The Living End, Bakers Eddy, Alex Lahey and more join the 2021 Sounds Better Together lineup

On Monday, Mushroom Group and Visit Victoria announced their new joint venture, 2021 Sounds Better Together. The Victorian music festival…

Start losing it, Fisher and Hayden James lead huge three-day music and surfing event series at URBNSURF

Melbourne’s metro beach and surf park, URBNSURF, has teamed up with lifestyle and event brand, For The Love, to host…

Drench yourself in sequins, Pistol Pete’s Mardi Gras celebrations returns as a three-day reimagined event

An ode to one of the biggest carnivals in the world, local blues bar Pistol Pete’s is once again celebrating…

Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks brings the cool to Ballarat Summer Sundays

Ballarat’s annual Summer Sundays sessions is just enjoying its first strides in a COVID-world, having already welcomed the likes of…

A new music festival has popped up in regional Victoria, featuring Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Vaudeville Smash, Pinch Points and more

Victoria has just got a new music festival, and where do we get a ticket, because it’s looking like an…

Castlemaine State Festival unveils eclectic music and arts program for 2021, boasting diversity and culture in the region

Returning for its 23rd event, the Castlemaine State Festival has unveiled its expansive 2021 program, promising a stacked festival full…

Grindhouse, Meatbeaters and Dr Colossus lead The Barwon Club’s Buzzbash

Everyone has a story from a gig at the BC; from Henry Rollins kicking a guy in the face, to…

Tones and I, Missy Higgins, Gordi and more to perform at Mt Duneed Estate this weekend

2021 is off to an absolute ripper in regards to the re-birth of live music, especially with the recent collaboration…

Strawberry Fields announces its juicy return for 2021

Strawberry Fields is back! After forgoing their 2020 event due to disruptions caused by COVID-19, the festival has revealed it…

68 Victorian live music venues to receive $5 million in the final round of the Victorian Live Music Venues Program

It looks like Victoria’s prized music industry will receive a massive boost this year with the Andrews Labor Government supporting…

The Pelican Bar launches outdoor cinema experience and reveals new shows for January

Following its announcement late last year, The Pelican Bar’s outdoor cinema has landed in Queenscliff, cranking up the projectors for…

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…

 

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