Birdz, The Grogans and more announced for Mornington Peninsula’s beachside festival NinchFest 2023
Mornington Peninsula’s hottest all-ages beachside festival NinchFest is back for 2023, dropping an epic lineup for its sixth instalment, boasting another bill of gargantuan talent across two days in February.
Returning to its beachside base at St Andrew’s Beach Recreation Club on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 February, the stacked 2023 lineup features a who’s who of Australian and international talent, including first Nations hip hop icon Birdz, surf-rockers The Grogans, celebrated singer-songwriter William Crighton, Australian turntable champion DJ Dexter (formerly of The Avalanches), psych-garage outfit Nice Biscuit, five-piece power-pop act The Prize, country music cosmonaut Freya Josephine Hollick, Indonesian outfit Ali – and that’s just the start.
The best bits
- NinchFest returns for 2023, heading to St Andrew’s Beach Recreation Club on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 February
- Birdz, The Grogans, William Crighton, DJ Dexter, Nice Biscuit, and more will take centre stage
- Tickets are on sale now, with free entry for kids under 13.
Keep up with the latest music tours and festival news here.
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Like last year, punters can choose from either single-day or multi-day tickets, with free entry for kids under 13.
Throughout the festival’s five-year history, NinchFest has firmly established itself as the leading music event on the Mornington Peninsula for local and metro music lovers alike, earning their festival stripes for curating bills of cutting-edge talent while cultivating the music scene in the Peninsula.
NinchFest has previously hosted the likes of Amyl and the Sniffers, NO ZU, Bad // Dreems, Cable Ties, Private Function, Clamm, Caitlin Harnett and the Pony Boys, The Meanies and more. This year, the festival has hand-selected an even bigger crop of artists, dishing up the most diverse lineup since its inception, split across the two festival days.
NinchFest 6 Lineup 2023
Friday 10 February
The Grogans
Cutters
Rot TV
Freya Josephine Hollick
Smooch
Zig Zag
The Domesticated Animals
St Andrews Beach Community Choir
Saturday 11 February
Birdz
William Crighton
DJ Dexter
Peter Bibby
Nice Biscuit
Bumpy
Jazzparty
The Prize
Ali (Indonesia)
Boing Boing
The High Heaven
The Double Agents
The Bloody Norahs
NinchFest 6 takes place on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 February 2023 at St Andrew’s Beach Recreation Club. Tickets to NinchFest 6 are on sale now via trybooking.com (free entry for kids under 13).
Live Music at Bomboras
Live Music at Bomboras
Live Music at Bomboras
Live Music at Bomboras
Electronic music festival ULTRA Australia returns to Melbourne in 2023
Following its Aussie debut in 2018, the world-renowned Ultra Music Festival is set to return to Australia in 2023 for its fourth edition with a full-scale, one-day event in Melbourne bringing along a stacked lineup of globe-trotting, chart-topping DJs and performers, with a lineup set to drop soon.
The leading electronic music festival has announced that it will return to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl and Kings Domain gardens in Melbourne on Saturday, April 15 2023.
The best bits
- Ultra Australian returns to Melbourne in 2023
- It will go down as a one-day event at Sidney Myer Music Bowl and Kings Domain gardens on Saturday, April 15 2023.
- General Public tickets will go on sale at 10am, Friday 18 November 2022
Keep up with the latest music tours and festival news here.
Earlier this year, ULTRA Australia was the first large-scale event to welcome back internationally renowned talent to the country’s shores since the pandemic began and delivered a full-scale, one-day event for more than 15,000 fans who enjoyed performances from artists like Afrojack, Alesso, Oliver Heldens, Steve Aoki, Deborah De Luca, Nicole Moudaber and more.
The festival will expand its offerings in 2023, ushering in an even bigger, more impressive multi-stage production, hosting four separate areas at the festival location.
The end of summer extravaganza will include the mammoth Main Stage, the hub of underground sounds at the RESISTANCE Stage, the UMF RADIO Stage, where Australia’s elite regional DJs will perform, and the introduction of a fourth stage that will be dedicated to hardstyle.
