News Venues Ancient World by Alex Cooper Where the city’s gloss fades to grit. Down a shadow-draped Hindley Street alley, Ancient World hums like a secret whispered between rebels and artists. Step into its basement lair, and…
Music News Parkway Drive’s ‘Park Waves Festival’ to hit Aussie Shores by Alex Cooper Brace for impact. Australian metal titans Parkway Drive are riding a tidal wave of momentum as they bring their electrifying Park Waves Festival home for the first time. After a roaring debut…
Live Music News Pro Audio Sleepazoid performs ’85/Chomp’ Live From Happy by Happy Sleepazoid performs ‘85/Chomp’ Live from Happy WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO + + Sleepazoid came through Live From Happy to perform an incredible live version of their tracks 85/Chomp…
News The Best Gigs Happening in Aus from Now to December by Tammy Moir Whether you’re into big singalongs or sweaty midweek mosh pits, 2025’s got you covered. Australia’s live music scene is packed this year — with huge names hitting home soil and…
Music News Greaser Bar’s July Inferno: A Month-Long Riot of Rock, Punk & Metal by Alex Cooper Brisbane’s sweatiest venue unleashes a monstrous lineup—get ready for wall-to-wall chaos, blistering riffs, and mosh pits that’ll leave you breathless. Brisbane’s legendary Greaser Bar is transforming July into a full-throttle sonic…
Live Music News Pro Audio Leif Vollebekk performs ‘Rock and Roll’ Live From Happy by Happy Leif Vollebekk performs ‘Rock and Roll’ Live from Happy WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO + Leif Vollebekk dropped into Live From Happy to perform a jaw-dropping live version Big…
Music News Global Beats, Local Silence: Why NZ Artists Shine Abroad But Struggle at Home by Alex Cooper With 91% of streaming dollars fleeing offshore, the stakes have never been higher. On a frosty Canterbury night, the fuzz-rock duo Earth Tongue electrified The Loons in Lyttelton, proving their…
Live Music News Pro Audio RNZŌ performs ‘RNZŌ SZN’ Live From Happy by Happy RNZŌ performs ‘RNZŌ SZN’ Live from Happy WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO + RNZŌ dropped into Live From Happy to perform a jaw-dropping live version of his track RNZŌ…
News Venues RAC Arena by Alex Cooper Where the Skyline Meets the Spotlight Step into RAC Arena, and you’re stepping into a living, breathing monument to Perth’s love affair with spectacle. This place is a kinetic sculpture,…
News Venues The Bergy Seltzer by Alex Cooper Brunswick’s Unpretentious Haven for Live Music and Late-Night Revelry The Bergy—short for The Bergy Seltzer—is Brunswick’s answer to Melbourne’s ever-gentrifying nightlife: a no-frills, all-vibe dive bar where the drinks are…
News Venues The Evelyn Hotel by Alex Cooper Just show up. The music—and the history—will do the rest. Step into The Evelyn Hotel, and you’re stepping into 50 years of Melbourne’s music history. This unassuming corner pub on…
Music News Venues Cactus Room by Alex Cooper Where garage punk thrives and creativity runs wild Step into Cactus Room, and you’ll instantly feel the pulse of Melbourne’s garage-punk heart. Founded by two Queensland transplants, Dave Houston and Neil…
Music News Venues Kindred Bandroom by Alex Cooper Where Music Feels Like Home There’s a certain magic in the air the moment you step into Kindred Bandroom. Tucked away in Footscray’s creative quarter, this intimate 250-capacity venue pulses…
