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Award-winning photographer and friend to Australian Musician magazine, Kane Hibberd will premiere his new exhibition Scale at Unlocked Shoreditch from June 12- 31 August, 2025. A
MOD SHOP: MODIFIED IN MELBOURNE To celebrate the launch of Player II Modified and the rich history of guitar modification, Fender hosted a one-night-only VIP showcase
As of today, CMI Music & Audio will become Australia and New Zealand’s official distributor of the teenage engineering product portfolio. We are excited to represent this
From the opening portentous moments of their debut, self-titled album, the Horizon band’s moody preamble piques your interest before launching into a barrage of solid, heavy
Three years have passed and it’s on again! Entries are now open for the prestigious Melbourne Prize for Music 2025 & Awards. The annual Melbourne Prize, run by
After packing out the legendary Punters Club with a last minute gig on Wednesday night, The Living End storm back onto the scene with a new
By Marcel Yammouni Twenty-time Grammy Award-winning jazz guitar legend Pat Metheny will play an Australian exclusive performance at Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House. For the first
To celebrate the launch of Player II Modified series of guitars and the rich history of guitar modification, yesterday Fender hosted Mod Shop: Modified in Melbourne, a
Internationally renowned UK guitarist Hank Marvin has earned legendary status across generations. From his iconic early years with THE SHADOWS to his masterful explorations of rock ‘n’ roll, swing, and
Review: Craig Eriksson. Photos: Jason Rosewarne Wednesday night was one hell of a fun rock n roll show featuring The Offspring on their Supercharged Worldwide in
Highly acclaimed American songwriter Joan As Police Woman (Joan Wasser) returns to Australia following the success of her 2022 Australian tour, performing key songs from her
Thursday May 8 STEVE RYAN-GLEDHILL “Now I Feel the Rain” (Single) “Now I Feel the Rain” is the new single from Steve Ryan-Gledhill’s self-titled LP,
The Lansdowne Hotel this June are set to celebrate their 100th year of trade, and Good Intent have programmed a month-long celebration of live music in the Chippendale landmark.
BIG COUNTRY, the Legendary Scottish Celtic Rock band, return for the first time since 2019 for The Greatest Hits Tour. Setlist includes – In A Big Country,
EVH is launching the Wolfgang Special T.O.M. – A trio of guitars built for giant sound and road-tested in packed arenas around the world. Featuring 12″-16″
Australian Tour 2025 with special guests The Nation Blue On Sale 9am AEST May 8, 2025 https://tjl.lnk.to/rack In news that will thrill fans, The Jesus Lizard
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and the Fender Custom Shop today announce the release of the Limited Edition Brad Paisley 1967 “Lost Paisley” Telecaster, an instrument
Aside from great graphics, compelling gameplay and a good story, one aspect that can’t be overlooked when gaming is audio; more specifically, your microphone. Good audio
This most curious of legends continues to astound loyal fans with some of the most unique music ever conceived. Now for the first time ever,
As lead singer, songwriter and guitarist with iconic bands Weddings, Parties, Anything, The Sure Thing and now the Roving Commission, and even as a solo performer,
Thursday May 1 HANNAH ACFIELD ‘I Got You’ (Single) Hannah Acfield blends the emotional grit of soul with the storytelling of folk and the luminous
In 2026, prepare to GO TO HELL with Australia’s first ever dedicated metal cruise HELLBOUND. The boat will be rockin’ and you’ll wanna come knockin’ next year,
Today, Fender announces the expansion of its acoustic offering with the Acoustasonic Standard range, unveiling new Telecaster and Jazzmaster models. The dual personality of the Acoustasonic
PRS Guitars today announced the launch of the CE 22 Limited Edition. Only 1,000 will be made, marking the brief return of a 22-fret version of
Additions and new models for the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Electric Guitar Range. These models pay homage to historic Gibson guitars and provide access to
ENGL, renowned for its high-performance amplifiers, proudly introduces the EP635 Fireball IR Pedal, a revolutionary 2-channel preamp pedal designed to deliver the legendary Fireball tone in
XVIVE reveal 2 new wireless systems running on the 5.8 GHz band. For use anywhere in the world, unrestricted by traditional wireless frequency bands. U35 Wireless System
Cowboy Junkies return to Australia and New Zealand to perform a career-spanning show celebrating their incredible 40 years. Performing songs from the multiplatinum The Trinity Session to their
Review: Greg Phillips Photos: Jason Rosewarne On one hand, heading into the cooler climate of late April, the Red Hot Summer moniker being used is a
EVH is launching the Wolfgang WG Standard T.O.M. – A guitar with the same style and massive sound Eddie Van Halen created all at an affordable
While the Australian Musician team was at Bluesfest in Byron Bay this year, we received the terrible news that New Zealand-born bass great Roger McLachlan had
The Pierce Brothers have spent most of 2025 celebrating the 10th anniversary of the release of their acclaimed EP The Night Tree with some unforgettable shows
Samatha Fish returns with a fabulous new album Paper Doll, her 13th and one more classy disc to add to her already impressive catalogue. Recorded between
All good things must come to an end and we headed to the Tyagarah venue for the final day of Bluesfest 2025 but heartened by the
Review: Craig Eriksson and Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne Day 3 of Bluesfest saw the largest crowd so far and the showgrounds were absolutely chockers, full
Craig Eriksson and Greg Phillips were back at Bluesfest to report on Good Friday proceedings. Photos by Jason Rosewarne Putting an end to any doubt about