Alan Rickman Passed Away, Aged 69

Alan Rickman, the actor most commonly known for his role as Snape in the Harry Potter Series and Hans Gruber in Die Hard, has passed away aged 69 from cancer.

Geelong’s Newest Burger Joint

Chances are if you’re thinking of good burger joints in Geelong, Launch is right up there. From the same team and partnered with Burgers of Geelong, they bring you Boss Burger Co – a haven for damn good burgers.

The Watching Hour

Saskwatch will begin their year in ambitious style, announcing a huge 30+ date tour in support of their new album, Sorry I Let it Come Between Us.

John Cleese and Eric Idle Pay Melbourne a Visit

The founders of Monty Python, John Cleese and Eric Idle, have announced an Australian tour.

Newstead Live! Festival

Around 15 minutes from Castlemaine you will find Newstead. And Newstead is where you will find the Newstead Live Music Festival.

Slow and Steady

Everything is better naked. Leroy Macqueen, one­ half of The Gooch Palms, isn’t afraid to get his kit off. Those who have caught a show are more than likely aware of that; those that haven’t, that’s a heads­up.

Anglesea Music Festival

Now, I don’t wish to place any unfair pressure on you, but have you secured your ticket for the Anglesea Music Festival? It is going to be awesome, and that comes with Forte’s Golden Guarantee, which we don’t hand out willy­nilly.

Japanese Sludge

Psychedelic sludge metal doesn’t come by too often, and when it’s from Japan you know it’s even rarer.

In the Melbourne Stars

Off the back of their EP, Moments, Cosmo’s Midnight will be taking their live outfit to the dance floors of the nation this February.

Everything’s Better Raw

As part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Raw Comedy will once again attempt to seek out the funniest gentlemen and ladies from around the country.

Gaytimes Festival

Debuting in March, Gaytimes is a weekend festival of music, art, community, sexuality and self-expression, which also happens to be Australia’s first queer camping music festival.

Rockin’ the Strums

The red­hot weather will be met with the red­hot sounds of CC Jerome, The Kingcats, The Lincolns, Atomic Hi­Tones, Little Billy, A Band Called Twang and Wes Pudsey & the Sonic Aces when one of the coolest gigs in Ballarat, the Ballarat Beat Rockabilly Festival, arrives in February.

The World Loses Another Music Icon: RIP David Bowie

In sad and shocking news today we farewell music visionary David Bowie. He was the man who wore a lightning bolt on his face like no other, pushed musical boundaries and left a never-ending list of admirers in his path.

Southbound Fire Appeal Raise Over $150,000 for WA Bushfires

In what seems like a tale of deja vu, Southbound Festival, VenuesWest and Sunset Events were forced to cancel its events due to the unpredictable fires in Western Australia devastating the Waroona region.

Ballad of the Skeletons

You know the old joke about the skeleton not going to a party because he had no body to go with? I will give you a moment to have someone explain the joke to you.

Let the Light Shine

London­based alternative post­rock outfit Yossarian is days away from kicking off a generous Australian tour in support of their crowdfunded second album, Light Up My Head.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Tickets remain for 2016’s Rainbow Serpent Festival, which is so close you can almost feel it. For those not up to speed, tickets are limited to the same numbers as 2015, which the festival hopes will maintain the friendly vibe it’s known for.

Promoter 1, Petition 0

An American punter unhappy with US producer RL Grime’s set time at Field Day festival took his unhappiness that one step further and launched a Change.org petition to change his trap favourite from the 5pm slot arranged, claiming that scheduled time was an insult and he deserves a 7pm slot.

Gleeful from Porn

Too soon for porn puns? Sorry about that… In recent surprise news, as reported by NBC News, former Glee star Mark Salling has been arrested on suspicion of possessing child pornography.

Beer or Bust

It will be beers all­round at the Ballarat Beer Festival, which pours a cold one at the City Oval on January 16.

Nightjar Festival

A handful of years ago, Lyndelle Flintoft and Kyla Vinton made their dreams a reality when they created NightJar, a meeting space for music, emerging designers, artists and market. And while they may not have envisioned such a success, a success it indeed is with thousands of people taking part in proceedings.

Motor City Music Festival

Limited early bird tickets are available for 2016’s Motor City Music Festival. And if you continue reading, you’re going to want to get in early.

Check out that Spread

Urban Spread have locked in their next installment, set to take place in February. A collaboration with TAC, Urban Spread is looking introduce a safer alternative for a new generation of music lovers in the suburbs.

Pop Up Exhibit and Open Studio

Set in a pre-war Queenslander style beachhouse in Barwon Heads, with perhaps the oldest General Electric fridge anyone has ever seen, is the newest pop up exhibit and open studio to feature in the region.

 

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