Vinyl’s ultimate tribute: Record Store Day’s limited edition, special events and live in-store performances 

From free in-store performances, a full day of DJs and your favourite regional acts making some noise, Record Store Day…

Aussie music sensation Dope Lemon is touring to Barwon Heads this July

If you’re a fan of dreamy, laid-back grooves paired with lyrics that really make you think, you’ve been waiting for…

Kingswood on music docos, live shows, and their new movie CLAPTRAP

The group have truly made their mark in the fabric of the industry. But don’t fret, as 2025 is set…

April is here and Torquay Hotel are bringing the heat, check out our monthly gig roundup

Dive into the gig guide below and don’t miss out on the action at the Torquay Hotel! Keep up with…

Stars and Bars: The epic part winery/brewery tour, part magical mystery bus ride returns

THE CONCEPT Stars & Bars Festival rides again as the epic festival; part winery/brewery tour, part magical mystery musical bus…

A surfcoast treasure trove; introducing Beach Blokes Recorders 

For these two surfcoast Aussie music legends, best mates and massive KISS fans; teaming up to create a recording and…

April is chock full of gigs, here’s our guide to the entire month

My younger brother would Cookie Monster his, leaving little but a trail of discarded foil and an insatiable desire for…

Sofar Sounds Geelong is back and more exquisite than ever

Making a name for itself by staging secret gigs and intimate concerts, Sofar Sounds has brought music and people together…

A whole new month, a whole new list of festivals you’d want to know about

To be fair, I was once a young dude yelling at clouds. And when I say yelling at clouds, I…

A Geelong pioneer in punk, Dez Dare, drops new album, single and video with a punch

The local legend, who grew up in Geelong where he became involved in the local punk and rock scene in…

The 20th Woodend Winter Arts Festival is a four-day creative feast

The highly anticipated Woodend Winter Arts Festival (WWAF) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and this June, the charming…

There’s still a chance to make it to this year’s groovin’ Goom Fest

The team behind Goom Fest may be small, but their passion for bringing people together, celebrating connection and the magic…

Velvet Bloom drops debut album and hits the road for national tour

It’s finally here! Soul pop sensation Velvet Bloom has dropped their self-titled debut album today; Friday 28 March, and fans…

Kathleen Halloran welcomes vulnerability with new psychedelic single 

After making waves with her debut solo track, ‘Free With Me’, the Australian guitarist and songwriter returns with her latest…

Highton Bowls Club family fun day featuring Astrid Armstrong

Local performer Astrid Armstrong is returning to the stage for a Sunday sesh at Highton Bowls Club next month and…

Federal budget drops $22m for Aussie music industry as APRA pushes for Triple Lock Guarantee

APRA AMCOS has applauded the move while challenging all political parties to commit to a Triple Lock Guarantee for local…

Funk master George Clinton is bringing Parliament Funkadelic to Australia this September 

Tickets go on sale Thursday, April 3 (with presales starting March 1), so funk fans better get ready to loosen…

A bittersweet farewell to a decade of the special Meadow Music Festival

After 10 years of service, the team are wrapping it up and, boy, was it special.  Keep up with the…

Meet Sugargum: the sweet indie rock outfit stuck in our heads

But their journey started a few years earlier, with humble beginnings in Bendigo. “We properly formed in April 2024, but…

Live Review: There’s a reason Dua Lipa is selling out shows around the world

With the release of her third studio album Radical Optimism, Lipa has brought her global tour to Australian shores beginning…

Fatboy Slim gets the party started for 13,000 at Mt Duneed Estate

Walking in, over the top of the hill at Mt Duneed Estate, we were met with the sight of 13,000…

Last shows of the Blues Train season promise to shake, rattle and roll

The Blues Train trains will be going back into hibernation and restoration at the end of May, so now’s your…

Bad Neighbour records to host an epic Dazie’s Listening Party instalment

Dazie is bringing you a carefully curated lineup of tracks and sounds you won’t hear anywhere else in Geelong. Dazie’s…

Mister Co. unleashes high-energy funk with new single ft. Jonathan Bufalino and Free Parking ahead of Homegrown EP

Following a groundbreaking 2024 filled with sold-out shows, festival appearances, and over 500,000 collective streams, “Can’t Stop The Funk” features…

 

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