The Screaming Jets announce huge ‘All For One’ 30th-anniversary tour 

Do The Screaming Jets even need an introduction? Since the late 1980’s they have released eight albums, gaining more steam…

Daniel Johns to release new genre-bending, semi-autobiographical Featurette, ‘What If The Future Never Happened?’

Off the back of ‘FutureNever’, Daniel Johns‘ first full-length solo record since 2015’s ‘Talk’, comes an exciting new output from…

New festival Spring Bliss brings Pierce Brothers, Amos Roach and more to Hanging Rock 

A brand new day festival is heading to Hanging Rock Reserve in November this year, creating community connection through music,…

‘It started as a joke’: Dave Favours on his record label, an affection for Geelong music and camaraderie on tour

Promising one hell of an afternoon of alt-country, this weekend will see The Stanley Records Travelling Medicine Show arrive at…

Headline Acts announce Headline Access, an industry fund kickstarting opportunities for bands and their fans

In partnership with Muso – the locally-founded live music booking and management platform that connects venues and musicians – Headline…

DIY electronic artist Atlas Franklin Alexander unveils surreal short film ‘Jaguar Serpent’ 

The last six months have been game-changing for Newcastle-based electronic artist Atlas Franklin Alexander. After traversing the globe for more…

Festival X returns, bringing some of the biggest names in electronic, house, and hip-hop to Australia

Following an epic debut in 2019, Festival X will return to kick off summer 2022, this time expanding its reach to five…

Freya Josephine Hollick on the profound influence of Elvis Presley and celebrating his musical legacy

The undisputed ‘King of Rock and Roll’, Elvis Presley left a unique and indelible mark on the American music landscape…

Pete Murray

Pete Murray is heading to the Torquay Hotel for first east coast headline tour in three years

Aussie music mainstay Pete Murray has announced his first east coast headline tour in three years to celebrate the release…

Melbourne genre-binding five piece, Reside, in a ‘Palace’ on latest single

The first new music since 2020’s ‘Fallen’, ‘Palace’ has already received a buzzing reception. “I’m so excited for it to…

George Thorogood & The Destroyers to bring Good To Be Bad Tour: 45 Years Of Rock to Australia

Celebrating 40 years of ‘Bad To The Bone’ this September, iconic rock legends George Thorogood & The Destroyers have announced…

Geelong drag queen Art Simone and Etcetera Etcetera drop sassy debut single ‘Encore’

Two of the country’s biggest drag powerhouses have made their debut into the music world, released just in time for…

Hanson announce ‘Red Green Blue’ Australian Tour this November

It’s been 25 years since three blonde-haired boys from Oklahoma MMMBop’d their way into the charts and the hearts of…

Geelong’s Anti Fade Records teams up with Young Henrys for free Melbourne gig in June

Taking place on Friday June 17, Young Henrys and Anti Fade are putting on a killer show of prolific Australian…

Aldous Harding

Aldous Harding returns to Australia this October for intimate headline tour

Aldous Harding is highly-acclaimed as one of Aotearoa’s greatest musical exports and her first Australian tour since March 2020 will…

Brisbane folk duo McDermott & North are heading to Pistol Pete’s this weekend

Earning themselves a solid reputation as one of the city’s most well-loved indie-folk duo combinations, McDermott & North – comprising…

Lisa Mitchell evokes weightless folk-pop wonder on new album, taking listeners to starry heights on upcoming tour

Since then, Mitchell has hit all the marks as an emotionally potent, lyrically powerful, and musically catchy singer-songwriter across three…

Spinifex Gum joins forces with the MSO, Emma Donovan and Felix Riebl for special Melbourne show 

Delivering a beautiful display of music and art to challenge and inspire contemporary Australia this NAIDOC week, the award-winning Spinifex…

The Kooks lead Grapevine Gathering lineup for 2022

Grapevine Gathering is back for 2022 and has just unleashed an impressive lineup for its forthcoming festival, which will be…

Flume announces huge Australian tour in November and December

Flume is bringing his Palaces world tour to Australia across November and December alongside special guests Caroline Polachek, Channel Tres, Toro y…

Great news, the legends at Piano Bar have opened their first Melbourne venue in Northcote

Officially opening its doors at the end of this month, Northcote’s new live entertainment destination has wasted no time endearing…

‘It’s an absolute honour’: Gabriella Cohen on her new album and playing Bendigo’s Burning Love music series

We’ve seen a bit of a trend over the last few years. Old school is back. TV, Fashion and Music…

Jamey Foxton puts a cheeky spin on an ancient story with new single ‘Adam Blues’

Jamey Foxton is a name I had not come across before, but then that’s part of the fun when looking…

Crowded House announce new date for Geelong ‘a day on the green’ show

After much anticipation, Crowded House have today announced rescheduled Dreamers Are Waiting tour dates, with the acclaimed band returning to…

 

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