Andrew McSweeney hits up Castlemaine for album launch

Castlemaine’s Shedshaker Brewing Taproom will play host to an evening of musical reverie on Saturday, 16 May, when acclaimed songwriter…

Boy & Bear join Victorian Vibes for Traralgon stop

After thrilling crowds in Ballarat and Lorne, Victorian Vibes is bringing its next round of free live music to Gippsland,…

RISING Unveils Final Wave of 2026 Program

As RISING draws near, Melbourne’s festival of contemporary art, music, dance and ideas unveils its final wave of programming, promising…

Lamb of God and Trivium team up for Australian tour

This October, Australia’s metal faithful are in for a seismic collision of sound. GRAMMY Award-nominated titans LAMB OF GOD are…

Jet jump back on the road

Jet sits right up the top of that list with their lighting speed impact the moment they started their engine….

The Blues Train goes off tracks for inaugural Queenscliff event

All aboard for an off-track blues adventure. As winter wraps the Victorian coast in its quiet chill, the Blues Train…

Geelong Rising Star, Lana Karlay Turns Up the Heat with ‘For the Weak’

Australian rising star Lana Karlay returns with a jolt of clarity and attitude on her latest single, ‘For the Weak’….

Melanie C brings the gym to the dancefloor in flawless, euphoric pop collection, Sweat

Well, Sweat is Melanie C’s answer to soundtracking high intensity training in 2026. Get the activewear out for this body-burner….

The Vinyl Factory: Reverb drops the needle on wax culture

Analogue and wax culture are ingrained in Melbourne’s DNA. A recent research finding from the Victorian Music Development Office places…

Great Ocean Odes: Three records to spin this month

The Geelong, Bellarine, and Surf Coast music scene is turning things up to 11 yet again on the release front….

Victorian Vibes Hits Gippsland: Traralgon Gears Up for Its Pop-Up Music Moment

Fresh from a spectacular weekend along the Great Ocean Road, ALWAYS LIVE’s Victorian Vibes series is setting its sights on…

There’s a live music summit coming to Geelong where get to you have a say on the future of the scene

Geelong’s vibrant live music community is gathering for an evening of dialogue, inspiration and forward-looking action at the Greater Geelong…

Post Malone is headlining Strummingbird Festival

Australia’s largest touring country festival returns this October, and it’s bringing a line-up that demands a road trip. Strummingbird 2026…

Rock royalty take to Barwon Heads Hotel this month

This month, Barwon Heads Hotel turns up the volume on Australia’s rich rock heritage, celebrating the legends and anthems that…

Oliver Tree announces global headline tour with Australian dates

Following the release of his eagerly awaited fourth studio album, Love You Madly, Hate You Badly, genre-defying artist, producer, and…

Jack Johnson to return to Australia for tour with John Butler and Ben Harper

Prepare for an extraordinary evening of sun-soaked rhythms and acoustic storytelling: multi-platinum musician Jack Johnson is bringing his highly anticipated…

Torquay Hotel puts on a local feast with 12 bands and DJ’s this month

Torquay Hotel is turning up the energy this May with a lineup that promises something for every live music fan….

Mister Co. Unleash ‘Monsters’ and Set the Stage for Melbourne’s Homegrown Festival

In the heart of Naarm/Melbourne’s ever-pulsing music scene, Mister Co. return with ‘Monsters’, a single that feels like sunlight caught…

Punk’s not dead – These New South Whales keep the flame stoked

Since its feral eruption in the mid-seventies, punk has worn its defiance like a badge of honour. Born from the…

These New South Whales hit the Barwon Club tonight, kicking off a raucous month of music

Twelve gigs take over the bursting bandroom of Barwon Club Hotel this month, and it all kicks off tonight with…

Modern country festival Strummingbird expands to Ballarat

Strummingbird, Australia’s modern country festival, is back this October, bringing a mix of homegrown talent, international heavyweights, and a fresh…

Festival Guide: All rise for the boundary-pushing festivals running this May

Let’s be honest – May brings out some of the biggest guns in festival season; ones that span weeks and…

Gig Guide: The top gigs happening this month across Victoria

Okay – the pun was bad, but the gigs happening across this month in Victoria are definitely not. There’s Chris…

Discover restaurants, bars, cafes, art spaces, accommodation, live music venues and more in our Venue Directory

Let’s be honest, we’re constantly spotlighting amazing restaurants, cafes, wineries, bars, and places to eat and drink. In the same…

 

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