29 December 2016
The Dead Daisies are the very definition of an international band.
The group’s members are scattered across the globe, and though they’re often called an Australian-American rock outfit, the truth is a little more muddied. Past members have lived on almost every continent on Earth, and the band’s current lead singer John Corabi – of Mötley Crüe fame – has called a range of countries home.
28 December 2016
For some reason, naming a winery after your pet is totally socially acceptable. Or it is according to Geelong winery, Saint Regis, which joined the ranks of winemakers celebrating their furry friends.
28 December 2016
If you’re not from Ballarat, it might seem like a long drive for a beer. However, the Ballarat Beer Festival makes it worth it. And according to festival organiser Ric Dexter, the sixth year edition next January will be the best one yet – hosting the release of more than 20 new beers.
27 December 2016
To me it wasn’t just a performance or an exhibition.
26 December 2016
From the band that keeps on giving.
26 December 2016
Below is a list of a few festivals you’ll be sure to find some of our staff attending.
26 December 2016
Take a trek out to the Grampians for this very tasty lineup of artists.
26 December 2016
G’day regional Victoria music fans.
Well, it’s been a big month for regional Victorian acts after they dominated various music awards around the country.
26 December 2016
The Pleasure Garden if you will indulge me, is like a trip through the wardrobe to Narnia or similarly down the rabbit hole to Wonderland. Stepping through the 100% organic recycled timber framed gates, you are transported into a magical surreal world that makes you question your reality.
25 December 2016
Big Words are the Melbourne based four piece creating their own style of a hip hop influenced hybrid of soul and RNB, combined with an uncommon collaboration of genres making these guys one of a kind. Ahead of their upcoming gig at Beyond The Valley, the guys have Forté their ultimate festival line-ups.
25 December 2016
Deck yourself out in the best festival gear, find your tent and start packing the car – Beyond The Valley is back again for round three! Running over the New Year’s weekend, thousands are expected to overtake Lardner Park to check out this musical paradise.
24 December 2016
Breaking into the music industry is always a challenge. Because of this, and the increasing interest of music as a profession, The Australian Institute of Music introduced their Bachelor of Entertainment Management.
23 December 2016
“In our little store, on the otherwise of the world, we have no choice but to act, we can not ignore this devastating situation.”
23 December 2016
The Eagles stand as one of the greatest American bands of all time, selling more than 150 million records—100 million in the U.S. alone. And Don Henley is one of the men responsible for such an effort, alongside co-founder the late Glenn Frey and members Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit and Bernie Leadon.
23 December 2016
Now more than ever, movies are something to watch. Only trouble is, it’s hard to know which ones are going to be good and which ones are going to stink. As someone who has watched around 300 movies this year, why not take advantage of my suffering as I point out (in no particular order) the five best and not-so-best movies of the year gone by.
23 December 2016
Fans just can’t get enough of the band’s latest single, ‘I Thought We Knew Each Other’.
22 December 2016
The indie pop twins have long been advocates, but now they’ll officially be fighting for the rights of LGBTQ women under their new foundation.
22 December 2016
In no particular order, here are our picks for 20 regional acts kickin’ it in 2016.
22 December 2016
Some say that patience is a virtue. Others say that determination and hard work will always get you where you want to be, regardless of age or experience.
22 December 2016
A look at the Forte Team’s year
21 December 2016
We’ve rounded up two delicious cocktail recipes for you to try out this Christmas! You’re welcome…
21 December 2016
So it’s Christmas time, and in between stuffing your face with cold meets and unwrapping presents, it’s time you headed out and listened to some sweet local music. After all, there’s only so many times you can listen to Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas’.
21 December 2016
Hopefully you have your ticket reserved for Don Henley’s ‘A Day on the Green’ spot at Mt Duneed Estate on March 18, 2017 as tickets are being gobbled up.
21 December 2016
For listeners of triple j, Bec Sandridge’s deep, unwavering vocals will be a familiar sound. ‘In the Fog, In the Flame’ is a track that’s had significant airplay, and while being a means to showcase the attributes of her vocals mentioned earlier, it’s a damn catchy number.