words: Brittany Longphotos: Emily MathisonThis year I traveled from Melbourne to Wollongong for my first Yours & Owls festival experience.Although there was uncertainty surrounding what the weather conditions for the event would be like, after a night and morning filled with heavy rain many festival goers in tents awoke a little wet. However, when the gates … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Music, Mud & Memories @ Yours & Owls
From a backyard gathering to a local institution, Yours & Owls Festival has escalated into a must-attend event on the national festival calendar. An event that showcases Wollongong at its finest, the beautiful beach side location, the wildly-diverse line-up, close to 70 acts, across four stages, the celebration of local talent and that unshakeable feeling … Continue reading Yours & Owls Lineup Features Best of Oz
North Queenslanders won't miss out on shows early next year, with two acts announcing Cairns dates in the last two days. ARIA-winning Courtney Barnett announced yesterday she will be doing a show at Tanks Arts Centre on 31st January with Camp Cope, whilst US RNB artist Nelly today announced a show at Gilligan's on 5th … Continue reading Cairns to get two massive gigs in early 2019
The Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) is once again teaming up with the Australia Council to offer a new series of $15,000 grants to assist Aussie artists with new recordings. Previous recipients of the grant include Grammy-nominated Melbournite Courtney Barnett, Mia Dyson, The Growl and The Vampires. Applications are open now, and close on … Continue reading New Round of Recording Grants For Aussie Artists
Aussie exports Tame Impala and Courtney Barnett have joined the ranks of Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran with the 2016 Grammy nominations announced today. Barnett and Tame Impala both dominated this year's ARIA Awards, with Barnett winning four of her eight nominations, including Best Cover Art, Breakthrough Artist, Best Female Artist … Continue reading Aussies Get Grammy Nods
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