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Following Illy’s “Good Life”, his 3rd ARIA #1 Aus album, and the huge capital city tour of the same name, comes “The Good-er Life Tour”, mammoth, 27 date party around Australia. With an explosive live show, a litany of certified classics, and an album of new hits, Illy and the band are bringing high octane energy to stages country wide this August to November.

THE GOOD-ER LIFE TOUR
Friday 1 August – UC Hub, Canberra, ACT
Saturday 2 August – The Station, Jindabyne, NSW
Friday 8 August – Finnians Irish Tavern, Port Macquarie, NSW
Saturday 9 August – Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour, NSW
Thursday 14 August – Long Jetty Hotel, Central Coast, NSW
Friday 15 August – King Street Bandroom, Newcastle, NSW
Saturday 16 August – Uow Unibar, Wollongong, NSW
Sunday 17 August – Smokey Dans, Tomakin, NSW
Friday 22 August – Altar, Hobart, TAS
Saturday 23 August – Forth Pub, Devonport, TAS
Friday 19 September – Mieplace Niteclub, Gladstone, QLD
Saturday 20 September – Mcguires Hotel, Mackay, QLD
Thursday 25 September – Bar1, Hillarys, WA
Friday 26 September – Port Beach Garden Bar, Fremantle, WA
Saturday 27 September – Prince Of Wales, Bunbury, WA
Thursday 2 October – Edge Hill Tavern, Cairns, QLD
Friday 3 October – Dalrymple Hotel, Townsville, QLD
Saturday 4 October – Boom, Airlie Beach, QLD
Thursday 9 October – Cleveland Sands Hotel, Redlands, QLD
Friday 10 October – Burleigh Town Hotel, Burleigh Heads, QLD
Saturday 11 October – Solbar, Maroochydore, QLD
Friday 17 October – Torquay Hotel, Torquay, VIC
Saturday 18 October – Whalers Hotel, Warrnambool, VIC
Friday 24 October – Beer Deluxe, Albury, VIC
Saturday 25 October – Pier Bandroom, Frankston, VIC
Friday 31 October – All Seasons [Conservatory Room], Bendigo, VIC
Saturday 1 November – The Setts, Mildura, VIC

Anchored in a purpose-led partnership with Brightside Studios which celebrates emerging Australian artists, STUDIO by Miraval continues to build a platform that celebrates music and culture, reinforcing its creative roots and music heritage in an authentic way.

From 4–6PM, patrons can sip on a glass of STUDIO by Miraval for just $10. With each purchase, receive a complimentary side of bruschetta, an ideal pairing that perfectly complements the crisp, refreshing notes of the rosé.

All of this can be enjoyed while taking in stunning views of the Harbour at sunset.

Hidden Sequence presents its 9th all live hardware event. Join us at Workshop Bar and experience a collection of superb local electronic artists performing live.

ASH.txt – @ash.txts
NEKO DEVYN – @naymccrae13
RIEPLAY – @rieplay
SOL FLARE – @solflaremusic

This gig is proudly hosted by Workshop as part of the 10,000 Gigs initiative, supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.

👹 HALLOWEEN HELL RAVE 😈
Melbourne’s ultimate Halloween party returns and this time, we’re unleashing a MASSIVE FULL VENUE TAKE OVER.
🤑 $1000 BEST COSTUME PRIZE

💀 2 ROOMS:
Bat Cave (downstairs) Rave Cave (upstairs)
Goth – Post-Punk – Dark Wave – Synth – EBM
Industrial – Techno – Dark Disco – Rave More

Get ready, this year is going to be wilder than ever… THE HALLOWEEN HELL RAVE IS BACK!
If you’ve been to a Hell Rave before, you’ll know we take decorations and the haunted experience very seriously… We GO ALL OUT, so you can GO ALL OUT

Who will take home the best costume prize of $1000.00 ?!?
(Yes, that’s right 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐑$)

Start planning your costume now…
🦇 DRESSCODE: All Things Halloween -unleash your inner demon

Summer Block Party – The West Side’s Community Celebration

Join us for an event where no one has to miss out as we transform Kindred into a celebration of music, food, and connection that brings the neighbourhood – and friends across town – together.

