There’s a new waterside music festival hitting Williamstown later this year

Victorians have a new festival to look forward to in 2021, as new event Now & Again has announced its…

Plan your road trip, Ben Folds is teaming up with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for two special performances

It’s been a long wait for the return of live music in regional Victoria. While we’re thankful for the steady…

Here’s a list of Christmas gigs to get loose and merry at

There’s only so many times you can listen to Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas’.

The team behind Groovin The Moo are launching a new regional festival next year

Following a crazy year of postponed and cancelled festivals, the news of a brand new festival is music to our…

In a festival-ready region, Torquay’s Coastal Jam sells out in less than 10 minutes

During summer it does seem the coast is where it’s at, and when you see such events as the Coastal…

NightJar Festival cancels its Torquay and Geelong editions for 2021

For many locals, there’s no better way to spend a balmy summer evening than by heading to this beloved night…

You ripper, Live at the Bowl has just announced an insane lineup for summer

As part of the Victorian government’s roadmap to recovery in collaboration with City of Melbourne and Arts Centre Melbourne, a…

Prepare the esky, Summer Sundays returns to Ballarat in 2021

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

Tommy Little, Clare Bowditch and One Fell Swoop Circus lead Geelong Arts Centre’s huge Summer Sessions lineup

Serving as an industry kickstart for a live music and entertainment scene only just emerging from an extended hibernation, the…

Sampa The Great and Amyl and The Sniffers win big at this year’s Music Victoria Awards

The star-studded winners of the 16th annual Music Victoria Awards have been revealed, with more than 15 acts nabbing a…

It’s official, Golden Plains 2021 has been cancelled

It’s official, Golden Plains will not go ahead in 2021 due to the uncertainty around COVID-19. Next year’s iteration of…

Renowned for their epic car park parties, The Inn are back with a slew of summer events

Who’s been missing hitting up The Inn’s annual car park parties for some cheeky Vodka Redbulls and live beats and…

Humans in Geelong are calling all local musicians for help with their next project

Local not-for-profit Humans of Geelong are putting the call out to all local musicians to create a soundtrack for their…

A Day on the Green is bringing Midnight Oil to Geelong

Midnight Oil are one of the most ‘Australian’ rock bands this country has ever produced. Born from the Australian pub…

The Aireys Inlet Open Mic Music Festival announces its return

Good news for all the local musicians, one of the biggest open mic festivals is back. Returning for its 14th…

Slap on the SPF, For The Love is returning to Melbourne with Flight Facilities, Mallrat, Cosmo’s Midnight, BOO SEEKA and more

Great friends, good vibes and a perfectly curated blend of music, fashion and lifestyle sees you having one of the…

Good Things Festival announces its return to Melbourne for 2021

It’s that time of year again when good things start to take form. The sun starts to re-emerge from its…

Geelong singer-songwriter Xyla Haigh makes top 10 in Melbourne Music Week’s Fed Live competition

Local singer-songwriter Xyla Haigh (AKA Tayla Haigh) has beaten thousands of artists to score a place in the top 10…

Adalita, Cable Ties, Baker Boy and more lead Melbourne Music Week’s mammoth lineup for 2020/21 event

Melbourne Music Week will take on a different role and identity across its three-month lifespan in 2020/21, serving as an…

A round of shots please, Beavs Bar is reopening their big red doors

We’ve missed you Beavs. If you’re a Geelong local, Beavs Bar needs no explanation. That charming venue behind the big…

Great news, live music returns to Pistol Pete’s Food n Blues this week

It’s the only place in the Geelong region where you can taste, smell, hear and actually feel like you are…

The team behind Splendour in the Grass are launching a new music festival in 2021

Secret Sounds Group, the team behind Splendour in the Grass and Falls Festival, have received $1.5 million to help them…

Cue the Monday hangovers, Captain’s Sunday Sessions are back

Sunday afternoons are never easy. Maybe you’ve spent the morning out and about, or you’re nursing a hangover from a…

This Victorian music festival is letting punters secure their ticket for next year with a stubby holder

Created as an opportunity to showcase local up-and-coming Australian talent and the very aesthetically pleasing Great Ocean Road (and all…

 

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