
RICK BEATO – THORNBURY THEATRE, MELBOURNE
Report: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne. Over the last decade, Atalanta-based producer, songwriter, and musician Rick Beato has become one of the most influential music-focused creators
Subscribe to our weekly
e-newsletter for news and updates

Report: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne. Over the last decade, Atalanta-based producer, songwriter, and musician Rick Beato has become one of the most influential music-focused creators

It started with cryptic billboards and towering light projections at prominent locations around Australia and a nation’s curiosity kicked in. Then fans cracked the code: Powderfinger

Deck the halls, music lovers: Frontier Touring is excited to announce the return of Melbourne-raised, Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Ben Abraham, bringing his beloved annual Christmas Special

Acclaimed singer songwriter Fanny Lumsden has released her highly anticipated new album Traditions today. It marks a profound evolution in her songwriting and is the fifth studio record from the

BOSS announces Katana-25, the latest addition to the company’s best-selling Katana amplifier lineup for guitar and bass. Offering renowned Katana sound in a compact 25-watt amp

In releasing their debut album SEASONS today, Among The Restless have launched into a spectacular new creative chapter as a collective. Rebuilding their sound into

SNIPPETZ: THURSDAY 29 October 2026 This week’s Snippetz includes: Anya Alchemy, Declan O’Rourke, Inner Child, The Local (event series), YAWDOESITALL, Zeal. H, Fangz, Everything But The
In his interview with Australian Musician Magazine editor Greg Phillips, UK singer-songwriter Jamie Webster discusses his excitement about returning to Australia in December, the personal

To celebrate Iron Maiden’s Australian tour, one of heavy metal’s most legendary and influential bands, Seymour Duncan is unveiling brand new collectible packaging across the

One of the world’s greatest cult bands, The Necks, will celebrate four decades of their elusive musical alchemy in 2027 with their biggest Australian tour ever.

Live Nation has announced 50 Years of Sir Dave Dobbyn, a special one-night-only performance by one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most treasured musical voices at the

Moog Music® has announced Model 112 and Model 210, two full-range, flat-response (FRFR) instrument amplifiers purpose-built for synthesizers, keyboards, drum machines, and modern electronic

Five years after they instructed us to ‘Get Fucked’, Australia’s brashest export The Chats return with new album ‘Half Cut’ and a 17 date national tour.

Today Fat Freddy’s Drop (New Zealand) announce a return to Melbourne, playing a one-off, not-to-be-missed show at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Thursday 4 March 2027

Today, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) introduces the Limited Edition Kim Gordon Jazzmaster®, a new signature guitar created in collaboration with the artist and cultural

Fender unveils the Limited Edition Mark Hoppus Stoned Fruit Jaguar® Bass, recreating one of Mark Hoppus’ most distinctive onstage instruments to players and fans for the

Report: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne. We were incredibly honoured to be invited to the launch of acclaimed musician Rob Hirst’s book, World Is Almost at

In 2027, prepare to play and have some fun when WEEZER brings its Weezer: The Gathering Tour to some islands in the sun, returning to

With multi-platinum albums including Antichrist Superstar, Mechanical Animals, and Holy Wood, Manson has sold tens of millions of records worldwide and remains an enduring force

Today, Yamaha Music Australia is proud to announce the 12 finalists for this year’s Main Stage Grant. Now in its second year, the initiative is

For the first time in over a decade, multi-platinum rock band Disturbed return to New Zealand and Australia, bringing The Sickness & Greatest Hits to seven

Report: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne The Melbourne blues fraternity has always been a close-knit, community focussed and music loving group of people. Since the pioneering

Gibson have released new additions to the Acoustic Range which bring a unique but familiar sound. New and Old Models have been equipped with the

Great news for the many fans of West Australian blues-rock artist Matty T Wall with the announcement of a brand new song Tornado Of Love –

KATE CEBERANO: AUSTRALIAN MADE – HAMER HALL – MELBOURNE October 23, 2026 Review: Bryget Chrisfield. Photos: Ian Laidlaw Opening with a string of earth-shattering Divinyls numbers
Australian-born, Chicago-based blues guitarist Michael Charles is set to return home this November for a run of Australian shows, bringing his seasoned band, signature blues-rock

Evergrey – Live at Max Watt’s, Melbourne Friday, 23 October 2026 Review: Nick Tevelis Photos: Anthony Blayney (yourmatebookings.com) Nineteen years is a long time
After a year spent chasing her country music dream in Nashville, Australian singer-songwriter Melanie Dyer is back on home soil with her most personal album

Frontier Touring are thrilled to welcome back legendary US rock band Dinosaur Jr. as they make their return to Australia and New Zealand for a series

SNIPPETZ: THURSDAY October 22, 2026 This week’s Snippetz includes: Teenage Dads, Ernie Garland Jr, Jenny Scheinmann, REDFREYA, Big Warm Bed, Wörmdigger, Northlane, Ziggy Alberts, CHINCHILLA,

Bachelor Girl are hitting the road with a landmark national tour, announcing their mammoth Waiting for the Day Redux Tour 2027, a 30 date run spanning six

A joyful, multi-generational celebration of music, memories and the magic on the Victorian South West coast, with more artists joining the 2027 50th Festival lineup. For

Medeli have released the SP-C220 & SP-A500 Slimline Digital Pianos and Optional Accessory Stands ST450 Black & ST460 Maple. The Medeli SP-C220 from the Performer

Got a good story? You may as well tell it! Life’s A Gamble, especially in the music business and if you can come out of

Ernie Ball Music Man proudly introduces the Ball Family Reserve John Petrucci Majesty 2026 Collection, three distinctive limited-edition finishes: Chocolate Grizzle, Blonde Roast, and Lost

Huge thanks to Mitre 10 Diamond Valley for their sponsorship and support of our event Captured Live by supplying construction materials needed to build the freestanding