Matt Bourke and the Delusional Drunks ‘Small Town Blues’ EP Launch with Tommy Dynamite & The Explosions and Libby Steel.
Matt Bourke and the Delusional Drunks are bringing their dirty blues-driven rock ‘n’ roll to the Barwon Club to launch their debut EP ‘Small Town Blues.’
With support from Tommy Dynamite & The Explosions and Libby Steel.
“Bourke is a captivating performer, justifying their reputation as an unmissable live band. One of the tightest sets of blues-punk I’ve ever seen, balancing barely-contained mayhem with outrageously skilled musicianship.” – Trouble Juice
Drawing inspiration from artists such as The Drones, Grinderman and many of the old blues greats, Matt Bourke has created his own blend of dirty, blues-driven rock ‘n’ roll. The Delusional Drunks bring a raw and uncontrollable energy to the stage, whilst still remaining as a tight-knit workhorse, working towards building a wall of organised chaos.
With performances at festivals such as Meadow and Winter Wild, as well as sold out shows across Melbourne and Geelong, The Delusional Drunks have hit the ground running post pandemic.
Delivery, Vintage Crop, Alien Nosejob
As part of the Victorian tour to celebrate the release of their debut album ‘Forever Giving Handshakes’, Melbourne garage-rockers Delivery take on the Barwon Club Geelong on Friday January 13th, supported local punk royalty Vintage Crop and Alien Nosejob.
Out through Spoilsport Records, Feel It Records and Anti Fade Records, ‘Forever Giving Handshakes’ captures Delivery at full force for the first time, leaning into the fully-enhanced live sound they’ve been actively working towards since first show in March 2021 and cementing themselves as one of the hardest and fastest working bands in town. Written over the Melbourne five-piece’s two year lifespan, ‘Forever Giving Handshakes’ is something of a garage-punk opus, the group’s five distinct voices simultaneously pulling songs in different directions while an undeniable chemistry reveals a combined hive mind ascending on a clear group mission… to rock.
Delivery would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which this show takes place, and pay their respects to all elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Barefoot Spacemen, Final Final, Hannah Vella, Veda Varcoe
Melbourne funk outfit Barefoot Spacemen travel down the highway for their debut show in Geelong. The band effortlessly fuses funk, jazz, rock and neo-soul; inspired by classic Motown and disco grooves, as well as ground-breaking modern RnB artists. This genre combination keeps punters on their toes and keeps their bodies moving with contagious rhythm, driving grooves and inviting stage presence.
Barefoot Spacemen are constantly experimenting with genres and on-stage visuals. With their debut album on the horizon, the band has found itself exploring and developing an unheard sonic soundscape for their enthusiastic fan base, and they’re finally bringing it to Geelong.
With special guests Final Final, Hannah Vella and Veda Varcoe.
DJ CHUNKY LOVE VS CRUELLA DE COWGIRL | FREE ENTRY
Join us on Friday 23rd December for the ultimate Friendsmas Christmas party.
DJ Chunky Love VS Cruella De Cowgirl battle it out on home turf, their favourite local watering hole, spinning all things punk / rock ‘n roll / classics / disco / hits and long forgotten bangers from 8pm – close. An evening of mediocre mixes, great vinyl, bulk banter and a guaranteed good time. Song requests accepted upon exchange for shots. Chunkster prefers tequila, Cruella prefers vodka.
Disclaimer *Can not guarantee we’ll have your song but we’ll give it a red hot go*
*Can not guarantee at giving it a red hot go*
Feel free to dress up, we will be!
FREE ENTRY!
8PM – CLOSE
VEEPED XMAS XI – Featuring: Tommy Dynamite & The Explosions, The Skips, FINAL FINAL, BIFF, Grimwoods, Something Krook, Grytt and more.
Veeped Bored Co presents ‘VEEPED XMAS XI
Two stages of bands & DJs!
2pm – 1am.
Geetroit City’s annual epic ‘rock n roll’ Christmas extravaganza and smorgasbord of epic local bands and DJ’s at the best venue, The Barwon Club Hotel!
Now in its eleventh year, the event was originally kicked off as a vehicle for the now dormant underground Geelong apparel label ‘VEEPED BORED CO’ to showcase their wears, friends in bands, those who DJ’d for an annual affair of rad music, day drinking and all in dancefloor chaos with beat kings ‘Chook and Moluck’ closing with an all-in mega-boogie!
This is the Christmas Party you want to be at, the one you push yourself at and don’t mind going ham at ‘till the end and rocking up to Granny’s pre-Chrissy roast with a life-threatening hangover the next day.
‘Tis the season to get trolleyed!
FEAT BANDS:
Tommy Dynamite and the Explosions
The Skips
FINAL FINAL
BIFF
Grimwoods
Something Krook
Grytt
Lay Low
Blacktides
Roswell Greys
The Astroturfs
DJS:
Chook and Moluck
Eddie Example Vs. Blackwave
Just James
Lonstar
Bugg
Shorty Vs. Shorty
Flaming Moe
AND MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED…
Boom Crash Opera are heading to Geelong in 2023
One of Australia’s most enduring bands, Boom Crash Opera, return with a national tour – Bettadaze – in June 2023.
After a long hiatus Dale Ryder, Peter Farnan, Peter ‘Maz’ Maslen and John Favaro are back and ready to celebrate with a select run of shows in NSW, QLD and Victoria, from June 2 – June 17, 2023.