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Recognised as one of the most internationally-reaching music festival brands in the world, curating diverse lineups of award-winning DJs and globe-trotting talent, ULTRA Worldwide has cemented itself as the leader in the electronic music arena for live events, consistently delivering cutting-edge technology, custom-designed stages, and unparalleled productions.
ULTRA Australia takes pride in creating an all-encompassing entertainment experience for its fans from around the world. Revel in mesmerizing performances from the ULTRA Angels, relax in the designated, shaded ‘chill out’ areas, enjoy culinary delights from a vast array of local food trucks, and taste cocktails from the various bars stationed throughout the festival grounds.
Early Bird tickets will go on sale at 10am, Thursday 17 November 2022 AEDT for the Ultra Passport and Members Pre-Release. General Public tickets will go on sale at 10am, Friday 18 November 2022 AEDT.
For all details head to the website.
Melbourne’s best blues band The Hornets bring 25th anniversary show to Geelong
Featuring some of the country’s well-known and respected musicians, The Hornets have been a mainstay of Melbourne and Australia’s blues and roots scene for two and a half decades and it’s time to celebrate their contribution.
Described by The Age Newspaper as Melbourne’s best blues band, the band will be celebrating their silver anniversary by taking to the intimate stage at the iconic Pistol Pete’s Food N Blues this Friday, November 18 from 9:30pm.
Stay up to date with what’s happening in and around the region here.
The band, which can appear as a duo, trio, four, five or six piece, have become a regular fixture on Australia’s blues and roots music scene. The current lineup of the band includes its three constant members in singer, songwriter and guitarist, Craig Horne; ARIA Hall of Fame guitarist Jeff Burstin (Jo Jo Zep, Black Sorrows); and ARIA Award-winning keyboardist Bruce Haymes (Archie Roach, Paul Kelly), plus the best rhythm section in the business Yuri Pavlinov (Bamboos, Cat Empire) on bass and The Badloves drummer Chris Tabone.
The band will be bringing along their ninth and newest album, Lowdown In Lockdown, with songs like ‘Nothing Stays the Same’ and the stunning gospel fuelled ‘Distracted by Distractions’ that captures the blues and boredom of musicians being trapped at home and denied the stage for 18 months. Rowdy opener ‘I Ain’t Drunk (Just Drinking)’, is soaked in the relief and release of winning freedom.
Released back in 2021, the album was written and recorded during Melbourne’s lockdown, with a few of the band’s socially isolated friends, including Lindsay Field, Steve Williams, ( both from John Farnham’s band) Sam Lemann, Alex Vella-Horne on backups on a couple of tracks, Louie Burstin on slide plus all the regulars.
Having played literally thousands of foot-stompin’ shows up and down the country, you can expect an impressive, tight performance from the band on Friday.
It all does down on Friday, November 18 at Pistol Pete’s Food N Blues in Geelong from 9pm, with show at 9:30pm. Purchase tickets here.
A massive dog-friendly night market is heading to the Geelong Racecourse this weekend
Picture this: a (hopefully) balmy spring night spent filling your belly and quenching your thirst from a selection of food stalls, and bars and ticking off your Christmas shopping list from amazing local makers. If that sounds right up your alley, then mark November 18 in your calendar, because that’s when the Piccadilly Market makes its way to Geelong for an epic night event.
From 5pm on Friday, November 18 2022 at the Geelong Racing Club, the Piccadilly Night Market is all about supporting the local makers in the region – and after the couple of years that we’ve all had, there’s never been a better time to support locals.
Stay up to date with what’s happening in and around the region here.
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Simply described as a design market, the Piccadilly Market is perfect for those wanting to support local businesses all under one roof, giving shoppers the opportunity to talk to the makers and get a feel for bespoke handmade products. There is nothing quite like purchasing something from the person who made it.
After its ridiculously popular Night Market at Mt Duneed in July, the market is once again taking on a night glow and will see the beloved Geelong Racing Club transform into the kind of shopping wonderland worth getting excited about, tempting you off the couch with an epic program of food, drinks, live entertainment and artisan market stalls.
The market will be hosting more than 70 stalls spanning Geelong’s most talented jewellers, fashion designers, illustrators, artists, food producers, and makers, all be there to provide you with quirky buys and artsy gift ideas for everyone on your fast-approaching Christmas list.
