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Featuring progressive bands of all styles and genres, from prog, post, psychedelic, art rock, metal and everything in between, PROGFEST is about showcasing bands that think for themselves; bands who rather than following the latest trends, have decided to challenge themselves musically and create music with depth and vision. Before Progfest kicks off we caught up with…
THOMAS KEATING ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO TODAY I’M STAYING HOME + SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE LAUNCH SHOWS Troubadour Thomas Keating has today announced his introverted new single Today I’m Staying Home, a comforting ode to self-care during times of stress and uncertainty, out February 1. Thomas has also announced a lovely clip to accompany the…
Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, Progfest is the ultimate annual gathering for progressive music fans, and prog as a genre is one of the nation’s fastest growing. The 2019 line up of Progfest is definitely the biggest yet with three international bands, Germany’s legendary post-metallers The Ocean, the UK’s djent-groove metal pioneers Monuments and India’s finest progressive rock export Skyharbor, leading the charge with an absolutely massive contingent of Australian and New Zealand bands bringing the total number…
One of the best festivals we’ve ever played. It’s what you hope festivals are like…” Grouplove Get out of the city and into the countryside, follow the winding road through rolling pastures and over misty hills, look out for the end of the rainbow and there you’ll land at Tassie’s best boutique festy, Party in…
Voice For Change is stepping off screen and into the classroom with music development workshops that include songwriting mentor sessions and performance coaching, leading into a one-off performance at the Australian Open – AO Live Stage – for talented future stars. Aspiring teenage performers across Melton, St. Albans and Tarneit have been lucky enough to…
Vera Blue raises her voice to protect the marine life and unique environment of the Great Australian Bight from oil December 21, 2018: International singer-songwriter and Australian music star Vera Blue has teamed up with Greenpeace to protect the pristine waters of the Southern Ocean. Blue has recorded a live acoustic set with Greenpeace on the…
AMINÉ & LOUD LUXURY JOIN FOMO 2019 LINE-UP TRIPLE J UNEARTHED WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR EACH CITY PRESENTED BY BBE & TRIPLE J ONE STAGE. NO CLASHES. PARTY TOGETHER. Three weeks out from tour kick off, Australia’s favourite FOMO Festival reveal the incredible Aminé and breakout duo behind global hit “Body”, Loud Luxury join the…
A WORLD PREMIERE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME IN AUSTRALIA Just when you thought we had forgotten you – and Christmas was going to be bleak and lean – BLUESFEST brings you a World Premiere Announcement.Bluesfest is the first date in the world to be announced for the re-united SABOTEURS. AND … This will be…
Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Jacksons, featuring original members Jermaine, Jackie, Tito and Marlon, are headed to Australia in January 2019 with support from legendary disco acts Kool & The Gang, The Pointer Sisters, Sister Sledge, Village People and The Sounds of The Supreme’s, for a run of not-to-be-missed shows around the country. THE JACKSONS – AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2019 –…