toilet into an Exhibition Space

Street artist Lush hijacked a toilet at the National Gallery over the weekend to turn it into his own personal gallery space.

This All-Star Comedy Lineup is Coming Together for a Great Cause

An array of some of Australian comedy’s brightest stars are getting together for an all-star lineup to raise money for muscular dystrophy research.

We Love Winter Too

Starting June 1, the Aireys Inlet Tourist and Traders Association and the Surf Cost Shire are running their Love Winter in Aireys program for the entirety of the month.

Tracy McNeil Locks in Regional Shows

From one extreme to the other, 2015 was a rollercoaster ride for Tracy McNeil.

National Celtic Festival

The National Celtic Festival rolls around next month and organisers have been as busy as a bee putting the final touches on 2016’s outing.

Jake Martin Locks in Warrnambool Show

There is some pretty exciting news happening in Warrnambool next month, with energetic and charismatic UK folk­ punk singer­ songwriter Jake Martin set to perform a show in town as part of a tour in support of his debut full­ length solo release, We Take Them at Dawn.

Diesel Set to Play Geelong Show

Some 25 years after the songman first broke hearts as the ringleader of Johnny Diesel & the Injectors, the man born Mark Lizotte has established himself as one of the country’s finest performers. Eight studio albums and six ARIA Awards tell the story.

Trainspotting 2 is happening

English cult-film Trainspotting is finally getting the sequel that has been eagerly awaited.

Geelong Gallery Announces 2016 Contemporary Art Prize Judges

The Geelong Art Gallery has announced the judges for the 2016 Art Prize. The gallery’s director, Jason Smith, and curator, Lisa Sullivan, will be joined by Victoria Lynn.

Arockalypse to Hit Warrnambool

Remember the simpler times? I don’t, but my memory is shot. But there is a change happening. Overpopulation, global warming, changing the recipe of beloved Australian snacks.

 

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