Dark Mofo announces 2021 program, featuring Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore, the Winter Feast and a nude solstice swim

After having to cancel its 2020 event due to COVID-19, Dark Mofo makes its return in 2021, promising another eccentric…

A massive two-day ska music festival is going down just outside of Colac later this year

The lineup for a massive ska music festival has just been announced. After hosting their 2020 event at The Espy…

Paul Kelly and his band are heading to Geelong, Warrnambool, Bendigo and Ballarat this July

The legendary Paul Kelly has just announced a return to the touring circuit this year with a huge 24-date national…

Jeff Lang brings ‘An Evening of Words and Music’ to regional Victoria this month in support of his first-ever book

Jeff Lang has become a legend around these parts. Throughout his 30-year career, the lauded guitar extraordinaire has released more…

One of Australia’s finest guitarists, Geoff Achison, is bringing the blues to Winchelsea this June

A heavyweight of the Australian blues world, Geoff Achison is set to mesmerise the scenic town of Winchelsea with his…

Upcoming gigs on the Surf Coast you can’t miss now that capacity restrictions are easing for live music venues

There’s nothing that compares to catching a gig on the Surf Coast. While the city boasts larger crowds and trams…

AIAIAI and Ninja Tune break records with new sustainable headphones

The music industry may have a slight sustainability problem… Well slight is a bit of an understatement. Between old vinyl…

Sweetfest is Geelong’s newest free festival featuring a killer all-female lineup

There are women smashing the glass ceiling every damn day of the year, and while the music industry has moved…

Kingswood are set to deliver world-class rock with an exclusive headline show at Melbourne’s iconic Palais Theatre

Having released their long-awaited third album Juveniles a year ago on the cusp of the pandemic as the world was…

Melbourne’s PBS Radio Festival is back this May, calling for community support to rebuild their station

Themed ‘Make It Home’, PBS 106.7FM has announced the return of its annual Radio Festival from Monday May 17 until…

BIGSOUND announces 2021 return to Fortitude Valley, focusing on a new future for the music industry

After being forced to present last year’s event digitally, Brisbane’s annual music conference BIGSOUND is set to return to Fortitude…

Local favourites Rach Brennan & The Pines are calling it quits, announcing final Geelong show

Earning themselves a solid reputation for their heartfelt, honest, and relatable brand of the authentic indie-roots pop over the past…

Anti Fade Records launch fundraiser tees following a fire that ravaged their HQ

Anti Fade Records – one of Australia’s best-loved independent labels – found itself displaced this week following a fire that…

Good news, the beloved Queenscliff Music Festival is “100% committed” to going ahead in 2021

Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) will be doing everything it can to go ahead on the last weekend of November in 2021. In a…

SAS rock band The Externals honour Anzac Day in a rare performance at Murphys this Friday

Anzac Day – our national day of remembrance – is nigh. And as always, pubs are gearing up to honour…

Paul Dempsey, The Jungle Giants, Didirri, The Mik Maks and more announce gigs across Geelong and Surf Coast

We’re really getting into the swing of things in regional Victoria with a slew of artists slated to perform over…

Get your festival fix at Geelong Hotel next month with Northeast Party House, Togar & Friends and more

Downtown is Geelong Hotel‘s signature event, and it’s set to make a comeback next month and bring all the very…

Portarlington’s National Celtic Festival returns, unveiling the first look at its 2021 lineup

In some refreshingly positive news for the region, the National Celtic Festival has announced its return for 2021, transforming the…

Jack Botts’ top spots to pull up the van and surf along the Bellarine and Surf Coast

Van life is all the rage right now, especially in a time where the sole focus is on hitting the…

Geelong talent takes center stage in Valhalla Taproom’s May Music Series

Local music is great, like really great. Being able to turn up and support the local talent of your community…

Yours & Owls Festival is on this weekend, and there’s less than 200 tickets left

Going down over the weekend of April 17 – 18 at Wollongong’s Thomas Dalton Park, Yours & Owls will be…

The return of music festivals and what it means for regional towns in Victoria

Each year and no matter the weather, Aussies road trip down the Great Ocean Road for Falls Festival or book…

The Rubens just announced a second show for Torquay this year

After postponing their largest headline tour to date three times now (thanks COVID-19 you bloody menace), The Rubens are now…

The iconic Blues Train is set to return with revival concert series after having been out of business for more than a year

Since its beginning more than 26 years ago, the renowned Blues Train has become an integral part of the Queenscliff…

 

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