A grant of $10,000 is up for grabs for emerging singer-songwriters in Victoria

Attention up and coming Melbourne based musicians, the Upstart Singer Songwriter award has opened for submissions. The annual competition gives…

NYE on the Hill unveils mammoth lineup for 2021 

NYE on the Hill is officially back with the beloved festival revealing a huge lineup taking to its serene Loch…

Euphoric ten-piece Hot Potato Band are bringing their positive coastal energy to Geelong this August

Starting out as wandering musicians and street performers from Sydney and turning into one of the country’s hottest brass-pop bands,…

Country superstar Shane Nicholson unveils poignant new single ‘And You Will Have Your Way’, alongside news of a huge national tour

There is something refreshingly honest about country superstar Shane Nicholson, and his latest single is a testament to this. The…

Aussie punk legends The Meanies are touring regional Victoria this month

Melbourne’s renowned punk rockers The Meanies are returning to the sweaty, beer-splattered stages of regional Victoria this month as part…

SAE Institute is hosting an Open Day in Melbourne for anyone looking to dive into creative media

SAE is all about getting industry ready from the get-go. As the world’s leading educator in creative media, SAE Institute…

Melbourne masters of obscurity Dr Sure’s Unusual Practice bring blistering post-punk to Geelong

Affectionately known as Melbourne’s weirdo punk masterminds, Dr Sure’s Unusual Practice continue to forge their own path within the underground…

Online phenomenon Isol-Aid Festival unveils ‘Homegrown’, a new program supporting emerging artists

18 months ago COVID-19 made its way to Australia, devastating the music industry and proceeding to become an absolute nightmare…

A dazzling new licensed live music venue has been proposed for Geelong West

From modern-day band rooms and stages in bars, to iconic pubs and towns halls, Geelong’s live music venues have put…

Geelong surf-rockers Mundane Jane takes centre stage at Platform Arts alongside fresh local talent

Surf-rock quartet Mundane Jane are making their live music debut at Platform Arts on July 10th, with supporting acts Operation…

The Music Victoria Awards return for 2021, celebrating the resilience of the Victorian music community over the past 12 months

The Music Victoria Awards are back for 2021 to celebrate the Victorian music communities huge achievements this year, despite facing…

Regional Victorians are encouraged to listen local this year as part of MAINfm’s annual radiothon

Okay regional radio fans, listen up!

From The Dreggs to Ed Kuepper, here’s a list of the gigs to hit up in the region this July

We know Gigmas doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. But it’s the thought that counts, right? That’s why your grandma…

Katie Weston is paying tribute to a ’90s icon with ‘Uninvited: The Songs of Alanis Morissette’ Australian tour

It’s hard to believe it’s been 26 years since Alanis Morissette released her critically acclaimed album, Jagged Little Pill, garnering…

Live music is back at The Hop Inn, and they’ve now got a dog-friendly, heated marquee for winter

You might already know The Hop Inn as one of the go-to place for a cheeky hot wing deal or…

A bunch of revered Australian musicians will visit regional Victoria as part of a new concert series

Victoria is set to get a dose of some of Australia’s most prominent musicians this year, as the new tour…

From The Veronicas to The Amity Affliction, here are the best upcoming Australian gigs and festivals you can’t miss

Fellow live music lovers, we’ve missed out on way too many gigs, concerts and festivals over the last year. Now…

Win tickets, glamping and a helicopter ride to Loch Hart Music Festival when it returns to the Great Ocean Road this November

Loch Hart Music Festival has announced its summer return to southwest Victoria with the launch of a competition giving festivalgoers…

Spring Loaded adds new shows, bringing a bunch of ’90s alt-rock favourites to Sidney Myer Music Bowl this year

Aussie alt-rock festival Spring Loaded has landed, making its explosive debut at Sydney’s On The Lawn at Royal Randwick last…

NYD festival Let Them Eat Cake announces 2022 return to Werribee Mansion

After being forced to take 2021 off because of you know who, Let Them Eat Cake has announced its return for 2022,…

First Nations pop artist Isaiah Firebrace is bringing big pop hooks to Geelong this July

Delivering on their promise to warm up nights in Geelong, the Geelong Art Centre’s Winter Escape Season is welcoming live…

One of Australia’s leading original cabaret stars, Issi Dye, is bringing the hits to Geelong this weekend

A household name in entertainment in Australia for more than five decades, Issi Dye returns to the Potato Shed in…

Thelma Plum’s Torquay gig has been rescheduled for the fourth time with more tickets released

Singer-songwriting Queen Thelma Plum has rescheduled her headlining Australian tour once again as a result of Victoria’s latest restrictions, moving…

Kasey Chambers and Busby Marou brings ‘Behind The Barricades’ tour to Geelong and Bendigo

Kasey Chambers and Busby Marou will bring their stunning mateship to the stage, for a joint tour that will take…

 

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