WOMADelaide festival kicks off tonight, here’s what makes it so special
27 February 2017
WOMADelaide is said to be the “world’s festival” bringing together some of the finest international acts to our shores.
27 February 2017
WOMADelaide is said to be the “world’s festival” bringing together some of the finest international acts to our shores.
27 February 2017
Rock Off MND is a live music event which raises funds for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research and promotes awareness around the local community. Taking place at Deakin’s Waterfront Campus, it was decided that after the previous years successful events, raising more than $60,000 in 2015 alone, it was time to go again!
26 February 2017
It’s pretty unique to listen to a band’s debut release and be overwhelmed by nostalgic vibes. Redefining the sound of nu-metal made popular in the early 2000’s, Ocean Grove’s album The Rhapsody Tapes not only distinguishes them from a scene traditionally fuelled by generic metal-core releases, but also puts them well and truly at the forefront.
26 February 2017
Prepare yourselves for a burst of 90’s nostalgia. With The I Love The 90’s Tour coming up with a dream line-up of pre-millennium favourites.
25 February 2017
Sitting across the world in Geneva with a cup of coffee, singer-songwriter Greg Arnold is warmed by the fact that his band of 30 years, Things of Stone and Wood, are heading back to Australia this year, armed with the tracks of their 1993 debut album.
25 February 2017
With the news of Music Victoria’s brand new Live Music Professionals program, a free opportunity for established independent promoters and venue bookers, Forté chat to industry expert Justin Rudge, head of Melbourne-based artist booking service Public Bookings, to get an insight into the booking business.
25 February 2017
With beats of sunshine and psychedelic tracks of dreams with catchy hooks, soaring vocals and entrancing dance vibes, Sydney trio RÜFÜS were in full bloom for Geelong’s stunning performance earlier this month.
24 February 2017
Geelong’s creative wonder woman Laura Van Noordenburg has found herself a new creative movement to pioneer with the fresh and inspired boutique clothing label Hera Bloom.
24 February 2017
“You’re not Kylie are you?” “No, but I’m an impersonator!” It’s a common conversation for entertainer Lucy Holmes, who has crafted a long-standing career playing Australia’s own ‘Princess of Pop,’ Kylie Minogue in her world-wide touring tribute show, 100% Kylie.
24 February 2017
She’s one of the finest acts from regional Victoria; a recording artist, teacher, mother, director and an all around kick-ass woman. For over 25 years, Sarah Carroll has made herself known in the music industry, performing with The Junes and The Cartridge Family, as well as supporting high-profile artists like Mic Conway, Neil Murray and Jackie Marshall.
23 February 2017
Having released a video for their track ‘High Low’ (the latest single from their album Digital Zodiac), Dorsal Fins are hitting the road next month for a few shows.
23 February 2017
Geelong native Laura van Noordenburg unveiled her new store yesterday, a Bohemian/Scandinavian boutique named North of the Hill.
23 February 2017
Forté chat to Laura from the acoustic, folk-laced country duo The Weeping Willows ahead of their upcoming performance at Wyndham City for the last session of the Friday Night Live series.
23 February 2017
There are many ways to describe the multi-talented Inna Modja; singer, songwriter, producer, actress and model. She loves to travel and discover new cultures. She is a proud vegetarian, environmentalist and women right’s activist – but ask Modja herself, and she will tell you first and foremost she is a “Fulani Girl from The Desert of Mali”.
23 February 2017
“I’m starting to try to self-analyse a bit more and be a bit more pragmatic. I’ve been trying to get inside myself a bit more for the next album.” After a year of constant international touring, Marlon Williams is finally taking a well-deserved break to write his highly anticipated sophomore release.
23 February 2017
The streets are the perfect platform for unsigned artists to showcase their skills to the public – whether it be music, art or entertainment. Busking, one of the world’s oldest professions, allows artists to do just that.
22 February 2017
Zach Stevenson and Billy Fleming, the best mates behind the warm and jangly Hockey Dad, have announced a whole lot of dates for 2017 – and by golly it’s a regional run.
22 February 2017
Tickets remain available for the Grampians Music Festival, kicking off tomorrow, February 24, and finishing up February 26.
22 February 2017
Blistering out of my laptop speakers, ‘Future Boy Today/Man of Tomorrow’ is the opening track to Tobin Sprout’s new record The Universe and Me and reminds me fondly of the end of high school. Fresh eyed and bushy tailed, the heavily over-driven jangly guitar reminds me of the mosh pit in the groove room at The Nash.
21 February 2017
“Everybody wants to feel seen, when you feel seen, you feel understood,” says The xx vocalist and guitarist Romy Madley Croft. “I know that’s when I feel happy, when I have human connection. And we realised that’s such a big part of our band, our friendship.
20 February 2017
With a career that was started to fulfill a neighborhood’s demand for a brass band to lead marches at community events – sadly, mainly funerals – New Orleans act The Hot 8 Brass Band have become their cities most prolific global export.
19 February 2017
Just 20 minutes from Geelong lies a boutique winery so picturesque that if it competed in a beauty pageant, it would be wearing the winner’s sash.
18 February 2017
As one of the world’s oldest professional, busking is a creative outlet for performers to create music, whether it be rock or pop, and share this with a public audience. Next month, Ballarat will be harnessing the importance of uncovering the abundance of musical talent by hosting a Regional Final of the Australian National Busking Championships.
17 February 2017
In the nine years that Les Poules á Colin have being a band, they have accomplished a lot. From international touring, releasing two albums to immense critical acclaim, and smashing folk festivals worldwide, the five piece, originating from Quebec, have established a very reputable name for their eclectic folk melodies.
