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Epiphone presents the fourth Epiphone signature guitar from KISS legend, Tommy “Spaceman” Thayer. The new, limited-edition Tommy Thayer Electric Blue Les Paul Outfit features a unique
The ever-giving folks at Bluesfest have just posted their third announcement of acts for the 2020 event and it’s includes: Kool & the Gang Erja Lyytinen
Ernie Ball Music Man named their Ball Family Reserve series in celebration of the company’s rich heritage in instrument craftsmanship. Offered in limited production runs, the
Respected and much loved guitarist Stuart (Chet) Fraser – a founding member of Noiseworks, long-term player in John Farnham’s band, and occasional guitarist in Jimmy Barnes’
The matriarch of Maton Guitars and the wife of founder Bill May, Vera May, turns 100 this month. To celebrate, Maton is set to release one
Behringer have launched their highly-anticipated Wasp Deluxe, a Hybrid Synthesizer with Dual OSCs, Multi-Mode VCF, 16-Voice Poly Chain and Eurorack Format. The 1970s spawned the first
Australian blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and performer Lloyd Spiegel is a troubadour in the true sense of the word, a wandering minstrel traversing the world telling
Review: Joshua Batten Photos: Jason Rosewarne The general image that comes to mind for the average fan of British Rock icons Jethro Tull is frontman Ian
Epiphone presents the limited-edition Joe Bonamassa 1960 Les Paul Standard “Norm Burst.” Joe and Epiphone’s luthiers worked in close collaboration with attention to the fine details
U2 Concert Review Sydney 22/11/2019 Review : Jonathan Bowen. Photos: Ross Stewart The Joshua Tree Tour finally made its way down the yellow brick road to
The MarkBass brand has long enjoyed a great reputation for producing bass amps and cabs of the highest quality. Marco De Virgiliis and his team at
Review of Rob Thomas Gig Margaret Court Arena Melbourne 21/11/2019 by Jonathan Bowen One of Melbourne favourite sons, Rob Thomas was back in town, this time
Upon its release in 2018, the PreSonus® ATOM pad controller immediately gained popularity as an expressive, flexible, and feature-packed production and performance instrument. ATOM connects to
Recording Academy® President/CEO Deborah Dugan alongside Academy Chair of the Board of Trustees and renowned record producer Harvey Mason Jr., as well as GRAMMY Awards® host
The 15th Music Victoria Awards took place last night at the Melbourne Recital Centre, offering superb musical performances from a range of nominees and some quirky
Your blues and rock licks will radiate like never before on the latest rendition of the Godin Radiator! Like its predecessor, originality, tone, and playability make
TECnology Hall of Fame founder George Petersen and the NAMM TEC Committee have announced seven defining audio products and innovations as the newest entrants to the
Due to MASSIVE demand from Australian fans, Marty will be doing 4 very special masterclasses before each show in Australia, giving guitarists across the country the
Tim Rogers of Australian rock band You Am I talks about being a guitarist and learning that being the loudest isn’t always what it’s all about.
Frontier Touring is thrilled to announce the return of triple Grammy® award-winning Californian rockers Tool, performing in arenas across Australia and New Zealand in February 2020 –
Promoters One World Entertainment and TEG Live today announced that the KISS Australian tour, due to commence next Tuesday, has been cancelled due to illness. KISS
Report: Greg Phillips Photos: Jason Rosewarne The third Melbourne International Guitar Night took place last night at The Toff in Town. Since hooking up with Acoustic
Report: Greg Phillips Photos: Jason Rosewarne The prestigious Melbourne Prize for Music 2019 and Awards presentation took place last night at Deakin Edge in Federation Square,
Announced at Winter NAMM in January, the Gretsch Streamliner Collection is available in Australia now, including the G2420T. Big, bold and righteous, the G2420T Streamliner™ Hollow
Hard rock juggernaut HALESTORM are delighted to announce plans for their December 2019 Australian headline tour, presented by MJR Presents by arrangement with UTA. Recently in Australia for the second annual Download
The Billy Hyde Music Super Store is here and it’s exactly what you’d expect it to be. For more than fifty years, the Billy Hyde name
The 3rd Melbourne International Guitar Night returns to the heart of Melbourne this Wednesday 13th of November at the Toff in Town. Join the growing community
Have a listen to the Yamaha THR10II, THR10II Wireless and THR30II desktop amplifiers. Now including bluetooth connectivity for audio playback or control from iOS app, all
IRON MAIDEN will return to Australia in May 2020 to perform 5 massive arena shows on their Legacy of the Beast World Tour with special guests
Gibson guitars has announced the worldwide release of the new, limited-edition Alvin Lee ES-335 ’69 Festival’. The leading guitar brand has created the exact ES-335 guitar
The awesome rock and metal festival Download returns to Australia after a hugely successful 2019 that saw the event debut to 20,000 heavy music fans at
Fender launches the American Ultra Series, their high end range of guitars which replaces the American Elite series. With the American Ultra, Fender have designed the
The TEC Awards have announced actor, comedian, and musician Fred Armisen as host of the 35th Annual Technical Excellence and Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), being held Saturday, January 18,
The J Awards have become an important part of Ausmusic Month and a chance to celebrate our homegrown artists’ originality, creativity and technical excellence. In 2019,
Review: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne. Venue: The Fyrefly, St.Kilda. October 25,2019 Roger McLachlan is known to many as Little River Band’s original bass player and
Travellers departing Melbourne Airport this holiday season have a surprise in store for them when Melbourne Airport proudly presents the Boarding Pass Music Festival, running