Boom Crash Opera Tour Dates 2023
Fri June 2 The Zoo, Brisbane, QLD
Sat June 3 Miami Marketta, Gold Coast, QLD
Fri June 9 The Bridge Hotel, Rozelle, NSW
Sat June 10 Central Hotel, Shellharbour, NSW
Fri June 16 Brunswick Ballroom, Brunswick, VIC
Sat June 17 Wool Exchange, Geelong, VIC
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The band will unleash Onion Skin, Dancing In The Storm, Get Out Of The House, The Best Thing and tour namesake, Bettadaze, plus a host of other hits from their extensive arsenal of pop/rock hits from the 1990’s and beyond.
With five original studio albums to choose from, ‘Boom Crash Opera’ (1987), ‘These Here Are Crazy Times’ (1989), ‘Fabulous Beast’ (1993), ‘Born’ (1995) & ‘Gizmo Mantra’ (1997), as well as their acclaimed acoustic album ‘Dancing In the Storm’ (2009), audiences are in for a treat – BCO are back baby and ready to rock!
Tickets on sale now here.
Songs of Disappearance: The campaign trying to get endangered Australian frogs to top the ARIA charts
After endangered Australian bird calls were the surprise summer hit of last year, soaring above the likes of Ed Sheeran and Adele in the ARIA Chart and becoming a cultural phenomenon around the world, Songs of Disappearance this year turns its attention to frogs.
The Bowerbird Collective and the Australian Museum have teamed up to create a one-of-a-kind collection of native frog calls with Songs of Disappearance, and want help leapfrogging Taylor Swift into the #1 position on the Christmas ARIA Chart.
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The project brings attention to FrogID Week, an annual event where the public are encouraged to download the free FrogID app and record the frogs they hear calling around them. The project also highlights that one in six Australian native frog species are currently threatened, with four already sadly extinct.
Dr Jodi Rowley, Lead Scientist for FrogID and Curator of Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Biology at the Australian Museum and UNSW Sydney, stresses the importance of citizen science in helping our frogs.
“Frogs are one of the most threatened groups of animals on the planet – in Australia, at least four species have already been lost to extinction and many more are under threat. FrogID Week gives a snapshot of frogs calling across Australia, helping us understand where they are and how they are doing,” she says.
“Every species of frog makes a unique call. By recording frog calls with the free FrogID app, anyone with a smartphone can help us understand how frog populations are changing over time, and how we can better protect them and our environment.”
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Far from a hip-hop record (the puns keep coming) Songs of Disappearance contains over 50 ribbeting frog calls and features recordings made by FrogID app users from across the country. The croaks even include some extinct, like that of the Gastric Brooding Frog (Rheobatrachus silus), once found in tropical Queensland.
The album is a reminder of the frogs we have already lost and those we stand to lose. Once extinct, even the kiss from a princess won’t bring them back. Songs of Disappearance is a tribute to Australia’s unique frog species and a celebration of the thousands of FrogID contributions that help inform their conservation.
Songs of Disappearance: Australian Frog Calls is available as a digital download or physical CD, which features a 16-page booklet full of wonderful photography and liner notes. Proceeds from the album’s sales will go towards the Australian Museum’s national FrogID project, helping it continue to make giant leaps in frog research and conservation through public recordings.
Kermit to helping the native wildlife and head here to pre-order your copy of Songs of Disappearance now.
Paul Kelly is performing live for free in Fed Square
Calling Melbourne locals, music lovers and visitors alike!
Be a part of the audience when the iconic Paul Kelly performs live and free in the heart of the city for the finale of ALWAYS LIVE’s Rises In The East series with Channel 7’s Sunrise.
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Paul Kelly fans are invited to come down to Fed Square from 7:45am on Thursday, December 8 to be a part of this exclusive, free performance. This is your chance to be front and centre for a free performance from one of Australia’s greatest songwriters.
The performance will also be airing on Channel 7’s Sunrise.
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Rises In The East is a series of stunning and unmissable sunrise performances at breathtakingly beautiful locations across Victoria as part of the ALWAYS LIVE program and broadcast on Channel 7 Sunrise.
RSVP here.
Danny Bhoy is bringing his Now is Not a Good Time comedy show to Australia next year
Get ready to giggle as the hilarious Scotsman returns to Australia for the first time since 2016. Danny Bhoy will play at Melbourne’s Anthenaeum Theatre from April 11 to 16 as part of a two-month-long Aussie takeover.
The globe-trotting comedian has been a fan favourite in our fair city since he was first invited to the Melbourne Comedy Festival in 2003. When he returned to the festival in 2011, he sold out each and every one of his dates and had to add an extra two shows to live up to all of the hype.
Now is Not a Good Time Tour 2023
- March 14 to 19 – Royalty Theatre, Adelaide
- April 3 – Playhouse, Canberra
- April 9 – Town Hall, Wollongong
- April 11 to 16 – Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
- April 27 – State Theatre, Sydney
- May 2 – Civic Theatre, Newcastle
- May 4 to 7 – Powerhouse, Brisbane
- May 13 t0 15 – Astor Theatre, Perth
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In autumn, he’ll return with the world premiere of his latest and greatest live show, Now is Not a Good Time.
When Danny started his comedy career in 1998, he became an instant sensation. A year later, he scooped up the coveted Daily Telegraph Open Mic Award, the biggest competition in the UK for up and coming comics.
Since then, he’s wasted no time touring across the western world, entertaining adoring fans in Canada, the United States, the UK, and Australia.
Known for his effortless sense of humour, unique storytelling, and razor-sharp wit, it’ll be hard for guests to have a bad time at one of Danny’s live shows. Tickets are expected to fly out the door, so make sure you secure yours when they go on sale at 9am on December 2.
