Australia has a strong reputation thanks to its world-renowned musicians. You can discover the alternative and avant-garde artists during the cultural festivals that take place regularly in its major cities.

If you love jazz and the blues then Melbourne International Jazz Festival and the Australian Blues Music Festival is must for you. If you are a fan of indie music and alternative rock then participate in the Future Music Festival or the Big Day Out.

You can listen to great music while camping in beautiful rural areas in festivals like the Woodford Folk Festival in Queensland or in Byron Bay. This country is a major destination for many international artists ranging from Broadway musicals to rock concerts in stadiums.

Classical Music, Jazz and Blues

Lovers of classical music, jazz and blues can have the combination of great music and spectacular settings by participating in one of the many festivals, which are held throughout the year. You can visit the wine regions and enjoy Opera or jazz in the Vineyards. Savor the musical adventure of Bluefest immersed in a plantation of tea trees. Enjoy jazz in the central Melbourne along with art exhibitions held till late at night and intimate concerts in small clubs.

Wrap yourself up in the world of chamber music and also enjoy sun in tropical winter of Townsville. You can visit Adelaide to listen to the incredible performance of classical guitar and international artists that animate the Adelaide International Guitar Festival.

Rock, Indie and Alternative

Australians are famous for their love of live music as evident by the abundance of festivals where you can watch the best artists and groups in the world. Lovers of various music genre such as rock, indie, metal and punk can participate in exciting outdoor festivals. These electrifying festivals attract tourists from all over the world.

It is a good idea to celebrate the new year by participating in the heart of Sydney in Parklife. Travel to Byron Bay to enjoy the beautiful setting of the Moo touring festival in different cities of the region. You can also discover the wonderful Tasmania, Marion Bay and Lorne festivals.

Country, Folk and World Music

You can join the lovers of country, folk and world music for entertainment without limits in one of the many music festivals that take place throughout the year. Listen to the best country music with the famous Tamworth Music or dance to the rhythm of the music world at Womad in capital city, Adelaide.

Also, explore Port Fairy, a picturesque coastal village that is home to the Port Fairy Folk Music Festival or you can also choose to camp in the hinterland in Queensland to enjoy the Woodford Folk Festival.

These festival has everything to offer to the fans of any kind of music genre whether it is classical, jazz, country, rock or folk. The land of Australia is a must visit for the music lovers

The winters in Canberra, traditionally cold, provide ideal conditions for the growth of the millions of tulips. Every year, these tulips bloom in the spring exactly when expected, in a park overlooking Lake Burley Griffin. Popular spring event Floriade, once limited to a single day, now includes NightFest, which continues for five magical nights.

7 Reasons to join the celebrations:

1) Do you like to take pictures? The fragrant beds of Floriade, full of tulips and inspired by a different theme each year, represents an ideal subject for a photographer. More than 440,000 tourists come from all over the world to visit the largest floral festival in the southern hemisphere, which has free admission.

2) To admire the hard work behind the festival: set up of the flower beds, paths and temporary infrastructures requires months of planning. The team of gardening makes sure that there are flowers to bloom throughout the month, by planting them at different depths. During the festival, the gardeners always guarantee a perfect look by removing the faded flowers, reshaping the beds and monitoring the pH and the percentages of salt and soil nutrients.

3) The flowers are the main attraction of Floriade, but the wonderful floral arrangements are also framed by many other activities. Tasty food is served by world-renowned chefs, chance to learn horticulture and gardening and live music can be enjoyed with animal show.

4) Floriade became even more fabulous in 2008 with the introduction of NightFest, a fantasy evening that continues for five nights, transforming the park into a world of fairy tale, full of fun and lightness. Flower beds, innovative lighting show, ponds and gardens with live music, comedians and DJ also contribute to the lively atmosphere.

5) Once the show ends, the flowers of Floriade are not wasted: They cut the remaining flowers and send them to hospitals in the nearby area. And more and more people get the chance to enjoy their beauty.

6) In addition to providing a central theme (the edition of Floriade 2014 was inspired by the passion), the list of the events changed from week to week, so that any returning visitors can always see something new. This year, the themes proposed for individual weeks included art and culture, food and wine, family fun and outdoor adventure.

7) Give yourself a truly regal treat with a boat ride on the Burley Griffin lake : In 2011, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip left the Parliament and boarded a majestic boat to visit Floriade. Three ferries carry passengers to the entry gate of the event.

Floriade is a must visit for gardening enthusiasts and lovers of Flowers. DIY learners can draw inspiration from a wide range of demonstration. visitors will be able to capitalize on a number of ideas to put into practice once they return home.