The Sound Doctor Presents Alice Skye

We chat to Alice Skye ahead of the gig.

Live Music Professionals: The Torquay Hotel

Live music is at the crux of a successful music industry, and thanks to the legends over at Music Victoria, a vibrant program has been created to help foster and maintain a sustainable live music sector.

Simon Hosford is heading to the Melbourne Guitar Show

Simon Hosford isn’t just a jack of all trades, but he’s pretty close to the master of them as well.

A day on the green presents Sir Elton John

Sir Elton John, recently crowned by Billboard as the most successful performing male solo artist of all time, is heading to our humble home of Geelong.

Tropical Fuck Storm are heading to Torquay

Tunes incoming…

Here’s five 90s rave tracks to hype you up for Red Bull’s 1800-DOOF this month

Get keen.

Beyond The Valley have teased their first international act for 2019

The legends are back with tasty BTV news

Ali Barter, Stonefield, Hobsons Bay Coastguard + more revealed for Kyneton Music Festival

The Macedon Ranges will come alive to the sounds of the Kyneton Music Festival this October when the annual party in the park returns to the Goldfields for its eighth year.

The Wool Exchange are hosting the ultimate ABBA vs QUEEN party

Mamma Mia – Let Me Go!

Queenscliff Music Festival 2019 announces soulful second lineup

It’s going to be another awesome affair (and probably sell out so don’t say we didn’t warn you)!

Enjoy this stunning new release from The Teskey Brothers

The most prominent departure from the band’s sound to date!

American blues shredder Dennis Jones is heading to Australia for the Melbourne Guitar Show

Drawing thousands of guitar lovers and enthusiasts Caulfield Racecourse for its fifth consecutive year, Melbourne Guitar Show 2019 is gearing…

Ziggy Alberts announces Aussie tour

Does he ever stop?

Falls Festival announce first ever early bird presale

Allocations are super limited, so organise your festival friends stat.

This State We’re In – July

Industry updates from Music Victoria

Going Solo Won’t End In Tragedy For Matthew ‘Murph’ Murphy

With uber pop single, ‘My Cheating Heart’ making waves already, the distinctive vocals of Murph shines through. But the Liverpool-born lead has no conscious desire to differentiate Love Fame Tragedy from The Wombats.

An Evening Under The Milky Way with Steve Kilbey

Kilbey will be presenting songs from his massive catalogue including solo works, collaborative pieces, The Church greats and some covers alongside Chilean musician Rodrigo Bustos.

Charly Bliss debut down under for Splendour in the Grass

Yes, the power-pop foursome will fulfil a lifelong dream as they make their debut down under as part of the Splendour In The Grass 2019 family, playing sideshows in both Sydney and Melbourne.

Hilltop Hoods are bringing their highly energetic set to Melbourne for two nights next month

We sat down with Daniel Smith (aka Pressure) to soak up the vibe of the new album, understand what to expect from the tour and learn their strategy to electric live performances.

Bendigo Au Go Go #12

There’s no better way to ward off the wintry chill than at the Blues and Roots Winter Showcase/Fundraiser, which will be held across three stages at The Hotel Shamrock on Sunday, July 7.

Bin are working on an album…

It’ll be closer to the end of the year by the time Bin’s album comes out, so if you can’t wait and want to hear some of the newer material make sure you get down to one of their shows soon!

Bonsai Records is the newest label to reel in the freshest crop of local talent

Bonsai Records is the brainchild of Ella Jeffries.

Melbourne-based Garden Quartet are launching their debut album this month

Celebrating a fusion of contemporary Persian music with Western motifs, Melbourne based Garden Quartet is launching their debut album this month, celebrating with a stop in Ballarat.

Tess Guthrie: the local artist with a fiery passion

We chat to the Torquay-bred, Melbourne-based muso.

 

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