Feature: Populated by real and imagined heroes and villains, the everyday and the extraordinary, the trials of life and matters of the heart, Ryland Moranz’s compositions span bygone days, the here and now, and what may yet be to come, both for himself and for us all. The Canadian folk singer-songwriter and banjo-playing virtuoso continues
Kingscliff: Known so loyally by their faithful patrons as “The Kingy”, the Kingscliff Beach Hotel celebrates 90 years tomorrow with music from Byron Bay trance-popsters Pink Zinc. And in the spirit of this milestone The Kingy is throwing an epic party for all their treasured punters who have left memories behind that only the pub’s
Boondall: Grammy-winning Swedish band Ghost will bring their “satanic” theatrical rock show to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Saturday night. Ghost is best known in Australia for their epic goth-pop smash hit, “Mary On A Cross”, which was released in 2019 but didn’t make it to the ears of the country’s masses until last year
Nimbin: If you ask Byron Bay’s Bobby Alu what his music sounds like he will say he prefers to think about how it makes someone feel. Alu said his music could be summed up as a dreamy summer’s night. “Like you have your favourite drink in hand, sipping as the sun sets on a balmy evening
South Brisbane: Emerging musician Jack Raymond will add some Sunny Coast flavour to the second iteration of the Brisbane Singer-Songwriter Sessions on October 22. On the back of his successful Victorian tour, Raymond joins Brisbane outfits The Verandahs, Hazel Mei and Maisy Taylor for a special night of music and storytelling at eclectic 70s disco den,
Eudlo: A music and arts event with “roving huggers” and a sweet local line up – including Day of Embers, Lydia Fairhall and Emma Beau – is set to highlight the profound link between mental health and the creative arts at Eudlo Hall on Saturday night. With almost half of us experiencing a run in
Southport: An annual Gold Coast event has proven that channelling yourself into an artistic or musical project can bring more purpose and happiness into your life. The ArtBeat Music and Arts Festival, which runs from October 10-27 at the Gold Coast University Hospital, celebrates the creative strengths and talents of the Gold Coast’s mental health
New Farm: What was once a household name for Aussie music lovers is quickly becoming a household pain. Silverchair’s Ben Gillies and Chris Joannou will bring the story behind their new problematic book, Love and Pain, to Brisbane’s Powerhouse on Monday, October 9. With the media in a twist over the band’s fractures since the
Feature: Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has responded to calls from the City’s music community – who asked for more support for musicians and music venues – saying “live music has been part of our city’s DNA for more than 60 years”. Gold Coast musicians recently took to social media to plead to Gold Coast
Fortitude Valley: Los Angeles sassy and unapologetic rocksters, Death Valley Girls, will bring their psych-rock sorcery to the Valley’s Black Bear Lodge in November. Known for their infectious blend of garage rock, punk, and cosmic-powered flow, these dreamy music mystics have garnered a cult following worldwide, with a signature style and mesmerising communal witchy energy