Cheers for the Beers

You may have heard that Oktoberfest is coming to Geelong. Perhaps someone told you on your morning commute; an elderly gentleman named Hans, perhaps, who was dressed resplendently and smelt like bratwurst.

A Little Bit Of Washington in Victoria

It’s been a little while since Megan Washington has come out to the regional bases and she’s doing so in one of her biggest tours yet.

The Gigs Are Alright

Guitar slingin’ party gal, Von Stache, provides the goods at Ballarat’s Babushka Bar on August 29. Massive returns to Bendigo tomorrow night, August 21, with a date at Music Man.

They Live!

Where oh where have Veeped been? One rumour has it that following a troubled childhood, Veeped undertook a journey like no other.

Flo's Got the Love

After playing to adoring fans at Splendour in the Grass, you’d think that was all Australia was going to get from the generous singer – you’d be wrong. Florence and the Machine have announced an Australian tour and for the Sydney Opera House show it seemingly broke the internet. An extra date at Sidney Myer Music Bowl on November 11 was also added to the Melbourne dates. Seems there’s a lot of love for the singer!

Welcome to the Mane Event

October 10 is World Mental Health Day, an annual event focused on global mental health education, awareness and advocacy.

Falling For You

Yeah, yeah, you know all about The Falls, don’t you? You have probably signed up for the ballot. You probably have your clothes picked out.

8bit Burger Love

There’s something about biting into a good ol’ tasty burger, when the juice trickles down your chin a little, that is just so satisfying. If there’s anyone who knows their way around a good burger it’s the folk from Footscray burger joint, 8bit, and they’re coming to Geelong!

Welcome Spring with Frank

With the flowers slowly blossoming outside it’s time your indoors matched, and luckily Frank & Dolly’s in East Geelong have some brightly patterned new cushions to do the trick. Made by Together Design (aka Esther Sandler) the quirky designs have just the right level of colour for your couch (or bed) to handle.

Paint Geelong

There’s a new phenomena taking hold in Melbourne and it’s coming to Geelong tonight (August 20). Filling a pub on a weekday, a room full of people are given a stack full of brushes, some paint, a drawing to recapture and the opportunity to meet a whole bunch of new people. Held at the Carlton Hotel it’s a minimum cost when it includes all the tools and an artwork at the end of it.

News from Izzy Losi and the Auracles

Izzy Losi is reaching out to the people of Geelong inviting them to be a part of her new EP. Izzy said this morning via a press release, “I’ve been keeping it under wraps for a while, but it’s now finally time for us to create a new record”.

Let Tame Impala Happen

Naturally Tame Impala’s most recent album Currents was a chart topper, and even more naturally, their clip for single ‘Let It Happen’ is even more incredible.

E^st In the Alley

Weeks out from releasing her EP on September 18, triple j phenomena, E^st has just put out the clip for popular single ‘The Alley’.

The Darkness are Coming

So fans of the Darkness would have been a little broken hearted when their Australian tour with Joan Jett was cancelled two years ago, but never fear, they’re back. The Darkness will play the Forum in Melbourne on November 11 (time to decide between Florence or the Darkness!).

The Pierce Brothers Get Dirty

The Pierce Brothers sure know how to win over fans, as they’ve just announced their newest EP Into the Dirt, set for release on September 25, with a tour to follow up.

AWME First Line Up Announced

The Australasian Worldwide Music Expo has officially clocked over to its eight year this year and the first line up shows just why they’re still around.

No Limit of Love for Boy & Bear

There’s a new album on the horizon for Boy & Bear and it’s surprisingly titled Limit of Love. We’re sure it’s going to be all about how limitless their love for their fans are…right?

Beautiful You, Beautiful Waifs

In January this year The Waifs entered 301 Studios in Byron Bay with producer Nick DiDia and just several weeks later the beautifully raw and emotional release Beautiful You was made.

Yours Acoustically, Pete Murray

The nicest present to Pete Murray fans has come with the announcement of his 33-date Yours Acoustically national tour stopping by in every state.

Wish You Were Valerie

It’s true that Tim Wheatley is the sweetest of singers, whether it’s his well thought out lyrics or silky smooth folk tunes, Wheatley is onto a good thing.

Breaking the Internet Over Breakfast

If you think that deciding between Vegemite and Peanut Butter is your biggest decision come breakfast time, there’s much bigger issues at play. On September 3 for breakfast you’ll find out just how to break the internet.

#SVDCBodyLove

As women we’re often the first to put our bodies down, we’re all too harsh on what we should be celebrating.

WNTR Fun and Dance

The coldest of winter is almost over now, so lets stop hiding away in our rooms and get out and have some fun.

Seven Times A Charm

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard are well known for their ability to pump out albums and anything music related.

 

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