One to watch: Janeva is the next Geelong musician we’ve got our eye on

Perhaps it’s the vision board that’s helped Janeva set her sights on her music career, but more likely it’s her humble nature and raw talent that has already seen her work with the likes of London Topaz, LDRU and Dugong Jr. With her first solo single released (‘You & I), she’s well onto achieving her goals.

What to do this long weekend if you haven’t got a clue

Not one’s to put three days off to waste, we’ve picked a few events happening around town to make the most of it.

Crooked Colours are stopping by Lorne this weekend for a free show

With their first musical outputs in over a year, Crooked Colours made a come back recently with the track ‘Flow’ from their upcoming album.

Are you an emerging songwriter? There’s a $15,000 initiative you need to know about

The APRA Professional Development Awards are back for another year, an initiative which has helped grow the career of countless music success stories.

How Jakubi Went From Melbourne Café Jam Sessions To Packed Out US Venues With The Help Of Perez Hilton

A short while ago, in a neighbourhood a few kilometres away, five young guys started jamming together above a café. Flash forward nearly two years and those guys, making music as Jakubi, are now packing US venues and selling out shows back home.

Aoife Scott talks wonder, Ireland and gal pals.

Aoife Scott wants to challenge herself to write a song for every country she’s visited – so that not only will she have her memories in tow, but something that will last much longer.

Crooked Colours make their return

It’s been more than a year since Crooked Colours released new music, and with the group’s return, they bring with them a whole new style. Taking a side step from the sound behind hits ‘Come Down’, ‘Capricious’ and ‘Another Way’, Crooked Colours are now opting for a more organic “band” feel.

All Our Exes Live In Texas head to Geelong as part of national album tour

All Our Exes Live in Texas are hitting the road in support of new music.

Irish Murphy’s in Geelong have a comp to win a parmi a day for a whole year

Every parmi lovers dream come true.

Forté’s Top Five Pnau Tracks

Dance music royalty Pnau have made their triumphant return. Ahead of their upcoming performance in Geelong this month, we look at Pnau’s best tracks from over the years.

Ballarat and Bendigo Antique & Vintage Fair

Whilst style may go in and out, finding a piece that is timeless is one of life’s big wins and despite traipsing through much-loved items being a steady past-time for decades, the Ballarat Spring Antique Fair, now in it’s 47th year, have managed to keep things fresh.

No plans this weekend? Head to Babylon Festival on us.

Make use of the long weekend with tickets to Babylon.

Aireys Inlet Open Mic Music Festival kicks off this weekend

The beloved Aireys Inlet Open Mic Festival will be returning this month for its 10th year of free family fun and great live music – as well as being the final year directed by festival founder Marty Maher.

Amy Shark

She’s been obsessed with the Australian classic film Jaws since she was a young girl, so it’s no surprise that Amy chose the word Shark to round out her stage name. With a penchant for fishing and all things Great White, it’s just another facet of the musician and film producer whose career was catapulted into the top charts last year with her ode to adolescent love, ‘Adore’.

Pnau on coming home, new music, and fighting complacency and predictability

Forte chat to acclaimed electronic act Pnau ahead of their very first performance in Geelong.

Sarah Blasko set for seriously intimate regional shows on upcoming tour

Revered Australian songwriter Sarah Blasko will be hitting the road, unveiling ‘The Soloist’ tour that will see her perform without a band for the first time.

There’s a business in Geelong selling vegan donuts

For those who love the notion of donuts but mightn’t be able to stomach all that sugar, chocolate and dairy, The Cedar Store are making the perfect donuts for you.

Blackman’s Brewery are launching a new beer and it’s set to be a Juicy Banger, literally

Blackman’s Brewery, the local brewers who are all about creating new batches with interesting flavours, have just announced the launch of yet another beer.

Here’s a list of festivals not to miss coming up

Just because summer’s over doesn’t mean the festivals are.

Domini Forster: Raven

Australian indie folk music has a new queen. Her name is Domini Forster and her debut record is entitled Raven. Opening with ‘Under Water’, edgy xylophone melodies combined with softly picked guitar and the honey dripped vocals of Forster play out in a great opening track.

Photo review: Hockey Dad slayed the Barwon Club last week

A sweaty loose affair was had by all.

Here are some local events to celebrate ladies for International Women’s Day

If you want to get involved and support the day, here are some event’s you can attend in the region.

Winter’s Cafe is back open for business with a fresh new look

After changing hands recently, Winter’s Cafe shut its doors for a bit of a refresh.

Kingswood: After Hours, Close To Dawn

Kingswood are no strangers to making sweet arse rock n’ roll. Everyone remembers their absolute ball tearer of a song ‘Ohio’ right? Well they are back with their second album After Hours, Close To Dawn and it’s a big evolution in their sound.

 

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