St.Kilda Festival

Melbourne’s biggest free festival will return in 2016 for Valentine’s Day, with a lineup including The Beards, Bad//Dreems, The Harpoons, The Grates, Tuka and The Tommyhawks.

Coachella Line Up

The most Instagram-worthy event in the world is back with the Coachella lineup released, featuring headliners including the original lineup of Guns ‘N’ Roses, Calvin Harris, LCD Soundsystem and home-grown acts such as Courntey Barnett, Sia, Flume and Nina Las Vegas.

Lemmy Kilmister Remembered by Rock n’ Roll Legends

In the wake of Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister’s recent passing, rock and roll greats have paid tribute in a memorial service in Los Angeles on Sunday January 10.

Rollin’ With the Good Times

Did you know that American singer­-songwriter JD McPherson is heading to Theatre Royal, Castlemaine on February 20? It’s true, he is.

First Real Six String

A good 10 years ago, when Ian Moss was preparing to record and tour his Six Strings album, he said: “Only once in a blue moon would I try doing a solo show in the old days, and that was with an electric guitar …

Radio Free Moscow

Making noise until the cops are called is what drives Radio Moscow, a hard rocking psych power trio formed in 2003. Led by Stratocaster­meister Parker Griggs, an early demo caught the attention of The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, who would wind up producing 2007’s self­titled debut.

Don’t Shave, Never Behave

The year was 2005, and some mates came together to play what was supposed to be a one­off show in their hometown of Adelaide. But those that were there that night felt something. Something unexplainable.

Eagles Guitarist Glenn Frey, Passed Away Aged 67

Eagles guitarist Glenn Frey – best known as one of the band’s founding members and for penning such hits as ‘Take It Easy’, ‘Peaceful Easy Feeling’, and ‘Tequila Sunrise’ – has passed away aged 67.

Geelong Gallery Announces New Director

Things are changing over at the Geelong Gallery, and the board of the gallery have recently announced Jason Smith as the new director following Geoffrey Edwards’ departure in April.

Brunswick Music Festival Reveal Full 2016 Line Up

The 2016 Brunswick Music Festival is fast approaching. Set to be their biggest incarnation yet, today they’ve finalised their 2016 lineup.

White Night Melbourne Reveal 2016 Music Program

White Night Melbourne have today announced their 2016 music program, which will deliver the equivalent of 100 hours of live entertainment from more than 220 performers.

The Adelphi Hotel Is Hosting Rooftop Pool Parties

For the second year running, Adelphi Hotel’s rooftop will host a pop-up pool parties on Sunday afternoons throughout summer.

The Wheeler Centre Unveil 2016 Season One Program

Now in their sixth year, The Wheeler Centre are kicking off 2016 by showcasing some of the finest and brightest writers and thinkers Australia and the world have to offer, including the likes of Miranda July, Richard Dawkins and David Suzuki.

Modest Mouse Announce Melbourne Show

One of America’s best-loved indie rock outfits will return to Australia in March. Already announced for the 2016 Bluesfest, the tour marks their first sojourn to Australian shores in five years.

I’m a Model

Due to popular demand, alternative rock veterans Models will now swing by Geelong as part of their tour – their first tour of the 21st Century.

Time for a Bruiser

You know those gigs where you get thrown around in the crowd, the music thrashing your ear drums and you feel completely alive?

Here Comes the Sun

Another year begins, which means songman Shaun Kirk will be out on the road again doing what he does best.

A Few Favourite Things

With her acoustic rootsy brand of pop, Kristy Coote has made some big waves in the US, not to mention locally. You may have heard her international hit ‘I’m Not That Girl’, or ‘Chocolate Days’ and ‘Calling All You Wanted Ages’, tracks from John Butler’s Home Grown Roots III compilation.

Queen of the King

Darwin­-born, Melbourne­-based Jennifer Kingwell is an “angel punk performer of delicious contrasts – a genre­blending diviner of punk ukulele anthems…

A Sailor’s Life For Me

Rum is the most magical of drinks in all the land, it’s plain to see. It makes you more charming than you would otherwise be. It’s good on your cornflakes and to share with your mates; and it works wonders on flesh wounds or used as fish bait.

Off the Couch

Jakubi will be making the most of summer, with the lads announcing a couple of coastal shows a touch later in the month.

GABF Homebrew Competition Returns

The Great Australian Beer Festival (GABF) today announced details of their 4th annual Homebrew Competition and called on all homebrewers who think they’ve got what it takes to enter.

Great Australian Beer Festival

The Great Australian Beer Festival returns in 2016, welcoming brewers and beer lovers alike. More than 200 local and international craft beers will be served up, proving once and for all that the thing that goes best with beer is more beer.

The Soundwave Replacement

While the cancellation (to put it mildly) of Soundwave caused problems for many around Australia and the world, the biggest hole it left was the chance to see metal and alternative bands from around the world all in the one place.

 

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