Jack Botts announces ‘Dream On’ Australian summer tour

Brisbane-born, Byron Bay-based musician Jack Botts is a breath of fresh air in this industry, spending the last few years…

Missy Higgins wins major Melbourne music prize 

The ever-talented Missy Higgins has been named the winner of one of Australia’s most valuable and sought-after music awards, announced…

Bluesfest is coming to Melbourne for the first time in 2023 with a huge lineup

It will take place on Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9 and will feature performances from some huge international…

‘Say (Light Me Up)’: Sydney songwriter and producer Jnr. makes a swift and lasting impression with atmospheric pop single

Released on Wednesday, November 9, ‘Say (Light Me Up)’ feels like the breath of fresh air that we needed as…

10cc are coming to Geelong and Bendigo in 2023 for their Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour

Iconic 70s rock band, 10cc, is heading to Geelong and Bendigo for their Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour, amongst a slew of Australia-wide…

Orchestra and DJ mashup concert Synthony announces 2023 Australian summer shows

Following back to back-sold out events across Australia and New Zealand, including last fortnight’s synchronised events at Sydney’s spectacular Cockatoo…

Boo Seeka leads State of Mind, the new mental health charity party coming to Torquay 

For years now, the team at UNO Presents has been bringing some of the finest names in the live and…

A throwback to the 90s rave scene, Von Sharp brings passion to the forefront with ‘Save Me (feat. Erin Ezekiel)’

Harnessing passionate romance through Ezekiel’s vocals and the high tempo energy of early euro trance, Save Me (feat. Erin Ezekiel), is the…

Don McLean is coming to Geelong with an American Pie 50th anniversary tour

Grammy award honouree, Songwriters Hall of Fame member, and BBC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Don McLean will be bringing his American Pie 50th…

Counting Crows announce The Butter Miracle 2023 Australian Tour

Much loved rock band Counting Crows announce their return to Australia in 2023 on The Butter Miracle Tour, following the release of the…

32 Victorian festivals happening in November

It is a fine season for festivals, folks. Some of you may be making your first festival appearance, while others…

Gig Guide: The best gigs happening in Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and more in November

Where do you stand on giving pets people names? Is it okay to call your cat Darren, or your dog…

Amyl and the Sniffers lead Chopped Festival, Victoria’s one-of-a-kind cult hot rod, motorcycle and music festival 

Rain, hail or shine, the drag races of the 1950s and 60s went off regardless. Tearing up the dirt and…

Nigerian afrobeat singer-songwriter D.Matthews inspires with unapologetically body-moving single ‘Be Somebody’

Championing his own brand of motivational and energetic calm Afrobeat and Afropop driven by the beats of Africa, Australian-based Nigerian-born…

Blues legend Eric Bibb on the importance of historical truths and continuing the civil rights movement 

One was meeting Bob Dylan at the age of 11 and the second was witnessing his father stand beside Martin…

Katie Noonan is bringing Joni Mitchell’s landmark album ‘Blue’ to Geelong in 2023

If you grew up in Geelong, you’ve heard of the Palais. Just up the hill from the stadium, this heart…

One to watch: Geelong’s Oscar Rose has exploded in 2022 with electrifying charisma and an undeniably fresh, irresistible sound

There is no denying the sincere TLC emanating out of Oscar Rose’s latest single, a pristine piece of contemporary R&B…

Nashville Honky-Tonk legend Joshua Hedley is heading to Australia this month

The much-beloved Joshua Hedley is heading to Australia for a series of shows in November this year. He’ll be supported…

Soccer Mommy returns to Australia in February 2023

After first touring Australia in 2019 with headline shows and travelling the country as part of the Falls Festival lineup,…

Loch Hart Music Festival: The BYO camping festival is back on the Great Ocean Road this 18-20 November

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

The Dig is the new initiative shining a spotlight on Victoria’s independent record stores this weekend

The art of crate digging is alive and well once again, and The Dig is the brand new event to…

Mat McHugh & The Beautiful Girls announce ‘Together at Last’ 2023 Australian tour

Mat McHugh & The Beautiful Girls are excited to announce they will be hitting the road this summer, and for…

Tennyson King returns for Bendigo Blues & Roots Festival with Australian Tour

Chinese Canadian nomadic indie folk musician Tennyson King is returning to Australia for the first time since January 2020 and…

M.Ward is coming to Queenscliff and Castlemaine in 2023, celebrating 20 Years of ‘Transfiguration of Vincent’

Hailing from Portland, Oregon, prolific singer-songwriter and guitarist M.Ward will return to Australia this February to celebrate 20 years since…

 

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