What's Going On in Melbourne and Surrounds
Melbourne National
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Kristy Coote: Fresh From Nashville
Australian musician Kristy Coote released her new single 'Free Wind', from her upcoming album 'Favourite Things', late last year.
Coote's blend of acoustic roots... -
The Shameless Slim Jim Phantom Returns With Matlock & Slick
Three legends of rock & roll have joined forces for a music extravaganza.
Stray Cats drummer Slim Jim Phantom will venture onto Australian roads with his... -
Steve Earle: My Old Friend The Blues
There's a little corner of northern New South Wales that really floats Steve Earle's boat, and given his country-rock pedigree, it's perhaps surprising it's not
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Peter Helliar’s One Hot Mess
After taking time off from the festival circuit to co-present ‘The Project’ on Channel Ten, Peter Helliar returns to the stand-up comedy circuit with new material and a new
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Harley Breen: Oh Captain, My Captain
Last year Harley Breen teamed with Heath Franklin for the comedy show for all ages, 'Captain Funpants And The Mystery Of The Fun-O-Matic Fun Wand'.
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Australian First: Queensland Theatre Company’s National Artistic Team
Queensland Theatre Company’s new Artistic Director Sam Strong has wasted no time in propelling the company onto the national and international stage.
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Open Letter From ABC Heywire Winner Jesse Chaffey
Every year ABC runs Heywire, a chance for young people in regional Australia to have their voices heard.
The idea behind the competition is to bring the big issues... -
The Serious Business Of Comedy: Stephen K Amos
There is a strange force, lurking within the lecture halls where law is taught, that penetrates the minds of susceptible students and incubates something
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Thom Lion & The Tamers: Lion Kings
Thom Lion & The Tamers are building their profile within the Adelaide music scene, and their performance at the 2016 Clipsal 500 next month is another stepping stone for
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The Jezabels' Accidental Album
A fan of The Jezabels was asked to describe their music to someone who’s never heard it before. She replied: “it’s like if Evanescence was actually a good
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Jordan Rakei: Seeing The Light
Brisbane lo-fi soul sensation, Jordan Rakei will return from the UK for a national homecoming tour this month, bringing with him a fresh batch of new songs from his
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Common Kings: Shining Bright
After touring Australia as support for Justin Timberlake, Californian reggae-pop band Common Kings are returning with their tropical sounds for their own headline
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Diesel: Pieces Of Americana
With two #1 ARIA albums and five ARIA Awards to his credit, American-born Australian musician Diesel is not resting on his laurels.
Set to embark on a national tour... -
Dave Hughes’ Sweet Life
Dave Hughes will be beginning what will be a busy year for him with his new show at the Adelaide Fringe, ‘Sweet’.
Dave Hughes is a huge presence on the Australian... -
Anomalisa Review
'Anomalisa' is fable-like comedy, shot with anatomically-correct stop-motion puppets, about alienation, loneliness and boredom.
Originally realised as a ‘sound... -
Neel Before The Online King
A YouTube hit, and one of Australia's brightest emerging comedy acts, Neel Kothatkar is on a mission to make sure people realise he can make audiences laugh on stage, as well
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First Watch: Underworld's 'I Exhale' Video
Electronic music icons Underworld have released the first video clip to their newest single, lifted from the forthcoming album, 'Barbara, Barbara'.
'I Exhale' is... -
Exclusive: Watch Silicon Slave's 'Corporate Furry' Video
Superlative-psychedelic bass producer Silicon Slave today releases 'Loudmouth', his first EP spitting hot-fire over his own glitch-hop beats.
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Exile: Songs And Tales Of Irish Australia
'Exile – Songs & Tales Of Irish Australia' presents a tapestry of Irish songs, poetry and visuals exploring Irish-Australian history and the Australian
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Police Threaten Rainbow Serpent And AFL Grand Final Double Standard
Rainbow Serpent organisers have defended festival patrons, saying the overwhelming majority of its 16,000 attendees were well behaved while enjoying the four-day
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