words: Brittany Long American hard rock four-piece juggernaut Halestorm are set to perform a run of four shows in Australia next month. Sadly due to a family emergency the previously announced main support for the Australian Tour, Black Stone Cherry have been forced to pull out. But don't fret, because NZ alternative Rock outfit Villainy … Continue reading Halestorm head down under for Australian Tour next month
words: Brittany Long The world's premier rock and metal festival Download Festival recently sent Australian fans into a frenzy with the announcement of long awaited March 2020 dates and now their lineup drop has escalated the excitement. After its hugely successful Australian debut in 2019, which saw 20,000 heavy music fans flock to Sydney's Paramatta … Continue reading DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL GEARING UP FOR A 2020 RETURN
Good Things Festival, Australia’s favourite alternative east coast summer music festival is almost upon us and it continues to bring the goods and the killer opportunities! As a strong supporter of Australian music and talent, Good Things Festival is giving THREE up and coming bands the once in a lifetime chance to perform at this … Continue reading Get Your Band to Good Things
words: Brittany Long Entering into their 15th year of the J Awards, Triple J have today announced the nominees for 2019 across their five award categories. The award announcements are part of events commemorating Ausmusic Month with the awards set to showcase a snapshot of Australia's very own homegrown music excellence. A judging panel comprised … Continue reading Triple j’s J Awards 2019 nominees announced
words: Brittany Long Tones and I is the artist's name on everyone's lips. Originally hailing from Australia's Mornington Peninsula, Toni Watson of stage name Tones and I is quickly becoming a household name among the Australian and Worldwide music scene. After journeying to Byron Bay in early 2018, she took her chance busking, where after … Continue reading Tones and I slashes records with Dance monkey
John Farnham leads an extraordinary line up of Aussie artists performing at Hay Mate - A Bush Christmas Appeal for Our Aussie Farmers, which will raise much-needed funds for Rural Aid in a massive concert in Mornington mid-December. Joining Farnham will be Jon Stevens, Daryl Braithwaite, Vanessa Amorosi, John Williamson, The Black Sorrows with Vika & … Continue reading Hay Mate- Band Together To Help Aussie Farmers
Canadian pop punk legends Simple Plan don't need an introduction. With over 10 million worldwide sales and countless accolades including multiple MuchMusic Awards, an Allan Walters Humanitarian Award, a Teen Choice Award and many international MTV Award nominations, the multi-platinum rockers have five studio albums to their name and don't look like slowing down any time … Continue reading Simply Plan for Good Things: Aussie Sideshows Announced
words: Brittany Long Off the back of their August/ September Marionette single tour, Perth pop-punk band Nautical Mile have just released their debut album The Only Way Is Through, and November sees them heading back on tour in support of it. This upcoming run of shows caps a busy and productive 2019 with the band … Continue reading Nautical mile show us ‘the only way is through’ with their debut album
Melbourne- born ARIA-award winning (and nominated!) artist Illy has just dropped his brand new track ‘Lean On Me’ featuring New Zealand singer-songwriter Robinson, and it’s an empowering track for mental health and for breaking the associated stigma!Directed by Ryan Sauer, the track tells the story about the beauty in having the ability to support those that … Continue reading Illy drops powerful new track in attempt to destigmatise mental health
With five Australian ARIA Platinum singles, over 10 million albums sold, 100 million singles sold and more than 11 billion song streams under his belt, 21-year old Shawn Mendes is the third youngest solo artist to have three number one debut albums on the Billboard 200. Nominated for ARIA's Best International Artist for 2019, the Canadian … Continue reading Shawn Mendes The Tour Hits Down Under
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