Danny Bhoy will perform in Melbourne from April 11 to 16 at the Athenaeum Theatre. To grab your tickets, head here.
Americana legend Charley Crockett is heading to Australia for the first time ever in 2023
Tired of the boats, babes, and beers nu-country? Looking for something that’ll bring you back to the genre’s rough-and-tumble roots? Charley Crockett is your guy.
Hailing from sun-baked South Texas, the singer-songwriter is as Americana as it gets. This March, for the first time ever, he’ll be bringing his vintage, blues-tinged sound to Australia for four dates only.
Charley Crockett The Man From Waco tour 2023
- March 1 – Factory Theatre, Sydney
- March 2 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
- March 4 – Tent Pole Festival, Mt Duneed
- March 5 – Northcote Theatre, Melbourne
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A distant relative of the American folk hero Davy Crockett, it’s safe to say Charley has held on to his ancestor’s free-wheelin’ spirit. He’s never been afraid to get his hands dirty.
He spent his younger strumming his guitar on streets from New Orleans to Dallas, hopping trains and hitchhiking through the country’s deep south before working on farms and communes in Northern California. His soulful tracks reflect the people and places he has seen along his way.
He will be touring on the back of his critically acclaimed, self-released album The Man From Waco. Recorded live-to-tape with his band, the Blue Drifters, the album follows a fictional Western story inspired by Crockett’s friends and heroes. It took the number one spot on Americana radio for weeks.
On his Aussie dates, he will be joined by Sydney’s alt-country queen Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys.
Like a classic vinyl spinning on the gramophone, Charley’s live show is set to be cruisy, groovy, and good for the heart. Bring your friends, and settle in for a night of smokey cowboy ballads.
Tickets for Charley Crockett’s Melbourne show on March 5 will be available on December 7. Grab yours and find out more here.
True-blue country star Morgan Wallen announces One Night at a Time tour
Country fans, look sharp. Morgan Wallen is bringing his twanging guitars and foot-stomping anthems down under this March as part of his newly-announced One Night at a Time tour.
After finishing up with his behemoth 55-date Dangerous tour in October, no one assumed to see the artist back on the road again any time soon. But the 29-year-old singer-songwriter takes an athletic approach to show business, and he has more gas left in his tank.
Morgan Wallen One Night at a Time tour
- March 15 – Spark Arena, Auckland
- March 21 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
- March 24 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
- March 17 to 19 – CMC Rocks, Queensland (SOLD OUT)
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His upcoming tour is set to be even bigger and better than the last, with support from American country rock contemporaries HARDY, Ernest and Bailey Zimmerman.
“I’ve had so many people ask me if I wanted to take some time off, but the truth is I have been writing and making so much music in my off-time because I feel as inspired as I ever have. It feels like songs are pouring out of me and I love that feeling,” he says.
Dangerous, Morgan Wallen’s latest release, propelled him to monumental success. It became the first ever country music album to spend its first seven weeks atop the Billboard charts and is the longest running Top 10 album in history for a solo artist.
He’ll be bringing his beer-slinging, crowd-favourite hit tracks You Proof, Whiskey Glasses and Wasted on You to Aussie shores, before taking off back to North America for another solid run. Don those cowboy hats and daisy dukes, and get ready for one of the year’s most unmissable country music events.
“We are going to run it back next year with the One Night at a Time World Tour. Bigger venues, new countries, bigger memories. See y’all there,” says Wallen.
Catch Morgan Wallen’s One Night at a Time tour in Melbourne on March 24. Tickets go on sale on December 9 at 3pm. To find out more, head here.
Views of Frankston foreshore and a killer lineup: Lucky Day Out is set to usher in the new year
Lucky Day Out will set Kinetic Stadium in Frankston ablaze in a huge New Year’s Eve celebration that will see out 2022. Featuring international superstar Kid Ink alongside some of Australia’s best homegrown talent, including Joel Fletcher, Tigerlily and more, there’s no better way to bring in the new year than at Lucky Day Out on December 31.
Lucky Day Out
- Lucky Day Out is heading to Frankston for a huge New Year’s Eve party
- It all takes place at Kinetic Stadium in Frankston on December 31
- It will feature performances from Kid Ink, Joel Fletcher, Tigerlily and more
Stay up to date with what’s happening in and around Melbourne here.
Performing his hit singles Show Me, Promise, Hell & Back and more, US artist Kid Ink is set to usher in the new year in a huge way as the headliner of Lucky Day Out. Say goodbye to 2022 the lucky way: with performances from Rockafellas, Orkestrated, Brynny and more, its set to be one of the biggest New Year’s Eve parties in Melbourne’s southeast.
Presented by Lucky Ent., the guys behind the legendary Lucky Thursdays at 170 Russell, Lucky Day Out is set to be a raucous celebration of a year that’s quickly coming to a close. “It’s really exciting to be bringing a major festival to the Frankston area on New Years Eve, and we’re thrilled to be partnering with the Frankston City Council to bring the event to life,” says Luke Udorovic, Director at Lucky Ent.
“There’s a great line-up of acts, including international headliner Kid Ink, and the view of Frankston foreshore at Kinetic Stadium feels like the perfect backdrop for a New Years Eve festival.”
What are you waiting for? Grab your tickets to Lucky Day Out at Kinetic Studios in Frankston on December 31 by heading here.
This article was made in partnership with Lucky Ent.
Party In The Paddock expand its 2023 lineup with DMA’s, Vengaboys and more
Summer is looking GOOD!