Alongside all the products up for grabs, this night market will also see two bars, food trucks galore, a fun farm, giant darts, human soccer balls, a chalk painting area and live entertainment from the legendary Piano Bar, making this quite the outing for all. It’s also dog-friendly so it’s literally a full family affair. You can also reserve a table (limited so get in quick) for the night which makes it a great opportunity to have end of year drinks before the real silliness begins.
And let’s be real: this market is also great for maybe picking up a little something for yourself (after you’ve gotten your Christmas list all sorted, of course).
Entry to this night market is $5 for 16+, free for kids Under 16 and there is plenty of free parking. So, round up your pals, come hungry and have a good time.
It all goes down at Geelong Racing Club at 99 Breakwater Road, Breakwater on Friday, November 18 from 5pm.
Sawyers Arms Tavern has launched an epic ‘feed me’ menu feast from an ex-Movida chef
Boasting modern Australian fare in the heart of Geelong, Sawyers Arm Tavern is gifting Geelong foodies a new stress-free, budget-friendly lunching experience with its brand new ‘Feed Me’ menu, available for lunch seven days a week.
Alleviating the unnecessary and very real pain of choosing a single dish, for $65, guests may enjoy their choice of three courses and one of the pub’s signature cocktails. The Feed Me menu can be ordered by a single diner, or groups can share a wide selection of dishes, effectively working their way through much of the menu.
Keep up with the latest food and booze news across the region here.
Perfect for those indecisive groups (you know the ones we’re talking about), newly-appointed Executive Chef Jackson Hunt (ex-Movida and Fitzroy’s Builders Arms Hotel) has developed a menu that embraces modern Australian cuisine while retaining key dishes that have been enjoyed by the pub’s clientele for years. When pressed to choose a favourite dish, Jackson recommends the “simple yet robust” pork belly, which is offset with celeriac, apple and cabbage remoulade.
Jackson said, “When I look at a pub menu, I like to see a particular style really explored, rather than a collection of different unrelated dishes. A lot of the thought behind this menu stems from my time at the Builder’s Arms under Andrew McConnell. My vision for Sawyers Arms is to try and make it slightly more European/Modern Australian, while really honing the things that it’s known for, like steak”.
Cementing the tavern’s place as a must-visit, the share-style feast of dishes includes entrees like Leek, spinach & 500 day-aged cheddar croquettes; Saganaki, figs marinated in port & macadamia; and Baked scallops, cauliflower puree & crispy pancetta (2 serve) Calamari, cucumber, roasted peppers & chickpea salad; and mains like Kingfish, grilled asparagus, Goolwa pippies & salsa verde; Roasted chicken Maryland with parsnip puree, mushroom in garlic & rosemary butter Prawn linguine in a tomato sugo with fresh lemon & parsley; Red lentil dahl, fried chickpeas, crispy kale & jasmine rice; and Beef cheek in a red wine, pumpkin with burnt batter & pickled fennel salad.
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As for dessert, indulge with lemon tart with berry compote & mint, or Strawberry sorbet with fresh fruit.
“Coming into summer, I love the kingfish on the Feed Me menu. It is light and fresh, and pairs well with a Chardonnay. I also like the flavour balance of the orecchiette,” says Jackson.
The Feed Me lunch menu also comprises a choice of four signature cocktails. Guests may enjoy the drink-of-the-moment, Negroni Sbagliato, a Newtown Mule, or try a ‘Pete’s Chili Margarita’ or ‘Clats Collins’ – both named in tribute to the venue’s previous family owners.
There’s no downsides to this absolute feast, though it should be noted that The Feed Me menu must be ordered by the whole table (although there is no minimum number of guests set). So bring your hungry friends only.
If that wasn’t enough, the Sawyers Arms Tavern has also launched its ‘Steak and Rockford Red Wine’ lunches, pairing scotch, eye fillet, wagyu rump and rib-eye steak with a variety of award-winning red wines from the premium Barossa Valley winery, Rockford.
Find it at 2 Noble Street, Geelong. Book your next visit here.
