Your Almighty Burger Boss

There’s no such thing as one town having too many burger joints, that’s why we’re pretty keen on the soon to be new addition on Pakington Street, Boss Burger Co.

A Brief Look at Soundwave Over the Years

While there is still doubt as to whether punters will get reimbursed for their tickets or if the festival will ever show its face in the future, we thought we’d take a different look at Soundwave.

Rock me Detonators

Temperatures will rise when The Detonators hit Bendigo’s Golden Vine Hotel on December 19.

Channing Tatum vs Kitten

There’s something so right, yet so very wrong, seeing Channing Tatum swearing and talking cruel to a kitten.

Nice Acoustics

The Karova, Ballarat will host a little acoustic bash this Sunday, December 20. It’s all about providing some ripping tunes while giving you a chance to relax before the last few days before Christmas makes it feel as though your head is being squeezed between a grumpy giant’s hands.

Soundwave Officially Cancelled

After much speculation brought on by bands saying they hadn’t been 100 per cent confirmed and neither had venues for the festival, Soundwave has officially been cancelled.

Cirque Africa

For the first time this month and next, Geelong gets to experience the wonder and talent that is Cirque Africa.

Wondrous Supports

With two sellout Sydney shows already to their name, London duo Oh Wonder are set to follow suit with their Melbourne show after supports were recently announced.

Happy Fatboy Slim Day

Who needs Australia Day? It’s all about Fatboy Slim! All jokes aside, Fatboy Slim is heading to Melbourne and bringing us the finest Aussie celebration possible.

Embrace the '80s

Time to pull on your best ’80s attire, do your warm ups (vocals and body) and get ready for a night of ’80s nostalgia thanks to Absolutely ’80s presents at the Royal Hotel Meredith on December 19 at 7pm.

An Ed Sheeran Peep Show

As a little tongue in cheek fun with Hamish & Andy, Ed Sheeran took to doing a $2 Peep Show in a dingy little space.

Karova's Xmas Eve

Listen up, people, it is time to rock and roll all night and party every other day with Apes. They have their new single ‘Dimension’ for you, so if you have three minutes to spare I am sure they would appreciate it greatly if you were to check it out.

Wu-Tang Clan is Coming to Australia

After seeing a poster teasing that Wu-Tang Clan were coming to Australia, the news has officially been announced.

St Kilda Festival Announce First Acts

Australia’s largest free music festival is on the horizon, today announcing acts that will take place as part of The New Music and Live N Local stages.

Final Band Announced for Golden Plains

The full 2016 Golden Plains lineup is finally here. The final addition to the 2016 lineup has today been announced as Emma Donovan & The Putbacks, who will play on the Saturday afternoon.

Miranda July Gets Lost at the Wheeler Centre

The award-winning artist, director and author will be discussing the making of books, shoes, friends, movies and personal protection devices in an intimate appearance.

A Child of Mine

Born before the Sun is the new album from Altiyan Childs, and Bendigo is on his touring warpath with a date set for Music Man on February 11, 2016. As you may well recall, Childs won the second season of The X Factor Australia in 2010. His self-titled debut would become a hit.

A Tangled Line Up

Formerly known as French Fest, the newly christened Tanglewood festival is back with a large and diverse lineup. Set to sell out, the event also boasts a new mainland location to help bring in 2016. The three-day festival will feature a stack of musicians including Spoonbill, Hypnotech, Tash Sultana, Reuben Stone, Dub Princess and DJ Wasabi.

Bellarine Busking Competition

Tune those guitars and re­write that second verse; the Bellarine Busking Competition is looking for those with a taste for the stage. Sponsored by Riley Family Buildings, entry nominations are now open for the event, which will take place next year at the Crackerjack Family Fair.

There's An Art To It

Some bands churn out album after album; for others, they like to take their time. Four years after the release of their debut album The Experiment, Art vs Science have released their second album, Off the Edge of the Earth and into Forever, Forever.

Laneway hits the perfect tone

For 2016 Laneway and Mistletone are pairing up to bring you the Mistletone stage across all dates, a stage where some of the best emerging and independent musicians will be highlighted.

No Shame About Ray

X Factor viewers were quick to fall for Dean Ray, with the gifted alternative-blues singer-songwriter eventually taking out runner-up. However, his time in music stretches back to before he was born, with his mum slinging bass while pregnant with the future star. He took up drumming initially, but that didn’t feel right.

Summer Sundays

Sunshine, good music and a handful of your closest mates; is there a better recipe for a good time? We don’t think so. Though, make it all free and you’re onto a winner.

A Night With Tas Pappas

It is difficult to not sound at least a little cheesy when saying former professional skateboarder Tas Pappas lived life like a rock star. But that’s the story. Born Tasou Micah Pappas, Tas, along with his brother Ben, became fascinated with skateboarding at an early age.

 

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