• News

    A New Initiative to Kick Start NSW's Live Music Scene Will See 1000 Gigs Performed This November

    Great Southern Nights has already locked in 20 Aussie acts, including Paul Kelly, Thelma Plum, Jimmy Barnes and The Presets.

  • News

    Coachella Has Completely Cancelled Its 2020 Festival

    The huge Californian music festival will now return in April 2021.

  • News

    Splendour in the Grass Has Postponed Its 20th-Anniversary Festival Until Winter 2021

    It was first postponed from July until October, but now it won't go ahead in 2020 at all.

  • News

    Ten Major Events and Festivals Still Happening in New Zealand This Year

    Prepare for food, wine and music festivals, inclusive snow-filled adventures and events honouring Aotearoa's Māori identity.

  • News

    Drive-In Concerts Are Coming to Melbourne and Sydney This Winter

    Watching concerts from our cars could be the new (temporary) norm, with plans for eight new drive-in venues.

  • News

    A Long Weekender's Guide to Darwin for When You Need Warm Weather Again

    Spend balmy nights in Australia's Top End tucking into fresh seafood and meeting local makers.

  • News

    Cafe Lounge Has Closed Its Doors Permanently After 20 Years of Live Gigs and Comedy Nights

    "With recent lockout laws [and] rising operating costs in a rapidly changing neighbourhood, we knew quickly this pandemic was going to be our end."

  • News

    Musical Artist Milan Ring on Her Creative Approach and Where She Finds Inspiration

    The Sydney-based artist and producer discusses the importance of collaboration and community to her creative process.

  • News

    Falls Festival Is Forging Ahead with Plans for Its 2020 Music Festival

    While social distancing and public gathering restrictions are still in place, Falls Festival is hoping to go ahead — with an all-Aussie lineup.

  • News

    Five Playlists to Save for When You're in the Mood to Party but Don't Want to Leave Your House

    Live music venues may be closed, but you can still support local musicians and have a boogie in your own home.

  • News

    SBS Is Screening a Week-Long Eurovision Festival So You Can Still Get Your Europop Fix

    It'll feature replays of past grand finals, plus brand-new specials — and you can vote for your favourite 2020 acts and songs, too.

  • News

    Coachella Is Releasing a Free Doco with Highlights from the Music Festival's 20-Year History

    Watch Björk, Beyoncé, Amy Winehouse and 2Pac's hologram perform from your couch.

  • News

    Sofa King Fest Is the New Website Curating the Best Music Live-Streams from Across the World

    Watch Willie Nelson, Cypress Hill, A-Trak and Diplo perform live and help raise money for artists who've had gigs cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • News

    This Year's Eurovision Song Contest Has Been Cancelled

    It's the first time the song contest won't go ahead in the event's six-decade history.

  • News

    The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Is Looking to Live-Stream Cancelled Performances

    Following the Government's decision to ban non-essential organised gatherings of 500 or more people.

  • News

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Is Now Live-Streaming Concerts for Free

    While MSO is suspending all concerts with audiences for a month, it'll play some gigs behind closed doors — and live-stream them for free.

  • News

    The New Zealand Government Has Announced a Ban on Events of More Than 500 People

    It will include public events held both indoors and outdoors.

  • News

    Bluesfest Is the Latest Major Event to Be Cancelled Due to COVID-19

    It's the first time in 30 years the festival will not go ahead.

  • News

    Four Auckland Arts Festival Shows Have Been Cancelled Due to Coronavirus

    As a direct result of the NZ Government's border control measures.

  • News

    Coachella 2020 Has Been Postponed Due to Coronavirus

    Set to be headlined by Travis Scott, Frank Ocean and Rage Against the Machine, the huge Californian music festival will now take place in October.

  • News

    Miley Cyrus Has Cancelled Her Upcoming Melbourne Charity Concert Due to Coronavirus

    The US pop star was due to perform at the World Tour Bushfire Relief concert this week, which has been cancelled as a result.

  • News

    R&B Singer Jill Scott Is the First Headline Act Announced for Vivid Live 2020

    Scott will perform a 20th anniversary show of her debut album 'Who is Jill Scott?' at the Sydney Opera House.

  • News

    Ten Things You Need to See and Do at New Zealand Festival of the Arts 2020

    The 18th edition of the biennial arts and culture celebration is back with virtual reality experiences, gorgeous indie folk and a concert for dogs.

  • News

    Alanis Morissette Is Bringing Her 'Jagged Little Pill' 25th Anniversary Tour to New Zealand

    The famed 90s singer is heading to Auckland as part of a world tour.

  • News

    Groovin the Moo Has Announced Its Jam-Packed 2020 Lineup

    GTM returns to regional Australia with Gang of Youths, Mallrat, Darude and a whole lot of local talent.

  • News

    Green Day, Weezer and Fall Out Boy Are Joining Forces for a Huge Down Under Tour — CANCELLED

    The three legendary bands are bringing their Hella Mega Tour to our shores this November.

  • News

    Alanis Morissette Is Bringing Her 'Jagged Little Pill' 25th Anniversary Tour to Australia

    The famed 90s singer is heading to Melbourne and Sydney as part of a world tour.

  • News

    The Offspring and Sum 41 Are Heading Down Under for a Huge Punk-Fuelled Tour

    Grab your retro sneakers and get ready to dance to the winner of Triple J's Hottest 100 — from 1998.

  • News

    Melbourne's 38-Year-Old Polyester Records Is Closing Its Doors for Good

    It survived the fall and rise of vinyl records, but now the Brunswick Street indie legend is calling it quits.

  • News

    European Winter Festival Snowboxx Is Coming to New Zealand

    One week of international acts, slope-side parties and off-mountain experiences.

  • News

    Tame Impala Have Just Announced a Huge Australian and NZ Stadium Tour

    And they'll be donating $300,000 from the tour to bushfire relief charities.

  • News

    Spotify Is Now Creating Personalised Playlists for Pets

    Have a pet iguana or hamster? It'll make a playlist for them, too.

  • News

    Footscray's Historic Wool Store Will Be Revived Once Again for a Series of Big Parties in 2020

    They'll be thrown by the team behind Beyond the Valley, Grapevine Gathering, Ability Fest and Pitch Music & Arts Festival.

  • News

    Victoria's Rainbow Serpent Has Cancelled Its January Music Festival Because of the Bushfires

    Instead, it's hosting a one-day party in the CBD and a multi-day festival over Easter.

  • News

    Falls Festival Artists Halsey and Yungblud Have Both Announced Last-Minute Melbourne Shows

    And the cost of entry to both shows will be donated to volunteer firefighting services.

  • Guide

    Five Impressive Festivals and Events to Check Out in Parramatta This Year

    Concerts under the stars, world-premiere theatre shows and colourful food festivals — Parramatta's cultural calendar is more and more exciting every year.

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