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…

Australian rock royalty Tim Henwood is sharing stories of his illustrious 30-year career with solo show this May

The man responsible for the absolute banger that is ‘Do It With Madonna’, Tim Henwood, is set to rock The…

Josh Teskey, Ash Grunwald and Benny Walker lead Good Times, the new festival from the team behind Strawberry Fields

There’s a new festival coming this winter. In June, Good Times Festival will see the sleepy, historic town of Tocumwal transformed into an old-timey carnival….

Fremantle indie-pop favourites San Cisco are heading to Torquay

The amazing San Cisco are once again on tour and lucky us, they’re coming to Torquay for two very special…

Geelong musicians have the opportunity to discover Conducted Improvisation – the best of two worlds

This month, Geelong musicians have an opportunity never before offered in town: a workshop of Conducted Improvisation. We have some…

Roady4Roadies announces 2021 events with Missy Higgins, Mark Seymour and more, providing a vital reconnection of gig crews and musicians

CrewCare announce local performers for 2021 Roady4Roadies gigs With less than a week until it kicks off around the country,…

Polaris are heading to Geelong’s Wool Exchange for the venue’s first gig in 14 months

Once known as the pinnacle of the local live music scene back in the day, The Wool Exchange Entertainment Complex…

The Teskey Brothers and Pierce Brothers to headline Ocean Sounds Festival in Phillip Island

Ocean Sounds Festival has just announced the headliners for its 2022 event, with The Teskey Brothers and Pierce Brothers set…

Bluesfest cancelled following fresh COVID-19 outbreak

Byron Bay Bluesfest has been cancelled for 2021, as a result of the recent COVID-19 outbreak in the region. For…

The voice of Southern Sons, Jack Jones, brings an intimate acoustic set to Winchelsea this April

Lauded Southern Sons singer and guitarist Jack Jones is set to enthral the picturesque town of Winchelsea with his tunes…

Melbourne’s April Sun will be the first normal large scale festival in Victoria in over a year

After more than a year without dancing and galavanting around festival grounds, Melbourne’s musical extravaganza April Sun festival is set…

Ball Park Music, Thundamentals and G Flip announced for Land of Plenty 2021

Land of Plenty festival has today revealed the highly anticipated lineup, headlined by Aussie favourites Ball Park Music, Thundamentals and…

Book your ferry tickets, Aussie icons Daryl Braithwaite and Kate Ceberano lead Peninsula Music Festival lineup for Easter

Giving music lovers an excuse to get out and about this Easter long weekend, the inaugural Peninsula Music Festival will…

Prepare to sing along, Piano Bar has popped up in Barwon Heads

It’s time to swap your paddleboard for a cocktail, a Piano Bar pop-up has landed in Barwon Heads for three…

Meet Geelong’s new online record store, Bad Neighbour Records

Honest and unpretentious, Bad Neighbour Records is the brainchild of Geelong-via-Tasmania hospitality veteran, disc jockey and just all-round legend Sam…

Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission announce new album ‘City’s Calling Me’, dedicated to the illustrious Melbourne

Ahead of their Bluesfest 2021 appearance, Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission have announced a new album release. The group’s new record,…

A bunch of our favourite regional venues have announced a slew of high caliber acts, including Client Liaison, John Floreani, Kyle Lionhart and more

When COVID-19 (aka the rollercoaster we wish we never went on) hit back in March last year, our favourite live…

Live music venues send Open Letter to Victorian government for urgent help

Save Our Scene, the Victorian body launched last year to raise awareness for a COVID-hit live music industry, has issued…

Private Function, The Seven Ups, Kult Kyss and more added to Surf Coast festival Meadow with more tickets released

With Meadow set to go down next month, the festival has revealed even more acts and released more general tickets…

KISS just announced a third Melbourne show for November

Glam-rock legends KISS have announced the third show in Melbourne for their final ‘End of the Road’ tour in November….

Regional music festival Land of Plenty is back for 2021

Following a successful debut year back in 2019 and its unfortunate postponement in 2020 due to the COVID pandemic, regional…

DZ Deathrays team up with Fender to launch Positive Rising Grants for regional Australians

Australian rock heavy hitters DZ Deathrays have announced the launch of the DZ Deathrays: Positive Rising Grant, coming together with…

Boogie Festival to go ahead this Easter, revealing star-studded local lineup for its final incarnation

Following last year’s cancellation, Boogie Festival has been given the green light to go ahead this Easter, announcing the good…

Grinspoon, You Am I, and Regurgitator lead colossal alt-rock lineup for Spring Loaded Festival 2021

After kicking off with a bang in Queensland pre-COVID, Empire Touring have announced the return of their alt-tinged Spring Loaded…

 

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