VALE VERA MAY (MATON GUITARS)
Australian Musician was saddened sad to hear the news that Vera May, the matriarch figure of the iconic Australian acoustic instrument maker Maton Guitars has passed
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Australian Musician was saddened sad to hear the news that Vera May, the matriarch figure of the iconic Australian acoustic instrument maker Maton Guitars has passed
This week, Charvel launched new Pro-Mod Series models: DK24 2PT, San Dimas® and So-Cal. The Pro-Mod Series continues upon Charvel’s storied legacy of innovative excellence in
Australian Musician is thrilled to announce that our inaugural Musician of the Month is Anita Quayle, a contemporary cellist and composer with a flair for the
Gibson and Adam Jones are pleased to announce their third guitar collaboration with the Adam Jones Les Paul Standard from Gibson USA. Multi-platinum selling and 4X
Tickets are on sale tomorrow (March 31) for the highly anticipated Australian Women In Music Awards (AWMA) and Conference in Brisbane on May 17 & 18,
World Piano Day is celebrated on the 88th day of the year, which is the same as the number of keys on the piano. This year,
Following the release of their sold out 7″ singles boxset and run of five nights of hometown celebrations at La La La’s in Wollongong just before
Performing their biggest headline shows in Australia and New Zealand to date, Houston, Texas psych-funk auteurs Khruangbin will bring their First Class Tour to Fremantle, Sydney,
The standard model in Yamaha’s range of desktop utility powered monitors, the MS101-4 offers portability in a compact design and simple but comprehensive functions for outstanding
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announces the 4th annual class of artists joining Fender Next, an artist development program designed to elevate rising musicians that are pushing
BOSS introduces the RE-202 and RE-2 Space Echo pedals, two new products based on the legendary Roland RE-201 Space Echo from the 1970s and 1980s. The
Make Music Day Australia is happening again on June 21, 2022. Make Music Day is a free celebration of music making around the world, taking place
The Gudinski Family and Mushroom Group are proud to reveal that a statue of the late Michael Solomon Gudinski AM, Mushroom Group Founder, was unveiled this
The original DL4 was an inspirational piece of gear. The new version offers the same innovation and creativity options but now with 15 new delays, more
In response to demand for a soft style practice pad option, but available at music retail, we have added the Zero Pad to the already popular
Building on a shared passion for beauty, precision, and performance, and inspired by the shared historical significance of the iconic Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard and
Off the back of the 15-year anniversary reissue of her ARIA Award-winning 2005 album Parking Lots, acclaimed Australian artist Mia Dyson was originally penned to perform
The Regional Music Research Group is kicking off its 2022 seminar series with a zoom session on live music in regional areas on Wednesday, 30 March
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers and legendary duo Daryl Hall and John Oates are reissuing ‘Marigold Sky’, their fifteenth studio album and their first to
Jackson Guitars has announced their all-new Concept Series featuring four innovative guitar designs. The Jackson Concept Series is a premium line of solid body guitars that
Resound is an organisation which links donated musical instruments with musicians who have lost their instrument/s as a result of Australian natural disasters such as bushfires
The Club-JAM Pancake kit combines the benefits of a compact & easily portable drum kit with professional quality sound and durability. This is achieved through the
Acclaimed American music journalist Steve Rosen has finally released his much anticipated book about legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen. TONECHASER – Understanding Edward: My 26-Year Journey
WOMADelaide The World’s Festival. March 11-14 2022. Review by Ros Jason. Photos by Mark Moray (Wicked Rock Photography) WOMADelaide Festival 30th ANNIVERSARY held in the surrounds
BOSS unveils the Katana-110 Bass and Katana-210 Bass amplifiers, the first bass guitar models in the acclaimed Katana amplifier lineup. Offering three unique preamp types, assertive
Christopher Coleman & The Great Escape’s new album ‘The Great Tasmanian Escape’ is a beautiful love letter to Christopher’s home state. To understand the achievement that
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today continues its expansion and industry-defining innovation with the top-selling Player Plus series, launching the Player Plus Meteora® HH guitar and
Gaby Moreno, Katherine Priddy – Brunswick Ballroom. 15 March 2022 Review: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne. Direct from her acclaimed performances at the Port Fairy Folk
Roland introduces the FANTOM-0 series, a new lineup of synthesizer keyboards for performers, producers, and music creators. The FANTOM-06, FANTOM-07, and FANTOM-08 models combine the sonic
Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips speaks with Vikki Thorn (The Waifs) about the creation of her debut solo album Thornbird (out now). The zoom
It was apt that in a week that celebrated International Women’s Day, the Wildflower Festival with it’s all-female line-up rolled into Victoria. Wildflower brings together some
The good news is that much loved and respected roots rock music duo Hussy Hicks have released a rockin’ new song, ‘Same Boat’, which is complimented
Gibson is proud to announce it has partnered with Authentic Brands Group (ABG) and Elvis Presley Enterprises to create two stunning acoustics: the Gibson Elvis™ Dove
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram will celebrate the release of his Grammy-nominated Alligator Records album, 662, with six live performances in Australia. He’ll perform at the Corner Hotel
Chariot of the Gods is the mighty Hoodoo Gurus new album (out this Friday March 11). It’s the band’s 10th studio record and it’s exactly what
Roland announces the JUNO-60 Chorus, a new software effect available through Roland Cloud. Released in 1982, the JUNO-60 is a shining star in the vintage synth