Steven Avery’s Lawyers are Coming to Melbourne to Talk Making a Murderer

Dean Strang and Jerry Buting, known as the defence lawyers for Steven Avery, have announced a speaking tour of Australia – hitting Melbourne to talk one of the most infamous cases of recent times.

The Cactus Channel to Headline Leonard’s House of Love Launch Party

Leonard’s House of Love are setting up shop for a kitchen residency at The Curtin, and a slew of top-notch bands are pitching in to help get the party started.

GTM Changes

The 2016 Groovin the Moo lineup has experienced a bit of a last minute change.

A Celebration of Spanish Film

The Spanish Film Festival is coming back to Melbournian turf this April, and has released a program of 32 films as well as a session of shorts.

Hip Hop at MusicMan Megastore Tonight

A hip hop invasion hits Bendigo this weekend, with Mini Coop, Jack Scarey, Illusive & Creation, Clue, C-Oh Rex Mundi and Impede set for a big night out.

King Parrot Regional Tour

In true blue collar fashion King Parrot are hitting the road in Australia, after recently completing a monstrous 36 date tour through Europe and the UK with Soulfly.

Josh Pyke Announces National Tour

Following a bunch of shows across January and February, songman Josh Pyke is catching his breath before he again ventures out into the world for a 30+ date tour kicking off next month.

The X Factor Is Looking for the Next Big Thing in Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo

If the TV ratings prove anything, it’s that we all can’t get enough of a good talent competition. The X Factor certainly ticks that box, and further proves there are some seriously talented people out there.

Geelong’s Getting A New Club

If you picked up the latest Forte, or if you’ve been scouring Instagram, chances are you would have seen ‘#Hashtag Coming Soon’.

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.

Melbourne Now Has The World’s Best Bookstore

It’s official, guys. Melbourne is now home to the world’s best book store.

The Sugarcanes Announce New Album and Tour

Local soul powerhouse The Sugarcanes are playing a Melbourne show as part of their national album tour.

NGV’s Andy Warhol | Ai Weiwei Reveals Special Events for Final Weeks

To celebrate the final weeks of the NGV’s blockbuster Warhol and Weiwei exhibition, the National Gallery of Victoria has announced a slew of special events to send it out in style.

Narana Unplugged II Recap

Close to 200 people turned out at Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre to immerse themselves in a day of music, culture and art at the second edition of Narana Unplugged with visitors soaking up the relaxed atmosphere on picnic rugs and camp chairs in the native bush garden surrounds.

Port Fairy Folk Festival Artist Applications Open For 2017

It may seem like Port Fairy Folk Festival is gone for another year, for artists there’s still plenty of opportunity to interact with the festival as it’s just announced the applications for artists is open for 2017.

The Workers Club Now Open For Lunch, Menu Out Now

The Workers Club Geelong is officially open for lunch, dishing up smoked meat treats oosing with cheese and other goodies.

Splendour In The Grass 2016 Reveals Lineup

Start planning your trip to Byron, because Splendour In The Grass has revealed an absolutely huge lineup for their 2016 incarnation.

Lee Kernaghan Regional Shows

Like Molly Meldrum and his Stetson, Lee Kernaghan has made the Akubra his own. However, like Molly, it is Kernaghan’s dedication to his craft that has defined him. The son of a country music singer and truck driver, Kernaghan released his debut solo album, The Outback Club, in 1993. To this day, its track ‘Boys from the Bush’ is a favourite.

Lucie Thorne and Suzannah Espie Double Header

Lucie Thorne and Suzannah Espie will perform a special double¬ header at The Old Church on the Hill on April 17.

Parkway Drive Announce 2016 All Aussie Adventure Tour

After enlisting the help of their fans to name their latest tour, Parkway Drive are back with a nod to Russell Coight.

Bethany Arthouse Film Festival

In 1868, Bethany Community Support opened its doors as a Geelong female refuge. Today, they are a diverse human services organisation servicing the Geelong and Barwon South West Regions.

Dark Mofo Unveils 2016 Lineup

A storm has been unleashed upon Tasmania with the announcement of Dark Mofo’s 2016 lineup.

Geelong Creatives Pop Up

If you’re an Instagram addict, chances are you’ve come across the page @geelongcreatives which celebrates all the incredible things those who are handy with colour, brushes and pottery are getting up to.

Velvet Bow to Launch New Single

Bombora is an Indigenous Australian term for a wave that breaks outside the normal surf line. Back in 1963, The Atlantics had a number one hit with the surf instrumental track – the first Australian surf instrumental to achieve such a feat.

 

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