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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announced the MonoNeon Jazz Bass® V to honour the inventive bassist’s singular vision and empower players everywhere to approach the
BOSS announces the SL-2 Slicer, the latest addition to the company’s legendary compact pedal lineup. This original BOSS effect chops sound into unique percussive patterns—including many
Blues guitar and singer songwriter Phil Manning is the 28th act to throw support behind Support Act’s Roadies Fund through the Australian Road Crew Association (ARCA)’s
Today, Fender is introducing the Acoustasonic® Player Jazzmaster®. Created in their newly-established dedicated Acoustasonic space within the Ensenada, MX factory and priced at $1,899 AUD,
George Thorogood & The Destroyers. Forum Melbourne. Friday Oct 28, 2022 Review: Greg phillips Photos: Jason Rosewarne It’s only been two and a half years since
THE MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW … THE BIGGEST RIFF ’N’ ROLL SHOW IN AUSTRALIA IS BACK AT THE CAULFIELD RACECOURSE ON MARCH 4 & 5, 2023 …
Today, Gretsch guitars adds new finishes to its Jim Dandy acoustic guitars, now wrapped in a remarkable limited edition Nocturne Blue finish or the classic Frontier
KNOTFEST, the destination festival brand curated by SLIPKNOT, is continuing its ever-expanding global domination with the announcement of its next location – KNOTFEST AUSTRALIA in 2023.
Bluesfest is the concert event that keeps on giving! In a major announcement today from Bluesfest Touring, yet another truly magical double bill has been offered
PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. today announced the global launch of its NSB 32.16 32×16 AVB-networked stage box for PreSonus® StudioLive® Series III mixers, the latest addition
It’s still hard to believe we lost the great guitar man two years ago. Eddie Van Halen captivated players all over the globe with his otherworldly
Seminal Seattle four-piece Mudhoney return to Australia in 2023, marking nine years since their last local shows in 2014. A mammoth odyssey spanning April and May
Review: Colette Imison. Photos: Jason Rosewarne 170 Russell Thursday October 20, 2022 Artist Director of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival Michael Tortoni stated that the 2022
WOMADelaide this week announced a further 30 artists for its 10-13 March 2023 festival in Adelaide’s Botanic Park. Spanning Korean folk to Scottish rock, Americana to
Today, Architects release their new studio album the classic symptoms of a broken spirit on Epitaph Records. To celebrate the release, Architects have announced an Australian tour. Presented by Live Nation, Unify and Triple J,
Beginning with Bob Moog’s first instrument designs in the early 1950s, Moog Music’s storied legacy centers on the company’s ability to develop and manufacture some of
Our intrepid photographer Jason Rosewarne headed out to the Sooki Lounge in Belgrave last night to capture all of the action at Josh Pyke’s gig as
Summer’s comin’, and what better way to melt into the warmer months of a new year than with an Australian tour from guitar lord Plini. Announcing
Al Di Meola – Melbourne Recital Centre for Melbourne International Jazz Festival Review: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne Longtime Al Di Meola fans had waited more
Today, PreSonus launched Notion® Mobile, a free, cross-platform music composition tool that builds on the legacy of NAMM TEC Award-winning Notion for iOS. Available for iOS,
Congratulations to the concert series that changed outdoor events forever – a day on the green is about to celebrate its 500th show. Back at concert
Zaccaria Concerts & Touring are thrilled to announce that By The C is back this summer to deliver another season of live music in some of
Joshua Batten. ‘Learn to Live Again’ Album Launch. Melbourne Fringe Festival. MC Showroom, Prahran Review: Greg Phillips Photos: Jason Rosewarne On October 3rd this year Melbourne-based
The Hussy Hicks today release their new EP ‘Same Boat’, the new bluesy track ‘I Am Not A Dog’ and a suite of new Australian tour
The Jann Rutherford Memorial Award was founded in 2005 to assist in the professional development of an outstanding young female jazz musician. The Award is named
Multi-award winning guitar virtuoso, singer, songwriter, producer and band leader, plus three time “British Blues Guitarist of the Year” Matt Schofield begins his Australian tour in
More Bluesfest side shows have been announced today, including some fabulous double bills. Here’s the skinny! Larkin Poe returns to Sydney and Melbourne. The classic line-up
The icon and guitar legend, Eddie Van Halen, combined his unparalleled instinct and innovation in instrument and amp design. Along with the expertise of the craftsmen
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announced the American Vintage II Series, an electric guitar and bass line celebrating Fender’s iconic models through the decades, equipped
Today, Gretsch guitars launched new finishes to its Streamliner Collection. Available today, the G2622T Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut with Bigsby is now available in Brownstone Maple
British iconic punk and new wave rockers, The Stranglers, have announced they’ll be touring Australia, playing shows across five cities in April 2023. First forming in 1974,
A project close to our hearts here at Australian Musician magazine is the NAMM Oral History Program, which this week celebrated a huge milestone: the release
Epiphone is proud to take the next step in its partnership with world-famous guitarist and guitar collector Joe Bonamassa and launch the Joe Bonamassa 1962 ES-335
BOSS announces the DS-1W Distortion, the latest addition to the acclaimed Waza Craft family of premium compact pedals. Based on the legendary DS-1 Distortion, the DS-1W
Zaccaria Concerts & Touring are thrilled to announce that SummerSalt is back this summer to deliver another season of live music in some of the most scenic
Victoria’s celebration of live music, ALWAYS LIVE, today rounds out the program of 160+ shows, with over 340 artists and presented with 70+ program partners. The