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This week’s Snippetz features: Eimhin, The Narrator, Stellar Circuits, Tom Harrison, The Scratch, Victorius, Sumac, Playlunch, Keeping North, Tia Gostelow, Estelle Conley, Peter Campbell, ExGeneration,
Two decades after the release of one of Australia’s most defining rock records, Eskimo Joe are hitting the road once again to celebrate ‘Black Fingernails
Today, Gretsch and Abbey Road Studios partner to announce the LIMITED EDITION ABBEY ROAD RS201 STUDIOMATIC. Designed specifically for recording, the Studiomatic merges the iconic sounds of Abbey Road
Martin Hayes, virtuosic Irish fiddler, and one of the most significant talents in Irish traditional music will return to Australia in February 2026. Martin’s special sound,
Roland announces EARTH Electric Piano, a powerful new software instrument available on Roland Cloud. EARTH Electric Piano captures the full spectrum of classic electric piano sounds in a single interface with a vast library
EPIPHONE is proud to announce the launch of the Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3, a signature bass created in collaboration with legendary Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt.
Developed with guitarist, composer, producer, and instructor Mark Lettieri, the PRS Fiore HH offers another tonal platform for players searching for vibrancy, dynamics, balance, and clarity.
Kool Skools is a long-running Australian youth music project operated by Studio 52/Empire Music Studios in Melbourne. Aimed at secondary school students, it gives young musicians
Three-time GRAMMY Award winner Fantastic Negrito will return to Australia in March 2026 for a run of special headline shows and festival performances, bringing his explosive
Continuing to redefine their status as one of the premier live music discovery platforms in the country, Live Nation’s ONES TO WATCH series today announces their final edition
Swedish masters of dark melody KATATONIA return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026, bringing songs from their haunting new album Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State to life
It is with deep regret that Australis Music Group must cancel the Manuel Gardner Fernandes Guitar Clinics. Due to a medical complication, Australis Music Group (AMG)
Grammy-winning powerhouse Judith Hill will bring her electrifying blend of soul, funk and gospel to Australia this May 2026. The tour celebrates her acclaimed new album Letters from a
ARIA Award-winning tabla virtuoso Bobby Singh today announces his new album Sutradhaar, set for release on December 19. A deeply collaborative and cross-cultural musical journey featuring
Blues on Broadbeach will celebrate 25 years of rhythm, soul, and good times on the Gold Coast from May 14–17, 2026. Fresh off winning Gold in
Lenny Kravitz has officially kicked off his long-awaited return to this side of the world, launching the first sold out show of his tour at Spark Arena in Auckland
In celebration of Meg Washington’s critically acclaimed, ARIA Award nominated recent album ‘GEM’, the four-time ARIA Award-winner, singer-songwriter and masterful storyteller has announced her 23 x date ‘Natural Beauty’ 2026
Two decades after the release of one of Australia’s most defining rock records, Eskimo Joe are hitting the road once again to celebrate Black Fingernails Red
Melbourne’s vibrant music scene was abuzz last week with the announcement of the winners of the Melbourne Prize for Music 2025 & Awards, one of Australia’s
Live Nation has announced Multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning Sacramento band Deftones will bring their immersive, genre-defying live performance down under for a run of explosive headline arena shows for
Blues Guitar Roadshow – Frankston Arts Centre. November 14th 2025 Words and photos by Jason Rosewarne The Blues Guitar Roadshow (BGR) rolled into Frankston on Friday
Review: Joshua Batten. Photos: Jason Rosewarne Saturday, November 15th @ The Forum, Melbourne November 2025 has proven that there is still a huge demand for live
THE WATERBOYS make their long-awaited return to Australia and New Zealand in May 2026 their first tour in over a decade! Critically acclaimed as one of the
C. F. Martin & Co.® proudly announces the launch of Project 91, an extraordinary new collection that brings to life 91 unique guitars, each a direct descendant of
Review: Greg Phillips Melbourne Recital Centre. Thursday November 13, 2025 Reggie Watts is an American comedian, musician, beatboxer, and actor, best known for his appearances on
Slash and Slash 2.0 signature humbuckers can now be ordered with 4-conductor lead wires, short leg construction and in Trembucker spacing for the first time! Slash
Get ready for an unforgettable evening with Manuel Gardner Fernandes, brought to you by Ibanez Australia. This exclusive in-person clinic is a must for any guitarist
STEVE STEVENS: A Signature Sound and a Foldable Future Few guitarists have carved out a sound as instantly recognisable as Steve Stevens. From the fiery licks
SNIPPETZ: Thursday November 13, 2025 This week’s Snippetz features: Peter Freebairn, Boy & Bear, What So Not and Buunshin, Emma Russack, Pacific Avenue, Beast Eagle, SIAMAURA
Review: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne What a week or two its been for stadium rock in Melbourne. First there were the Mancunian larrikans Oasis, then
James Reyne has today announced a further batch of locations on his 2026 FALL OF CRAWL Tour, with dates confirmed for Melbourne, Thirroul, Gosford, Canberra, Hobart, Toronto
Christmas Stinks! But don’t let that stop you from having the greatest night of your life at Polish Club’s Xmas Bowlo Bash, as Novak, JH and a bunch of very special
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation today proudly announced the release of the Fender® Limited-Edition Johnny Marr Signature Special Jaguar®, the latest collaboration with one of Britain’s most
After decades fronting revered Australian bands such as The Stems, The Someloves, DM3, Datura4, and the instrumental project The Majestic Kelp, Perth musician Dom Mariani
Veteran surfer, singer-songwriter and all-round free spirit Donavon Frankenreiter is returning to Australia for a national tour that will include headline shows, festival appearances such as
Biffy Clyro have announced they’re returning to Australia for the first time in 8 years. Headed to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane in April 2026, the Scottish trio