Industry updates from Music Victoria – June

Make sure you get out and support your local live music venues.

Marcia Howard is bringing her one woman show to Warrnambool

Marcia Howard’s House of Song Show is part concert, part sing-along.

The New Savages have dropped their debut album Seventh Son

The new record “Seventh Son” is an absolute Journey of a record that touches on all the traditional blues themes of god, the devil and unrequited love.

Andrea Robertson has released her intimately themed third album

The first word that’ll spring to mind when you hear Andrea Robertson’s new album, Live At New Hall, is “intimacy”.

The Angels make their return to the Gateway Hotel

Taking some time away from recording the groups 14th studio album, the tour will be in support of the 40th anniversary of ‘No Exit.’

Leaps and Bounds Music Festival Returns

Yarra City Council has announced that Leaps and Bounds Music Festival is swangin’ on back to town pretty soon to bring some heat to Melbourne’s coldest month, taking place from July 5th to 14th.

Geelong’s favourite Sweethearts

The “energetic, neo soul band” has recently landed their monthly residency at The Worker’s Club, and are gearing up for their last gig before hitting the road on their Europe tour.

Geelong-based bluesy rocker Josh Dance is heading to Hepburn Springs

Josh Dance might be a familiar face and after busking and performing around Geelong and surrounds for around 15 years now, chances are that’s why.

Hilltop Hoods are ready to rattle the keys to the Australian hip hop Kingdom

You can still get tickets their new show at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Friday, August 9

Canadian Gods of War Blasphemy are coming to Australia next month

We chat to Nocturnal Grave Desecrator and Black Winds; and Deathlord of Abomination and War Apocalypse ahead of their Aussie tour in July.

Bendigo Au Go Go #10

Our very own patron saint of the blues, Geoff Achison – along with his long-time cohorts The Souldiggers – is bringing his 25th anniversary celebrations with the band to town this month.

Meg Mac Episode III: A New ‘Hope’

The deeply talented powerhouse songstress, Meg Mac, has been making her way across the country on her sold-out ‘Give Me My Name Back Tour’ and if you were lucky enough to get a glimpse of her on stage, you will know she has a new mini-album coming out.

Melbourne bred progressive alternative rock juggernaut Circles are coming to Ballarat

Being at the forefront of the Melbourne scene, Circles are one of our biggest prog exports and now for the first time in a while, they will be hitting Australia with a headliner tour.

Here’s a few events to make the most of the long weekend

We’ve selected a few events to spice up your three days of freedom, whether you want to spend it partying or chilling out we’ve got you sorted.

Grapevine Gathering reveals a corker of a lineup for 2019

Round up your Pinot pals and Grigio girls for a corker of culinary delights and
beverages, whilst getting Merlot to the ripest musical talent on the vine.

The Engagement release powerful new single

The five-person ensemble from Melbourne have made themselves known across Australia and all over the world through their empowering pop/rock style that vibes well with people into One Republic, Imagine Dragons and Linkin Park.

Spilt Milk is bringing Khalid, CHVRCHES, Juice WRLD, Illy, Dune Rats & more to Ballarat this November

Tickets will sell out.

The Bennies are rockin’ the suburbs

The Bennies are back – well, almost.

Vance Joy, Peking Duk, Jack River and more launch solar investment initiative

The idea is the brainchild of Heidi Lenffer (pictured) from Cloud Control who was driven to design a strategy for touring in the era of climate change after she calculated how much touring costs the planet.

Queenscliff Music Festival 2019 announces its first lineup of international and home-grown hit makers

Returning for its 23rd year, the Peninsula will be soon see an eclectic mix of homegrown and international performers.

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets have released their long awaited third album

The album, a culmination of experiences lived on the road and influences stemming from the last few years of chaos for the band, is finally unveiled in all its glory – a testament to the Psychedelic Porn Crumpets’ never relenting vivacious attitude and hungry approach to powerful music.

CJ Ramone is coming to Geelong and Ballarat this September

Best-known for his stint in seminal punk group The Ramones, where he played bass from 1989 to 1996 after taking over from Dee Dee Ramone

Applications now open for 2019 APRA Professional Development Awards

Held every two years, the APRA Professional Development Awards aim to create serious opportunities for emerging songwriters and composers.

The Bamboos release new single ft. Dan Sultan

This is just all kinds of yes.

 

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