Emerging Writers Festival Launch

It’s in the air, can you feel it? Writers festival season is almost upon us. The Emerging Writers Festival held in Melbourne will be launching its program in a free event held at the Wheeler Centre on May 10.

Earthcore is Coming

Shirley you’re up to date with Earthcore business, right?

Geelong After Dark Set for May 6

The best of life happens when the sun goes down. Geelong after Dark returns for another night of mystery, mirth and madness this May.

Ian Moss Locks in Regional Shows

A good 10 years ago, when Ian Moss was preparing to record and tour his Six Strings album.

The Pretty Littles Lock in Tour

Can you afford to have pride when you’re a band? 500 words by the end of class, please. After you’re finished, you should check out the new single from The Pretty Littles. It’s called ‘Pride’, hence your assignment.

Seth Sentry Locks in Geelong Show

Who among us doesn’t love a good campaign? We all know we’re about to see a whole lot of nothing on our way to July – and we all know we love it.

Next Wave Festival To Present Sedih//Sunno

Next Wave Festival will present the world premiere of Sedih // Sunno this May. In the intimate and immersive performance by award-winning artist Rani Pramesti, four artists invite audience members into private spaces to listen and reflect on the personal histories and hidden legacies of their families.

Kilmore Goal Ghost Hunt

If you’re into ghosts and ghouls and feelin’ superstitious, then the Friday the 13th Old Kilmore Goal Ghost Hunt is right up your alley.

Bedroom Suck Records on Tour

The fine-looking crew of Bedroom Suck Records are on the road, and they’re dragging a whole bunch of friends along for the ride. So, what’s cooking?

Crepes to Play Karova Lounge

When Melbourne-via-Ballarat surf-pop outfit Crepes welcomed their debut EP Cold Summers last year, they deservedly received a good amount of attention.

Milwaukee Banks Lock in Ballarat Show

The combined talents of Adrian ‘Edo’ Rafter and Dyl Thomas are behind Milwaukee Banks, a Melbourne-based hip hop/electronic duo who recently dropped their debut album, Deep into the Night.

Amy Winehouse Tribute Set for 2016 Melbourne Show

Hot off a sell-out show at this year’s Adelaide Fringe Festival, an acclaimed Amy Winehouse tribute show is headed to Melbourne this June.

The Cure Reveal 2016 Melbourne Show

Five years since their last Australian appearance, The Cure will make their long awaited return with an arena show.

Eureka Tower Masquerade Party

If you’re looking for the ultimate masquerade party, one on the top floor of the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere certainly ticks all the boxes.

Ballarat Heritage Weekend

Ballarat Heritage weekend is back again this year over the Mother’s Day weekend and invites you to ‘ignite your curiosity’ and come discover the unknown, the unexpected and the unexplained, with a bunch of events that will suit everyone.

The Kellybrook Yarra Valley Cider Festival Returns for 2016

The Kellybrook Yarra Valley Cider Festival is almost ready to kick off again, announcing this year’s event will take place later this month. Now in its 28th year, The Kellybrook Yarra Valley Cider Festival will once again spend two days celebrating cider, music and food in all its glory.

Groovin’ the Moo this Weekend

Take an extra long shower and throw on your finest clothes because Groovin the Moo has arrived and it is imperative that you look your best. Those making the Bendigo journey, gates open at 10:30am, with the first band hitting stage around 11am. The last band will finish at approximately 10:30pm.

The Hiding Play GTM Warm Up Party

Like so many bands before them, and like so many bands to come, The Hiding formed out of a defunct band in the summer of 2010.

Bullet For My Valentine, Atreyu and Cane Hill Announce 2016 Melbourne Show

Bullet For My Valentine are heading to our shores, backed by some equally heavy hitters. Fresh from destroying stages on the US Warped Tour, the Welsh metal quartet will still be riding high off the success of their 2015 Australian #1 Venom.

Melbourne Now Has the World’s Best Bookstore

It’s official, guys. Melbourne is now home to the world’s best book store. In an award bestowed by the London Book Fair’s International Excellence Awards, Carlton’s Readings was dubbed International Bookstore of the Year.

Meet the Makers

Westfield Geelong and Geelong Creatives have buddied up to bring you the ‘Meet the Makers’ market, scheduled at the perfect time in the lead up to Mother’s Day on April 30 and May 1 at the shopping centre.

Bedroom Suck Records on Tour

The fine-looking crew of Bedroom Suck Records are on the road, and they’re dragging a whole bunch of friends along for the ride. So, what’s cooking?

The Bennies Announce Largest Wisdom Machine Tour to Date

It’s been a whirlwind year so far for The Bennies, taking on show after show in their aftermath of their wildly successful album.

St Kilda Film Festival Unveils 2016 Program

The St Kilda Film Festival has revealed a brilliant ten-day calendar, hosting a slew of filmic delights and special events.

 

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