Noise

Mar 28, 2024

VIA VIC - March Edition

Five fresh additions to our ongoing VIA VIC playlist – a showcase of the incredible sounds coming from Victoria.

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Apr 12, 2024

In The Area - Thornbury

From intimate stores to historic venues, Thornbury is a go to for all things live music. Check out a few of our selections.

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Dec 04, 2023

Eat, Play, Stay: Mornington Peninsula

Home of Music In The Park, Coastal Jam, NYE On The Hill and more, the Mornington Peninsula is a must-visit spot for a weekend away.

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Before The Show with Lee Fields (USA)

We got to chat with soul legend Lee Fields before his very first show for ALWAYS LIVE Soul Trains, presented by Metro Trains.

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Behind The Lyrics - Ainslie Wills

Discover the creative processes and lyrical meaning behind Ainslie Will's recently released track 'People Pleaser' from her EP, Pink.

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Nov 27, 2023

Backstage Pass: Fed Square

Discover Live Music Saturday's, Fed Square's freshly curated program of live music - all summer long!

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Nov 27, 2023

Backstage Pass: Brunswick Ballroom

Discover Sydney Road's most eclectic live music and entertainment venue, Brunswick Ballroom.

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Nov 02, 2023

VIA VIC - October Edition

Check out the latest editions to the VIA VIC playlist for the month of October!

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Sep 13, 2023

In The Area - Collingwood

From beloved rock 'n' roll pubs to community hubs, Collingwood is a go to for all things live music. Check out a few of our selections.

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Sep 28, 2023

Garage Band 2023 - Part One

Get to know the young Victorian muso's rocking the Fed Square stage at Garage Band 2023

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Sep 20, 2023

Backstage Pass: Pier Hotel

Discover one of Victoria's oldest, most beloved live music venues, Frankston's Pier Hotel.

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VIA VIC - September Edition

Check out the newest additions to the VIA VIC playlist for the month of September!

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Garge Band 2023 - Part Two

Get to know the young Victorian muso's rocking the Fed Square stage at Garage Band 2023

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Garage Band 2023 - Part Three

Get to know the young Victorian muso's rocking the Fed Square stage at Garage Band 2023

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Artist To Artist: Clare Bowditch x Sophia J Smith

Victorian musos Clare Bowditch and Sophia J Smith got to chat about their inspirations, struggles with self-doubt and what life is like making music in Melbourne.

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Garage Band - Class of 2022: Mansplainers

The Mansplainers played a knock-out set at Garage Band 2022, and we got to hear all about their experience.

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VIA VIC - August Edition

Check out the latest tracks we discovered in August, brought to you by Victorian artists.

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Access All Areas - Alicia Saye

We got to learn a little about sound engineer Alicia Saye, and their experience in the Melbourne music industry.

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Sep 20, 2023

Backstage Pass: Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Discover one of Victoria's most beloved live music venues, Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

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Jul 28, 2023

VIA VIC - July Edition

As another month comes to a close, here's some tracks the ALWAYS LIVE team have been loving from spectacular Victorian artists!

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NAIDOC Week 2023

This NAIDOC Week, we're sharing a selection of songs and stories from incredible First Nation's artists. Check it out.

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In The Area - Richmond

It's a hub of activity throughout the year, but Richmond is also home to some of the most iconic, beloved and most-frequented live music venues in Victoria. Check out some of our favourites!

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Jul 21, 2023

In The Area - Bendigo

If you ever find yourself out in Goldfield region, more specifically, Bendigo, check out some of these venues for live music, pub feeds and beer on tap.

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THNDO's Take On Music In Melbourne

THNDO talks cutting her teeth within the Melbourne music scene and how it has shaped her career as an artist.

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Aug 11, 2023

Garage Band - Class of 2022: Sami

With the sun setting and an epic view of the Melbourne skyline behind him, Sami played a mindblowing set at Garage Band 2022. We chatted to Sami about what he's been up to since then.

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Garage Band 2022

Check out some of the best bits from Garage Band 2022!

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Official Garage Band Playlist

Check out our Garage Band 2022 playlist on Spotify, featuring some of the incredible young musicians who got up on the big stage at Fed Square for the very first time.

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How I Melbourne ft. Stick Mareebo

Champion of Caribbean music and food, Stick Mareebo, spoke to our friends at Melbourne Food and Wine about his favourite spots to grab a bite!

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VIA VIC - June Edition

Another month, another round of tunes from great Victorian artists, handpicked by the ALWAYS LIVE team.

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Beats and Bites

Some of our favourite artists talk all things beats and eats with Melbourne Food & Wine Festival ahead of The Village Feast in Thorpdale this weekend.

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Garage Band - Class of 2022: Meghna

We chatted to Garage Band 2022 alumni, Meghna about her experience being a part of the show and what she's been up to since then!

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Behind the Scenes with Sampa The Great

In Store at the iconic Northside Records in Fitzroy

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Melbourne Techno City - Hardware Group

A fan of electronic music? Raised on the rave? Odds are you've been to a party by @hardwaregroupau, an institution that's made Melbourne a techno city.

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Access All Areas - Cristina Mariani

We sat down with Cristina Mariani to hear all about her experience so far as a music photographer.

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In The Area - St Kilda

Want to plan a night of incredible food and drink plus some of Melbourne's most iconic live music venues? You simply can't go past an evening in St Kilda.

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Tash Sultana - Home Is Where The Music Is

Join internationally renowned Victorian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Tash Sultana at their home and studio on the Victorian Surf Coast.

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ALWAYS LIVE Highlights 2022

In 2022, ALWAYS LIVE featured 160+ events, 570+ artists, 75% being from Victoria, on stages across Melbourne, the surrounding neighbourhoods and in regional Victoria.

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Garage Band - Class of 2022: Caisha Sprout

We got to chat to Garage Band 2022 alumni Caisha Sprout, about all things GB and what she's been up to since!

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Jun 19, 2023

VIA VIC - May Edition

The latest and greatest, brought to you by Victorian artists.

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In The Area - Northcote

Head to the North for a musicial journey through some of the states most beloved live music venues.

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Garage Band - Class of 2022: Atomic Entourage

Get to know Atomic Entourage and hear about their Garage Band 2022 experience!

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VIA VIC - April Edition

The latest and greatest, brought to you by Victorian artists.

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