Jen Cloher announces Australian tour for May with intimate show in Anglesea

Changing gears, Jen Cloher has released their most unruly single yet in ‘My Witch‘, from their forthcoming fifth album I Am The…

Americana On The Bellarine is the new boutique festival coming to Ocean Grove 

Celebrating the vibrant fusion of genres of blues, roots, folk, country, bluegrass, rock and even gospel; or Americana music, as…

The Bennies are heading to Geelong with their first Australian tour since 2019

They’re back baby!! Self-described as “Psychedelic Reggae Ska Doom Metal Punk Rock From Hell,” The Bennies have earned themselves a…

Thrice announce ‘The Artist In The Ambulance’ 20th Anniversary Tour

American post-hardcore rockers Thrice have announced they’ll be heading to Australia this September to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of ‘The…

Arlo McKinley replaces Ian Noe on Port Fairy Folk Festival lineup for March

Returning to the glorious setting of the music-loving coastal village for its 46th edition from 10-13 March,  the 2023 Port…

Against The Current Announce Nightmares & Daydreams Australian Tour 2023

New York’s finest pop punk three piece Against The Current will be returning to Australia with their Nightmares & Daydreams tour…

Applications open for Environmental Music Prize for 2023

Applications are now open for the global first Environmental Music Prize, a prize which aims to catalyse a cultural response…

Melbourne Guitar Show adds more artists to its 2023 lineup

It’s been three long years since the last show was devoured by over 5,000 guitar and music-loving punters, but they’re…

All-ages festival Sorbaes: Sundae returns to Sidney Myer Music Bowl this February

Sorbaes: Sundae is back for a third season and more delicious than ever as it returns to Arts Centre Melbourne’s…

Mahalia Barnes and The Soulmates announce national tour dates

Vocal powerhouse, Mahalia Barnes, is taking The Soulmates back on the road throughout February and March with dates across New South Wales, Victoria,…

Peking Duk announce huge Australian tour for March with shows in Torquay and Warrnambool

Australia’s favourite party starters Peking Duk, the electronic music duo featuring members Adam Hyde and Reuben Styles, have just announced…

Steph Strings announces Australian Summer Tour

Steph Strings is an Australian-based singer-songwriter from Melbourne, Victoria who tells a story through her music. With influences from the…

Geelong mainstays The Go Set are touring Australia for the first time in three years

Not many bands survive 20 years. Fewer still mark the occasion by delivering one of their greatest albums. Twenty years down the…

Live music is returning to the Geelong Botanic Gardens this summer

Victoria’s summer festival season is truly looking bright with Geelong Jazz Soirees Summer Series (GJSSS) bringing live music back to the…

Awaken Festival brings an Australian-first immersive day of music, arts, yoga and wellness to the Peninsula Hot Springs

Set amid the picturesque setting of Peninsula Hot Springs, one of Victoria’s most beloved vacay spots, Awaken Festival is a new rest, relaxation…

San Diego’s high-energy garage soul rockers The Schizophonics return to Australia

The Schizophonics are back after their first two brief and BC (before covid) Australian visits in 2019 and early 2020…

RocKwiz’s Really Really Good Friday returns to Hamer Hall this April

After 14 seasons, 117 episodes and countless tours around the nation, the television show turned stage show extravaganza RocKwiz is considered…

Swedish producer DJ Seinfeld makes his Torquay debut this month

After sets at some of the world’s biggest festivals and prestigious venues, DJ Seinfeld (Sweden) makes his Torquay debut on…

Counting Crows announce Frank Turner as special guest on the Butter Miracle 2023 Australian tour

Ahead of their forthcoming Butter Miracle Australia and New Zealand 2023 tour, The Counting Crows have announced legendary punk/rock artist…

Maggie Lindemann announces Australian tour dates for May 2023

Following the release of her electrifying debut album “Suckerpunch” in September 2022, Maggie Lindemann has announced her first headlining world…

Brisbane’s Hope D announces national Australian tour

Set to release her debut album Clash of The Substance on Friday 10 February, the purposeful, confessional and enthralling Hope…

Sam Smith announces second Melbourne and Sydney shows on their ‘GLORIA the tour’

Following huge ticket demand in today’s Sam Smith GLORIA the tour general public on sale, Frontier Touring announce second and final Melbourne and Sydney shows at Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday 1…

‘Game-changing opportunity’: Applications now open for 2023 APRA Professional Development Awards

World-leading organisation invested in the future of music, APRA AMCOS, has announced the return of the annual Professional Development Awards,…

The Torquay Hotel is hosting a Locals Night this week with Beans, Bananagun, Savage Honey and more

Over the last few years, The Torquay Hotel has become the beating heart of live music in regional Victoria. The…

 

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