Golden Plains adds final acts to festival lineup for March, announces set times

With everything from Bikini Kill to Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever to Methyl Ethel to Jennifer Loveless to Carly Rae Jepsen…

American rockers He Is Legend announce 2023 Australian Tour

Australia, a legendary tour is headed your way this May with esteemed American rockers He Is Legend officially announcing their…

Emily Wurramara, The Merindas announced for free 10-night festival Parrtjima – A Festival in Light

Parrtjima – A Festival in Light returns to illuminate the Red Centre this Easter from 7-16 April 2023. Parrtjima is…

California punks Unwritten Law have postponed their 17-date Australian tour

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Southern Californian punk band Unwritten Law will be postponing the Australian leg of their album tour. Their 17-date…

Fresh faces and feel-good favourites join the 2023 ChillOut Festival lineup 

Celebrating 26 years, ChillOut Festival is Victoria’s longest running regional LGBTQIA+ pride festival, and, for that matter, Australia’s largest Queer…

Live review: Turnstile delivered one of the most memorable hardcore shows Melbourne has ever seen

I’ve never served a prison sentence before, but I imagine it’s pretty damn similar to how it felt waiting for…

Legendary electronic-music duo Basement Jaxx are playing Melbourne’s Timber Yard

The electronic powerhouses will play The Timber Yard on April 9 alongside Roger Sanchez for a big double-header over the…

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard pull out of Bluesfest

With Byron Bay Bluesfest set to go ahead this April 6 to 10, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard yesterday…

ZICO, Henry lead Sonica Music Festival, the new K-pop music and culture festival coming to Melbourne

For one day only, the Sidney Myer Music Bowl will become an explosion of hard-hitting beats, catchy pop melodies and…

Spiderbait, Eskimo Joe, Ratcat lead Aussie alt rock festival Spring Loaded for 2023

After rocking its way right around the country last year, the Aussie rock revolution that is Spring Loaded is back for 2023, with…

Encore Career Training Session is the new project supporting and empowering women returning to the Music Industry

Are you a Victorian woman or gender non-conforming person in any music industry role, whether creative or behind the scenes?…

‘It’s a very magical place to play’: Melbourne’s Liz Stringer to bring her powerful live performance to Port Fairy Folk Festival

40 years after their Sydney inception racking up 20 million album sales worldwide, Australian music groundbreakers and political shakers Midnight…

Katie Noonan expands tour of Joni Mitchell’s landmark album ‘Blue’ for 2023

Due to popular demand, and off the back of 10 sold-out shows already this year, Katie Noonan has announced 20 more…

The Terrys are playing a special $5 show at the Torquay Hotel this week

Infectious Gerringong surf-rock outfit The Terrys are playing a special one-off show at Torquay Hotel this Friday, February 24th and…

Australian rock supergroup announce tribute tour to ARC Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon

Legendary Aussie supergroup Australian Rock Collective (ARC) are hitting the road again on a national tour to celebrate the 50th…

‘Something special‘: Freak City Frequencies is celebrating up-and-coming local artists in the community

As one of the premier open air venues that our city has to offer, Captain has well and truly established…

Andrew Bird is heading to Melbourne next month

Get ready Melbourne, because the long-awaited return of Andrew Bird is finally here! With his unique blend of breathtaking folk-inspired…

Live review: After a three-year hiatus, Laneway Festival 2023 yet again proves itself a staple on the Aussie festival circuit

I’d been wanting to attend St Jerome’s Laneway Festival for quite a few years now. Having previously hosted everyone from…

Taken By Force: CIVIC prove themselves Australia’s most genuine punk outfit with new album

CIVIC are without a doubt one of Australia’s most exciting acts at the moment. If that’s a statement that you…

Brisbane Prog Masters Osaka Punch announce The Crimpology Tour for 2023

One of Brisbane’s most beloved Prog acts is hitting the road once again to usher in the new era of…

Australia’s largest techno rave PURE returns for 2023

PURE returns for its 2023 edition, featuring a stellar lineup of techno and electronic for its seventh edition that gets…

Bass In The Domain is Hobart’s newest music festival

The music festival scene has really kicked off and is back into full swing for Tassie locals and visiting tourists!…

With a new solo venture and captivating stage presence, Jacqui Lumsden ushers in her arrival as a pop phenomenon

The 2023 Festival of Sails Forte Emerging Artist Stage winner, Jacqui Lumsden, is a beacon of light; her music guides…

Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows announce special show in Queenscliff

Australian blues rock band The Black Sorrows with Joe Camilleri are heading to the beautiful Bellarine this April with an intimate…

 

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