Reincarnating this summer 10th, 11th and 12th of February 2023 for the same old Party but in a new Paddock, the beloved Tassie music festival has just announced its second artist lineup, well and truly bringing the PARTY to the Paddock.
The festival will now welcome the likes of DMA’s, Vengaboys (EU), Yung Gravy (USA), Art vs Science, Kat Edwards, Close Counters (DJ Set), The Moving Stills, Seaside, Apricot Ink, EWAH & the Vision of Paradise, Slaughterhäus Surf Cult, Lune River, Isabel Rumble, Morality Trope and triple j unearthed act.
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These acts join already announced Gang Of Youths, Benee, The Presets, Vera Blue, Meg Mac, Methyl Ethel, Hockey Dad, Genesis Owusu, Young Franco, Bag Raiders, Slowly Slowly, Beddy Rays, Peach PRC, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Maddy Jane, The Rions, and so much more.
Rebirthing onto a beautiful new site in Northern Tasmania, Quercus Park, just 25min outside of Launceston, this marks the first Party in the Paddock since the festival’s then-final event in 2020.
More than just the magical music, Party In The Paddock also features a packed complement of comedy sets, yoga classes, guest speakers, art, market stalls, and more cool and crazy projects set to unfold across the three days. Those needing to put up their dancing shoes and chow down on some Tassie tucker can sit back and be entertained by all of the above!
Whether you’re a one-night wonder or a weekend warrior, a road trip to the Paddock is one you’ll be reminiscing on for years to come. Ready to lock it in? Well, don’t miss the party!
Party in the Paddock runs from Friday 10th, Saturday 11th, Sunday 12th February 2023 at Quercus Park – 25min from Launceston – located in ‘The Heart’ of Tasmania. Tickets here.
Yarra Valley’s Cherry-Picking Festival is back this summer
Spend the day picking cherries from endless rows of cherry trees at either the 100-acre Coldstream orchard or at the 85-acre Wandin East orchard.
Guests will find thousands of sweet, plump cherries, with a friendly and fun atmosphere. Food trucks, box sales, beverages and cherry ice cream is all available on-site. On weekends and public holidays, be treated to the sounds of live music by talented local musicians.
Pack a picnic and take in the rolling hills that surround the cherry orchard, while devouring the biggest, sweetest-tasting cherries straight from the trees. Admission to festival includes 2 hours of cherry picking, and guests are encouraged to pick and eat as many cherries as their heart desires.
Cherry Picking Festival at CherryHill Orchards
- Now – 24 December: Coldstream (739 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream)
- Now – 8 January: Wandin East (474 Queens Rd, Wandin East)
- Open 7 days a week excluding Christmas day
- cherryhill.com.au
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Any cherries guests wish to take home are charged per kilogram upon departure – or visitors can collect their hand-picked cherries straight into a pre-paid Grab & Go box; available in 500g or 1.5kg.
This year, CherryHill has created a bespoke range of cherry flavoured products, to ensure guests can enjoy a little slice of summer all year long. For the adults, CherryHill has a line of cherry flavoured beverages, for guests to enjoy onsite or take home. The Blushing Cherry Gin and Cherry Blossom Gins are the perfect base for a summer cocktail, while the Dry Cider, Cherry Shiraz and Cherry Spritzer ensure that all taste buds are catered for.
To satisfy the sweet tooth, CherryHill has collaborated with Top Tea to create a sensational Cherry Rosella bubble tea.
CherryHill Orchards began in 1940 when George Riseborough planted his first cherry trees in Victoria. Today the family still carries on the cherry growing tradition and produces Australia’s finest cherries. The CherryHill team travels the world to find the best innovations and techniques to ensure the cherries are world-class quality.
Prices:
- Adult (14+) – $19.50 (Weekdays), $22.50 (Weekends & PH)
- Child (4 – 13) –$10.50 (Weekdays), $12.50 (Weekends & PH
- 3 and below – Free
- Family (2x adult = 2x kids) – $55 (Weekdays), $60 (Weekends)
- Takeaway cherries are charged per kilogram upon leaving
- A surcharge will apply on public holidays and weekends
Tickets on sale now: https://cherryhill.com.au/events/cherry-picking-festival/
Mona Foma drops massive lineup featuring 370 experimental artists and international acts
Tasmania’s favourite summer arts festival is set for a triumphant return. This year’s Mona Foma Fest will take place in Launceston from February 17 to 19 as well as in Hobart from February 24 to 26. Both destinations will be dazzlingly unique, with live music, interactive performances, and plenty of artsy happenings peppered throughout the two cities.
Mona Foma 2023
- The ten-day arts festival will take place in Tasmania during the last two weeks of February
- The program includes 370 local and international musicians, DJs, performers, artists and filmmakers
- Fans can register for free events, buy tickets, and read the whole program on the Mona Foma website
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Launceston, February 17 to 19
In Launceston, the free Old Tafe Sessions will be the centrepiece of the event. Taking place in the reUNIÓN district, the city’s newly established community hub, there will be performances from indie-pop star Soccer Mommy and hip hop poet Kat Tempest alongside many others. The location will also host a queer woodchopping session, a choir of complaints, and punk in a bunker.
Across the city, find dance, theatre, video, and pretty much everything else under the summer sun. Take a swim at the Basin Pool as underwater electronic music reverberates through the space, catch a theatrical performance created by a funeral director, and play table tennis against a robot. The world is your oyster!
Here are some of the arts-happenings that fans can look forward to:
Body Body Commodity – Arranged by contemporary dance artist, performer and choreographer Jenni Large, five female dancers animate and interact with a mass of pastel foam objects.
