LIVE @PONY
AustralianMusician
November 12, 2014
Kudos must go to the local, pro-active musical instrument store/recording and rehearsal facility, Pony Music, which is based in Hallam, Victoria. Pony Music is not only
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BLOOD, SWEAT & BEERS NOW DOWNLOADABLE
AustralianMusician
November 11, 2014
Blood, Sweat & Beers: Oz Rock from the Aztecs to Rose Tattoo by Murray Engelheart Since the late 60s, Australia has had a grand history of
OTTER GENIUS!
AustralianMusician
November 10, 2014
Asian Small-Clawed Otters Celebrate Enrichment at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo Move over, Mozart! Asian small-clawed otter paws fly across the Casio keyboard as part of their
PHIL JAMIESON TO PLAY MELBOURNE’S FIRST BIG DAY OUT… FOR KIDS
AustralianMusician
November 8, 2014
PlayFest. Sidney Myer Music Bowl 21 and 22 November, 2014. Melbourne’s first ‘big day out for little people’ has confirmed that PlayFest will include a very
STONE ALONE AT THE CHERRY BAR
AustralianMusician
November 8, 2014
Despite the cancellation of The Rolling Stones Hanging Rock concert, a little bit of Stones magic could still be found last night at Melbourne’s iconic Cherry
RICK ‘THE BASS PLAYER’ ROSAS DIES
AustralianMusician
November 7, 2014
Rick’ The Bass Player’ Rosas has died. Since 1987, Rick had been a much respected and loved part of the Neil Young band and recently filled
ROLLING STONES ROCK MELBOURNE
AustralianMusician
November 6, 2014
Review by Rob Walker Photos by Ros O’Gorman (http://www.rosogormanphotography.com ) Australian Musician’s Rob Walker captures all of the excitement of last night’s Rolling Stones’ show As Mick
FACE THE MUSIC JUST A WEEK AWAY!
AustralianMusician
November 5, 2014
Face the Music, the annual Victorian music industry talk fest is only a week away. Whether you’re an artist struggling to cut through, a band seeking
THE FALLS FOSTER A BAND RESULTS ARE IN!
AustralianMusician
November 5, 2014
The 2014 Foster A Band initiative, which sees local bands vie for a spot at the Marion Bay Falls Music & Arts Festival’, has been their
HELOISE WINS MELBOURNE MUSIC BANK PRIZE
AustralianMusician
October 29, 2014
The 2014 Melbourne Music Bank competition final was held last night at Salon, the Melbourne Recital Centre’s smaller boutique venue. Four finalists performed their songs inspired
Richard Thompson Electric Trio Australian Tour
AustralianMusician
October 22, 2014
Richard Thompson is one of the UK’s most outstanding songwriters, and an astonishing guitar player whose versatility allows him to adapt his style as each song requires.
GIBSON 120TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT FOR SYDNEY
AustralianMusician
October 21, 2014
This year, Gibson celebrates their 120th anniversary. The history of Gibson, simply put, is one of the great stories of American enterprise. From its humble beginnings
GOLDEN PLAINS 2015 LINE UP ANNOUNCED
AustralianMusician
October 15, 2014
Organisers of Golden Plains 2015 have just announced the line up for their 9th annual festival and it’s looking pretty tasty. Held over the weekend of
SUGAR MOUNTAIN LINE- UP ANNOUNCED
AustralianMusician
October 13, 2014
Dubbed as A Summit of Art and Music, Sugar Mountain, the progressive music and arts festival is back in 2015 (January 24), this time at a
Dallon Weekes from Panic! at the Disco – Live at the Aguilar Artist Loft
AustralianMusician
October 13, 2014
Check out Dallon Weekes of Panic! at the Disco performing the band’s hit, “Girls/Girls/Boys” at the Aguilar Artist Loft. Aguilar recorded Dallon performing live to the
POST A PIC TO THE LIVING MUSIC PAGE FOR CHANCE TO WIN GEAR!