Delta Goodrem announces Innocent Eyes 20th anniversary tour
In a truly iconic moment, superstar singer-songwriter De
The tour will commence on September 25, 2023 at Sydney Opera House, followed by Hamer Hall, Melbourne on September 28, Festival Theatre, Adelaide on October 1, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Brisbane on October 3, concluding with Perth’s Riverside Theatre on October 7.
Delta Goodrem Innocent Eyes 20th Anniversary Tour
- Sept 25 – Sydney, Sydney Opera House
- Sept 28 – Melbourne, Hamer Hall
- Oct 1 – Adelaide, Festival Theatre
- Oct 3 – Brisbane, Queensland Performing Arts
- Oct 7 – Perth, Riverside Theatre
Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.
Delta was the first-ever artist to have five no.1 singles on the Australian charts from a debut album, which also won the Highest Selling Album award at the ARIA Awards two years running and was among a record seven awards that Delta took home in 2003.
Fans can expect a memorable night of music and reminiscence. Classic tracks including Born to Try, Lost Without You, Predictable, and all the others will echo throughout the halls, and Delta will recount stories about the album that forged her career and propelled her to the top.
“I feel so grateful to have had all the opportunities this album has brought in my life and all the incredible people that took me into their homes with this album and who have been on this journey with me,” she says.
After signing to Sony when she was only 15, Delta put out Innocent Eyes a few years later as her first full-length release. The album was met with unparalleled success, going platinum 23 times and spending a previously unheard-of 29 weeks atop the ARIA Albums Chart. With countless accolades and high acclaim, it’s likely fans will be singing all the words at the upcoming shows.
“This is going to be a wonderful night together of music and storytelling celebrating the album that changed my life,” says Delta.
To buy your tickets and keep track of all of Delta’s upcoming events head here.
RÜFÜS DU SOL launch Hard Kombucha brand Mate Maker Co.
ARIA #1 and Grammy-winning electronic band and all-around legendary trio Rüfüs Du Sol have made their first steps into the beverage market with the launch of hard kombucha brand, Mate Maker Co.
The label is co-founded with the band’s lifelong friends and industry veterans Justin Medcraft of Pabst Brewing Co, the electronic trio’s manager Danny Robson, and Tom Appleton of Four Pillars Gin.
Keep up with the latest food and booze news across the region here.
Mate Maker hard kombucha is an organic low-sugar and gluten-free alcoholic creation, crafted using only real fruit, green tea, botanicals and simple ingredients. With transparency and simplicity as key principles of the brand, backed by sustainable packaging and organic ingredients, Mate Maker is a refreshing, delicious and real fruit alternative for those who choose to ‘drink better’.
The dream team of Rüfüs Du Sol, Medcraft, Robson and Appleton co-founded Mate Maker co with a values-driven idea to develop a better drink option in every sense of the word. With a shift towards moderation and mindfulness, this group of friends asked themselves: if you choose to drink, why not ‘drink better’? So they set out to create a transparent drink made from better ingredients, that’s better for the world.
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Mate Maker hard kombucha is small-batch brewed, vegan and uses no artificial sweeteners, colours, flavours or hidden ingredients unknown to the drinker. Key to its success is the simplicity of the recipe. A light, crisp and refreshing combination of organic fruit and cold pressed botanicals are blended together with our green tea kombucha to create the ultimate sundowner bevvy made for summer. At 4% ABV and containing no more than 110 calories and less than 5g of sugar per can, Mate Maker launches in two flavours:
Mate Maker Mango Peach Smash Hard Kombucha: this light and bright beverage captures golden hour in a can. The tropical collision of mangoes and peaches with a citrusy splash of lemon anchors a smooth and balanced finish, ripe for kicking back over a drink with mates in a summer setting.
Mate Maker Citrus Mule Hard Kombucha: spinning the tried and true Moscow mule on its head, this classic nod to bright citrus from real limes and cold-pressed orange peel throws in a subtle spicy kick of ginger to become the ultimate booch cocktail and enlivened crowd favourite.
“When we discovered hard kombucha a couple years back in the US, we immediately thought people in Australia would get it. This is something we’ve put a lot of care and effort into and we’re stoked to be able to unveil it now right before we come home to play shows in Australia for the first time in three years. We think people will love it as much as we do,” says Jon George, of RÜFÜS DU SOL.
