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We’re currently in the midst of Hearing Awareness Week (Aug 23-29), an initiative supported by the Deafness Forum of Australia and the Australian Government. While it’s
Face The Music, Melbourne’s music industry talk-fest rears its informative head once again in November. Featuring two jam-packed days of panel sessions, keynote presentations, meeting opportunities,
Jeff Lang delivered a stunning set at the Melbourne Guitar Show, which took place August 8&9, 2015 at Caulfield Racecourse. Captured here is an outstanding performance
Could things get any better for Sydney trio RÜFÜS? Yesterday the band announced a world You Were Right tour, set to hit the road for some
This is the first of many live performances from the Melbourne Guitar Show which we will present over the next few weeks. This one features a
Established in 1931 as the first ever purpose-built recording studio, the iconic Abbey Road Studios is famous for so many legendary recordings by The Beatles, Pink
This morning, August 14 around 5am Cole Clark’s premises were broken into and had 8 guitars stolen with no cases. The office was trashed as well
Robert Trujillo, bass guitarist for the band Metallica and film producer John Battsek (Passion Films) have jointly produced Jaco: The Film, a highly anticipated documentary on
There are many great guitar tuners on the market, some with LEDs, some with a gauge, some in a pedal, others which clip onto your headstock
JIMI HENDRIX: ELECTRIC CHURCH, a new documentary film about the music legend’s Atlanta Pop set and the circumstances surrounding it, will be released on DVD and
It’s always great to hear of a new festival or venue, as opposed to one closing down. The inaugural Murwillumbah Country Roots Fest will take place
There were almost as many photographers capturing the Melbourne Guitar Show as guitarists playing there. Jason Rosewarne took some wonderful snaps. Check out Jason’s shots here.
At the Melbourne Guitar Show on the weekend, we received thousands of entries to the Tommy Emmanuel Meet & Greet concert ticket draw. The winners are:
MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW DAY 2 REPORT by Greg Phillips After such an amazing first day at the Australian Musician presented, Melbourne Guitar Show, you’d be forgiven
The Melbourne Guitar Show, presented by Australian Musician, rocked back into action today after a long hiatus and punters, exhibitors and artists alike were thrilled that
One of Australia’s most loved touring bands, The Waifs return in 2015 with their seventh LP, Beautiful You. To celebrate they will be touring nationally, starting
THE FALLS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL 2015 & SOUTHBOUND 2016 LINE-UPS Tried, tested and perfected over the past two dozen years, The Falls Festival proudly delivers
Melbourne-based singer Dean Ray, who was discovered on the X-Factor and has gone on to develop a successful recording and touring career, has recently been the
Melbourne’s music and art worlds collided last night at the launch of The Bakehouse Project, a fascinating art book celebrating a year in the life of
The Bose F1 Model 812 and F1 subwoofer Launch Event for Australia and New Zealand was held recently at the Stables Room at Royal Randwick Racecourse
BLUR, Rod Laver Arena Tuesday 28 July, 2015 For Blur, a band which provided the soundtrack to the lives of so many, there was always a
Back in October 2013, Australian Musician met up with Beyonce’s vibrant bass player Lauren Taneil, who gave us an exclusive backstage view of Beyonce’s Mrs Carter
Miss out on Splendour tickets? Not to worry, Telstra are partnering with Splendour to create Splendour In The Grass TV! Catch blur, Royal Blood, Of Monsters
In its 30th year South by Southwest Interactive, Music and Film Festivals and Conferences (SXSW) have opened up artist & band showcase submissions, film screening applications,
Orange Amplification is pleased to announce that Fleetwood Mac bassist John McVie has become their latest Ambassador. John co-founded the band along with drummer Mick Fleetwood,
Much loved and respected local guitarist Ross Hannaford is experiencing some serious health issues at the moment and his friends have come together to show support
The Leaps and Bounds Music Festival might be just kicking off but the closing night spectacular is looking pretty damn special. In a rare opportunity, fans
On July 31, Josh Pyke will release his 5th studio album, ‘But For All These Shrinking Hearts’, the follow up to his acclaimed 2013 record ‘The
I wonder how many musicians worldwide can claim that they’ve played in the same band continuously for fifty years? Local music product industry identity Owen Ray
As part of their Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series, the Australian Centre for the Moving Images will present David Bowie Is (16 July – 1 November), a
DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT AUSTRALIAN TOUR. PERIPHERY TO SUPPORT. DEVIN TOWNSEND is one of the most prodigious and prolific contemporary talents in the metal world, along with
PRE-ORDER JOSH PYKE ALBUM & GET SHOW TICKET & MORE! A week ago, Josh Pyke dropped a taste of his much-anticipated 5th studio album ‘But For
Currently doing the rounds globally is Paul McCartney’s ‘Out There’ tour. No official word on Australian dates as yet but it’s been over 20 years since
Yngwie Malmsteen Live Review @ 170 Russell St, 10/06/15 Report and photos Reza Nasseri Like many young, naive guitarists, when I first started playing I had
JVG’s Yarra Songs- BROWN RIVER – Leaps & Bounds Music Festival 2015 Surely one of the funnest fests goin’ round, the Leaps & Bounds Music Festival
Lloyd Spiegel has just released a brilliant new live album called ‘Double Live Set’, available on iTunes or CD. We captured Lloyd performing some tracks from