4 September 2016
Like the dog on the tuckerbox and the big pineapple, on a localised level, The Sweethearts of Swing are a Geelong institution. Touring around the world since the eighties, chances are if you’re a local lady reading this, you probably have either participated or helped out with the Sweethearts at some point. Having just released their new EP Four Leaf Clover, Forte Magazine got the opportunity to sit down with the lead songwriter Jess Markovski to have a chat.
3 September 2016
I’m at the chiropractor and I’ve had an elastic band wrapped tightly around my finger for 30 minutes. Myself and two other individual’s are trying to ignore the slight irritation as we nod in agreement that perhaps our health is not at an optimal level, but that it can be.
2 September 2016
Fans of King Gizz and all things good in the world, rejoice! The psych lords have revealed their music festival Gizzfest will return.
2 September 2016
Miles O’Neil is part comedic wizard, part singer-songwriter – and one of the featured artists at this years Festival of Performing Arts. Stepping away from the ‘junkyard theatre’ antics and heartbreaker ballads for just a moment, O’Neil gives Forte his five favourite Lorne hangouts.
2 September 2016
Australia’s most dynamic music festival, The annual Bendigo International Festival of Exploratory Music (BIFEM), champions innovation and progressive musical thinking. We’ve picked four of the many talented individuals to give you a little insight into what to expect this weekend.
1 September 2016
They’ve bought some of the best and most infectious live music to our ears. Now, after three successful years, the Motor City Music Festival have announced the ride is over.
1 September 2016
When it comes to a film about living life in reverse, British writer and director Cris Jones says to remember one thing: “Nothing is ever lost. No one is ever lost. While we will never experience them again, moments are still unfolding somewhere in time.”
1 September 2016
Sporting Globe have branched out yet again, making Ballarat the newest home for the popular sporting bar.
31 August 2016
A juicy new ribs joint dishing up tender ribs and burgers is opening soon in Geelong.
31 August 2016
Off Ya Tree is one of Australia’s pioneering brands in the altern world, and pride themselves on being one of the forerunners in the alternative lifestyle and body modification industry.
31 August 2016
Forte have rounded up seven of the best fashion and beauty businesses from the area.
31 August 2016
It’s not everyday that greeting someone with a friendly, ‘Hi, how are you today?’ meets the response of such rejection. Though in the world of retail it’s a common occurrence. How is it something that’s seen as a polite gesture outside the shopping centre is met with such hatred and disgust inside it?
31 August 2016
Since opening its doors in January 2010, Raw Edge Hairdressing has become Geelong’s leading colour specialist salon. It’s also Geelong’s first sustainable salon, with environmentally conscious products that are exclusive to salons, and mostly Australian made.
31 August 2016
A product of the late ’90s, Glue Store has become one of the biggest and most loved fashion retailers in Australia, stocking a mix of contemporary, ageless, vintage and modern styles.
31 August 2016
There are days when you simply want to look your best. Whether it’s for heading out, staying in or sitting at the office. Peach Boutique can help you do just that.
31 August 2016
This feature we decided to take a look at a few of the owners behind the stores on Pakington St in Geelong West.
31 August 2016
The past few years has seen a real shift in the focus of men’s fashion. In the past what may have been an audience that was overlooked in major retailers, independent businesses are emerging to create their own wares, and the trend has trickled into big name brands as well. What we’re talking about is the rise of minimalist, but high quality, men’s fashion items. Most notably, the branded tee but executed to levels never seen before.
31 August 2016
‘Contour,’ ‘baking,’ ‘a cut crease.’ These are all terms that are currently taking the beauty sphere by storm. But if you’re a fan of makeup, or just have no idea what the latest trends are, I’ve compiled the top five biggest beauty trends so you can work your magic!
31 August 2016
There are moments in a musician’s career when the idea of ‘I’ve made it’ can be thought of in earnest. Leaving a reliable source of income is one of them. It’s a decision that completely throws you into your music career and it’s one that Alex Lahey has just come to experience.
30 August 2016
It’s winter, so there’s really no finer excuse to light a fire, make coffee, curl up with a good book, and instantly dismiss it in favour of a computer game. Even Montaigne, AKA Jessica Cerro, agrees.
29 August 2016
Stonefield continue to go from strength to strength, celebrating the release of their sophomore album with a national tour.
29 August 2016
Ballarat will showcase collections from Australia’s leading designers when Melbourne Spring Fashion Week extends its schedule to the regional city in September.
28 August 2016
Lying back on a banana lounge in sunny Byron Bay post Splendour in the Grass, Bobby Alu is cool, calm and collected as we begin to chat about the upcoming run of festival dates throughout October and November.
27 August 2016
If David Chisholm, director and founder of Bendigo International Festival of Exploratory Music had to describe the festival in one word, it would be unique.