Floors of Heaven – UK artist Leon Vynehall will bump electronic beats while fans take a dip in the Basin Pool, one of Australia’s most stunning swimming pools at Cataract Gorge.
Van Diemen’s Band + Ensemble Kaboul – This performance will be a unique fusion of Afghani music and baroque, featuring the rubab, drumming, and boisterous vocals.
Out Loud – Jonathas de Andrade has collaborated with the homeless population of the Brazilian city of Recife to create this moving video work.
Breakfast in Bed – Half social experiment and half absurdist theater, US artist Kenneth Tam has formed a pretend men’s social club with seven guys he found on Craigslist.
The Director – Ex-funeral director Scott Turnbull teams up with artist Lara Thomas to demystify the death industry, teetering on the line between macabre, playful and tragic.
Song of the Sea Witch – Punk musician Marnie Weber’s seaside bliss is disturbed by birds in this blend of fantasy, reality, and a filmed trip to the beach.
Border Farce – Made in collaboration with Kurdish-Iranian heavy metal guitarist Kazem Kazemi who spent six years detained on Manus Island, Safdar Ahmed’s video work explores how music can be medicine.
Anthem Anthem Revolution – If you beat a robot at table tennis, you’ll be able to hear a new national anthem, made from the hopes and dreams of the children of our country and developed by hip hop artist DENNI, composer Thomas Rimes, TSO, and Dylan Sheridan.
CHANT – Willoh S Weiland collaborated with the Tasmanian women’s sporting clubs to perform protest chants.
Hyperbolic Psychedelic Mind Melting Tunnel of Light – Robin Fox hands over the controls—light, sound and motion—to one person at a time.
Christmas Birrimbirr – Made by Miyarrka Media, this performative documentary is made to affirm and share the Yolngu people’s take on Christmas.
Interbeing – Shot entirely on thermal cameras, Martina Hoogland Ivanow’s film shows the slightly eerie heat maps of human bodies as they interact.
Prayer – Participants prostrate themselves as they listen to James Webb’s recordings of prayer, song, and vocal worship gathered from across the state.
Lost in Place – I Hold the Lion Paw comes together with Yumi Umiumare and Takashi Takiguchi to mix ambient electronic jazz and live dance in the fluid, slow-moving butoh tradition.
A Dread of Voids – Performed late at night in an old church, five musicians will play intimate psychoacoustic works by Anthony Pateras.
Evening Hymn – US composer and pianist Nico Muhly pairs with the singular talents of local countertenor Nicholas Tolputt for a free concert at St John’s Anglican Church.
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nipaluna / Hobart, February 24 to 26
Next, the party heads to Hobart for another unforgettable weekend. The Mona Sessions will feature performances from internationally acclaimed acts such as Bikini Kill, Peaches, Angel Olson, Pavement, Jockstrap and Vieux Farka Touré with a host of talented local support. Bon Iver is set to play a stand-alone show on February 21.
Here are some of the other performances scheduled to happen throughout the big weekend:
Songs for Freedom – Guided by Ngarluma and Yinjibarndi Elders, songwriters from the Pilbara town of Roebourne will sing for freedom on the 40th anniversary year of John Pat’s passing in custody.
Baby Girl – In Mona’s Nolan Gallery, Amber McCartney and Tasdance will present the world premiere of their captivating dance performance.
A Life Sentence with Nico Muhly – Mona Foma’s 2023 artist in residence, composer, pianist and curator Nico Muhly, joins forces with TSO Chorus for an interactive voice work.
The TSO plays Nico Muhly – The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra plays selections from Nico Muhly’s diverse range of works.
Primordial – IHOS Amsterdam presents a marriage of science and sound to be performed on a time machine that looks suspiciously like a piano.
A Deep Black Sheep – This film noir opera about a composer in an authoritarian state will also presented by IHOS Amsterdam.
Climate Notes – Taking place in Rosny Park, see five new works for violin and percussion inspired by handwritten letters from scientists describing how they feel about climate change.
Tomas’ Garden – By Cici (Xiyue) Zhang, this immersive and magical landscape of monsters and spirits encouraged viewers to touch the art.
Dumb Function – Emma Rutherford, Genevieve Griffiths, Jake Walker, Kim Jaeger and Andy Hutson put the ‘fun’ in dysfunction at Good Grief.
Pneu – A gallery space is transformed by seaweed-derived products, from the minds of Shimroth Thomas, Rachel Vosila, Joshua Castle and Conor Castles-Lynch.
Morning Meditations – Taking place in both Launceston and Hobart, this crowd-favorite event will start the day off right. Chloe Kim will perform 100 hours of public drumming over 10 days in the two cities.
The Party – The after-hours event will take place in the Old Mercury Print Hall. Partygoers can expect art installations, karaoke, DJs and live performances.
Mona Foma is truly an experience like no other. The event will take place from February 17 to 19 in Launceston and from February 24 to 26 in Hobart. To read the whole program and pick up your tickets now, head here.
‘Inland’: Melbourne rock icon Adalita explores torment and vulnerability in introspective third solo album
There are a lot of artists out there who spend effort trying to convey a certain image; formidable Australian rock icon Adalita is not one of them.
If anything, the last 20 years have established Adalita as a songwriter dripping with individuality, with her nonchalant vocals and grungey riffs now serving as the benchmark of the noughties pub-rock sound.
