Tag: Music
Lyons frustrated over rock giant’s KISS-off
By NOEL MURPHY
A BEHIND-the-scenes campaign to bring rock giants KISS to Geelong’s Simonds has failed to eventuate, drawing a frustrated response from mayor Darryn...
Motor City festival a ‘boon’ for Geelong
GEELONG has been a quiet achiever in producing musical talent but Motor City Music Festival will put the region’s best on centre stage.
Along with...
Young musos string together show
Four young Geelong musicians will perform in a chamber music concert in the city centre on Sunday.
Organisers said the four would join three other...
Trio gets progressively retro with classical sound for the 21st Century
By NOEL MURPHY
IT’S bit like stepping inside a time machine listening to drummer Les Oldman’s latest musical collaboration.
In the nicest way, of course, because...
Luke Biscan set for Motor Fest
By JENA MARINO
GEELONG singer/songwriter Luke Biscan is geared up to perform at this year’s Motor City Music Festival.
The 26-year-old said he was preparing to...
Bands mentor works for club
By JENA MARINO
A NEW live-music venue in Geelong will provide a mentoring program to develop local musicians, according to one of its owners.
John O’Brien...
Audemia powers a new rock role for old station
By NOEL MURPHY
NORTH Geelong’s old power station is fast becoming an arthouse playhouse as its shattered and war-torn appearance gives way to new contemporary...
Kick back with INXS at Motor City fest
By Jena Marino
FANS will sing along to their favourite INXS songs at Geelong’s Motor City Music Festival next month.
Tribute band INXSIVE will play the...
Eurogliders and Grace Knight still flying high
By JENA MARINO
FROM singing on the high seas to sell-out crowds all around the world, star of '80s pop band Eurogliders, Grace Knight is...
Texas country gears up for Motor Fest
By NOEL MURPHY
TEXAS swing has a way of getting under your skin, under your guard, if you’re not a country music fan. If you...
Young musos hitting hot notes in big band
THE ANNUAL Geelong Summer Music Camp, attracting vocalists and instrumentalists from Victoria and interstate, starts this weekend.
The program is designed for 220 students at...
Mystery and music blend for Corby release
By Jena-Maree Marino
MYSTERIOUS Geelong singer/songwriter Charles Corby is determined to grab attention with his debut single.
But the song is still without a title and,...