Geelong’s free festival Sweetfest is finally taking place this March with a fierce all-female lineup

The third time’s a charm for Geelong’s brand-new festival Sweetfest which is going down this March after being postponed twice…

‘On The Road Again’ announces massive busking program, bringing 700 musicians to Melbourne’s CBD streets

The City of Melbourne, together with the Victorian Government, is showcasing the city’s musical diversity with more than 700 street…

Crowded House are coming to Geelong for a day on the green this year

Following the news that the legendary Crowded House were coming back to Australia in 2022 in what will be their…

Shepp Music Week brings a week-long celebration of music, free workshops and live shows to Shepparton

Destined to become one of the most important events on the musical calendar, Shepp Music Week is the inaugural music…

Paul Kelly, Thelma Plum and The Rubens to play Surround Sounds Geelong and the Bellarine music festival

Adding to Victoria’s impressive range of music festivals already announced for 2022, Surround Sounds – Geelong & the Bellarine Music Festival…

Dune Rats, Beddy Rays and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers announced for Live at the Bowl all-ages gig

Sidney Myer Music Bowl’s Live at the Bowl concert series has been a revelation since its arrival in 2021, reinvigorating…

Foo Fighters could be heading to Geelong for a one-off show next month

Whether you’re a Foo Fighters fan or not, there is undeniable longevity to their music – everyone has a Foo…

Possum Stomp is bringing free live shows to Victorian breweries this weekend

Boutique management company Possum Stomp is backing two wildly talented musicians and taking them on the road for Possum Stomp’s…

Tassie’s newest festival Party In The Apocalypse announces Hobart edition

Following the huge success of non-camping music & arts festival Party in the Apocalypse Pt.1 which provided a thumping, cathartic…

Meadow reveals final lineup with Camp Cope, Mo’Ju and announce local band competition winner

With a stellar lineup already announced for the festival’s eighth instalment of music, camping and good times, Otways music festival…

Bad Neighbour Records has opened a new record store pop-up in Geelong

Geelong wax lovers have a new record shop with dozens of records to set their needles on. Previously operating as…

Splendour in the Grass announce official sideshows for a heap of international artists

If you can’t make it to Splendour, or if you just need a double-dose of acts from a festival three…

Xavier Rudd is heading to Geelong as part of his 2022 Australian tour

National treasure Xavier Rudd is returning home to Geelong this year as part of his 2022 ‘Jan Juc Moon’ Australian…

Kira Puru, Barkaa and Soju Gang lead Live at the Bowl festival, SorBaes: Double Dip!

Bringing together some of the most exciting acts of Naarm to Sidney Myer Music Bowl in 2021 for SorBaes, DJ-designer…

Melbourne’s looking for 700 Victorian buskers to perform across the city

On The Road Again is the name of the Victorian government’s live music initiative, which aims to bring live performances…

Bandcamp Fridays are back and here to help your favourite artists

Since March of 2020, Bandcamp has waived their revenue share to help support the many artists who have seen their…

A massive open-air music festival is heading to the Geelong Waterfront

Labour Day 2022 might still be a good month away, but it’s worth marking in your diary right now, especially…

Free sunset cinema series Flix & Chill brings BIPOC film, DJs, live music and more to Carlton

Carlton will come alive this month thanks to the new summer film series from Melbourne cultural taste-makers and BIPOC music…

Australian music industry icon Glenn Wheatley has passed away aged 74

Australian music industry icon Glenn Wheatley – the man responsible for launching the career of John Farnham and Delta Goodrem…

From Missy Higgins to Clowns, here’s a list of the gigs to hit up in the region this February

Do you feel the love in the air? We do at Forte, but we’re super romantic types. We love nothing…

Aussie rock legends Goanna join Midnight Oil for a rare reunion gig at Geelong’s A Day on the Green 

Midnight Oil are set to hit the road one final time next month, closing their five-year reunion chapter with their…

The Chats, Thelma Plum, Mallrat and more announced for huge concert series across regional Victoria

Australia’s iconic youth music organisation The Push are helping to inject life back into the Victorian music community with the…

A giant boom box is bringing free live music to the streets of Ballarat

After the disruption caused by the pandemic, finding new ways to bring music back to the city and give local…

Izzy Losi calls on crowdfunding to kickstart her new solo project

We know Geelong born and raised pianist and vocalist Izzy Losi from touring around Victoria as a part of Izzy…

 

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