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Whilst her previous group Magic Dirt cut their teeth on the grunge sound of the 90s, with down-tuned riffs and droney distortions at the forefront of their sound, Adalita’s solo material differs, with her long-awaited third solo album Inland showing a more delicate and introspective side of the revered artist.
This is pretty understandable considering that at its core Inland is a breakup album, with Adalita exploring the varying levels of torment and vulnerability that many are riddled with post-breakup over the course of the 10 tracks.
Of the record and the process of its creation, Adalita says: “It’s been a really intense and enlightening few years of exploration into these universal themes of obsessive love, the inner void and reclaiming of the self.”
In a particularly baring moment, opener ‘Private Feeling’ sees the exploration of a romantic relationship with a younger partner, with the songwriter evocatively grounding herself in the realisation that “company is [her] liberty”. ‘Savage Heart’ on the other hand, ushers in feelings of despair, asking the now separated partner, “how could you leave me this way?”
‘Hit Me’ is a strikingly sparse and hypnotic composition, where tense restraint rules via uncluttered, softly driving guitars and Adalita’s charged and compelling vocal.
They are stark confessions but ones delivered earnestly, with Inland highlighting bare and exposing glimpses into Adalita’s life; the tenderness of love and the empowering perception of oneself in the wake of heartache.
Label: Liberation Records via Mushroom Group
Release date: December 2
Turn your passion into a career with the new Communication and Creative Arts courses reigniting the state’s creative spark
Whether you’ve always dreamed of becoming a designer, artist or photographer, you’re ready to pursue that burning passion for writing and dive into working life as a journalist, or if you’ve always had a creative itch, but never really understood how to channel it, we just might have found the perfect path for you.
Deakin University has launched a new suite of degrees within its renowned and reimagined School of Communication and Creative Arts (CCA).
Stay up to date with what’s happening in and around the region here.
The new programs, being taught in early 2023, comprise several diverse, industry-informed disciplines allowing students to specialise in areas across the school, cultivating their passions and developing their communication and creative practices.
The new CCA suite includes the Bachelor of Communication; Bachelor of Creative Arts; Bachelor of Design; and Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation.
Allowing the future movers and shakers of the creative industry to explore their dream fields, the new suite has merged 17 of Deakin’s degrees into four incredible degrees with in-built majors, minors and electives. You’ll find 16 different majors alone, spanning from 3D animation design, dance, drama and journalism, to advertising, public relations and literary studies, among others.
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“You can absolutely still study all of the individual discipline areas in the school via the majors and minors,” Head of School of Communication and Creative Arts Professor Matt Delbridge explains.
“For example, if you’re interested in studying Journalism, you enrol in the Bachelor of Communication and undertake the Journalism major, or similarly if you’re interested in studying Drama you enrol in the Bachelor of Creative Arts and take the major in Drama.
“What’s unique about the new degrees is that all majors and minors in the school are available to students to build a portfolio of learning and a future career that suits them. Let’s take Journalism as the example again – you might be interested in a career as a photojournalist, so you might consider enrolling in either the Bachelor of Creative Arts or the Bachelor of Communication and taking a major in Photography and a second major in Journalism (or vice versa).
“You might want to pursue a career in Visual Effects for the Screen Industry, so you enrol in the Bachelor of Film/TV and Animation, take a major in Animation and a second major in Design. You also might take a major in Screen Production, a minor in scriptwriting, and a minor in Animation – the opportunities are endless.”
With this game-changing shakeup to the course structure, future students are granted the option of self-discovery. The umbrella of creative arts and communication is undeniably huge, and while there might be a passion driving you, this course allows you to explore exactly where to place yourself in the industry.
Giving students the best chance at sustaining a rewarding career in an industry that they love, Deakin has placed itself as a one-stop-shop for students broadening their skill sets and continuing to learn widely about the field they’re entering.
From immersing themselves in specialty learning spaces including a professional TV studio, darkroom and film scanning facilities, newsroom, gallery spaces, visual arts and design studios, or becoming equipped with the skills and tools to craft compelling stories to affect meaningful change, CCA students go from daydreaming about success to actually being at the top of their industry.
A university at the forefront of technology, Deakin is further offering CCA students the opportunity to fire up their imagination and get their creative juices flowing with access to state-of-the-art virtual production technology.
Deakin University has long been a University that excels in providing students with real industry experience and that remains at the heart of this innovative course design, with the built-in focus for Your Future Career. Here, learning creatives are supported by academics who are also accomplished and practising creative professionals, helping to nurture your passion with other impact-focused creatives, makers, and practitioners, explore fresh perspectives and above all, master your creativity.
“All of our staff come from the industry in some way shape or form, and all have also studied at university. In my own example, I was a Stage Manager for a long time before joining the university system, and I still work in the Theatre today on high-profile projects,” Delbridge says.
“Each degree [in the new CCA suite] has three units of in-built Work Integrated Learning, that’s an opportunity each year of study to engage with one of our industry partners (like Dream Screen Australia) to gain real-world experience and apply the skills developed within your degree.”
While the internet and social media might have us believe that our ideal job is a mere pipe dream, Deakin, one of Australia’s leading institutions in Communication and Creative Arts, can help career-minded creatives express their truth, make a difference and realise their creative arts dreams.
From design and user experience, film and animation, visual art and photography to digital media and dance, advertising and creative writing, visual arts and journalism, animation and photography – your options are endless when it comes to pursuing a career you love.
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So go on, push your boundaries. Explore. This is the time to do all that. To really self-discover. And if you’re not sure where to start, Delbridge offers a lasting piece of advice to “follow your heart, dip into that area of passion that motivates you to get moving in the morning.”
