Paul Kelly, Julia Stone and Kee’ahn lead new concert honouring resistance to racism through song and story

The Festival of Jewish Arts and Music (FOJAM) has teamed up with The Museum of Inherited Memories to present a…

RocKwiz’s ‘Really Really Good Friday’ Easter special will return to Melbourne this year

After four years of hosting their beloved Really Really Good Friday spectacular at Hamer Hall, Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis,…

Rock out to the illustrious music back catalogue of rock legends Bon Jovi in Fyansford this weekend

Fuelled by a series of huge, anthemic singles, ‘Slippery When Wet’ was the record that made Bon Jovi’s name both…

Cancel your plans, electronic music juggernaut What So Not is heading to Torquay and Warrnambool next month

The Easter long weekend is coming, and although staying home living off chocolate for three days may sound appealing, the…

G Flip, Sneaky Sound System, You Am I and more announced for new outdoor concert series in St Kilda

Live Nation has partnered up with Melbourne based independent event producers Pavilion Australia and tastemakers Shadow Electric to further reignite…

The brand-new Music VR Backers Fund gives Victorian artists a chance to go beyond all boundaries

Following an incredibly tough year for the music industry, the future of the live music experience we all know and…

Line up the Jägerbombs, Home House has unveiled a ripper lineup for Labour Day long weekend

Being our only public holiday this month, it’s one you definitely want to make the most of. Thankfully, between the…

The Aireys Inlet Open Mic Music Festival just revealed its stacked lineup

The three-day Aireys Open Mic Music Festival spectacular has unveiled its star-studded, strong local lineup. Returning for its 14th year,…

New touring festival, Small Town Big Sound, is taking a bunch of Aussie acts around regional Victoria this year

Regional Victoria is set to get a brand-spanking-new touring festival that heads through some of its more diverse areas this…

Mushroom Group founder and Australian music legend Michael Gudinski passes away at 68

Australian music legend Michael Gudinski, AM, has died peacefully in his sleep in Melbourne aged 68. Gudinski is survived by…

Legendary rockers KISS announce final Australian tour dates for 2021

Two years ago we sat down with Kiss’ lead guitarist Tommy Thayer in the lead up to the legendary rockers…

Dust off that old school uniform, Lambys is throwing a huge Labour Day Eve ‘Back To School’ party

Whether you’re in your final year of uni or you’re about to start your degree, O-Week parties are fun, crazy…

’90s legends The Badloves are hitting The Banno this March

The Bannockburn Railway Hotel – or The Banno as it is affectionately known – is set to be rocked harder…

Port Fairy Folk Festival unveils first glimpse of 2022 lineup

2022 might be a whole year away, but today Port Fairy Folk Festival has offered up an enticing sample of…

Pop-powerhouse Vera Blue is teaming up with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for two empowering shows honouring women in music

Revered as one of Australian pop music’s most respected and diverse acts, Sydney pop-powerhouse Vera Blue, aka Celia Pavey, is…

The Push announce the return of free electronic music program for young Victorian women and non-binary people

Ready to enter the thriving electronic music scene? Australia’s leading youth music organisation The Push returns with the second-intake for…

Funk icons The Bamboos are teaming up with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for two special shows

For the past 20 years, beloved nine-piece funk act The Bamboos have been encapsulating pure joie de vivre and articulating…

A new alternative club night is launching in Geelong this week

Keen to make the most of your nights and hit the dance floor this year, but the usual chest-thudding beat…

Dr. Daytime is giving summer a proper send off with one final massive day party

You can bid adieu to the festival season in Geelong on Sunday the 28th of February at a day party…

Riverboats Music Festival announces new live music concert series on the river

Due to the disruptions caused by you know who, Riverboats Music Festival, unfortunately, won’t be going ahead in its glorious,…

Piano Bar Geelong has relocated, returning to where it all began

Piano Bar; the team with the most energy, ideas and sheer brilliance are at it again, making changes and evolving…

Jerkfest drops huge lineup of local acts, celebrating the best in underground punk and alternative music

In its seventh year, Geelong’s Jerkfest has unveiled a lineup jam-packed with local acts, putting a massive spotlight on talent…

Celebrate the end of summer with live music, fresh seafood and good vibes at Apollo Bay Seafood Festival’s End of Summer Block Party

Is there a better way to end the week than by sipping wine, listening to live music and tasting the…

Festival favourites The Cat Empire join the Live at the Bowl program

Arts Centre Melbourne has expanded its epic Live at the Bowl program once again, with festival favourites The Cat Empire joining the…

 

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