Fire Fundraisers Keep On Comin’: Latest Update!
Since the Lorne Falls Festival cancellation and the fundraiser shows that followed, many more shows are being organised and announced, and they just keep comin’! Keep tabs here for regular updates on new fundraiser gigs as they come.
PARCELS ANNOUNCE BUSHFIRE BENEFIT SHOW FOR THIS FRIDAY NIGHT IN BYRON BAY+ ALL PROCEEDS TO GO TO WIRES AND AYCC
We feel that this is a good way to contribute directly to the crisis occurring but also to acknowledge the challenges this country will continue to face in the wake of climate change, as these crises become more and more devastating. Energy into a movement that matters more than anything else.
MAKE IT RAIN: A BUSHFIRE FUNDRAISER, STAY GOLD
Press Club, The Gooch Palms, Columbus, Mid City, Fan Girl, and Teenage Dads DJ’s are teaming up for “MAKE IT RAIN” a special fundraiser event directly aimed at helping the communities affected in Victoria. It’s a chance to help people, have a rad time and listen to some of the best live music Australia has to offer.
TANAYA HARPER TAKES US ON DREAMY VISUAL JOURNEY IN ‘CRASH PAD' VIDEO
Perth multi-instrumentalist Tanaya Harper burst back onto Australia’s indie music scene in October 2019 with her insightful lyricism and silken melodies, bearing all on her current single ‘Crash Pad’, which is lifted from her forthcoming EP Slow Motion Break-Up, due for release in early 2020.
THE HOUSE IS ON FIRE - BIRTHDAY CAKE MUSIC GROUP ANNOUNCE FUNDRAISING GIG AT GRACE DARLING
We only have one planet, and it's struggling.
In an effort to fight Climate Change, a handful of local acts have culminated under Birthday Cake Music Group to raise funds for the Australian Youth Climate Coalition by bringing you a huge night of your favourite local artists.
ALT. DEBUT WITH SINGLE "INSUBORDINATE" AHEAD OF YOUNG LIONS SUPPORT SET
Formerly known as After Change, the Adelaide-based rock outfit have reformed, rejuvenated and re-branded as alt. and are exploring a brand new sound to accompany. As the first off an upcoming seven track EP, "Insubordinate" is unleashed as debut - and it's a big one at that!
LUNE DROP NEW SINGLE/VIDEO 'MANIPULATOR' MELBOURNE LAUNCH SHOW STAY GOLD DEC 21
LUNE, Australia's newest heavy phenoms return for a second hit of absolute brutality. A refreshing combination of soaring melodies with exceptionally heavy grooves, Melbourne, Australia's Lune is comprised of members of Melbourne’s I, Valiance and Newcastle’s Blind Oracle. With only one song to date under their belt, they have made quite the impact immediately.
FOREVER RENTER RELEASE VIDEO FOR DIRTLIFTER AND ANNOUNCE WISTERIA EP LAUNCH HOUSE PARTY AT 1880
With gritty basslines, unnerving guitar and angelic vocals, the newly formed four-piece is unlike anything else you’re likely to find in Melbourne. Their debut single ‘Dirtlifter’ is out through Common Cult now, with their three-track EP Wisteria to follow on December 9.
PHOEBE SINCLAIR IS EVERY ONE OF US DANCING WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING, IN NEW VIDEO FOR "OMG"
The self-confessed emotional wreck, turned sad-banger songstress, is making an impact with her combination of soulful vocals, intoxicating beats and scintillating lyricism. Backed by a 4-piece all girl ensemble, oozing confidence and power, and armed with a massive pop vocal, Sinclair smashes out electro pop tunes with an inescapable energy.
HOMESTATE RELEASE SELF-TITLED EP AHEAD OF LAUNCH SHOW TOMORROW
Perth pop-punk sensations Homestate are today releasing their self-titled EP after unleashing two huge singles in the lead up to a hungry audience. To celebrate the release of their first offering of new music in three years, Homestate will launch the EP live at Lucy's Love Shack in their hometown tomorrow, November 30!
'WHAT WE DID ON THE WEEKEND' HOSTING HUGE MOVEMBER FUNDRAISER PARTY AT STAY GOLD SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30
The boys from local podcast ‘What We Did On The Weekend’ (WWDOTW) have put together a ripper of an event, happening this Saturday November 30 at Stay Gold. The guys have both been participating in fundraising for Movember in the lead up to the big day, with all funds raised being donated to Beyond Blue in support of men’s mental health.
EAGLEMONT 'HETERONORMATIVE NIGHTMARE' MELBOURNE SINGLE LAUNCH 30 NOVEMBER THE GRACE DARLING BASEMENT
Taking the local scene by storm, rising Melbourne artist Eaglemont creates witty jangle rock that explores personal life, sexuality, and relationships through anecdotal anguish and the power of retrospection. Her latest tongue-in-cheek chronicle ‘Heteronormative Nightmare’ is one of the gre…
CONFORM RELEASE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO 'LUXURY LETDOWN'- A SCATHING ATTACK ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Perth's Conform (or 生 Conform 死, which translates to Live. Conform. Die) are today reminding everyone that 2019 ain't over yet - and that just because the year is beginning to wind down, it doesn't mean that they can't drop one of the heaviest and hardest-hitting singles of the year - Luxu…
THESE FOUR WALLS RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'FIRE AWAY' + NEW FULL-LENGTH LP DUE IN 2020
These Four Walls, melodic-rock maestros out of South-East Queensland (but originally from New Zealand!) are today returning with their first new music in a few years! 'Fire Away' signals a new era for the band, a focus on new music and taking it to the world.
BELOVED MELBOURNE VENUE AND RESTAURANT TO CLOSE - HORSE BAZAAR'S LAST WEEK AND LAST NIGHT: SAYONARA PARTY
Join Horse Bazaar for one last time, for the LAST SHOW EVER!
You would have probably heard the super sad news that Horse Bazaar will be closing it's doors for good after a heckin' good innings on Saturday 30 November 2019... but hey, if not let them wipe away your tears and soften the blow with the announcement of a MASSIVE CLOSING PARTY!
CLIO RETURNS AS ETHEREAL AS EVER WITH NEW SYNTH-FUELLED POP BALLAD ‘SLOW BURN’ + SINGLE LAUNCH SHOW
Accomplished musician Clio Renner is back with new solo material on the gorgeous track ‘Slow Burn’. Following from her previous single ‘Silly Girls’ released earlier in the year, ‘Slow Burn’ captures the essence of Clio’s exquisite songwriting with a few added expansions along the way.
AL PARKINSON SHARES NEW SINGLE ‘YOU LOOK GOOD IN BLUE’
Al Parkinson describes her genre as Happy/Sad. After a few years of waltzing around life, the Melbourne based songwriter returns with a charming new single titled ‘You Look Good In Blue’ and announces an intimate show at a Melbourne Florist. Produced by longtime friend, Jono Steer (Ainslie Wills, Angie McMahon, Gretta Ray), the track is about memories being attached to scent - and is the first of a string of releases Al has planned.