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Greg Donovan is the founder of one of Australia’s most iconic music festivals, the Big Red Bash which will celebrate its 13th and final year in 2027. What started as a bold idea in one of the most extraordinary locations in the country has become a firm favourite with artists and fans alike, thanks to its unique setting, unforgettable atmosphere and the incredible effort the Donovan family put into making every Bash something truly special. As the festival prepares for one last hurrah, Greg takes us behind the scenes, looks back at some of the magic and mayhem of the past 13 years, and gives us a taste of what we can expect when the Big Red Bash goes out with a bang. More info here;https://bigredbash.com.au/Check out the ABC Story here;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5E53zv-q1Y See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Gray is the founder of Music in Paradise, an experience that's taken some of Australia's biggest artists and curates some amazing gigs all around the world giving fans the chance to see their favourite artists up close, while enjoying an unforgettable holiday at the same time.But the story actually goes way back, starting with Jamie's love of surfing, music and travel, and a pretty crazy idea involving Donavon Frankenreiter in the Maldives.So how do you turn that idea into a business that's been running for more than a decade, working with some of the biggest names in Australian music?Find out here, plus check out all of the massive names performing, including Tash Sultana announced this week!https://www.musicinparadise.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Montaigne is celebrating the 10th anniversary of her breakthrough album, Glorious Heights — the record that propelled her onto the Australian music scene, selling out shows and quickly making her a festival favourite. It was great to have Montaigne in the studio to reflect on the legacy of the album, some of those incredible “pinch yourself” moments along the way, and the tour celebrating this pretty amazing milestone.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, he’s one of our favourites, and he joins Matty to talk all things CMC Rocks 2027! It’s a festival that holds a very special place in his heart, and he shares some incredible memories — from meeting his idols and experiencing the festival as a fan, to playing one of the biggest shows of his career there in 2027! He also takes us through the incredible line-up locked in for next year and what we can expect from one of the country’s biggest music festivals, which is also celebrating its 20th anniversary! More info below 👇https://www.cmcrocks.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A couple of months ago we were joined by Nick and Joe from Pond ahead of the release of their 11th album, Terrestrials! They took us behind the making of the Album, plus their massive USA tour which they just returned home from ahead of the announcement today that they're playing a string of Hometown shows before Christmas! The lads are also massive Fremantle Docker Fans so lets hope they can get up on Saturday! Full list of tour dates here. https://pond.band/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katy Steele is one of our favourite Australian singer-songwriters, and she's back with a run of stripped-back shows across the country from October! She released her beautiful new record, UNDRESSED Vol. 1, back in April — a mix of originals and carefully chosen covers, recorded across studios around the world. Now she's bringing these songs to the stage in a stripped-back setting, and if you're a Katy Steele or Little Birdy fan, these shows are a MUST! Dates below 👇 Katy Steele   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bush and Shinedown are coming to Australia! So Gavin Rossdale joined Matty for a full hor to duscuss their relationship with Australian and what they're looking forward to the most about their trip down under - And yes......he's slinging beers! Make sure you get along to a show!https://www.destroyalllines.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natalie Kradolfer is the co-founder of Amplify Music Education, which has absolutely exploded around the country and is now getting ready to expand into the USA! Amplify is all about getting young people excited about music, creativity and the music industry from an early age. I caught up with Nat at BIGSOUND before we sat down in our Brisbane studios for a chat about how Amplify started, what they’re doing with schools and young people, and how you can get involved. It was a really great chat and we can’t wait to have Nat back on the show! More info here. https://amplifymusiceducation.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angus & Julia Stone swung by the studio to perform and  chat about their latest album, Karaoke Bar.It was great to have them back on the show to talk touring and also shared some great stories about the making of the record, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process and the ideas that shaped their latest release. We can't wait to hear these songs live! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Music Legends Men At Work are reforming for a bunch of shows – we caught up with lead singer Colin Hay – he told us how he came up with those iconic lyrics to Down Under! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live Nation has launched Next On, a fantastic new initiative designed to give the next generation of Australian and New Zealand artists a genuine leg-up!I caught up with Emily Taylor from Live Nation to chat about how the program works, why giving emerging artists access to major venues and industry support can make such a difference, and what they’re looking for when it comes to finding the next big thing.We also talked about some of the artists who have already come through the program and why Next On could be a pretty exciting opportunity for artists looking to take that next big step. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We welcome the incredible Kate Duncan from The Push to talk about their incredible 40th Milestone!From its iconic Push Over festival, which gave generations of young music fans and artists the chance to experience live music, to its continued work creating opportunities for young people across the country, The Push has played a huge role in shaping Australia’s music scene. To mark the milestone, Push Over is returning to Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens this November, bringing together legendary alumni including Bodyjar, Frenzal Rhomb, Killing Heidi, Magic Dirt and Regurgitator, alongside a new generation of artists including Alex Lahey, Alice Ivy, Baker Boy, Ruby Fields and members of Teenage Joans and Public Figures. It’s a celebration of The Push’s incredible history, its impact on young Australians and the future of live music.Get your tickets here!https://www.liveatthegardens.com.au/pushover See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey Barnes’ new album has gone straight to #1 on the Australian Music Charts! We caught up with Casey before the album’s release and his massive tour, which is happening right now  to chat about the writing process, his daughter joining him on some of the shows, his love for the Hawks, and what might just be the best “think on your feet” moment while supporting Bryan Adams! Strap yourself in, because it’s an incredible ride and I feel like this is still only the beginning! 🚀 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's hard to believe this is the first time Brad has joined us in the studio! The first time we ever spoke, he was sitting on the back of a tractor during COVID on his property in Rocky, and since then, it's been an amazing ride. From #1 albums and sold-out tours to playing some of the biggest festivals, it's always great to catch up and talk music,  especially now that he's added a brand-new piano to the studio! Brad also talks about his love for Jindabyne, where he grew up, and an exciting homecoming show coming up in the place he still holds so close to his heart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a very turbulent couple of weeks for Phil Jamieson. He was 27 shows into a 44-date national tour celebrating the release of his second album, 10Charlie, when he injured his back on stage and had to be taken straight to hospital, forcing him to cancel the remainder of the tour. It’s never dull, but there’s still plenty to celebrate and reflect on with this incredible album. Produced by the amazing Oscar Dawson from Holy Holy, 10Charlie is a fantastic listen. We’re wishing Phil a speedy recovery and can’t wait to hear these songs live when he’s back on stage! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.