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WWDOTW ANNOUNCE NIGHTMARE FEST, THEIR 6TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

Having built a name synonymous with popular charity music events that have seen the podcast grow into a successful brand, What We Did On The Weekend is joining forces with Pulse the Zine for their 6th annual fundraiser, Nightmare Fest, at Stay Gold Melbourne this November. Tickets on sale now!

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THE WAREHOUSE PROJECT ANNOUNCES FIRST INTERNATIONAL SHOWS IN AUSTRALIA - MEL AND SYD

Following huge international success in Europe across Rotterdam, Netherlands and Antwerp, Belgium last year, Australia is set to be the next destination for The Warehouse Project.

For one weekend only, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May 2024, Melbourne and Sydney will be home to The Warehouse Project. In partnership with Live Nation Australia, the special weekender will showcase an impressive array of international artists as well as home-grown talents from Australia.

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GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT…GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ITS RETURN IN DECEMBER 2022

We’re late to the party here BUT; It’s a good thing that festivals and live music are back on the menu this year because you’ll be able to bring 2022 to a close this December in sensational fashion; Good Things Festival, is officially returning to ignite mosh pits and more along the east coast.

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ASHWARYA REVEALS NEW SINGLE ‘TO THE NIGHT (FEAT. VIC MENSA)’ + ANNOUNCES DEBUT EP ‘NOCTURNAL HOURS’ OUT ON 10 JUNE

21 year old Indian-born, Melbourne-based pop juggernaut on the rise, ASHWARYA, has today revealed her exciting first offering for 2021 with new single ‘TO THE NIGHT’ featuring none other than Chicago rap heavyweight Vic Mensa. In tandem with the single, ASHWARYA is thrilled to announce details of her debut body of work - an EP titled Nocturnal Hours due for release on 10 June (via NOiZE Recordings).

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TINY LITTLE HOUSES ANNOUNCE MEL & SYD HEADLINE SHOWS

In celebration of their new single ‘Car Crash’, Melbourne’s Tiny Little Houses have announced their first headline shows in three years, playing to fans in Sydney on Thursday 3 June at the Lansdowne Hotel before returning to the Corner Hotel in Melbourne on Thursday 10 June.

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CANNON RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE ‘LIGHT IN THE FOG’ + ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM ‘CONNEXION’

Beloved noughties indie rock outfit Cannon return with their first single of the year, ‘Light In The Fog’ lifted from their anticipated debut album Connexion. Following on from last year’s long-awaited track and instant fan favourite ‘Enemy’, the Melbourne three-piece are thrilled to share this second taste of Connexion and reveal that the debut LP will finally be here Friday 4 June via Quixotic Records.

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SLUM SOCIABLE RELEASE FINAL EP ‘THE STREET OF DIRE NEEDS’

Today marks the bittersweet end of Melbourne duo Slum Sociable. Their final release The Street Of Dire Needs EP is out now via Liberation Records.

The five-tracker features singles ‘Explain Myself’, ‘You’re In My Head (feat. KYE)’ and ‘Questions’ as well as title track ‘The Street Of Dire Needs’ and ‘Lookin’ Up’. These final two are greatly significant songs for Ed Quinn and Miller Upchurch, who penned ‘Lookin’ Up’ 10 years ago in their previous musical manifestation.

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THE VENDETTAS TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘GUARDIANS’

Melbourne hard rockers THE VENDETTAS are back with a brand new single ‘Guardians’ which will be released on all digital platforms on 6th April via Golden Robot Records.

There's nothing better than guitar-driven, hook-laden, straight-up rock ‘n’ roll and Melbourne based band, THE VENDETTAS fit right into that category.

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SILVERBACK TOURING PRESENTS “HOME BREWED” FESTIVAL 2021

Australia has long held a reputation as a breeding ground for world class bands across the entire rock spectrum. In 2021, this continues to ring true.

Silverback Touring are proud to announce “Home Brewed”, a series of festival style shows across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane showcasing some of the best local talent each city has to offer. Whether you’re a fan of straight up hard rock, metal, glam, doom, stoner, punk or lean towards the heavier sounds, Silverback have curated a line up set to appease all fans with multi act bills held in some of Australia’s finest rock venues.

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TIMOTHY WOLF ANNOUNCES DEBUT SINGLE ‘IN YOUR ARMS AGAIN’ AND LAUNCH SHOW AT NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB ON MAY 6

Introspective soulful blues with a hint of 'I'm ready to boogie', Timothy Wolf is the thrilling new kid on the block, today sharing his extraordinary debut single In Your Arms Again, an alluring ode to long term love, released today.

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RUMOURS DROP NEUROSIS FEAT. WILL KING OF WINDWAKER AHEAD OF EP RELEASE 'IF ONLY YOU COULD FEEL SOMETHING' EP OUT FRIDAY MARCH 19

Melbourne alternative rockers Rumours are back to share one last single, "Neurosis" featuring Will King (Windwaker), before the drop of their epic sophomore EP, 'If Only You Could Feel Something Too' - out next Friday March 19!

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FULL TILT FESTIVAL WELCOMES THE ADELAIDE EDITION! MELBOURNE NOW SOLD OUT. FINAL TICKETS LEFT FOR BRISBANE

Adelaide, we hope you’re ready to go Full Tilt! That’s right, Australia’s most exciting new Alternative music festival is thrilled to announce it will be heading your way!

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