Midnight Oil & Cold Chisel Tribute Shows return to Geelong for one night of old-school rock

When it comes to Australia’s most revered rock outfits, Cold Chisel and Midnight Oil are amongst the crème de la…

Queenscliff Music Festival announces stacked first lineup for 2023

Fresh from delivering a long-awaited sold-out event last year, featuring the likes of The Teskey Brothers, John Butler and The…

G Flip is heading to Torquay in their first Australian headline tour in four years

Fresh from just announcing their debut US headline shows, the multi-talented drummer, singer, songwriter and producer G Flip — aka…

Slowly Slowly & Stand Atlantic announce co-headline regional Australian tour

In huge news for the regional touring circuit, two of Australia’s most adored and beloved bands Slowly Slowly and Stand…

Ska Nation Music Festival brings Mad Caddies, Area 7 and more to Warrion in 2023

Making its highly-anticipated return for 2023, following a ripper event last year with the likes of Mephiskapheles, The Resignators, The…

James Reyne, Ella Hooper announce rescheduled Way Out West tour dates

The tour will now commence next week, Friday June 23 at Empire Theatre, Toowoomba, before they head off to Perth…

Charlie Puth announces first ever Australian tour for October/November 2023

Charlie Puth, the Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter, is set to make his debut Australian tour later this year. Catch the…

Maisie Peters announces 2024 Australian headline tour

Having only just opened for the one and only Ed Sheeran on his record-breaking Australian tour earlier this year, UK…

Jet announce ‘Get Born’ 20th Anniversary Australian tour for 2023

Jet, one of the most celebrated rock bands to come out of Australia, has announced an exclusive run of dates…

LA outfit Automatic announce Australian headline tour

Following a wildly successful sold-out tour earlier this year, Automatic is set to captivate audiences once again with their unique…

Xavier Rudd’s ‘Stoney Creek’ wins 2023 Environmental Music Prize

Designed to amplify the voices of artists who inspire action for climate and conservation, and support the environmental movement by…

The National Celtic Folk Festival was good craic this long-weekend with singing and dancing in Portarlington

For the 19th time, the small beachside town of Portarlington hosted the National Celtic Folk Festival over the June long…

Sacramento rockers Dance Gavin Dance announce Australian headline tour

The November 2023 dates will offer Australian fans a long overdue moment of reconnection with Dance Gavin Dance; since the…

Blink-182 announce fifth and final Melbourne show

The worldwide trek includes their first-ever performances in Latin America along with stops in North America, Europe, Australia, and New…

‘Overwhelming demand’: Foo Fighters announce second and final Melbourne show

Released June 2 on Roswell Records/RCA Records, Foo Fighters’ brand new 11th album, But Here We Are, has been unanimously hailed…

Rex Orange County announces Australian tour for September 2023

English singer-songwriter Rex Orange County, born Alexander O’Connor, has announced he’ll be heading to Australia for a national run this…

Grinspoon, Mallrat lead BE Social Music + Arts Festival’s return to Mackay this June

BE Social Fest, the fast emerging music festival in the Central Queensland region of Mackay, is returning to Harrup Park…

50 Cent announces new shows for Australian ‘Final Lap’ tour due to overwhelming demand

The one and only Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has just added a bunch of new dates to the Australian leg…

Tina Arena adds second Melbourne show to Australian tour

Due to incredible demand, Melbourne’s very own music icon Tina Arena has added a second Melbourne show to her just-announced…

‘More rock and roll’: Ben Mastwyk promises a party with new alt-country festival Lightning & Rhinestones 

Merging the storytelling traditions of country music with the raw energy and instrumentation of rock, alt-country has experienced a notable…

Music and wine festival Grapevine Gathering announces dates for 2023

Fresh from delivering a huge festival last year with unforgettable performances by The Kooks, Peking Duk, The Veronicas, Ball Park…

‘We can’t believe it’: King Stingray take top honours in the 2022 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition

The winners have been announced for the 2022 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition, with first place going to Northeast…

If you think live music only belongs in a pub then Ballarat’s Be_Hear/Now has news for you

From ice rink to antique store, wine bar to abandoned shopping complex, at the end of this month all kinds…

Paco Lara is bringing the Soul and Spirit of Spanish Flamenco to Geelong

Renowned for bringing the soul and spirit of Spanish flamenco to the stage, acclaimed Spanish guitarist Paco Lara will inspire…

 

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