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Marilyn Manson's 'WE ARE CHAOS' Debuts #1 On ARIA Chart.
Marilyn Manson’slatest albumWE ARE CHAOS has debuted at #1on theARIA Chart, his highest debut since 1998'sMechanical Animals....


CASEY BARNES with brand-new single 'Bright Lights'
After 2 consecutive number 1's,We’re Good TogetherandSparks Fly,Casey Barnes hits the airwaves with Bright Lights hisbrand-new single off...


VOLUMES share video for new song 'Weighted'
Volumes have dropped the official video for the new song "Weighted." It can be streamed/purchased now at http://found.ee/weighted!


Port Fairy Folk Festival 2021 - Cancelled
The Port Fairy Folk Festival Committee today announced that the 2021 Festival will not go ahead. With health and safety for the Port Fairy community at the forefront - the global pandemic, gathering restrictions and levels of uncertainty led to the Committee’s most difficult decision to make in its 44-year history. Committing to a large-scale music festival in early 2021 during uncertain times and the ongoing health and safety concerns for the community, as well as the fina


Justin Rudge - Third program director announced for Port Fairy Folk Festival
Announcing the new Program Director for Port Fairy Folk Festival 2021! Renowned Australian music programmer Justin Rudge joins the Port Fairy Folk Festival team. Justin said: “Like the dedicated and loyal festival audience, I share a passion for live music across many genres, and I’m excited to bring my experience to such an iconic festival.” The 45th Port Fairy Folk Festival takes place from 5-8 March 2021. # pfff2021 Justin’s career began with booking and management at icon


BYRON BAY BLUESFEST IS CANCELLED
Byron Bay Bluesfest is cancelled for 2020. To everyone involved with Bluesfest, It is obvious we will not be on this Easter. We are heartbroken as we believe we were presenting one of the best ever bills of talent for you. I was in discussions right through last week with every headliner – they ALL said they’re coming as long as nothing occurred to prevent them from doing so. That is the level of commitment that our artists have, and I am proud of that. I must now thank every


BYRON BAY BLUESFEST 2020 Is A Blues & Roots Beauty Adding More Artists!!
Just when you thought the line-up of 57 artists appearing at the 31st Bluesfest this Easter couldn’t get any better– it does! Joining an already out-of-this-world stellar line up are 12 more artists from all around the world placing a big blues & roots driven exclamation mark to this year’s programming for the 31st Byron Bay Bluesfest 2020! Commenting on the announcement, Festival Director, Peter Noble OAM said “The thrill is coming, and you can feel it as we roll out our ei


DOWN TO EARTH to be live streamed on YouTube from Sidney Myer Music Bowl
The organisers of Down To Earth - A Fire and Climate Relief Concert have revealed the event will be live streamed globally on YouTube....


Taking the Waters - Melbourne Recital Centre.
Lemony S Puppet Theatre with Australian singer-songwriter Suzannah Espie brings its magical new show Taking the Waters to Melbourne Recital Centre this April. A spellbinding story about the absurdity of life and death, Taking the Waters has been acclaimed by critics and audiences alike since its premiere in November last year. The story tells of three sisters who are reunited when Duck, the youngest, learns she is dying, and her older sisters, Maggie and Chook, return to ca


MILEY CYRUS will headline the World Tour Bushfire Relief charity concert.
❤️ JUST ANNOUNCED: Pop megastar Miley Cyrus will headline the World Tour Bushfire Relief charity concert on Friday March 13th in...


Australian Americana Music Honours at Bluesfest 2020
Bluesfest the premiere Blues & Roots festival is proud to announce the annual Australian Americana Music Honours (AAMH), an event where artists come together to collaborate and celebrate Blues, Roots & Americana Music. The event has proudly partnered with, and is relocating to Bluesfest, produced by celebrated Nashville based Australian music producer Nash Chambers for the Americana Music Association in Nashville. “We’re mighty proud to bring this event to Bluesfest, where we


FALLS LORNE CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS
Falls events in Byron, Marion Bay and Fremantle are unaffected and we look forward to good times with you. It is with a heavy heart we have had to cancel the remaining days of The Falls Festival in Lorne due to the predicted extreme weather conditions forecast for Monday December 30th in the Otways and surrounding region, creating a risk to health and safety due to potential fires, smoke, severe winds and tree hazards. The decision has not been made lightly, our patron and st


WOMADelaide Announces First 20 Acts For 2020 Festival
The wait is over for the WOMADelaide faithful, as the first 20 groups are announced for the 2020 festival, to be presented over 6-9 March 2020 in the picturesque surrounds of Adelaide’s Botanic Park. Leading the first announcement is living musical legend, civil rights icon, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Grammy Award-winner, Mavis Staples . Hailed by NPR as “one of America’s defining voices of freedom and peace,” Staples is the kind of once-in-a-generation artist whose imp


ALDOUS HARDING Returns to Australia by Popular Demand, March 2020
After overwhelming demand for her sell out August shows, New Zealand gothic-folk artist ALDOUS HARDING returns to Australia for two very...


DRAB MAJESTY Announce Australia/Nz Tour
Carbon Sunset has today announced the return of LA synth-pop masters, Drab Majesty, to Australia and New Zealand in 2020. Since 2015,...


FARMER & THE OWL FESTIVAL 2020 1st Line-Up Announcement!
Farmer & The Owl Festival 2020 1st Line-Up Announcement: Hot Chip Uncle Acid and The Deadbeats Sleaford Mods Weyes Blood Fat White Family Drab Majesty Miss June Body Type Rebel Yell + more to be announced … Collectively Curated by The Farmer & The Owl Label Family Hockey Dad, Bad//Dreems, Totally Unicorn, The Pinheads, TEES and Tropical Strength Saturday February 29th, MacCabe Park Wollongong General tickets on sale 9.00am Friday October 18 from Moshtix “Farmer & the Owl was


BYRON BAY BLUESFEST 2020 - Drops more to the already Stellar Lineup
Byron Bay, 16 Oct 2019: The wait is over! Following our best first announcement ever including Dave Matthews Band, Crowded House, Patti Smith and Her Band and so many more, we are exhilarated to now reveal more incredible artists to join us for the 31st chapter of Bluesfest Byron Bay this Easter. Just added: LENNY KRAVITZ JIMMIE VAUGHAN (exclusive) THE WATERBOYS (exclusive) EAGLES OF DEATH METAL ANI DIFRANCO AMADOU & MARIAM THE ALLMAN BETTS BAND ZUCCHERO (exclusive) CORY HEN


RIVERBOATS MUSIC FESTIVAL 2020 lineup is here!
The Riverboats Music Festival is the Murray River’s premiere contemporary music event. Staged in the twin-towns of Echuca-Moama on the third weekend in February each year, Riverboats takes place under towering river red gums in a natural amphitheatre next to the mighty Murray. Historic paddlesteamers meander past all weekend, and occasionally the corellas get a bit raucous at sunset. We have one stage and plenty of room for dancing, brilliant artists and some of the best food


BAD WOLVES Release New Track - Crying Game - New Album N.A.T.I.O.N. Coming Oct 25
Breakout rock band Bad Wolves will release their second album, N.A.T.I.O.N., on, Friday, October 25, via Eleven Seven Music. Digitally...


X AMBASSADORS Touring Aust & NZ 2020
A powerful and anthemic musical experience delivered with awe inspiring precision, American rock stalwarts X Ambassadors celebrate the...
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