“Drinks innovation is so important for our customers and with the rapid growth of seltzer these last two years we’re confident that Mate Maker Hard Kombucha delivers all of the same functional benefits with a liquid that tastes really great,”adds co-founder Tom Appleton.
More flavours in the Mate Maker co range will arrive later next year, alongside innovation launches in 2023. In addition to sustainable packaging and organic ingredients, Mate Mater is a 1% for the Planet member, meaning they donate 1% of annual sales to environmental causes fighting climate change. Stay tuned for further information on Mate Maker’s sustainability efforts targeted at specific action groups with a focus on climate change and local level initiatives.
Available at matemakerco.com, independent retailers, RÜFÜS DU SOL shows this December (NSW, VIC, QLD & SA) and upcoming summer festivals.
Spectacular local scenery and Surf Coast photographers celebrated in One Agency Surf Coast’s 2023 calendar competition
Celebrating the photographic paradise of the Surf Coast and a slew of talented snappers in the region, One Agency Surf Coast has announced the winners of its popular Calendar Photo Competition, which saw a swathe of amateur and professional photographers submitting their favourite scenic shots.
Now in its fourth year, the competition called for local photographers to submit scenic shots from postcode 3228 to be featured in the 2023 calendar. Whether it be the dramatic scenery of the road contrasting with the cliffs and the ocean, or of the beaches where the waves and surfers make for a slice of paradise, this competition wanted to see it all.
Stay up to date with all the arts and creative new and events happening in and around the region here.
Shadows, Bells Beach by Louise Edebone
Once again, world-renowned surf photographer Ed Sloane selected the 13 winning scenic shots of Torquay, Jan Juc and Bells Beach, which were taken by eight photographers.
Torquay photographer Ash Hughes’s spectacular image titled Bells Beauty was chosen as the cover shot of the 2023 calendar.
The 13 winning photos were announced at a function at Bomboras Torquay on Thursday 10 November.
“The idea for our first calendar in 2020 came from looking at all the stunning Surf Coast images on Instagram, shared by professional and amateur photographers. We thought how cool it would be to create a calendar of these incredible scenic shots that people can hang in their homes or business to enjoy year-round,” says One Agency Surf Coast Director, Shaun O’Callaghan.
“This year, once again, we were blown away by the hundreds of quality submissions we received – many of which were shot on a humble smartphone! Reviewing the photos always makes us feel lucky to call this beautiful part of the world home.
“Year on year, we also love being able to showcase the incredibly talented photographers among us, both established and emerging,” he added.
This year, One Agency invited the public to vote for their favourite photo via a Facebook competition. Point Cook photographer Russell Charters took out the ‘Crowd Favourite Award’ for his photo titled Bells Beach Current Swirls.
Bells Beach Current Swirls by Russell Charters
2023 Calendar Competition Winners:
· Louise Edebone: January (Shadows, Bells Beach) and November (Peaceful Dawn, Point Addis)
· Paul Elshaug: February (Jan Juc Beach)
· Leslie Carvitto: March (Foam Frenzy)
· Romy: April (Jan Juc Rock) August (Winki Bonanza)
· Russell Charters: May (Bells Beach Current Swirls) AND September (Sunrise Surfer at Winki Pop)
· Marty Bebe: June (Point Addis) and October (Bells Beach)
· Roy Bird: July (Into the Blue)
· Ash Hughes: December (New Year’s Eve) and Cover (Bells Beauty).
Anyone can pick up a free copy of the calendar from One Agency Surf Coast at 22 Bristol Road, Torquay. They make great Christmas presents.
Post hardcore icons Saosin are heading to Australia in 2023
Their powerful live shows and heavy internet presence, coupled with critical praise from the industry and media alike, cultivated a loyal underground following which has remained strong for the past two decades. Catch them when they head to Melbourne’s own Croxton Bandroom on March 9, 2023.
Saosin Australia tour 2023
- March 9 – Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne
- March 10 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
- March 11 – The Triffid, Brisbane
- March 12 – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide
- March 14 – Amplifier Bar, Perth
Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.
