Bliss n Eso reveal new Dark Side album ahead of nationwide Party on the Moon tour this month

Melbourne rapper Ivan Ooze is set to support all shows, bringing his high-energy performance style that has previously graced stages…

caisha sprout

Caisha Sprout on bad company and the stories that shape us

Her latest single, born from the emotional tangle of a friendship breakup, is as cathartic as it is quietly powerful….

Mountains, rivers, and stories from the deep south at Rupert Bullard’s Anglesea debut 

It certainly is Autumn, and as we transition from the long searing dry of summer into the deep hum of…

You Am I bring their Hi Fi Way 30th anniversary tour to Barwon Heads and regional vic

You Am I have just announced an extension of their Hi Fi Way 30th anniversary tour, and yep, that now…

Deni Ute Muster 2025 just added The Wiggles to an already massive line-up

The Deni Ute Muster is turning up the family fun factor with the announcement that The Wiggles are officially joining…

Dave arden

MEERTA – Rise Up! The Ballad of James Arden: A night of powerful storytelling and soul-stirring song at The Memo Healesville

Set against the intimate backdrop of The Memo, Healesville, MEERTA is more than just a concert – it’s a musical…

Get ready to dance: Franz Ferdinand announce exclusive Victorian show at Live at the Gardens

That’s right, Franz Ferdinand are heading back to Australia this November and they’re bringing their swagger, sharp riffs, and a…

Rochford Wines

Wine, woodfired pizza and free tunes – Rochford Wines extends its Saturday night live music series

Kicking off this May and rolling all the way through to the start of spring, Rochford’s teaming up once again…

Hein Cooper

Hein Cooper brings his raw, garage-made album My Own to Torquay for national tour

This week, the acclaimed singer-songwriter kicks off a national co-headline tour with fellow troubadour Gaudion, and lucky for us, Torquay…

Check out what’s on in May at Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat

The team at Her Maj have packed in a variety of incredible shows for the May schedule – check it…

King Parrot

King Parrot are back and they’re not playing nice – new single drops, tour kicks off in Warrnambool, Bendigo 

This new track is pure, unfiltered King Parrot: savage, chaotic, and loud enough to sand the paint off your walls….

Hold on to your ears – Earthless is coming to melt minds in Castlemaine and Geelong this September

These guys aren’t your average rock band. Formed way back in 2001 in sunny San Diego, Earthless has been dishing…

Two Aussie Rock Legends, One New Sound: Meet Fanning Dempsey National Park

To be completely honest with you, I was a little more focused on the support; Jet, than the headliner –…

National Celtic Folk Festival

Ireland takes the stage: Culture Ireland brings top talent to National Celtic Folk Festival 2025

What’s the Craic? This year’s lineup brings together a vibrant mix of international and national talent, guaranteed to get you…

Luude

Attention Aussie producers: The Blueprint Project new artist program could launch your career

But if you’ve got the tunes and just need a little industry backing to take things to the next level,…

Madeliene Cope

Geelong’s Madeliene Cope delivers a haunting new heartache anthem with Everlast

Emerging from the coastal creative scene of Geelong, the rising alt/indie artist has dropped her most emotionally raw work to…

Thy Art is Murder

Thy Art Is Murder bring their brutal reign to Ballarat and Warrnambool this winter

That’s right: Australia’s reigning kings of extreme metal are hitting the road for a massive 16-stop regional tour across the…

Bea and her Business

UK pop breakout Bea and her Business is finally coming down under for her first-ever aussie headline shows

Just announced by the legends at Secret Sounds, Bea is set to play two intimate headline shows this September and…

Spilt Milk festival confirms nationwide 2025 dates, locations

Spilt Milk festival will return for its 2025 edition, today announcing dates across four Australian cities this December. The popular…

A who’s-who of Naarm music royalty set to shake Castlemaine in wild one-off rampant optimism roadshow

Something special’s brewing out in Castlemaine with a band of beloved misfits and sonic legends is descending on the Theatre…

Geelong’s Dirty Wasabi drops debut single, and it’s a sun-baked banger from Pivot City

The Geelong-based five-piece — proudly describing themselves as a “drunky punky boy band from Pivot City” — has just dropped…

These festivals and events are coming to Geelong and surrounds in May

There’s something going on this month and I can’t quite put my finger on it. Got any ideas, 2000 Nelly?…

Our guide to your next favourite gigs in Geelong and surrounds this May

Last month, the 121st Explorers Club Annual Dinner took place in NYC. Richard Gere was the keynote speaker. Founded in…

Rising Geelong star Wild Gloriosa releases ‘Growing Pains’ — an honest soundtrack for your 20s

Navigating your early 20s can feel like being tossed in the deep end without a life jacket. But Growing Pains…

 

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