The new Communication and Creative Arts (CCA) suite is available from Trimester 1 2023. Applications are now open.
Harness your creativity, explore more and apply for your course today here.
Festival Guide: 23 Victorian Festivals happening in December 2022
Do you hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring tingle tingling too? Then consider this. There is a Finnish word poronkusema that translates to ‘reindeer’s urine’. It is a measurement of approximately 5-7km, the distance a reindeer can travel without needing to urinate. Now, I don’t know how ol’ Santa deals with this predicament when he is delivering presents to the world’s children, as that is a great many pit stops for Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and, of course, Rudolph. Just be careful looking up on Christmas Eve would be our recommendation.
We hope your December festivals are most joyous…
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Chopped
Carisbrook Racecourse & Recreation Reserve, Carisbrook – December 2-4
Kick the tires and light the fires
The live dirt drags return. Step inside for the indoors Chop ‘A’ RamA motorcycle show. Check out the hot rods, choppers and customs. Best of all, the souped-up sounds of Chopped will be matched with the equally decibel-crunching line-up of Amyl & the Sniffers, Andy Golledge, C.O.F.F.I.N. Grindhouse, Smoke Witch, Parsnip, Nick Nuisance & the Delinquents, Last Quokka, DOWNGIRL, Garlic Nun, Papa Pilko & the Binrats, Smooch, Levitating Churches, Blonde Revolver and more.
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Chopped Festival – Amyl and the Sniffers, Andy Golledge, C.O.F.F.I.N and more
Melbourne Tattoo Expo
MCEC – December 2-4
I love mum tattoos welcome
More than 300 of Australia’s best tattoo artists are set to bunker down in Melbourne for the Melbourne Tattoo Expo. The event includes tattoo competitions, tattoo and body piercing merchandise and curated entertainment. You can also book an appointment to get some fresh ink. Or, simply come along to learn about tattoo genres, histories and techniques while taking in some amazing body art.
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Spilt Milk
Victoria Park, Ballarat – December 3
Clean up on aisle three
Your calcium-rich festival comes with the line-up of A Girl, Beddy Rays, Billy Xane, Fisher, Flume, G Flip, Genesis Owusu, Hayden James, King Stingray, Kobie Dee, Latifa Tee, Little Fritter, Mallrat, Mansionair, Ninajirachi, Peach PRC, Spacey Jane, Stand Atlantic, Steve Lacy, Telenova, The Wombats, YNG Martyr, Young Franco and 1300. Exclusive to Ballarat will be Corey Ryan, Dean Turnley, GANGZ, Mason Flint and Sweat Dreams DJs.
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Expression Deaf Festival
DCA Melbourne – December 3
Express yourself
All community members, allies, friends and family of the deaf community are welcome to come along and enjoy a day of various activities. Win bragging rights with nine-hole mini golf, have your face painted and check out the market stalls as you enjoy a good ol’ sausage sizzle. And perhaps luck will be on your side with the raffle.
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Daylesford Highland Gathering
Daylesford – December 3
A Scot with the lot
Held annually on the first Saturday in December, the Daylesford Highland Gathering brings a wee touch of Scotland to the township. The main street will host the Street March, while drumming, piping and dancing will fill Victoria Park.
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Victorian Medieval Festival
Kryal Castlemaine, Ballarat – December 3 & 4
It’s called a lance, hello?
A re-enactment village, a jousting tournament, a Tastes of History evening, a sword fighting display, trebuchet demonstrations and the Birds of Prey display are among the activities to enjoy at the Victorian Medieval Festival.
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A world-class Medieval Festival is happening in regional Victoria this December
Potato Shed Season Launch
Potato Shed, Drysdale – December 7
They’ll see you tater
Otto and Astrid, Issi Dye, Stewart Reeves, Colin Mockett, Anna-Lee Robertson and Kieran Carroll are among the guests in store at the Potato Shed’s 2023 Season Launch. Café Zoo will be on deck for catering, with drinks at the bar.
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Decibells
Barwon Club, Geelong – December 7
Here’s to bright futures
A stack of young and talented bands and artists will rock your socks off as the Advanced Diploma Students from Oxygen College celebrate graduation. Performers include Jasmine Matthews, Jonathan Dunn, Connor Lynam, Gabby Steel, Crimson Maiden, Reliable Contact, Borrick, The King’s Poet and Small Lizard Big Brain.
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Solid Gold POOF DOOF
Warehouse, Ballarat – December 9
Gold as far as the eye can see
Following a successful rave at Kryal Castle in 2021, POOF DOOF and ChillOut have combined their powers for a rad rave meets Christmas ChillOut fundraiser. POOF DOOF DJs DuJour, Jimi the Kween and Tonky will get down with Solid Gold’s Polly Filla, Gabriella Labucci and Elektra Lite. A Solid Gold Charity Auction will also take place.
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Meredith Music Festival
Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, Meredith – December 9-11
Much merriment and mirth at Meredith
The band is back together, bringing with it a line-up including Caribou, Yothu Yindi, Courtney Barnett, The Comet is Coming, Dry Cleaning, Tkay Maidza, Sharon Van Etten, Nu Genea, DJ Quik, Erika de Casier, Babe Rainbow, Derrick Carter, Private Function, SHOUSE, CLAMM, Minami Deutsch, Tasman Keith, Surprise Chef, Our Carlson, Darcy Justice, POOKIE, Rot TV, OK EG, Allara, Rubi Du and Daphni.
