Locals Lounge: The Wildlings are winning over audiences across Central Victoria

In the Local’s Lounge this month is The Wildlings. The Wildlings are a Northern Victorian based indie-folk duo. Some of…

Here’s Your Chance to Take the Stage at Australia’s Premier Music Event, BIGSOUND

BIGSOUND, Australia’s most celebrated music industry event, returns for its 25th year, bringing together tastemakers, industry influencers, and groundbreaking acts…

Know all the words to Olivia Dean’s ‘Man I Need’? Now you can sing with a choir of hundreds at this event

“Tell me you got something to give, I want it” – Well Barwon Heads Hotel certainly have something we all…

Plan your day at Geelong’s biggest multicultural street party, Pako Festa

One of the most vibrant, colourful, and culturally-fuelled events on Geelong’s calendar is back this weekend, ready to celebrate the…

In Verses is another masterful entry for Karnivool

Few bands inspire cult devotion quite like Karnivool, and In Verses reminds us exactly why. Karnivool – In Verses Release Date:…

Built on Breakups, Powered by Friendship: Inside The Beaches’ World Tour Era

 In 2023, they soundtracked a generation of the gloriously wronged with ‘Blame Brett’, a stadium-sized scream-sing that turned frontwoman and…

Kim Wilde is coming to Geelong in November

UK pop icon Kim Wilde, renowned for her chart-topping hits and dynamic live performances, is set to return to Australia…

Tame Impala to make triumphant return to Australia for Deadbeat Tour

Tame Impala is back, and they’re bringing the party to arenas across Australia this October with the highly anticipated Deadbeat…

Groovin’ The Moo headed by hip hop legends

Groovin The Moo is bringing the heat to Lismore in 2026 with a dazzling array of musical talent that promises…

Punk is still “certainly an attitude”: TV Smith of The Adverts talks the British punk emergence, ‘Gary Gilmore’s Eyes’, and the bands lasting legacy

If you ever want to explore the intricate music scene web of genre inceptions, their pivotal pioneers, and their external…

Queenscliff Music Festival 2026 Artist Applications have now opened

The Bellarine’s most beloved multi-day music festival, Queenscliff Music Festival, has opened artist application for its 2026 festival. Their EOI…

Americana On The Bellarine Returns for a Night of Soulful Sounds Under the Twilight Sky

Americana On The Bellarine, returning for its fourth year on Saturday, 21 February 2026, promises an unforgettable evening of roots-based…

There’s a new micro music festival coming to Mornington Peninsula

Balnarring is gearing up for Peninsula LIVE: Pretty Snazz in the Nazz, a vibrant, free all-ages music celebration set to…

TV Smith Brings Punk History to Australia with ’77 Adverts on First-Ever Tour

TV Smith, the founder, singer, and songwriter of the legendary British punk band The Adverts, will tour Australia for the…

Golden Plains 2026 Unveils Set Times, MCs, DJs, and Paquita Gordon Replacement

Golden Plains Eighteen has revealed its highly anticipated set times for the upcoming three-day festival, taking place at the stunning…

Foo Fighters Announce 2026–2027 Australia & New Zealand Stadium Tour

Foo Fighters are set to return to Australia and New Zealand in late 2026 and early 2027 for their “Take…

Groovin The Moo is back for special one-off show

This special event will be part of Great Southern Nights, a NSW Government initiative in partnership with the Australian Recording…

RISING and ACMI team up for multi-sensory exhibition, Vinyl Factory: Reverb

In a bold collaboration that promises to immerse Melbourne in the culture of music and sound, RISING and ACMI announce…

Renowned Tasmanian chef Analiese Gregory leads Grampians Grape Escape programming

Australia’s beloved Grampians Grape Escape is set to return for its 2026 edition, bringing a vibrant celebration of food, wine,…

Indie-Con Australia & A2IM’s Indie Week to Celebrate 10th Anniversary with Exciting Global Line-Up and Early Bird Ticket Release

The highly anticipated countdown to one of Australia’s premier independent music industry events has begun. Indie-Con Australia and A2IM’s Indie…

Stars & Bars Festival Heats Up Heathcote in 2026: A Sonic Sojourn Like No Other

The Stars & Bars Festival is returning to Heathcote with an electrifying two-day celebration, set for Friday, 17th and Saturday,…

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings: More Evenings Beneath the Woodland Canopy

Now the road calls again. This February and March, the revered American folk duo return to Australia for More Evenings…

Josh Pyke Brings Landmark Songs to Regional Australia in 2026 Solo Tour

Josh Pyke is hitting the regional road. The Feeding the Wolves and Other Stories Regional Solo Tour will take Josh to…

Just a band? Maybe It’s Everything! The Rions on their road to success

After the dust settles, the quiet can feel just as loud. For The Rions, the comedown after Everything Every Single…

 

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