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SNIPPETZ: Thursday August 7, 2025 This week’s Snippetz features: Kathleen Halloran, Maddison Kate, Oceano, Lachie Gill, Zetra, Les Thomas, Chloe Stroll, Selve, Peter Campbell, Tom Busby,
The 2 Most Influential Musicians Of The Digital Era Together In Concert, Conversation & Instruction in Australia – Oct/Nov 2025 Fresh off a wildly successful European
The unmistakable voice behind UB40’s biggest hits is returning to Australia next summer as part of their Big Love World Tour. UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will bring some reggae cheer
With 12 huge arena shows locked in across Australia and New Zealand this October, global chart-topper Teddy Swims just keeps getting bigger. The ‘Lose Control’ hitmaker is fresh from setting
The popular SE Silver Sky Rosewood and Maple palette is expanding with brand new colours to choose from. For Rosewood fans, Meet Laurel Green, Derby
Co-founder, composer and influential guitarist of pioneering heavy rock band Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi is considered one of the creators of heavy metal music and has
The game-changing Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection, developed in close collaboration with the skilled luthiers at Gibson Custom Acoustic in Bozeman, Montana, continues to expand,
Monash University Performing Arts Centres’ (MPAC) Live at The Count’s continues its electric 2025 program, featuring iconic Australian songwriters, cult jazz outfits, premier instrumentalists, and emerging
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global non-profit music trade organization, announced today that The 2026 NAMM Show will celebrate NAMM’s 125th anniversary,
Celebrating a decade of live music, Melbourne’s beloved venue The Croxton Bandroom has today unveiled The Croxton Block Party – a huge two-day festival taking over the carpark
Frontier Touring is excited to announce Australian artists Sally Seltmann and Huck Hastings will join Ben Lee on his 20th Anniversary of Awake Is The New Sleep national tour. Sally Seltmann toured with Ben on his
After more than a decade of fan requests (and probably some gentle pestering), Paul Dempsey is finally delivering the sequel that listeners have been waiting for. Shotgun Karaoke Vol.
Tash Sultana has kicked off 2025 with undeniable force. Fresh off the release of their Return To The Roots EP, the multi-instrumentalist stormed through a 14-date U.S. tour, reigniting crowds
Report and photos by Tania Graham Brown Bloc Party’s stop at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion tonight was a masterclass in balancing nostalgia with raw live energy. The
Lutefish Stream, the premier platform for real-time online music collaboration, is amplifying creativity and control with a trio of new features designed to make remote jam
IK Multimedia, the leading innovator in music software and hardware, announces the release of T-RackS 6 Prism Reverb, an effects module that is more than just another
Today (August 1st in Australia) marks 20 YEARS since the release of Debbie Kruger’s Songwriters Speak, a collection of 45 in-depth interviews with many of Australia’s
With ten Grammy Awards between them, Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers are known as some of the most innovative musicians on the planet. Sharing the stage with Curtis Mayfield before they could
Report and photos by Tania Graham-Brown Last night at the Enmore Theatre, Pamela (indie pop duo of Sarah Ellen & Josh Kempen) set the tone with
There’s usually a wide communal awareness and deep level of respect for artists known purely by their first name. It comes from years of delivering quality
SNIPPETZ: Thursday July 31, 2025 This week’s Snippetz features: Clint Wilson, Liam McAlary, Kyle Hollingsworth, SnarskiCircusLindyBand, Sycco, Pertubator, Estelle Conley, No Cigar, Bruce Dickinson, Darcie Haven,
The indie rock trio will head the charity festival at Ballina Skatepark in September, which will also bill several local schools bands to be announced soon.
The Eclectic Festival’s 10th Year Will Be Its Swansong A much-admired event on the Australian regional music festival circuit, the lovingly curated Nimbin Roots Festival celebrates
The Working Class Man is turning 40 – and you’re all invited to the party! To celebrate his landmark album For The Working Class Man, JIMMY BARNES is hitting
Queenscliff Music Festival continues to expand its 2025 lineup as it reveals its third artist announcement, shining a spotlight on a stunning suite of rising Australian
Stalwarts of Melbourne’s underground scene, Mantis and the Prayer‘s newest release ‘Roses Blue’ is a passionate tribute to the memory of Mantis’ sister Jacqueline. This weekend,
Scottish-born, Australian-bred vocal powerhouse John ‘Swanee’ Swan has viewed life from more angles than most. From the success of numerous solo hits including If I Were
Set to bring their compelling blend of folk songwriting and harmonic bliss to Australian venues in January/February 2026, is the talented Ocie Elliott – the project of Canadian
South Australia’s biggest country music festival, The Bend Classic, has announced the return of its Homecoming Queen. That’s right, none other than Australian country music icon Kasey
Max Cavalera’s legendary Soulfly to tour Australia in 2026 with Nailbomb and Snot “Max Cavalera’s stage presence is a powerful rallying cry, whipping up the
PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. today introduces the new line of StudioLive Series III SE Digital Mixers. The new line of mixers offers a comprehensive solution for
Gibson continues to set the benchmark for craftsmanship, quality, innovation, and sound excellence, honouring the trailblazing mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull with her very first signature F-5
Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s led by vocalist, guitarist and founder Art Alexakis, have announced November / December Australian dates
Legendary singer/songwriter, Richard Clapton continues to celebrate his career with his 50th Anniversary concerts around Australia (even though it’s now 52 years!). This weekend Richard rocks
Angel Vivaldi is a New Jersey-bred prog-metal guitarist, composer, producer, environmentalist, and philanthropist. Angel Vivaldi’s blend of awe-inspiring guitar anthems and virtuosic compositions have helped to
Legendary Australian Genre Smashing Trio Reform For 25th Anniversary Tour of Non Comprehendus. Turn that shit up! Well, if you were a teenager back when one