The Push calls for $6.8M Federal investment to support national all-ages live music program

The proposed funding would go towards a National All-Ages Events Teams program aimed at providing live music experiences to over…

Here’s your guide to February’s flirty festivals and events

Back in 23rd century BC, there was this high priestess named Enheduanna who is regarded as the earliest known named…

Meadow announces final line-up to send off festival

Set to take place in the iconic Bambra Bowl on Gulidjan, Gadubanud, and Wadawurrung land, the festival promises a celebration…

POSTPONED: Daryl Braithwaite’s sold out show won’t go ahead tonight

Torquay Hotel shared the news that the sold-out performance set for tonight, has been postponed due to Braithwaite waking up…

Queenscliff Music Festival’s Music Industry Kickstarter grant applications are open

QMF Inc provides financial support to people in the Bellarine, Geelong and Surfcoast community, during the early stages of their…

Gerrupatjarra: Join together for live music event celebrating solidarity

Gerrupatjarra! Join together! Celebrate First Nations culture with music and art this weekend for an event focusing on showing support…

National Regional Arts Fellowship Program funding is now open

This is your chance to secure guaranteed funding to focus on your creative practice, develop your skills, grow your networks,…

Punk royalty returns: Sex Pistols and Frank Carter unite for an Australian tour this April

In a move that’s got the punk scene absolutely frothing, the Sex Pistols have announced they’re finally dragging their anarchic…

Applications open for Creative Victoria grants up to $20,000 for artists, creatives and music venues

Back yourself and your future projects and apply now for Creative Victoria’s Music Works Program and Creative Projects Fund, a…

Daily J are delirious in the throes of new love and desire 

The four-piece have their sophomore album Scatterbrains coming out in February, accompanied by a nationwide tour in March, including a…

Boy and Bear are joining the spectacular Live at the Gardens March line-up

A unique concert series like no other; Live at the Gardens is bringing unmissable shows to Melbourne’s most-loved botanic gardens…

Scientist’s Kim Salmon announces Geelong, Castlemaine dates for national tour

March show announcements are going swimmingly well with Scientists, Beasts of Bourbon member and internationally revered avant-garde artrocker Kim Salmon’s…

Groove Armada set to ignite Australian dancefloors with coast-to-coast tour

British duo Groove Armada, who’ve spent a quarter-century crafting dancefloor gold, will hit three major cities with their signature blend…

Queen of the West announces Geelong’s newest piano bar

Pakington street pub royalty, Queen of the West, are inviting all to the grand opening night of Queens Piano Bar;…

Great Ocean Odes – K Rock comp prizes include big show tix

K rock loves music, especially local music…which is why they want to recognise and show some love to all of…

Loch Hart Festival’s final curtain – don’t miss it!

With a heavy heart but no shortage of lifelong memories and five-festivals-worth of well-earned pride, the organisers of Loch Hart…

NYE party at Barwon Heads Hotel

Expect a super-fun, tight club-like feel with DJ’s for the event handpicked to keep you dancing all night and bring…

Aireys Inlet Music Festival draws from country and blues background for 2025

A staple to the surf coast calendar, Aireys Inlet Music Festival is a favourite for so many reasons but you…

The Jungle Giants are DJing a free Australian Open launch party hosted by Abbie Chatfield

The whiskey company has announced a free launch party featuring indie rock powerhouse The Jungle Giants, with media personality Abbie…

GRID Series Geelong announces 2025 cohort

GRID Series (Grass Roots Indie Development) returns to Geelong for another round of professional development for local artists. Teaming four…

Pond to play regionally in 2025

‘Daisy’ delights, Pond are heading regional to kick off 2025. The Perth psychedelic rockers are gearing up to play three…

Summer Sundays return to Ballarat

Summer Sundays return to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens in 2025, bringing live music and entertainment to families across the school…

Amy Shark sets regional tour dates for ‘Songs & Stories’ solo acoustic shows

Fresh off ‘The Sadness’ arena tour, 8-time ARIA award winner and alt-pop singer songwriter, Amy Shark will be hitting the…

The end of an era for The Eastern

As the end of the year kicks in, so too do the end of all good things for venue The…

 

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