Eagles of Death Metal announce 2023 Australian tour

High-octane American rockers Eagles of Death Metal have announced an Australia and New Zealand tour in July/August 2023, with eight huge shows…

‘A blues swamp-groove kinda thing’: Tex Perkins and Matt Walker bring their powerful live show to Geelong

If you’re looking for an all-encompassing blues experience this April, look no further than Tex Perkins and Matt Walker. The…

The boundary-pushing Goldfields Gothic Festival of Dark Ideas returns with a Ghost train, cemetery tours, music and more

Off the back of its wildly successful first edition last year, Maldon’s infamous Goldfields Gothic Festival of Dark Ideas returns…

Swapping melancholia for authority, Floodlights command attention with impressive, honest new album ‘Painting Of My Time’

Considering we’ve already seen stellar releases from Civic; Watty Thompson and Tropical Fuckstorm this early on in the year, it…

Avatar announce long-awaited Australian Tour for August 2023

It has taken well over a decade, nine albums, multiple fan petitions and even a support group for Australian fans…

The Waifs announce ‘Up All Night’ 20th anniversary Australian tour

The Waifs are delighted to announce an extensive Australian tour spanning from June to September, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their…

Geelong’s three-day dark beer and blues music festival returns to Valhalla in June

Malty, musty, rich or creamy, dark beers fill the void caused by winter’s chills and this June, our favourite local…

Lime Cordiale just announced a third headline show in Torquay this month

Having just announced two huge local dates as part of their Fantastical Country Club Experience, Lime Cordiale has gone ahead…

The Smith Street Band are heading on an Australian East Coast tour

Off the back of wrapping up their Life After Football Australian album tour earlier this month, selling out shows in…

Teddy Swims announces return to Australia for a national tour in August

The Atlanta-born musician gained immense popularity after his YouTube covers amassed millions of views, leading to a record deal with…

You Am I are bringing The Who’s ‘Tommy’ to Geelong with special guests Hayley Mary and Sarah McLeod

ARIA Award-winning, acclaimed Australian rock band You Am I, will pay homage to one of their greatest influences, The Who, as…

Atlanta rapper J.I.D announces Australian headline tour

The Forever And A Day tour will kick off in Auckland, NZ on August 23, before heading to Australia for…

One Year of Living The Dream: Gus Unger-Hamilton on alt-J’s fourth album

After a whirlwind of seven years of album releases and what has been labelled an overnight success story, the band…

Lachlan Denton unveils third album ‘Furnishings’, documenting the songwriter’s shift from Music to Furniture making

As a songwriter, Lachlan Denton is mid-20 and going on 70. Poised with wisdom beyond his years, the Naarm-based musician’s…

Harry Connick, Jr. announces long-awaited return to Australian stages in December 2023

Legendary live performer Harry Connick, Jr. has announced his long-awaited return to Australian stages – for the first time in…

There’s a tribute to Kate Bush happening in Hepburn Springs this May

Kate Bush is one of the most unique and innovative artists of the last forty-plus years, finding fame at 19…

‘Chaotic in the best of ways’: Melbourne’s Terry release their new album ‘Call Me Terry’

Melbourne’s music scene boasts a revolving door of musicians trying to carve out a sound that’ll help differentiate them from…

Goin’ Up The Country: Stars & Bars Music Festival is the must-attend experimental whistle-stop tour of Heathcote

Off the back of its trail-blazing inaugural outing in 2022, Stars & Bars Festival returns to Heathcote in 2023.  Bringing…

Adelaide rock band Bad//Dreems announce Australian tour for June and July

Adelaide rock band BAD//DREEMS have announced they’ll be travelling around the country this June and July, rejoicing in the radiance…

Kate Ceberano announces second My Life is a Symphony Melbourne concert

Due to overwhelming demand, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has announced a second concert of My Life is a Symphony, celebrating…

Mild Minds announces debut Australian headline tour

Acclaimed electronic producer Mild Minds has announced a debut national headline tour this coming June/July, with support from edapollo. The…

Culture Club are heading to Australia with a greatest hits tour with Berlin

The Culture Club Greatest Hits Tour kicks off at Perth’s RAC Arena on 5 September, then heads to Sydney’s Qudos…

Watty Thompson is living his dream with affirming, joyous and inspiring debut album

When reviewing an album, the first listen is normally quite a manic process. Half the time your mind’s racing with…

The Southern River Band announce national tour for May and June

The Southern River Band have well-earned their reputation as the future of modern Australian Rock ‘n’ Roll. Between electrifying passion…

 

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