Grampians Music Festival

A most wonderful festival will take place in a most wonderful location next year when the Grampians Music Festival takes place across February 24, 25 and 26.

Here’s a list of Christmas gigs to get loose at and get merry

There’s only so many times you can listen to Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas’.

Oh Pep! head to Bendigo

We would like to give you a heads-up that Oh Pep! will take in a date at Bendigo’s Capital Theatre on March 24, 2017.

Claptone is coming to Geelong in 2017 and we couldn’t be more ready to party

Known for his range of remixes, producing and edits (and of course that golden mask), German producer/DJ Claptone is heading to Geelong.

Port Fairy 2017

In case you missed it, the Port Fairy Folk Festival is off to a cracking start at it eyes its 2017 event.

Tkay Maidza: TKAY

It’s been a pretty whirlwind time for Tkay, and the now 20-year-old has released her debut album, TKAY. Known for speed of light rapping style in which she seems unaffected by the banalities of needing to breathe, her music fuses a dance-ready sound with grime, trap, African beats and more.

Bendigo’s Last Minute Chrissy Special

The last-minute Christmas bargain features Teddy Cream, Eliza Brayshaw, Brynny and #Woodsy. Bendigo-bred Rueben Heenan, aka Press Play, will also be there.

Blues Boot Camp

Blues Boot Camp is the fun, challenging and highly interactive blues workshop for 12 – 25 years olds who want to gain music industry skills from trained and experienced music industry professionals. Forté chat to Wayne Jury, the man behind the program.

Spotlight on Port Fairy Folk Festival’s Fans

This year’s Port Fairy (2016) celebrated the 40th year of the festival. Forté tracked down long-standing fan Bella for a quick chat.

The Limiñanas to hit Geelong in the New Year

An early treat coming your way in 2017 is the exquisite duo, The Limiñanas.

Human Nature will bring Jukebox antics to Geelong

We’re throwing a reminder your way that Aussie-bred, Las Vegas stars Human Nature will take in Geelong Arena on February 2 as part of their ‘Ultimate Jukebox’ tour.

Bill Bailey ‘Larks in Transit’

The excitement in the air was obvious as we walked into the packed foyer of Costa Hall, or as newly christened by the man of the hour, ‘the Woolshed of Dreams’. Bill Bailey, the much loved stand-up comedian and star of television programs including Black Books and Never Mind the Buzzcocks, was here, in little ol’ Geelong, for his Larks in Transit tour. Known for his quick wit, hilarious story-telling and incredible musical ability, Bailey had the crowd in stitches from start to end.

Lorne Hotel downstairs is getting transformed into a club this January

The Pop-Up Club takes over the Lorne Hotel from January 3-15.

A secret night club is coming to Sugar Mountain

Studio 45 will host a score of DJs and art installations all around for your audiovisual pleasure. But you’ll have to find it first.

Stamp Out And About: SRSLY? What Ever Happened To Courting?

I can’t say the D word. It makes me uncomfortable. My shirt feels tight around my neck. I turn the other way, changing the conversation. It’s a reason I’m still single. That, and I work too much.

Sexpo – an experience to remember

It’s not a rite of passage per se, but attending Sexpo once in your lifetime is definitely an experience I would encourage. With my best friend in tow, who was a Sexpo virgin like myself, we were excited to see what Melbourne’s annual sex, health and lifestyle event would bring.

Geelong by Nature: Photography Exhibition

From January 14th to May 14th, the National Wool Museum in Geelong will play host to the gallery featured during the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.

The Spitting Swallows

Forte chat to The Spitting Swallows, a four-piece pop/rock outfit birthing from regional Vic.

Great Australian Beer Festival edges closer

Richard Clapton, Jon Toogood, The Potbelleez, Pat Tierney, Mitch King, Reuben Stone, Joss Russell, Luke Morris, Rach Brennan Band, Jerry & Joe McKeague and Joe Mungovan will all queue up at the Great Australian Beer Festival in 2017.

Bluestone Blues Festival

Are you keen on celebrating your New Year’s Eve by having some beers and listening to some great live music, but camping for three days with thousands of 20 year olds doesn’t seem like a great time? Don’t stress, The Bluestone Blues Festival (held 20km out of Geelong) has you covered.

Golden Plains expands 2017 lineup with Remi, Billy Davis & The Good Lords + more

Golden Plains just got a little better, thanks to the addition of some more stellar acts.

My Disco are heading to Geelong, with OK Sure as support

My Disco are hitting the road once again.

My Echo release second single

Melbourne quartet My Echo has released the second single from their debut album Brothers, a little number called ‘Boys in Blue’.

Gypsy Smash

Gypsy Smash are a group of romantic folkies and multi instrumentalists from the Surf Coast and Bellarine areas.

 

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