Port Fairy Folk Festival announces lineup for the Archie Roach Foundation Stage celebrating First Nations artists

Running from March 11 through March 14, PFFF, in its 45th year, will see the usual big-name line-up that you have…

Here’s a list of all the free music you can see in Geelong this week with Gigs by Festival of Sails

The iconic Festival of Sails has officially kicked off for 2022 and along with it a kaleidoscope of completely free…

Rare music memorabilia will be up for grabs in fundraising auction for legendary Geelong photographer Ron McPherson

Take a moment to think of an iconic music photograph. Perhaps it’s Johnny Cash flipping the bird to photographer Jim…

Magical open-air candlelight concerts are lighting up Geelong Botanic Gardens this week

Whether you’re looking for a beautifully unique classical music performance or a romantic candlelit experience out in the open air,…

Geelong glam rock band Glitter Gang to celebrate 30th anniversary with outdoor event 

The Glitter Gang are back and are celebrating the 30th anniversary of pulling on the jumpsuits and platform heels with…

Baker Boy, Kate Ceberano, Client Liaison and more to perform at Australian Open 2022

Nothing screams summer in Melbourne like the Australian Open. Back for 2022, the Grand Slam is not only hosting a selection…

Gigs by Festival of Sails: 8 days, 8 venues and 50+ bands delivering free live music across Geelong 

The iconic Festival of Sails is making its return to Geelong for 2022 and is bringing a kaleidoscope of completely…

Free concert series Summer Sundays is taking over Ballarat Botanical Gardens this January

Sunshine, good music and a handful of your crispy cool ciders; is there a better recipe for a good time?…

Rod Stewart cancels ‘a day on the green’ show in Geelong

Performing for the first time at Mt Duneed Estate in Geelong on Saturday, October 31.

Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival rescheduled for the third time, pushed back to November

The Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival, due to take place in the heat of the summer this year from February…

UNIFY Forever postponed to backup weekend in 2022

In another huge blow to local festival-goers, UNIFY Forever has announced it will unfortunately not be going ahead this January…

The iconic Aireys Inlet Open Mic Music Festival postpones event

In a devastating blow to the local music industry, one of the biggest open mic festivals Aireys Open Mic Music…

Geelong’s famed pub-based festival Jerkfest drops huge lineup for 2022

In its eighth year (or seventh?) following edition 6.5, Geelong’s Jerkfest has unveiled a lineup jam-packed with local and national…

The Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival returns this summer for iconic 10th edition

The countdown is finally on for the festival that sees the humble town of Bendigo embrace upwards of thousands of…

A Simpsons-inspired live music venue is opening in Melbourne

Melbourne musicians Christopher Windley and Mathias Northway are the pair behind Shotkickers, Thornbury’s newest live music venue on High St….

Confidence Man, Flynn Gurry, Haiku Hands and more join Loch Hart Music Festival 2022 lineup

Hailed as one of Victoria’s best boutique festivals over the last couple of years, Loch Hart Music Festival is getting bigger by the…

Go Fund Me and fundraiser gig announced for legendary Geelong photographer Ron McPherson

Take a moment to think of an iconic music photograph. Perhaps it’s Johnny Cash flipping the bird to photographer Jim…

George Benson, The Marcus King Band among eight new international acts to join Bluesfest lineup

10-time Grammy Award winner and ‘Give Me The Night’ soul superstar George Benson leads the Bluesfest lineup additions. He’ll also…

Wonderland Spiegeltent brings world-class circus, comedy, burlesque, music and more to Barwon Heads

Delivering world-class entertainment within an enchanting vintage structure, Wonderland Spiegeltent will once again be taking up residency on the foreshore…

American rockers The Bronx announce Geelong show at the Barwon Club in 2022

In massive news for local rockers, Los Angeles punk rock legends The Bronx have announced they are returning to Australia…

‘Fund the Arts’ campaign launches before federal election, calling for much-needed funding to the arts sector

Run by advertising and PR turned non-for-profit heavyweights David Latham, Jonny Clow and Alex Wadelton, Fund the Arts (#fundthearts) is…

Australian Music Prize announce final nominees list of local albums for 2021

The Australian Music Prize (AMP) will award one lucky act with the $30,000 cash prize for the best album of…

Music Market opens, a new dedicated space for Victoria’s music industry

Victorian music has a new headquarters, located right in the heart of the city. Housed over two levels in the…

Blues royalty Cedric Burnside returns to Australia in March 2022 

Renowned bluesman Cedric Burnside returns to Australia for the fourth time following his third Grammy nomination (a Best Traditional Blues…

 

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