AustralianMusician
October 10, 2014
Upload a photo of yourself with your Yamaha, Paiste, Vox or Steinberg gear to the ‘Living Music’ gallery for a chance to win monthly prizes. Rehearsing
VALE ED NIMMERVOLL
AustralianMusician
October 10, 2014
It’s with a heavy heart that we learned today of the passing of Australian music media icon Ed Nimmervoll at the age of 67, due to
REMI SHINES AT INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS
AustralianMusician
October 9, 2014
The local music industry gathered last night at the Meat Market in North Melbourne for the 2014 CARLTON DRY INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS. Brisbane’s Violent Soho and
MELBOURNE MUSIC WEEK. 10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BE INVOLVED
AustralianMusician
October 8, 2014
Melbourne Music Week (14-23 November) announced its full program today and to celebrate 10 amazing days of music, we bring you 10 good reasons why you
WIRELESS MIC USERS! CHECK YOUR FREQUENCIES, YOU SOON MIGHT BE TRANSMITTING ILLEGALLY
AustralianMusician
October 5, 2014
Did you know that very soon, the wireless mic device that you are using on stage may not work anymore or that it could even be
MOTOR CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015 LINE-UP
AustralianMusician
October 2, 2014
Sometimes affectionately known as Sleepy Hollow, the Victorian town of Geelong is set to rock from March 6-8 next year with a brand new music festival,
GOLDEN PLAINS NINE BALLOT OPEN!
AustralianMusician
October 1, 2014
Golden Plains, the ‘other’ annual music festival held at the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre is open for business! For those wanting to attend 9th annual Golden Plains,
ENTER KING HIT FOR CHANCE TO WIN STUDIO TIME
AustralianMusician
September 30, 2014
The folks at King Sound Studios at Level 2, 822 George St, Sydney know all too well that independent artists appreciate every little bit of help
TOMMY AND IGOR’S TEARS
AustralianMusician
September 26, 2014
Tommy Emmanuel is currently on tour in America but a couple of weeks ago while in The Netherlands he caught up with Russian born classical guitarist
YNGWIE J. MALMSTEEN TO SHRED AUSTRALIA
AustralianMusician
September 23, 2014
Swedish guitar legend and king of the shred-heads, Yngwie J. Malmsteen has been blowing minds across the globe with his incredible guitar skills and showmanship for
MELBOURNE MUSIC BANK FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
AustralianMusician
September 22, 2014
MELBOURNE MUSIC BANK FINALISTS ANNOUNCED Now it’s time to vote! After being inundated with hundreds of submissions from Victorian music artists, Bank of Melbourne has announced
MORE THAN A GAME 21 YEARS ON
AustralianMusician
September 19, 2014
In the 80s, Chris Doheny was known as frontman of local hit-making rock outfit Geisha. However, Chris has since forged an even more successful career as
WANT TO MEET SEPULTURA’S ANDREAS AND ELOY?
AustralianMusician
September 17, 2014
Allans + Billy Hydes offer the chance for Sepultura fans to meet both Andreas Kisser (guitarist) and Eloy Casagrande (drummer) in Sydney and Melbourne. Dates are:
CHRIS CHENEY. DEAD MAN WALKING
AustralianMusician
September 15, 2014
Dead Men Walking is just one of many projects ex-Stray Cats drummer Slim Jim Phantom involves himself with. The band usually includes Slim, Captain Sensible (The
SONGS THAT MADE ME – Inspirational female singers and songs
AustralianMusician
September 14, 2014
Some of our finest female musicians pay homage to the songs that have shaped their lives and raise money for cancer. Acclaimed Australian singer songwriter Katie
BLACK KEYS OZ DATES ON SALE TODAY!
AustralianMusician
September 10, 2014
The highly anticipated Australian tour by The Black Keys, promoting their successful 8th full-length album Turn Blue, went on sale today. The band are currently on
MELBOURNE MUSIC WEEK TO BE A DREAM
AustralianMusician
September 10, 2014
Tangerine Dream, Cut Copy (DJ), The Church, Architecture in Helsinki, Dusky, Black Cab and more artists have been confirmed in the first announcement of artists for
THE ART OF MCCARTNEY- ALL STAR TRIBUTE
AustralianMusician
September 9, 2014
The Art Of McCartney, a soon to be released Paul McCartney tribute featuring some of the world’s biggest music names, is the fruit of a chance
VITAL SIGNS!
AustralianMusician
September 8, 2014
All street signs should reference bands. Anyone got any other possibilities?
FLYING COLORS – SUPERGROUP ANYONE?
AustralianMusician
September 8, 2014
Flying Colors is a compelling rock band featuring Steve Morse, Mike Portnoy, Neal Morse, Dave LaRue and Casey McPherson. Their new album ‘Second Nature’, a heavenly
ALLANS BILLY HYDES GET BEHIND SUPPORT ACT’S BANDWAGON
AustralianMusician
September 4, 2014
At a star-studded launch held yesterday at Allans Billy Hyde’s flagship Melbourne store, Support Act proudly launched Bandwagon, their most elaborate and ambitious fundraising appeal to