One of post hardcore’s formative pillars. Saosin were among the first bands to fully embrace social media as a way of promoting themselves (remember MySpace?) and they burst onto the scene in 2003 with their explosive debut EP, Translating The Name.
Fronted by their original vocalist, Anthony Green, the band will be playing bangers from all of their highly influential albums, 2006’s self titled, 2009’s In Search Of Solid Ground and 2016’s Along The Shadow and from their groundbreaking EP’s including their debut, 2003’s Translating The Name.
Songs such as You’re Not Alone, Voices, Seven Years and Collapse which have all racked up well over 10 million spins each and helped define a sub-genre.
Rounded out by guitarist Beau Burchell, bassist Chris Sorenson, and drummer Alex Rodriguez, Saosin’s scene-defining blend of heady artistic intellectualism and passion is an adventurous rush of energy.
Equal parts confidence and vulnerability, it straddles the line between metalcore angst and melodic experimentalism and strikes the perfect balance of what makes their music simultaneously pretty and brutal.
Their first visit since 2010, catch them at their first ever headline shows in Australia by grabbing your tickets here.
Thundamentals announce ‘All This Life’ Australian tour for 2023
Fresh from releasing their highly anticipated sixth studio album All This Life, featuring singles ‘Top Of The World’ and ‘Lifted Up’, Thundamentals have announced a national tour for January and February 2023 to celebrate.
The band has just announced that founding member Tuka, whilst still an integral member of the band, won’t be part of Thundas’ national tour and in a move that has the full support of fellow band members Jesse and Morgs, will focus his energy on his songwriting and personal/family life. Thundas will instead be joined and supported by special guest and the lead vocalist of Horrorshow, Solo.
Jesse, Morgs and Solo from Horrorshow will hit the road from January 13, 2023 in Cairns, before heading to Brisbane, Adelaide, Fremantle, Wollongong, Canberra, Melbourne, Torquay, and Newcastle, before concluding in Sydney on February 18, performing the new songs live for the first time, along with all the killer tunes from across the band’s lengthy career.
Thundamentals All This Life Australian Tour 2023
January 13 – Cairns – Gimuy, Tanks Art Centre
January 14 – Brisbane – Meantin, The Tivoli
January 20 – Adelaide – Tandanya, Fat Controller
January 21 – Fremantle – Waylyup, Freo Social
January 27 – Wollongong – Woolyungah, Uni Bar
January 28 – Canberra – Ngunnawal, UC Hub
February 10 – Melbourne – Naarm, 170 Russell
February 11 – Torquay – Wadawurrung, Torquay Hotel
February 17 – Newcastle – Mulubinba, The Cambridge Hotel
February 18 – Sydney – Eora, The MetroTheatre
Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.
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With over a decade in the game, Thundamentals’ journey has been one of triumph and growth. From selling out shows in all corners of the country racking up millions of streams worldwide and landing multiple platinum and gold singles, Tuka, Jeswon and Morgs have consistently pushed Thundamentals to new heights, standing tall as one of the most notable names in homegrown hip-hop.
Like so many of us, Thundamentals went through an immense period of growth during the global pandemic. An uncertain future was lingering, and the group were unable to connect with fans at live shows as they had done so frequently throughout their career. Forced to reconsider their approach, they began to write constantly—at times, in person and at others virtually. At first, there was no particular goal in mind beyond pure escapism and maintaining a connection, but as the months went on the realisation set in that regardless of the physical limitations, there was still a lot of life happening.
Thundamentals’ sixth album All This Life came about from these conversations. The project represents a rise against adversity and a celebration of the goodness in life. Acting as a beacon of light in dark times, All This Life aims to leave listeners with a sense of hope and uplift them in times of uncertainty.
Sonically, the album could be considered a fresh direction for Thundamentals, but it’s one they took organically. Having been thrust into new circumstances with a newfound appreciation for life and creating also led to inspiration being drawn from childhood favourites from outside of their traditionally hip hop roots—iconic ‘60s rock idols like David Bowie and The Doors to the raw expression of ‘90s bands like Nirvana and Faith No More laid the foundations for an album that mixes nostalgic sounds with modern techniques while still incorporating the group’s origins in hip hop and R&B culture.