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The Killers – A Day on the Green
Mt Duneed Estate, Waurn Ponds – December 10
A killer show for sure
The Killers hit Australian shores for the first time since 2018, playing a mix of arenas and outdoor shows as part of their ‘Imploding the Mirage’ tour.
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The Killers To Implode Mt Duneed Estate for A Day On The Green
Jamaican Music & Food Festival
Seaworks Maritime Precinct, Williamstown – December 10
Feel the rhythm
Reggae, dub, rocksteady and dancehall will fill your soul at the family-friendly celebration straight out of Jamaica. Performers include Bart Willoughby, Turbelance, Rubi Du and 1Lawdgad.
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Thrashfest
Pelly Bar, South Frankston – December 10
Takin’ out the thrash
It’s a big day of ear-splitting tunes as a new wave of Australian thrash metal bands unleash their goods. The line-up features Harlott, Mason, Purenvy, The Ascended, Incrypt, Lethal Vendetta, Livewire, Thrash Bandicoot, Reaver, Warrior Within, Clarity of Chaos and Rawtism.
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Ocean Sounds Music Festival
Phillip Island – December 10
Gorgeous music, gorgeous view
A picturesque backdrop will greet you at Ocean Sounds Music Festival. The line-up features Tash Sultana, Pierce Brothers, Kim Churchill, Kee’ahn, Little Green and Mark Howard.
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Festival of the Cows
Hare Krishna Valley, Bambra – December 11
For all the cows
The Festival of the Cows celebrates the significance of the cow and bull in traditional and modern culture. With origins 5000 years old, the festival will be honoured by the Hare Krishna community of Victoria. Beginning with a blessing ceremony, attendees are encouraged to walk with the cows accompanied by singing and musical instruments. This is then followed by gifting the cows garlands and treats. Finally, a vegan/vegetarian feast will take place as everyone mingles as family.
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Jamhuri Day Celebration
Heko Farm, West Lara – December 11
A celebration of Kenyan culture
Celebrated annually, Jamhuri Day, or ‘Republic Day’, marks the date when Kenya became a republic – December 12, 1964. Presented by Rasta Lion Wear, a local celebration is taking place where one and all are invited to enjoy celebrations while experiencing Kenyan culture. Performers include Sauti Sol, Turbulence, Musaimo, Shaffie Weru, DAN (aka Daniel Gichuki) and DHS Kalonje and Double Trouble.
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12×12 Plays
Potato Shed, Drysdale – December 12
See how it plays out
Local writers and performers from across the Bellarine perform a dozen original plays, each clocking in at 12 minutes. It will be a mixed bag, with some tackling the darker side of life, while others will tickle your funny bone.
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Macleod Village Christmas Fair
Macleod Village Rotunda, Macleod – December 17
See their faces light up
Here is an early Christmas treat for the little ones. Purchase a ticket, then redeem it for a wristband, and your child or children can enjoy four hours of unlimited ride, including Cup and Saucer Ride, 20 Seater Chair-o-Plane, Animal Safari Inflatable and Ocean Adventure Slide. Funds raised go towards staging more events in 2023.
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Geelong’s Best Busker
Various locations, Geelong – December 17
Stars of the future
Ed Sheeran, Passenger and Tracy Chapman got their start busking, while locally The Pierce Brothers and Tones and I are among those who earned their stripes playing for the public. Held in and around Little Malop Street, Malop Street West and the Geelong Foreshore, Geelong’s Best Busker gives unsigned talent the opportunity to perform in front of an appreciative audience. Some great prizes are up for grabs for the artists, while the audience gets the big win in seeing the unearthing of new talent.
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Little Korea Christmas Festival
Healeys Lane, Melbourne – December 18
The soul of Seoul
Picture yourself on the streets of Seoul at Christmastime – the hustle and bustle atmosphere, the festive decorations, street entertainment and all the other trimmings. Now picture treating yourself to fried chicken, bibimbap, tteokbokki and more.
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Carols by Candlelight
Johnstone Park, Geelong – December 24
We wish you a Merry Christmas
Some of Geelong’s best artists and choirs will be joined by a concert band for a traditional carols program. The concert commences at 8pm, but feel free to browse the Christmas stalls beforehand from 3-7pm.
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The Falls
Melbourne – December 29-31
A new way to experience an old favourite
The Falls may have a new look and location this year, but they’re the same lovable scamp we’ve always known. The line-up includes Arctic Monkeys, Lil Nas X, Peggy Gou, Chvrches, Jamie xx, Aminé, Ocean Alley, CamelPhat, Spacey Jane, DMA’s, G Flip, PinkPantheress, Rico Nasty, Amyl & the Sniffers, Mall Grab, Ben Böhmer, DJ Seinfeld, Genesis Owusu, CC:Disco!, TSHA, Young Franco, Anna Lunoe, Luude, Lastlings, MAY-A, Choomba, The Vanns, King Stingray, Peach PRC, Beddy Rays, Jean Dawson and Telenova.
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Beyond the Valley
Barunah Plains – December 28-January 1
They’re going above and beyond
Three custom-designed stages welcome a huge line-up of local and international talent, including the Australian exclusive of Nelly Furtado. Other artists include Charlotte de Witte, Denzel Curry, Diplo, Lime Cordiale, Flight Facilities, Benee, Bicep, Honey Dijon, Cassettes for Kids, Juicy Romance, Cloonee, Confidence Man, San Cisco, Vera Blue, Laura King and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers.
New in 2022 is the Beyond the Valley Podcast Stage, featuring Making of a Hoodie, Coming Out, Blak, Happy Hour with Lucy and Nikki and more.
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