Get to the Gigs

The Pierce Brothers have dates with Whalers Hotel, Warrnambool this Saturday night, January 9 and The Karova, Ballarat on January 21. Ceekay Jones will dine out at The Karova, Ballarat on January 9.

A Message for You

In support of their single ‘The Message’, Melbourne prog heavyweights Acolyte will use the month of January for their first national headlining tour.

Supanova is Almost Here

After another successful year of events, Supanova are giving fans the first taste of next year’s event. First on the list is Game Of Thrones star Jack Gleeson.

Doctor Strange

Marvel anything is often in high anticipation, but seeing Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange surely comes even higher on the list.

Top 10 Pirated Movies of 2015

Heck, we all love getting things for free right? So here’s a list I’m sure all of you contributed to.

The Hardiest Flower

For the most recent example of not to mess with celebrities, we present you Tom Hardy.

The Stiffys Regional Tour

Owning a car is always a big thing, and to celebrate the Stiffys’ guitarist Dev owning a car. With this tour the band will be hitting up the regional centres and taking some pit-stops into Forte territory.

Minya Vineyard

The Minya Vineyard and Winery was established in 1974 by Jeff and Sue Dans. Lending its name from the Aboriginal name meaning “Place of Many Birds”, Minya overlooks a picturesque billabong and is regarded as one of the Surf Coast’s finest venues.

Cirque Africa

We all know how circus’ work, there’s the ringmaster giving us the laughs, the clown giving us even more and we’re ‘wowed’ by things we’ve seen before. But Cirque Africa is about so much more.

Beach Bonnet Pop Up

Known for their mouthwatering BBQ meats, Bluebonnet has made the trip from Melbourne to Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club to fire up the smoker.

Hey Mate!

Hey Gringo is a band name that shouts for your attention, and once they get it it’s well worth your time.

At the Lighthouse

With summer comes the perfect market season. One of the newest to add to your list is the Lighthouse Engine Shed Artisan Market.

Melbourne Zoo Twilights Dishes Up

Aside from providing us incredible live music every Friday and Saturday night from January 29 – March 12 and in the entertaining location of the zoo, the event has just added the food you can expect to complete the experience.

Music on the Wall

Moses Gunn Collective have been doing their own thang musically for a while, and they do it well. With their own unique blend of psych-rock, last year really picked up for the band.

Cherry Bar to Host Live Stream Of Lemmy’s Memorial Service

After a couple of weeks spent mourning, this weekend the global hard rock community will get to farewell the one, the only Motorhead frontman Ian Fraser “Lemmy” Kilmister.

Chris O’Brien, Formerly of Soundwave, Has Joined Destroy All Lines

Promotions company Destroy All Lines have appointed former Soundwave general manager Chris O’Brien as General Manager of Touring.

James Blundell Adds Queenscliff Show

Ahead of going to Tamworth for his 10th Golden Guitar Award nomination, James Blundell gave back to Queenscliff locals with a sneaky show before the possible milestone (which we feel he’s in with a good chance of winning).

So Frenchy So Chic

A summer French escape of music, food and friends is what awaits you at So Frenchy So Chic. Taking place this Sunday, January 10, at Werribee Park, the line­up is as wonderful as always, with Lou Doillon, Brigitte (a duo featuring Aurélie Saada and Sylvie Hoarau), Hindi Zahra and Soviet Suprem featuring.

Waves Through Geelong

The Lanewaves are coming through Geelong and surrounds in the next week and with them comes a nod back to the golden age of surf music.

Volunteers Wanted

Looking for a fun and exciting way to meet some of the best craft beer & cider brewers in Australia? Want to be part of the team that runs Australia’s biggest alfresco beer and cider garden?

Brit’s Reschedule

British India’s show at the Lorne Hotel on Boxing Day was rescheduled to January 29 due to the bushfires. Music is important to us, but more important right now is that those working, living and volunteering in the affected areas stay safe.

Sustainable Living Festival

Melbourne and beyond will once again welcome the Sustainable Living Festival, which enters its 17th year in 2016. Geelong has put its hand up, with some 90 events set to take place throughout February.

RIP to a Legend

Lemmy Kilmister, frontman of Motörhead, was a hard rock icon. A man respected for his craft and for everything he did for the music industry and beyond.

I Pledge Allegiance

Money can be tight at the best of times, let alone at this time of year, but if you have a few dollars to spare there are three musos who would love you very much.

 

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