The final piece of the puzzle was collaborator Carl Dimataga, who brought his expert musicianship to the project. All This Life is a rose growing from concrete. A joyful, vibrant and uplifting body of work forged in darkness yet drenched in light. It represents not only a celebration of life itself but also the band’s position this far into their career. It’s a declaration: “We are still standing, and we have so much love and life still left to give.”
Tickets on sale now here.
Jazz in a Hat Spring Fest: The one-day homegrown jazz festival taking over Geelong’s Heritage House
Heady fusions, hard-grooving breakouts, finger-snapping elasticity and timeless elegance. Expect all this and more at Jazz in a Hat Spring Fest, a casual, family-friendly, picnic-style live music event in beautiful heritage grounds this November.
Presented by Jazz in a Hat, the homegrown jazz festival will take place at The Heights Heritage House in Newtown on 19 November, representing and celebrating jazz in all its forms while shining a spotlight on up-and-coming local musicians.
Stay up to date with what’s happening in and around the region here.
Taking over the eclectic grounds of Heights Heritage House – which features stables and a water tower – emerging local artists will perform a range of jazz genres across multiple stages, as well as poetry and live art performances.
Gifting locals and visitors alike the chance to discover the gems of Geelong’s vibrant fringe jazz scene, the festival will feature the grooviest Jazz In The Hat alumni, from the french-inspired funk of the Calderazzo-Lorenne Group, to gypsy duo Gypsum Gypsie, and the modern and experimental jazz of Tony Soprano Band and Final Final.
You’ll also find live performances and improv from the likes of Two Flights, Harper Dawson with Jack Smythe, CRL.ORG, Tribü, Lionel Baker featuring Catie Alison & Pepper Willow, Emilia Fol, Immy Owusu and Oscar Rose, with guest appearances by Wild Gloriosa, Faerfolke and the Jazz In a Hat crew.
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Started in Geelong in 2018 by Philippine-born musician Eli Merquita and Geelong artist Joshua Maxwell de Hoog, the Jazz in a Hat collective brings local musicians together to throw their names in a hat, form a band and play a live improvisational set to an audience. The electric monthly sessions at Analogue Academy were soon selling out, with a waitlist of musicians wanting to participate.
Support from the City of Greater Geelong’s Creative Communities Grant Program allowed Jazz in a Hat to expand to a festival format for the first time, making this a not-to-be-missed experience.
The family friendly program begins at 2pm, with activities available for kids. Attendees are encouraged to pack a picnic and blanket.
Jazz in a Hat Spring Fest takes place 19 November, 2pm-9pm at Heights Heritage House, 140 Aphrasia St Newtown. Tickets can be purchased here.
The Imperfects Podcast bring their first-ever live show to Geelong in 2023
We’re all imperfect. No one knows this better than The Imperfects podcast. And now, performing their first-ever live show, co-hosts Hugh Van Cuylenburg, Ryan Shelton and Josh Van Cuylenburg are about to find out how truly imperfect they really are.
Touring Australia in 2023, The Imperfects will be heading to venues in Geelong, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra and Perth.
The Imperfects Podcast Australian Tour
COSTA HALL, GEELONG
SATURDAY, APRIL 15
POWERHOUSE, BRISBANE
SATURDAY, APRIL 22
DUNSTAN PLAYHOUSE, ADELAIDE
SATURDAY, APRIL 29
HAMER HALL, MELBOURNE
SUNDAY, APRIL 30
EVEREST THEATRE, SYDNEY
FRIDAY, MAY 5
LLEWELLYN HALL, CANBERRA
SATURDAY, MAY 13
ASTOR THEATRE, PERTH
SATURDAY, JUNE 3
Stay up to date with all the events happening in and around the region here.
Founder of The Resilience Project, Hugh van Cuylenburg, his brother Josh van Cuylenburg and comedian Ryan Shelton (neither of their brothers), are touring on an original stage show that will make you laugh, feel and think.
With over 8 million downloads, The Imperfects is an Australian podcast about how perfectly imperfect we all are. Comparing ourselves to others is not only exhausting, it’s extremely harmful. However, when we share our struggles, we start to realise that everyone has something they are battling with. The Imperfects aims to teach, inspire and share stories of vulnerability so we can all be happier, build authentic connections and become more resilient.
