Pause Fest: For the thinkers, makers and doers

Technology, business and creative are at the core of any industry, and are the three pillars of building a successful start-up that will be featured in a one-stop festival this weekend. In the heart of Melbourne CBD, Federation Square will become the home to some of the finest leaders, speakers and innovative thinkers at the premier creative technology festival Pause Fest.

B*Witched: Back for a performance of pop nostalgia

All the way from the Emerald Isle ‘C’est la Vie’ hit-makers B*Witched will headline the show and they’ll be joined by UK popstars Atomic Kitten, S Club 3, East 17 and Liberty X.

Ballarat Blog #657

The kids are back at school as parents rejoice all over Australia. Summer has been pretty consistent so far, and one is careful not to complain about the heat as a stark winter in the Rat is never far from the mind of Ballaratians!

Middle Kids EP

The shining light of Middle Kids debut EP release is Hannah Joy’s faultlessly weaving vocals that go from notes deep within to the high near- a capella notes.

Gone Is Gone Are More Than Just Your Regular Supergroup

In a time of low album sales and short attention spans, it makes sense for already famous musicians to pool their star power. Unfortunately the resulting acts tend to lean on the low stakes and easy ticket sales their fame affords them, meaning that very few supergroups ever create music worthy of the superlative.

Meet the brewers of Great Australian Beer Festival

With the Great Australian Beer Festival quickly approaching, we thought we’d have a chat with a few brewers heading to the event.

10 regional songs to jam out to…

We’ve rounded up the very best regional tunes to press play on

Tommy Castles: Into My Thoughts

For those who haven’t got around the name Tommy Castles yet, what are you doing? He’s a local Surfcoast muso that is set to kick big goals in 2017 with his new EP Into My Thoughts.

Fractures: Still Here

Sounding equal parts like a mixture between Asgeir, Bonobo and a more electronic Birds of Tokyo, Fractures has now developed into a main stayer in the Australian music landscape.

Something for everyone at the inaugral harvFEST

The first inaugral harvFEST is poised to kick up their heels, celebrating a huge harvest season, whilst raising funds for…

Ballarat Beer Festival

It’s almost impossible to pass up a beer festival at the best of times, but when there’s one only an hour’s drive away from you – offering more than 200 craft beers and ciders – attendance is essential.

Discover a new pathway to your education degree at Federation University Australia

The world is always changing and we need educators that can connect, engage and change with it. It needs people who are driven to make a difference in the lives of future generations.

Nitro Circus Returns To Our Shores

Thrills and spills will be the order of the day when Nitro Circus takes to Shepparton (Shepparton Showgrounds, March 19) and Bendigo (Tom Flood Sports Centre, April 8) for the first time in 2017.

Five songs to get you warmed up for the 90s Show

Prepare yourselves for a burst of ‘90s nostalgia. With The I Love The 90’s Tour coming up with a dream line-up of pre-millennium favourites, we’ve rounded up a few of the hits that are sure to feature at the show.

This State We’re In #656

Industry updates from Music Victoria

The World Naked Bike Ride Returns To Melbourne

Whatever you do, don’t fall off. The World Naked Bike Ride is returning to Melbourne for another year- all for…

Geelong Heritage Wine Walk

Start your Saturday right by sipping, savouring and strolling from location to location amongst wine-loving friends. The Geelong Heritage Wine Walk is back on February 11.

Watch the Superbowl at The Sporting Globe with Ben Graham

Whilst the Superbowl half-time show is a global affair, it doesn’t take away from the game itself, with fans across the world disregarding their time zone differences to catch the big game. Forte sat down with Australia’s sporting legend, Ben Graham, who was the first Australian to ever play in a Superbowl, and who will be celebrating this years game at The Sporting Globe in Geelong.

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds

Last week Ballarat played host to Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds for the start of his mainland Australian tour – and he didn’t let the town nor the thousands of fans down.

Gretta Ray

In just one year, 18 year old Gretta Ray has made a bold entrance into the music scene.

So Frenchy So Chic, so many experiences

There are those unspoken countries and icons you must visit when travelling, and inoubliable France is one of them. Known as one of the most romantic cities in the world, French culture is generally synonymous with croissants, coffee, kisses and art, and So Frenchy So Chic have managed to tap into that but draw out so much more.

Huge Lineup Of International Acts Announced For Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2017

A slew of some of the biggest and funniest names in comedy are making the trek over to Melbourne for the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Blues News #656

A little bit of good news this issue. The first one concerns Way Out West.

Dangerous Curves on winning The Band competition, their EP and an upcoming sexy, funky, dirty rock ‘n’ roll album

2016 was a massive year for local glam rockers Dangerous Curves; playing gigs all over the state, laying down the blue print for an upcoming debut album and winning K Rock’s ‘The Band’ competition, awarding them the chance to play to the masses at last years leg of Run Geelong.

 

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