Port Fairy Folk Festival 2025: A legendary line-up and new discoveries await

This year’s festival promises to be one of the most exciting yet, with an eclectic mix of legendary artists and…

Portarlington’s National Celtic Folk Festival is a celebration of culture and community

Just 30km from Geelong, this historic seaside town offers stunning panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay, with breathtaking sights of…

The Swell Sessions: A new beachfront live music series has launched at the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club

Following in the footsteps of previous unforgettable gigs featuring acts like Bodyjar and Jebediah, this series builds on the club’s…

Geelong’s newest vinyl store There and Back Again Records announces official opening date

After working away on transforming their new space in Rippleside and aiming for an opening in late February, James and…

Geelong sandwich superstars Rebecchi’s is turning one and you could win a year’s worth of coffee or vinyl

Formerly operating as ‘Neighbour’ five years ago, the owners returned to the space with Rebecchi’s, bringing their expertise and a…

There’s a Big Vinyl Dig in Geelong this weekend with a 50,000 strong collection

The Big Vinyl Dig is back in the Geelong West Town Hall, set to be chock full of quality vendors…

Showcase Victoria and Music Victoria’s Music Menu is back, connecting artists with art centres and theatres across the state

This initiative offers an incredible opportunity for musicians and artists to connect with performing arts centres and theatres across Victoria,…

Frank Camorra, Jo Barrett and Cut Copy to headline the High Country Hop in Beechworth

Hosted across a variety of venues in Beechworth, the festival brings together curated music, food and drink events to celebrate…

Conquering the Mountain: A conversation with Sarah Blasko

We sat down with the 3x Platinum and 3x ARIA Award-winning singer, songwriter, musician and producer as she opens up about the creative…

K rock’s Great Ocean Odes is venturing outside the studio to PopCultcha Records for a live broadcast

K rock’s local music show, Great Ocean Odes, kicked off more than 12 months ago and showcased 60 local artists…

Immy Owusu’s newest track Curly Hair is a break-up song for the Surf Coast

Owusu channels the frustration of being misunderstood and judged, and in this case the song is a direct response to…

EVENT CANCELLED: Gellibrand River Blues Festival won’t return for it’s 12th Annual Celebration

~~ The Gellibrand River Blues Festival is back and it’s ready to rock for its 12th year! From Friday, February…

Loud Forever: Shihad reflects on almost 40 years in the scene amidst final tour this February and March

With their upcoming tour marking the band’s final chapter before going on hiatus, we sat down with cymbal crusher Tom…

Explore the power of connection with these upcoming Asia TOPA highlights

ASIA TOPA 2025 is a festival that crosses boundaries, honouring cultural histories while looking to the future. Each performance brings…

The Vasco Era set to return with new music at Airey’s Inlet Music Festival

For it’s 19th year, a unique and diverse blend of acts will perform over three days, set around the stunning…

Apply now for the 10,000 Gigs: The Victorian Gig Fund – grants available for live music venues

This fund offers grants of up to $11,000 to help cover Victorian artists’ fees for live gigs, providing a fantastic…

Applications open for Round 2 of the Victorian Government’s Live Music Festivals Fund

In a time where more and more live music festivals are being cancelled, postponed or shutting down indefinitely, grants like…

An epic local edition of Live in the Pines is coming this March with Sounds of Torquay

On Saturday, March 1st, the 4 Pines stage will be set for a lineup of some incredible local acts, delivering…

The Kooks are recharged, re-energised and enriched heading into 2025 

 We caught up with band members Hugh Harris and Luke Pritchard to get the lowdown on it all.  Keep up…

Bliss N Esso announce huge tour for latest album The Moon (The Light Side) with Ivan Ooze, and Barwon Heads is on the list

Legendary Australian hip-hop crew Bliss n Eso have announced their 28-date Party on the Moon Tour for this May – Aug, with special…

Gellibrand River Blues Festival Returns for 12th Annual Celebration

The Gellibrand River Blues Festival is back and it’s ready to rock for its 12th year! From Friday, February 21…

There & Back Again Records opens new brick-and-mortar vinyl store in Geelong

The duo behind There & Back Again Records has been running a successful stall at the Mill Markets in Newcomb…

Geelong’s newest teen pop/funk group, The B4 Band, release debut album

The B4 Band’s debut album is a blast of youthful energy, brimming with fun, experimentation, and a whole lot of…

Australian Grand Prix’s 2025 music lineup led by Fatboy Slim, Tones and I, Baker Boy

The Crown Lakeside Festival returns with a massive lineup featuring Tones and I, The Living End, Spiderbait, Baker Boy and…

 

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