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This isn’t just another podcast episode on stage, this is a celebration of vulnerability and connection. Come and join the fun, or at the very least, embrace the imperfection.
Don’t miss The Imperfects on their stage show tour of Australia in 2023!
Purchase tickets to the Geelong show here.
Michael Bublé cancels 2022 Australian tour
Multi-award-winning, multi-Platinum-selling global superstar Michael Bublé has cancelled his Australian tour with less than three weeks to go.
Leaving fans fuming, the singer was slated to perform nine shows on Australian stages in November and December 2022.
Bublé’s tour was due to kick off in Newcastle on Wednesday 30 November before touring to Perth, Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on December 7 and December 8, Adelaide, Sydney and finish up in Brisbane with two dates.
Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.
Buble announced the news that the tour would be postponed until June on social media due to “logistical issues”.
“Despite our best efforts, my team and I have come to realise that global logistical issues have made it impossible for us to deliver the show that I feel Australians deserve,” Bublé wrote in a statement.
“Although it’s completely disappointing for all of us, I wanted to be transparent with you and hope you can understand what a difficult decision this was to make.
“I appreciate your patience and look forward to seeing you this coming June.
“Love, Michael.”
Last time Bublé graced our shores was back in 2020 – for the Australian leg of his hugely successful, sold-out ‘An Evening With Michael Bublé’ tour – he jumped at the chance to throw his support behind Australia’s bushfire appeal with a live cross, from one of his Melbourne shows to the Fire Fight Australia bushfire benefit concert in Sydney.
Australia has embraced this universally loved Canadian artist right from the get-go, with his 2003 self-titled debut album topping the ARIA Albums Chart. Bublé has since gone on to celebrate 4 more chart-topping albums in this country – 2013’s ‘To Be Loved’, 2011’s iconic ‘Christmas’, 2009’s ‘Crazy Love’ and 2007’s ‘Call Me Irresponsible’ – as well as 3 records that peaked at #2. Throughout the course of his extraordinary career, Bublé has sold over 75 million albums.
His 11th album ‘Higher’ contains more self-penned original Bublé songs plus reinvigorated standards including a duet with Willie Nelson (‘Crazy’), Bob Dylan’s ‘Make You Feel My Love’ and the Sam Cooke classic ‘Bring It On Home To Me’.
As for his performance, Bublé is charismatic beyond belief and his between-song banter, often categorised by open-hearted goofiness. Something to look forward to in 2023.
Visit TEG DAINTY for all ticketing and tour information for next year.
The Big Design Market returns with 270 stalls under one roof for three big days
After three years of cessation due to lockdowns, The Big Design returns to the heart of Carlton. With an array of different creators boasting their crafts, there will be something for everyone.
Featuring a myriad of different food and wine, art displays, shopping and creating, the market is expecting a massive comeback after a long hiatus.
The Big Design Market
- The Big Design Market returns after three-year break
- Happening in The Royal Exhibition Building
- $6 online, $8 on the door and free for children 12 and under
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On display for three days only is the showcasing of Indigenous artist Anny Hay (Pia Designs). Being of Tasmanian origin, she’s set to decorate the interior of the Royal Exhibition Building with vibrant, colourful artwork that will give the space a breath of fresh air.
Not only will you be able to appreciate the artwork, Karina Jambrak brings her nature inspired ambient pieces to the market stall. This is the perfect opportunity to get your hands on some timeless pieces.
If you’re thinking about giving your fur baby a treatment as well, why not try Scratch’s premium-made Australian dog food. There will be jewellery especially made by Indigenous creator Haus of Dizzy. There will even be customed designed glassware from Hot Haus Glass Studio. If that doesn’t prove that there isn’t something for everyone, maybe the food will change your mind.
Yum Cha is bringing their oriental tea house with an array of simply delicious dumplings, the famous Footscray locals Pie Thief bring their pastry expertise, and it wouldn’t be complete without Taco Truck placing the cherry on top. You can shop and then refuel on some of the greatest culinary delights.
All happening under the beautiful interior of The Royal Exhibition Building, The Big Design is set to make a well-earned comeback.
For more information and tickets, visit here.