WHAT: Heywire
WHEN: Now
WHERE: www.heywire.abc.net.au

If you're aged between 16-22 years and have a story to tell, then we want to hear from you. Your story can be created in any form of media: text, video or audio, just as long as it covers your experiences about life in Australia outside of the major centres of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth. The 40 best stories will be presented on the ABC through ABC Radio, triple j and abc.net.au, and winners will also be invited to attend the Heywire Forum in Canberra in February 2010. Enter at www.heywire.abc.net.au .

WHAT: Hard Act To Follow Laune and EP Launch
WHEN: Oct 15 and 16
WHERE: Tuggers Youthie, The Basement

Final Lies are out to make a name for themselves on the hardcore scene. With catchy hooks, chunky riffs, pounding beats, dynamic vocals and lyrics that inspire hope, their music sets itself apart from the crowd. Having recorded their first EP in the middle of the year, the band is now releasing it for $5 at two shows only! Catch them at Tuggeranong Youth Centre on Thursday October 15 when they support Break Even, along with Vera and I Exist, or at their 18+ CD launch at The Basement on Friday October 16, supported by Corporate Takedown and Escape Syndrome!

WHAT: Springtime Tour
WHEN: Tue Oct 13
WHERE: The Front, Lyneham

On Tuesday October 13, Melbourne's Michael Beach will bring his sparse, intense, and beautiful live set to The Front as part of his 2009 Australian Springtime Tour. Joined by local indie popsters Margaret Helen King, and folk songstress Julia Johnson and the Deep Sea Sirens, it promises to be an eclectic showcase of songwriting prowess and engaging performance. This will be Michael Beach's first trip to Canberra away from his band Electric Jellyfish, and will be a great combination of new musical experiences and local favourites. The show starts at 7.30 and is $8 on the door.

WHAT: TNT - Karaoke Dynamite
WHEN: Every Tuesday, 9PM
WHERE: Transit Bar

This is a call to arms for all budding and future karaoke superstars. Transit Bar needs your vocal stylings for its new karaoke competition held every Tuesday night. TNT - Karaoke Dynamite is the perfect way to shed the stress of work, unleash your hidden talents and possibly win BIG! Each week they'll be giving away a $50 bar tab to the most talented, entertaining or gutsiest vocalist, with each finalist invited back for the Grand Final on Tuesday October 27 where the winner will take home the special Grand Dynamite Karaoke Prize, so bring your voicebox, cheer squad and best dance moves to Transit from 9pm every Tuesday.

WHAT: Master DJ
WHEN: Sat Oct 10
WHERE: Hippo

Musical master Matt Rowan heads south from the big apple to grace the decks at Hippo Lounge for one very special night. Great people, great cocktails, and above all else, amazing music. Normally found playing at  The Bunker or Chinese Laundry, this is a rare chance to experience one of Matt's legendary sets in an intimate party environment, right here in the ACT, and ably supported by the local legend Peekz, Gabriel Gilmour and Yohan Strauss. Less than 100 tickets available on the door so get in early to avoid missing out on what will be an incredible night.