What to Expect:
– Melbourne’s beloved live reggae acts and top DJs bringing the soundtrack to your day
– Food trucks with the kind of food that makes any day feel special
– Dedicated supervised children’s zone with games, crafts, and a silent disco
– Community atmosphere where adults can catch up with friends with complete peace of mind
– Family-friendly environment from midday into the evening, with vibes to match

Event Details:
– Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
– Time: 12:00 noon into the evening
– Location: Kindred, 3 Harris St, Yarraville VIC 3013
– Type: All-ages community celebration

This is how we celebrate together. Music, food, community – this day has room for all of it, and everyone. Whether you’re here for the live bands, the great food, or just to connect with your people, this is the kind of day worth planning for.

Perfect for families who love music, friends who miss each other, and anyone looking to experience genuine community celebration. Everyone’s looked after, everyone’s having fun!

Wild Horses Festival 2025 – The 9th Ride Awaits!

Wild Horses Festival is back for another transformational adventure, taking place in the stunning wild lands of Carapooee West – the traditional home of the Dja Dja Wurrung people.

Join in for a weekend on the wild side, where you can choose your own journey through:
 Music – A carefully curated lineup to take you on an unforgettable ride
 Arts – Immersive visual experiences and creative expression
 Workshops – Expand your mind, body, and soul
 Community – Connect with like-minded wild horsies and create lifelong memories

At Wild Horses, they believe in quality over quantity and leaving better than we came!

 Important Info:

Limited capacity event – previous editions have SOLD OUT! 

You must be 21+ to enter

Zero tolerance for abusive, self-abusive, or anti-social behaviour
LEAVE NO TRACE – respect the land and each other

Get ready to dance, Melbourne! MIAMI HORROR bring their We Always Had Tomorrow tour to Live At The Gardens for an electrifying night under the stars, joined by very special guests SNEAKY SOUND SYSTEM and BAG RAIDERS.

With full live sets from three of Australia’s most popular party-starters, audiences can expect a euphoric evening of dancefloor anthems, chart-topping hits and non-stop indie-dance magic.

All three artists were recently named in Rolling Stone Australia’s list of the “50 Greatest Australian Electronic Acts of All Time”.

AROHA and JOEY LIGHTBULB also join the party at the iconic Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

The 33rd in the 3333.

A midland melodrama in three parts.

The Ballot for Meredith 33 is now open to all comers.

Enter via Meredith 2025

Gotta be in it to ribbit.

Online Sales available from 11am on Thursday 28 August, open to all-comers.

Stranger Cole is returning to Australia! This December, the beloved Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae pioneer Stranger Cole will embark on a nationwide tour taking in Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne (of course).

MORE SKA! DECEMBER 2025 AUSTRALIAN TOUR

Friday 05 – The River, Margaret River WA
Saturday 06 – Lynott’s Lounge, Perth
Friday 12 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
Saturday 13 – Brunswick Ballroom, Melbourne
Sunday 14 – Jive Bar, Adelaide
Friday 19 – Paddo RSL, Sydney

Stranger Cole is, simply put, a giant of Reggae. He is one of the most important living links to the birth of the Jamaican sound with a career full of hits spanning all eras beginning with the proto-Ska “Rough and Tough” for Duke Reid in 1962. His mid-sixties rocksteady duets with Patsy Todd and Gladdy Anderson, respectively, are considered to be a high point of the genre. In 1968, Stranger Cole’s “Bangarang” with its choppy keyboard and one-drop drumming marked the beginning of a new sound, Reggae.

Stranger Cole’s voice is distinctive, but his live performances are equally famous. Irrepressibly happy with boundless energy belying his 84 years on the planet, he connects with the audience like very few can.

By popular demand, Stranger Cole returns to Australia to perform the ska, rocksteady and reggae songs that have made him a living legend…

As he says; “MORE LIFE!”

French techno DJ and producer, I Hate Models will headline a massive PICA Melbourne show on January 3, 2026!

Known for his hard-hitting, industrial-driven sets that explore the extremes of emotion and energy, he will be joined by a stacked supporting lineup featuring Patrick Mason and Pegassi, alongside local tastemakers Mikalah Watego b2b Hannah D.

This will be an unmissable night for fans of underground electronic music.

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