Heart and Soul

Karise Eden will be pretty busy up until the end of February on her ‘Summer Soul’ tour. In 2012, she won the first series of The Voice and watched her debut album, My Journey, become the biggest­selling local release of 2012.

Summer with Jebediah

Well, it looks as though Jebediah will be straight into action in 2016 with the band announcing a tidy little number of summer shows.

Fate of the World

On December 19, Adelaide post­hardcore outfit Sealed Our Fate will play their final show of an Indonesian tour, just one of the highlights in what has been a pretty decent year for the band.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Tickets for 2016’s Rainbow Serpent Festival are selling like hotcakes, so I suggest you stop reading now and book yours before continuing.

Newstead Live Festival

Around 15 minutes from Castlemaine you will find Newstead. And Newstead is where you will find the Newstead Live Music Festival.

Bill Murray in Dog Form

There are two men in the film world who really do wonders. Those two being Bill Murray and Wes Anderson, both known for working with each other and who are set to work together on a new stop motion Japanese inspired film about dogs.

Shades of Lanie Lane

Before hitting the terrible teens, Lanie Lane was taught the basics of guitar by her brother and old man, before finding her own voice. In 2011, the Sydneysider released her debut album, To the Horses, within an 18­month period of gold.

School Holiday Sewing

The art of sewing is nowhere near dead, and making sure it stays alive and kicking is Lyn Luck from the Sewing Room in Newtown. Classes for these holidays have just been announced and are to be held on January 6, 8, 12, 15, 20 & 22.

Boom Goes Kyle Taylor

BOOM (Bedroom Sessions 1) is the new three­track EP from nomadic songman Kyle Taylor, available now through his Bandcamp page.

Boite Singers’ Festival

Since 1979, The Boîte has forged relationships with musicians, artists, dancers, writers and storytellers.

Simply Marilyn

The Bendigo Art Gallery will deliver the goods once again in 2016, collaborating with Twentieth Century Fox for the stylish exhibition, Marilyn Monroe.

Riggs in Space

They’ve spent the year rubbing shoulders with Foo Fighters and You Am I and now The Delta Riggs are eyeing off another big year in 2016.

GPAC 2016 Season

This time of year isn’t just about Christmas presents, it’s also a time when the theatres give back and announce its season for the next year. GPAC have just launched the season, and it features nine incredible theatre productions.

A Post-Apocalyptic Dinner

Running every Saturday until February 20, The Richmond Yard offers a dining experience like no other. The free pop-up food and beverage event features five trailers serving food for two hours, and all with a post-apocalyptic twist.

Four Tet Announces Last Minute Melbourne Show

Missed out on tickets to Let Them Eat Cake? Lucky for you, one of the headliners has locked in a last-minute headline show.

Cosmo's Midnight Announce Australian Tour

Off the back of their EP, Moments, Cosmo’s Midnight will be taking their live outfit to the dance floors of the nation this February.

Urban Spread Announces Next Installment

Urban Spread have locked in their next installment, set to take place in February.

Falls Raises Over $100,000 for Bushfire Relief

Things have been happening very quickly in the Lorne Falls camp. After a bushfire sparked along the Surf Coast, the festival was forced to relocate to Mt Duneed Estate, doing everything it could for attendees to ensure the festival went ahead and in the safest means possible.

Danny Bhoy

Find a seat at an old bar in Scotland and after a day of listening and watching, nothing else, chances are you’ll have a bank of stories and characters locked in your mind for another day.

He Found His Thrill

Taking a look at another gig coming your way in 2016, and we have songman Michael Waugh taking to The Vine, Bendigo on February 27.

Beechworth Music Festival

Have you heard the good word about the Beechworth Music Festival? From the lovely folks behind the festival, it is a “day and night of music, good safe times, free camping and a complete sensory overload”.

A Region of Laughter

While it may seem like only the best of comedy is held at the Melbourne International Comedy festival, there’s actually a lot to indulge and all of which is heading our way.

Exit Stage Left

In 2014, songman Steve Smyth released his sophomore album, Exits. Produced by Joey Waronker (Thom Yorke, Beck) and Gus Seyffert (The Black Keys, Norah Jones), the album is an aural journey of one man’s travels.

Tomorrow's People

Tomorrow’s People is a new travelling mini­festival that will make its way around eight locations early in 2016.

 

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