Melbourne’s Darcy Fox delivers achingly intimate folk-pop masterpiece in ‘Your Best’

It’s been about almost a decade now since Darcy Fox came into our world with her debut single ‘I’m Here’,…

‘The Old River Knows’: A collaboration between Warwick Hadfield and three champions of Australian music

If you happen to be plugged into the Australian music scene of the 70s, there’s a good chance you’ve heard…

Australian bluesman Frank Sultana wins International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee

Embracing all of the dark charm of pre-WW2 Mississippi blues, Australian blues artist Frank Sultana’s talents have been recognised globally,…

Roo Fest is the new monthly folk and roots event worth checking out in Maldon

A stunning new monthly event in Maldon, Goldfield’s Folk and Roots: Roo Fest has announced a truly excellent lineup for…

Tocumwal’s new music festival Good Times expands lineup for 2023

Surprise Chef, Bumpy, Wax O Paradiso and Glass Beams are among the many incredible acts joining Cash Savage & the Last Drinks, C.W. Stoneking…

Benny Walker, The Meanies lead Victoria’s High Country festival Spring Ditch

Taking over Victoria’s high country, Spring Ditch is bringing a huge fun-filled family event with a smorgasbord of original and…

Regional music festival CresFest expands 2023 lineup with more glorious acts

CresFest Folk and Roots Music Festival has announced its third round of acts joining the festival in March this year,…

The Smashing Pumpkins are bringing The World Is A Vampire Festival to Ballarat in April

In huge news for the region, The Smashing Pumpkins will bring The World Is A Vampire Festival to ten cities across the…

Noah Cyrus announced as support on Lewis Capaldi’s Australian tour in July

GRAMMY Award-nominated, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Noah Cyrus will be joining Lewis Capaldi on the Australian leg of his Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent…

Port Fairy Folk Festival announces Archie Roach Foundation Stage lineup for 2023

In 2022, the inaugural Archie Roach Foundation Stage was launched at the Port Fairy Folk Festival to great acclaim. It…

British soul icon Billy Ocean announces 2023 Australian tour

Following packed-out shows from his 2019 Australian tour, Billy Ocean has announced he is returning to our shores in June….

Jen Cloher announces Australian tour for May with intimate show in Anglesea

Changing gears, Jen Cloher has released their most unruly single yet in ‘My Witch‘, from their forthcoming fifth album I Am The…

The Pig & Whistle’s International Women’s Day Festival is empowering female voices through music, arts and wellness

Universally celebrated on March 8 every year, International Women’s Day is a day dedicated to promoting equality and celebrate women’s…

Jess Mauboy, King Stingray and Alex Lahey set to rock Play on the Plains this March

The cracking festival is hosted on Yorta Yorta country in the regional town of Deniliquin – the festival site grounds…

Fatboy Slim, Denzel Curry, Eliza Rose lead Groovin the Moo 2023 lineup

Fire up the group chat, sync your calendars and get your roadtrip plans sorted because Groovin the Moo’s 2023 lineup…

Castlemaine State Festival unveils eclectic 2023 season lineup

Australia’s flagship regional arts event The Castlemaine State Festival has announced its impressive 2023 season lineup. The festival will return…

Modest Mouse, Slowdive, lead new indie Daydream festival coming to Melbourne in April

The inaugural Daydream festival is heading to Australia and will hit Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. With a lineup that includes…

Allysha Joy, Sunfruits, Chef Chung and more added to Surf Coast festival Meadow

With a stellar lineup already announced for the festival’s ninth instalment of music, camping and good times, Otway’s music festival…

Sunnyside, Leslie D. King & The Trembling Shakes, Libby Steel lead new festival Sunflower Fest – a Day for Guy

Warrnambool venue Dart and Marlin will play host to a new summer music festival this February in honour of late…

Geelong’s Luke Beavis delivers a resounding rock triumph with his explosive self-titled album

A record of raw energy and intimate emotion, the new self-titled album from Geelong singer-songwriter Luke Beavis roars with a…

Peninsula Picnic brings The Temper Trap, Josh Pyke, Tia Gostelow and more to Mornington

Victoria’s most loved coastal celebration of the region’s top drops, produce and talent ascends on Mornington once more for the…

Americana On The Bellarine is the new boutique festival coming to Ocean Grove 

Celebrating the vibrant fusion of genres of blues, roots, folk, country, bluegrass, rock and even gospel; or Americana music, as…

The Bennies are heading to Geelong with their first Australian tour since 2019

They’re back baby!! Self-described as “Psychedelic Reggae Ska Doom Metal Punk Rock From Hell,” The Bennies have earned themselves a…

Big Scary to fill Meadow and Castlemaine Town Folk with ‘Daisy’ and ‘Me and You’

The wholesome weekend of Friday 31 March until Sunday 2 April will see Meadow’s homestay Bambra Bowl explode with a…

 

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