Big White Hit Regional Tracks

Inspired by the likes of The Cure, Talking Heads and Dick Diver, Sydney new-wave guitar pop outfit Big White already had a healthy buzz going before dropping their sparkling debut album, Teenage Dreams, earlier in the year.

Enjoy a weekend of wine and great food at Toast to the Coast this weekend

Raise a glass over the weekend before the Melbourne Cup and indulge in the best food and wine of the coast. It’s that time of the year again, when the illustrious Toast to the Coast takes keen wine drinkers (more than 4,000 to be exact) on a stroll through the Bellarine, Moorabool Valley and Surf Coast regions.

Where Your Local Counsellor Electorates Stand On Live Music

Your elected local council make decisions on a lot more than just the roads, rates and parks, and one thing that gets our attention is their stance on live music.

Geelong Cup

The Spring Racing Carnival is arguably one of the most exciting times of the year. With the fashion, food, social experience and the best from the racing scene, The Geelong Cup is a winning day out for everyone.

The Hard Aches Make Some Noise

In support of their recently released I Freak Out EP, Adelaide indie punk-rock noise-makers The Hard Aches have a bunch of shows coming up for you good people out there.

Grill’d #2: The Pakington Street Outlet

There has been a rise in the quality and popularity of the humble burger over the past couple of years. This new wave of burgers is taking over, and one place that consistently delivers is Grill’d – the prevalent chain restaurant specialising in healthy burgers. And now, Geelong has an extra spot to pick up one of their delicious meals with a brand new store in Geelong West.

Forte Checked Out Ribz

We checked out the new RIBZ Master Grillers, here’s what we thought.

The local comedian bringing laughter to the people

Local comedian Tait Middleton is helping to create a thriving comedy scene in rural Victoria. After holding several shows in pubs and venues across the Geelong region, Tait is heading back to Aireys Inlet Pub on October 15 – the location of one of his most fruitful turnouts.

10 reasons to visit Ballarat this weekend

Below is a list of things to do, see and enjoy while hitting the ‘Rat.

We spoke with a few of the brewers heading to Otway Oktoberfest this weekend

Otway Oktoberfest is happening this weekend, and this year the event celebrates the many local craft breweries in the region as well as the German celebration.We had a chat to a few of the breweries below!

Jebediah

Most of us are not impartial to hitting the snooze button early in the morning – especially here at Forté. Receiving the call for this interview a little later than expected from Kevin Mitchell, the vocalist and guitarist of Aussie rock band Jebediah, you really can’t blame the man for wanting a sleep in.

Falls Festival just beefed up its line up with Dope Lemon, Hockey Dad and more

Hold on to your hats, this year’s Falls Festival just got even bigger.

Docklands Blues Music Festival

The Docklands Blues Music Festival will be once again firing up the Melbourne blues music scene with its exciting line-up of over 15 bands on three indoor/outdoor stages.

Oxygen College’s Diploma of Visual Arts is helping to develop local artists’ confidence

After three long years of planning and for the first time in 2017, Geelong’s Oxygen College will be running a nationally accredited full time course for Visual Arts.

Tom Ballard is putting his all into comedy

With the 4am wake ups of a triple j breakfast host out of the way, the worst thing Tom Ballard has to experience is the jet lag gained from travelling and gigging two months abroad.

Forte’s Guide to the Australian Movie and Comic Expo

For fans of comics, movies, television and everything pop culture, the Australian Movie and Comic Expo is one of the events of the year.

The Rubens are playing Lorne and Torquay for free thanks to your mates at Corona

One of our favourite things about summer is the Corona Sunsets tours, bringing you some of the top acts to a town near you. Minus the cost.

Tournier Foundation Launch

After years of planning, the Tournier Foundation is being launched. For those unfamiliar, the foundation supports sick children and their…

Judgement Day is Here

Judgement Day is back. And this year it is boasting an even bigger line-up across two massive levels with more…

Astral Projection

Releasing tracks since 1994, the electronic musical group Astral Projection have gained a solid following for their psychedelic trance music. We chat to the guys who will be returning to Australia for the first time in two years with their upcoming slot at earthcore festival in November.

Word for Word Non-fiction Writing Festival

Geelong welcomes the third annual writing festival Word for Word over the weekend of November 18-20.

The Lost Lands Festival

It has been said there is an adventurer in all of us, and now there is a festival dedicated to that saying.

Cosmic Psychos: Dean Muller on crazy Norwegians, venting anger and the gig at Kennedy’s Creek

It is a monumental moment for a lot of bands when, or if, they reach the 20 year mark. The Cosmic Psychos have now been together for well over 30 years, and show absolutely no signs of slowing down.

Lady Eats Apple Premieres in Melbourne

In a world premiere, Geelong’s Back to Back Theatre presents Lady Eats Apple. Directed by Bruce Gladwin, this a show…

 

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