Aussie artists come home winners at the International Song-writing Competition

At what is considered to be the most prestigious song-writing competition in the world, the International Song-Writing Competition, four Aussie artists managed to come home with a trophy for the cabinet.

Lee Kernaghan Soon to hit Regional Victoria

The son of a country music singer and truck driver, Lee Kernaghan released his debut solo album, The Outback Club, in 1993.

Rock ‘N A Hard Place Festival Locks In Melbourne Date

Maybe bigger festivals are struggling to stay afloat, but smaller, one-day festivals are positively blooming. In late June, regional rockers Black Aces present Rock ‘N A Hard Place at the Tote.

Michael McIntyre Announces 2016 Melbourne Show

London comedian Michael McIntyre has confirmed a round of enormous Australian shows as part of his Happy & Glorious world tour.

Broadsheet Pairs Up with Ballarat City for Pop Up Restaurant

Ballarat locals need no assurance that their town has got the goods when it comes to quality food and produce, however, outsiders may need a little more convincing.

Geelong West Set for New Healthy Juice Bar

Pakington Street has arguably been Geelong’s food hub for a number of years, and the newest addition simply reaffirms that thought.

5 continents, 5 courses For 5cent At Feast of Merit

Ygap’s 5cent campaign returns for its fifth year, and Feast of Merit in Richmond will be doing their bit to raise some extra funds for this good cause.

Cash Savage and the Last Drinks Announce 2016 Melbourne Show

Would you slap me if I said it had been a long time between drinks for Savage and co? Well go ahead, ‘cause they’ve finally announced details for their third LP, and they’ll be running ‘round the country in support this winter.

Coopers After Dark Presents Ash Grunwald At The Tote

Ash Grunwald & Band are hitting up the Tote as part of the Coopers After Dark initiative – a pairing of homegrown tunes and homegrown brews.

MIFF Reveals 2016 Opening Night Feature

The Melbourne International Film Festival is coming up to its 65th year and has announced it will begin proceedings with a world premiere of The Death And The Life Of Otto Bloom.

Dead Letter Circus Announce 2016 Melbourne Show

Brisbane’s favourite alt-rockers Dead Letter Circus have announced a run of national tour dates to pair up with recent single, The Burning Number.

Holiday Festival, Your Paradise, Announces 2016 Line Up

Already in its third year, Your Paradise festival, is quickly redefining what it means to have the ultimate festival and holiday experience.

Lycanthrope Lock in Bendigo Show

Newcastle metalcore outfit Lycanthrope will be a part of the action at Bendigo’s Music Man Megastore on Sunday, May 22.

The Sugarcanes Announce Debut Album Tour

Rock and soul quintet The Sugarcanes will swing by ‘In the Loop’ territory next month as their self­ titled debut keeps winning fans from your grandma to the postie.

Mental as Anything Lock in Ballarat Show

There are plenty of rock and roll urban legends out there. Phil Collins and ‘In the Air Tonight’ is arguably the classic among these, with the legend being that Collins witnessed a man drowning but was unable to intervene.

All Things Considered

Death and fun are two words usually not used in the same sentence. But in ‘All Things Considered’, the upcoming play that will be showing at Torquay Theatre Troupe from May 19 – June 4, it is somehow coming together in what is considered a ‘comedy with heart and intelligence’.

Beyoncé tops charts yet again

Affectionately known to her loyal followers as “Queen Bey”, Beyoncé’s latest album, Lemonade, was released as a surprise in April and has already topped the Billboard 200.

The Punisher set to receive stand-alone Netflix series

Marvel have announced that the bad-ass brute The Punisher is next in line to have his story told in a Netflix exclusive series.

The Run to Perform in Germany

Goot­ en tahk, dear readers, I hope you’re all well. In case you missed the 6 O’Clock news, Geelong outfit The Run have booked their place at the Global Battle of the Bands in Germany after claiming a national victory in Sydney.

Black Tusk Announce 2016 Melbourne Show

US swamp metal trio Black Tusk have spent years filling the stages of their home county with sludge, and they’ve at last locked in their inaugural Australian tour.

Pierce The Veil Announce 2016 Melbourne Show

The dark and reckless San Diego hard rock band are bringing their new LP Misadventures to Australia this August. It was a long wait. Too long for some. But last weekend Pierce The Veil finally delivered the follow up to 2012’s Collide With The Sky.

Ararat Live

We’re looking ahead for this gig, but it’s worth the heads­ up. On November 23, Eric Bogle will head to Ararat for Ararat Live.

The Weeping Willows Lock in Bendigo Show

Steeped in bluegrass tradition and draped in gothic Americana imagery is what you will find should you stumble upon The Weeping Willows, the darling duo of Andy Wrigglesworth and Laura Coates.

The Bennies’ Tour Soon to Kick Off

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. And what a lovely time the band has been having.

 

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