
MONTAIGNE – MUSICIAN OF THE MONTH – AUGUST 2026
Before revisiting Glorious Heights on a national 10th anniversary tour, Montaigne sat down with Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips at Empire Studios in Heidelberg West
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Before revisiting Glorious Heights on a national 10th anniversary tour, Montaigne sat down with Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips at Empire Studios in Heidelberg West

SNIPPETZ: THURSDAY July 30, 2026 This week’s Snippetz includes: Greg Williams, Goon and Daunt, James Keith, Jackie Marshall, LayDee KinMee, From First To Last, Sunset & The Windy

Following an epic set at Newport Folk Festival on the weekend – which saw Hayley Williams jump onstage for ‘Pedestrian At Best’ – Courtney Barnett will bring her Creature of Habit Tour home to Australia’s

BMG Records are delighted to announce the worldwide release of the brand-new album from legendary guitarist Tony Iommi, entitled From The Dark. New Album, From The Dark, To Be

Malina Moye’s Kramer Pacer Deluxe signature model is designed to reflect her bold artistic identity. A guitar centered on self-expression, individuality and strength. Celebrated for her genre-spanning

On the back of the granting of the recent Patent for Cole Clark True Balance pickups, Cole Clark has re-released these electric guitars that were made

The Baby Terror is 20W Micro Guitar Amp member of the Baby series and features the tone shaping capabilities of its siblings. The Baby Terror is

It’s all happening at Empire Studios/Studio 52 in Heidelberg West with some huge new LIVE shows coming up between now and the end of the year.

THE CROXTON ANNOUNCE KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD CURATED BLOCK PARTY FEATURING C.O.F.F.I.N, SHONEN KNIFE (JPN), BABE RAINBOW, GUT HEALTH, ORB, PUBLIC FIGURES, MOKTAR, HEAVY

Beyond The Valley, Australia’s largest multi-day music festival, has revealed the lineup for its 11th edition. After selling out in under an hour last year, BTV

Hussy Hicks, (Lismore locals and beloved folk/blues troubadours) were set to play Hiawatha Music Festival in northern Michigan USA last weekend but had their main stage

After a weekend of feverish speculation sparked by mysterious murals and lighting projections featuring the logos of System Of A Down and Faith No More across

KARNIVOOL – MARGARET COURT ARENA – MELBOURNE – 24.07.2026| Review: Craig Eriksson. Photos: David Harris. On Friday night we attended Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena to witness

Review: Craig Eriksson. Photos: Jason Rosewarne. It had been almost 2-years since we last saw Australian post-grunge rockers Spiderbait perform a stellar show at the Forum

Today, after weeks of speculation, Australia’s biggest single-day music festival Spilt Milk unveils its 2026 dates and lineup. And the wait was Worth It. With international superstars Lewis Capaldi and RAYE headlining two huge

Fender & U2’s Adam Clayton: Continuing with the 75th Anniversary milestone of the P Bass, Fender and U2’s Adam Clayton catch up to discuss the enduring influence of the

Gretsch has announced that the single-cut CVT has been added to the Streamliner series. The Streamliner™ CVT is available in four bold finishes: Jet Black, Sea Foam Green,

The all new Player II Series features modern “C” necks with rolled edges, the return of rosewood fingerboards and classic colors made new again. Fender has

Handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, the limited-edition Gibson Custom Acoustic Anniversary Collection celebrates 100 years of flat-top craftsmanship with five iconic models—the J-45, Hummingbird, SJ-200, Dove, and

SNIPPETZ: THURSDAY July 23, 2026 This week’s Snippetz includes: Joshua Batten, Atomic: The Songs Of Blondie, Labracadabra Studios Open Mic, Milina Mihic, Mick Pealing & Nick

The Bellarine Peninsula’s blues scene is heating up this winter with The Blues Train’s newest spin-off event bringing the sound off the rails and into the
Singer, songwriter, instrumentalist Georgia Fields hopes that her gigs leave people feeling better than when they arrived, and that philosophy will be at the heart of

Today, Finely Tuned announces that two soul and funk icons in their own right, Kool & The Gang and Sister Sledge ft. Sledgendary, will embark on a joint Australian

The Epiphone Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior captures his unmistakable voice and vibe in a striking new Radiant Red finish. Billie Joe Armstrong has always

First time back in Australia since 2018! Described as “a gift to those of us who still believe in magic” London family Kitty, Daisy & Lewis

“Friends, due to the badly broken ankle of yours truly we have been forced to move our Exploding Universe tour back a few weeks. The revised

UK BRIT-POP MUSIC LEGENDS SQUEEZE ANNOUNCE 2027 AUSTRALIAN TOUR Tried, Tested and Trixies Tour – April 2027 Tickets on presale from 10 am Wednesday 29 July,

PUSH OVER – 40 YEARS OF THE PUSH – BODYJAR, FRENZAL RHOMB, KILLING HEIDI, MAGIC DIRT & REGURGITATORSpecial guest appearances by Alex Lahey, Alice Ivy, Baker

Dust off the boots and pack your hat, Groundwater Country Music Festival (CMF) 2026 is saddling up for another unforgettable three days of country by the coast, returning

For three decades, The Corner Hotel has been at the heart of Melbourne’s live music scene.* We’ve watched breakout bands become household names, welcomed hometown heroes

The instrumental core members of Hunters & Collectors reunite as The Engine Room for a one-night-only Melbourne show — with a lineup of special guest vocalists

LONGHAUL Touring has this morning announced LONGHAUL Festival, a new country music festival headlined by two of country music’s biggest and most celebrated artists, global superstars Kane Brown and Kacey Musgraves in

Disruptive Productions is proud to present FROTH & FURY FEST 2027, returning to Adelaide Showground for its biggest, boldest and most dangerously stacked edition yet. A full-scale

US riff factory Clutch return to Australia in early 2027 for their first headline tour in a decade, bringing with them fellow riff lords Corrosion Of Conformity for what will

Behringer presents their Vintage WahWah Pedal with ’60s Voicing, Holy Grail Inductor and Compact Footprint The wah is the oldest trick in the rock guitar book

Fifteen years after the release of their acclaimed debut album Forever So, Melbourne indie-folk outfit Husky are returning to the intimate venues where their remarkable journey