SAFIA drop a date for their upcoming sophomore album and national tour

As the winter chill is just starting to hit us hard, Australian electronica, indie pop outfit Safia, know exactly how to escalate the vibes and turn up the heat.

Castlemaine’s Kian releases debut EP ‘Bliss’

Kian’s debut EP titled ‘Bliss’ is a snapshot of his life as a young adult and the way he sees the world.

Melbourne Summit CHANGES returns for 2019

Melbourne’s flourishing music community takes centre stage across CHANGES’ live music program

WAAX drop national tour dates and new single

Catch them on Saturday August 17 at The Corner Hotel in Melbourne.

Simon Imrei’s new single Stand Still is a sweet little acoustic tale

If the lyrics aren’t enough to have a calming effect on you, the musingly slow tempo and Imrei’s honest, soulful singing certainly should.

Bigsound unveils first round of speakers for 2019 conference

Australian’s biggest industry conference, Bigsound, has revealed its first handful of speakers set to land in Fortitude Valley this September.

Illy, Briggs and Ocean Grove revealed for Shepparton’s new festival, Land of Plenty

Land of Plenty was announced two weeks ago as a one-day, all-ages music festival at Shepparton Showgrounds.

Hilltop Hoods announce 2019 Aussie show dates

This will be the trio’s first national tour since 2016.

The Teskey Brothers take out the $30K Levi’s® Music Prize

Now in its third year, the coveted prize provides $25,000 cash plus an additional $5,000 in travel from Stage & Screen to financially assist Australian and New Zealand acts achieve their export goals.

The Eastern is hosting Ballarat’s favourite day fest Kick Out The Jams

The fourth instalment takes place on May 18.

Industry updates from Music Victoria – May

With the federal election just around the corner, it’s exciting to see both major parties commit to supporting music with packages, and also bi-partisan support from the Federal Inquiry into the future growth and sustainability of the Australian music sector.

The sparkling On Diamond

Their self-titled debut album follows on from Lisa Salvo’s 2014 I Could Have Been a Castle, as a more collaborative project shaped.

PHOTO REVIEW: Ruel live at The Forum

Incredible song writing talent, emotive vocal delivery and an energetic live performance.

Rob Thomas Announces Massive Chip Tooth Tour 2019

This will be huge!

The Chemical Brothers are returning to Australia

Hailed as their finest album since 1999 classic, Surrender, No Geography features the three blistering singles ‘Free Yourself’, ‘M.A.H.’, and ‘Got To Keep On’.

There’s a new festival coming to Shepparton

New event Land Of Plenty has announced its first ever run

The Lonesomes have dropped their EP ‘Paranoia Destroyer’

We sit down with Geelong born and bred vocalist and drummer Matt Callan of Queensland rockers The Lonesomes to discuss their new EP, Paranoia Destroyer.

Californian punk-rockers Thrice are making their long-awaited return

Doing something a bit different for this tour, Thrice are actually allowing fans to curate the setlist.

PBS announce 2019 Radio Festival

The charmers of PBS invite you to Work Your Magic, to help them keep Melbourne’s beloved music station dazzling and astonishing audiences for another year with the magic of radio.

The Petrel Hotel are hosting a night of the Oils

Quite simply, Powderworks is the most dynamic and energetic Midnight Oil tribute to be found… and they are coming to Geelong’s Petrel Hotel this month.

Dope Lemon announces first headline tour in three years

The side project of Angus Stone announced his return with brand new single ‘Hey You’.

The Barwon Club are hosting a Winter Solstice Festival

Using artists from the Geelong area, The BC team will create a space in the venue akin to mini art exhibitions, covering as many walls as possible with installations, banners, projections, glitch art and more for ONE NIGHT ONLY!

Kings of Metal King Parrot are off again for a run of regional Victoria shows

From the unique rap-influenced aggressive vocals of Black Rheno singer, Ryan Miller, the beast mode of Frankenbok, the cleaner stylings of Mason and the true Aussie fuse of genre-bending stylings from the Parrots, newbies to the audience can expect a wild ride, particularly with their 2018 ARIA-nominated album, ‘Ugly Produce’ filling the set list.

Bendigo Au Go Go #8

Renowned local bluesman Bill Barber is back on the boards this weekend – and this time he’s not on his own.

 

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