Lake Street Dive join Live At The Gardens

Roundhouse Entertainment, in conjunction with Frontier Touring, are bringing acclaimed five-piece band Lake Street Dive to Australia in March 2025…

Ziggy Alberts announces regional Australian Tour in support of highly anticipated seventh studio album, New Love

Following the announcement of his upcoming seventh studio album New Love set for release in February 2025, dreamy singer-songwriter Ziggy…

Amyl and the Sniffers are a band with no limits and nothing left to prove on Cartoon Darkness

The label “one of Australia’s hottest exports” gets thrown around pretty loosely these days. More often than not, if an…

The states best artists, festivals and venues were highlighted last night at the Music Victoria Awards

Music Victoria has revealed the winning artists, venues and festivals at the 2024 Music Victoria Awards in a star-studded ceremony…

sessions. is Singapore’s hottest new music festival, featuring Kiasmos, local artists and sonic portals through space

If the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Singapore isn’t its innovative take on music experimentation…

Tyler, The Creator returns to Australia with Lil Yatchy and Paris Texas

Tyler, The Creators’ The Chromakopia: The World Tour will make its way to Australia and New Zealand in August and…

Metallica are coming to Australia

Metallica has confirmed that its record-breaking M72 World Tour will be coming to Australia and New Zealand in November of…

Kublai Khan TX give their long-time listeners exactly what they wanted on Exhibition of Prowess

While Kublai Khan TX may not be regarded in the same vein as Knocked Loose, Speed or Zulu as one…

Kate Miller-Heidke tells tales of touring and traditions

We’ve seen her sparkling with soaring vocal performances and outfits, stealing singers as a judge on Channel Seven singing competition…

Iconic synth-pop legends New Order are touring Australia in March

New Order, known for their influence in the post-punk and electronic music scenes, will perform in Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, and…

Fontaines D.C., Denzel Curry, The Kooks and Goo Goo Dolls take Yours and Owls Festival

Wollongong’s favourite festival Yours and Owls has dropped their ground-shaking and earthquaking lineup for their 2025 edition. Celebrating ten years…

Irish country-pop singer CMAT to play headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney

Roundhouse Entertainment and MG Live have announced this morning that Irish country-pop, rising star CMAT (Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson) will be…

“Everything is influencing us all the time” – Cursive’s Tim Kasher on playing live, workshopping songs, and new music

Coming to life in 1990’s Nebraska, Cursive followed a wave of post-hardcore bands like Fugazi and Minutemen, bringing their unique…

A tale of adversity and misfortune has brought HOWQUA back to life

There are many references to this name in history, one of which refers to the mining town in Victoria, another…

Ballarat celebrates the 170th anniversary of Eureka Stockade with Shane Howard and Emma Donovan

A pivotal moment in not only Ballarat’s gold-mining history but in establishing the Australian political system, the Eureka Stockade is…

Dom Sensitive cuts out his foundational fabric with Leather Trim

If you’re someone who likes to comment, “they don’t make music like they used to”, you’re not looking hard enough….

Connecticut punks Anxious announce sophomore album Bambi

Anxious have returned! The Connecticut-based punk favourites have announced their sophomore album, Bambi, is due out February 21st via Run…

High Vis highlight talent on Guided Tour

High Vis has to be one of the most interesting punk/hardcore acts around at the moment. If you were to…

Sennheiser to match donations as Mobmusic T-Shirt Day debuts!

Sennheiser Australia and New Zealand is proud to announce a powerful new initiative in partnership with Mobmusic T-Shirt Day and…

Mackenzie Maughan’s KISS & TELL: A ballad turned pop-rock anthem

Well, at least prepare to be blown away if you haven’t heard Haunted yet. If you have, you’ll know just…

Rhianna Fibbins and Hassall added to Geelong Beer Festival lineup

Local legends Rhianna Fibbins and Hassall join the mega Mountain Goat Live Music Stage for the Geelong Beer Festival, adding…

APRA AMCOS reports record $740m revenue, but live music sector still faces challenges

Despite this financial success, the organisation’s latest Year In Review report highlights ongoing concerns about the local live music sector,…

Knotfest lineup boasts BABYMETAL, A Day To Remember, Polaris

Knotfest, the destination festival brand curated by nu metal maniacs Slipknot, returns to Australia in 2025. The music and counterculture…

Golden Plains goes big with PJ Harvey and Fontaines D.C

Back for its seventeenth year, Golden Plains goes big for their 2025 dates, opening the second round of the Ballot…

 

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