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HAVE WE GONE MAD?... GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL KICKS OFF NEXT WEEK! ALEX LAHEY JOINS GOOD THINGS 2024 LINEUP

Prepare yourselves, the madcap chaos of Australia's largest travelling music festival is nearly upon us; yes, Good Things Festival season will officially kick off next week, with three East Coast festival dates, a horde of headline sideshows and a stacked bill of international heavyweights, old favourites, hungry up-and-comers, and Aussie staples all ready to make 2024's Good Things Festival one for the ages.

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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 RUNDOWN: OUT NOW - Knocked Loose ‘You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To’

As Knocked Loose chipped away at what would become their third album, they felt the pressure from all sides. Internally, there was the need to challenge themselves as songwriters while retaining the merciless intensity and unflinching honesty that have always been their calling cards

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SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS 2024: WE CAN'T GET YOU OUT OF OUR HEAD 

We should be so lucky! Splendour in the Grass, returns to Ngarindjin / North Byron Parklands from Friday 19 July to Sunday 21 July for 3 days of camps, music, art and freedom.

It’s time to unveil the lineup. Lessgo!

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APEX ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS PANDEMONIUM FESTIVAL - NEWCASTLE ALL AGES SIDESHOWS ANNOUNCED

Pandemonium festival has been causing, well, pandemonium since it was announced last month! Some of the most iconic acts in rock and roll will make history at the inauguralfestival as it sweeps across Australia’s east coast this April and fans can't get enough.

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KNOTFEST AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES KNOTFEST INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION REVEALS PLAYING TIMES + OFFICIAL APP

If you're looking to lock in your KNOTFEST day plans ahead of time, good news! The official KNOTFEST playing times are here; but you can also take things to the next level and keep up to date with all KNOTFEST happenings via the official KNOTFEST Australia app. With artist profiles, set times, event maps and more, the KNOTFEST app is your ultimate festival companion.

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WRITTEN BY WOLVES ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF 'THE COLLAB PROJECT' INITIATIVE

New Zealand's highest streaming rock band, Written By Wolves, have announced the release of their new EP 'The Collab Project', out on 17th September. The band have also shared a video uncovering details of their 'The Collab Project' initiative - watch here!

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CALL FOR AUSTRALIA TO WAKE UP WITH NEW SINGLE & VIDEO 'BACKBURNER'

Founded in 2015 Wildheart are a Brisbane based melodic hardcore band who stormed onto the local scene with their debut release ‘A Thousand Days’. Since that release, the band have established themselves as firebrands and ones to watch, with their hard-hitting messages and music. Wildheart have slowly yet surely carved themselves a position as a heavy, emotional outfit that demands the attention of punters through their relentless live performances.

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PLINI ANNOUNCES IMPULSE VOICES AUSTRALIAN TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST STEPHEN TARANTO

This July, Sydney guitar-wizard PLINI is set to return to the stage to celebrate the release of his latest album, Impulse Voices. After a year of show postponements and cancellations, PLINI and his band of musical superheroes (Chris Allison, Jake Howsam Lowe and Simon Grove) are thrilled to reunite on stage, performing new songs, old songs and all the notes in between.

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VALHALORE ANNOUNCE APRIL 2021 EAST COAST AUSTRALIAN ACOUSTIC TOUR

Destroy All Lines presents, VALHALORE Intimate & Acoustic. Whilst plugging away at their second heavy album VALHALORE are ready to strip it back NATIONALLY for the first time, bringing you their unique musical tapestry that is both breathtaking and awe-inspiring in its most authentic and raw form.

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