The official Client Liaison after party is going down at UNO Danceclub this Friday

To celebrate their sold out Geelong shows and just for a good time, UNO Danceclub are hosting the official Client Liaison afterparty in an intimate beer garden setting.

We picked our five fave Peking Duk bangers ahead of their show this weekend

Peking Duk have been helping parties get people on the dancefloor since their inception in 2010, and they’ll be doing just that and more when they head to Karova Lounge in Ballarat for the car park festival.

John Farnham, Daryl Braithwaite and Baby Animals lead mammoth 2017 One Electric Day lineup

Back for its fifth year, One Electric Day has prepared its most impressive bill yet for 2017.

Nelle Lee, the co-adaptor and love interest of Dracula

After first been published in 1890, Bram Stoker’s Dracula has maintained significance for over a century to become one of gothic horrors most revelled pieces of literature ever.

The Smith Street Band: More Scared Of You Than You Are Of Me

More Scared Of You Than You Are Of Me is an exploration into relationships, anxiety and nostalgia.

Jordan Rodrigues, chasing the dream

When it comes to careers, a lot has changed for Jordan Rodrigues and his character Christian Reed in Dance Academy. Stepping slightly away from what they know, Reed has begun teaching and Rodrigues has made a crack for the music industry.

Tumbleweed and a new sort of vitality as a band

Despite the many ups and downs over their almost thirty-year career, musical legends and purveyors of ‘90s stoner rock Tumbleweed reunite this year in support of fellow Australian rockers and long-time friends Spiderbait.

Queenscliff Music Festival 2017 to open up two-day tickets at reduced price

After early bird tickets for the 2017 Queenscliff Music Festival sold out in record time, the festival is opening up a limited number of Saturday & Sunday tickets at a discounted price.

The Inn Hotel to host ‘Biggest Parmi Night Ever’ for ANZAC day eve tonight

Unsure of how to spend your Anzac Day Eve? Well, The Inn Hotel have you sorted with ‘The Biggest Parmi Night Ever’.

Mutant Dance makes its return to Barwon Club next month

Mutant Dance knows no boundaries when it comes to genres of music, and the Barwon Club is the latest to host their eclectic mutated style.

Lior on freeing his voice, his time in a musical and being immersed back into the album and touring ways

Gifted, powerful and gentle are often the words used to describe Lior, the Melbourne-based independent Israeli-Australian writer, performer and entertainer.

Dave O’Neil on his job, keeping it fresh and his love for being on-screen

Being a comedian isn’t just your typical 9-5 job. Writing, directing and performing their own material, humorists are paid to make people laugh, and for Melbourne-based comedic Dave O’Neil, it’s the perfect job.

Desecrator VS Destruktor

This issue Forté managed to get Glenn Lynch from death metal band Destruktor and Riley Strong from thrash band Desecrator to interview each other ahead of their gig at the Barwon Club at the end of the month alongside Hidden Intent, Blackhelm and Nemesium. Have at it boys…

Blues News #662

Tomcat Playground is a new act on the blues scene, but if I was to mention Ali Penney and the Moneymakers, The Jacky Howellers and the Sound of KoKo, that would probably ring a few bells.

It was Jurassic Park’s Ian Malcolm thatinspired Adam Glynn to go solo

If you’ve been around Australia’s metal scene for a while, you’ll almost certainly recognise the vocal chords of Adam Glynn.

Liz Stringer, the hardest working person in Australian music

For some, playing music is a choice made later in life; the thrill of performance, the comradery of being in a band, or even the more far-fetched pursuit of riches all being part of the appeal.

Abe Anderson, Geelong’s own aspiring acoustic talent

Abe Anderson has always aspired to be a professional musician and songwriter, a journey that even took him to television where he was featured on The Voice back in 2012, which Abe says was a truly surreal experience.

Supanova Comic Con and Gaming Expo

Beginning in Sydney in 2002, Supanova now takes place in six cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and the Gold Coast) and is Australia’s homegrown celebration of all things pop culture.

Record Store Day is tomorrow, here’s how to spend it

Tomorrow is national Record Store Day, and there is no better way to support local, independent record shops across the region than checking out what they have to offer.

Johnny El P is returning from overseas with a gig at the Barwon Club

One of Geelong’s premier vinyl pushers and soul music lovers, Johnny El P, has returned home from overseas and he’s celebrating the occasion with a four hour set at the Barwon Club next Friday.

Tash Sultana just released a new track, Murder to the Mind

Tash Sultana can do no wrong.

Ballarat Blog #662

Daylight savings has ended and we have just had a massive downpour to wreak havoc in the streets of Ballarat. Locals don’t need a reason to go out and put a smile on their dial, and luckily there is plenty of talent on offer at local venues.

The Cactus Channel On Working With Ball Park Music’s Sam Cromack And Creating Music With Endless Possibilities

Melbourne’s The Cactus Channel have been pushing the boundaries of soul music since they first formed back in high school.

Sarah Blasko on going solo and a record about the agony and ecstasy of life

If you think you have a firm grasp on Sarah Blasko’s sound, you are probably wrong.

 

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