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Would you like to help inform Create NSW arts funding recommendations for contemporary music? Create NSW is calling on artists and leaders across organisations of all sizes to share
To celebrate their hit-laden career, legendary Aussie rockers Spiderbait have announced a one-off show at Forum Melbourne on November 9, with tickets going on sale at
MJR Presents is proud to present the eagerly anticipated return of Distant Worlds: Music from FINAL FANTASY to Australia in 2019 and it’s almost upon us.
The Josh Pyke Partnership is thrilled to announce the winner for 2019 is Melbourne based producer, singer and songwriter Eilish Gilligan. Made possible by Josh Pyke and APRA
It’s with a heavy heart that we farewell one of Australia’s most influential radio personalities Stephen ‘The Ghost’ Walker. Stephen passed away on Wednesday, July 3rd
The Melbourne Prize Trust, established in 2004, provides financial and professional development opportunities to artists by running the annual Melbourne Prize, which operates in a three-year
Considered one of the finest modern blues guitarists in the world and a bonafide can’t-miss live performer, Gerard Allman Events are proud to announce that Kirk
When we caught up with The Superjesus singer Sarah McLeod a couple of weeks ago about her Melbourne Guitar Show appearance, she also lifted the lid
Indie-Con PROGRAM REVEALED Australia 25 and 26 of July 2019 Lot Fourteen, Adelaide SA Indie-Con, Australia’s leading independent music industry conference is back in Adelaide this July.
Today Fender announced the launch of the Vintera Series, a line of vintage-inspired electric guitar and bass models that embody a period-specific vibe, including: the Stratocaster®,
With applications for the Texan SXSW Music Festival artist showcasing and Panel Picker speaker/panel submissions opening July 1 for SXSW Conference & Festivals (Interactive, Music &
Victoria’s vibrant music community will tune up for big rewards as entries open today for Australia’s most valuable and sought after music prizes – the Melbourne
It is with great excitement that Ivy League Records release Hatchie’s exceptional debut album Keepsake into the world! Featuring singles ‘Without A Blush’, ‘Stay With Me’
Gibson Custom Shop proudly presents the new Dave Amato Les Paul Axcess Standard. Gibson Custom Shop instruments celebrate Gibson’s legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to
Love Police is delighted to announce the 6thannual OUT ON THE WEEKEND which will once again be held at SEAWORKS, WILLIAMSTOWN on SATURDAY OCTOBER 12. As
We are thrilled to announce that Jake Bowen, guitarist from cutting-edge American metal band Periphery will be joining us at the 2019 Melbourne Guitar Show to
Australian Musician followers will know of classical and electric guitar virtuoso Matthew Fagan through the many interviews, video performances and advice clips he has done with
Earlier this week, one of the most famous Rock’n’Roll Fathers Ray Burton, Father of the late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton, sat down with Gibson’s Mark Agnesi
GH Music is excited to announce new ownership of the business. As of July 1, 2019, owners of Macron Music will take control of the GH
Fender Music Australia have announced the launch of the latest in their Rarities Series, the Koa Flame Ash Top Stratocaster. It features a two-piece ash body
The Melbourne Guitar Show will once again celebrate the Melbourne and Australian guitar community on August 3 & 4, 2019 at Caulfield Racecourse. Proudly presented by
Australian Musician has covered the She Rocks Awards (honouring women in the American music industry) since its inception 9 years go. It was with great delight
Fresh off a triumphant seven-city North America tour, which included a stop at the famous Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, the Hollywood Vampires have unveiled the
Peter Kinson is a Hervey Bay-based guitarist/singer/songwriter/guitar tutor and designer. It was through both personal experience and observation and discussion with other guitarists that he realised
Words: Joshua Batten Photos: Jason Rosewarne To tour Australia even once is a dream for most international bands, regardless of style. For UK Prog metal icons
At Bluesfest Byron Bay this year, our photographer Jason Rosewarne had incredible access to Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real, shooting photos from backstage, side-stage
Australian hit machine Diesel has today announced the Sunset Suburbia project: a trilogy of EPs leading into an album in 2020. And to coincide with the
It’s comforting to know that Boy & Bear are back with a new single and a massive international tour. Comforting because it’s always great to have
After selling out its last three years, the music jewel of the Bellarine the Queenscliff Music Festival is back for its 23rd year with a killer first round line up of
Legendary Aussie rockers Grinspoon have announced their epic Chemical Hearts national tour, set to make its way around the country in October and November, supported by
Acclaimed Australian musician and Maton endorsee Joe Robinson is a self-taught virtuoso guitarist who has just launched a 12 week online training platform called JOES12, featuring
The Australian Music Association is excited for the return of the Melbourne Guitar Show, set to rock Caulfield Racecourse on August 3 and 4, 2019 –
Following the highly successful 2017 tour in celebration of the band’s seminal album, The Joshua Tree Tour, 2019 will see the band make a much anticipated
Epiphone, the leader in affordable professional instruments, proudly presents the Ltd. Ed. George Thorogood “White Fang” ES-125TDC Outfit, the premier signature guitar by blues legend GEORGE
Eric Bibb. The Fyrefly. St Kilda. Sunday May 26, 2019 Review and photos: Greg Phillips Midway through his set, after playing songs titled Going Down Slow
The Australian Music Association is thrilled to announce the 2019 return of the Melbourne Guitar Show, set to rock Caulfield Racecourse on August 3 and 4