How to get the most out of FedUni open day

To get the most out of your Open Day experience make sure you do these five things.

Tessa Waters

While enjoying a rare period of down time in Berlin recently, Aussie theatre performer and writer Tessa Waters sat down with Forte Magazine to talk clowning, confidence and life on the road as a touring comedian.

Abbey May Releases New Single and Locks in Geelong Show

Australian singer-songwriter and human rights campaigner Abbey May has revealed yet another track from her upcoming album ‘Bitchcraft’.

Deborah Conway on Making Music, Her Varied Career and the Dream Partnership

Over the past few decades, Deborah Conway has taken on many forms.

REMI Announce National 2016 Album Tour

Melbourne hip hop outfit REMI are hitting the road in support of their forthcoming album.

Queenscliff Music Festival Reveals International Artists For 2016

Just when you thought Queenscliff Music Festival couldn’t get any bigger, they go and add even more artists to a lineup that’s already bursting at the seams.

Pixies Return To Melbourne With 2017 Australian Tour

Six years since their last Australian tour, seminal rockers Pixies will return to Australia as part of their world tour.

Swagger Music Festival

Held amongst the picturesque pines of Wandiligong, Victoria is the annual reunion of friends and friends to be at Swagger Music Festival.

A.B Original, Leah Flanagan and Gawurra Lead NaranaFEST 2016 Line Up

NaranaFest makes it’s 2016 return with the announcement of A.B Original as the festival headliners. The event will take place on Saturday November 5 at Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Geelong.

Grill’d just opened a new venue in Geelong

When it comes to good burgers, Grill’d manage to consistently deliver across its many locations in Australia. And Geelong just got itself an extra spot to pick up said burger.

Mi Sound: The Newest Local Music Comp

In moving forward to the new age and developing the talent of local musicians, Royal South Street Society are celebrating 125 years as an organisation by introducing a brand new initiative – Mi Sound.

Montaigne: Glorious Heights

Known to most by her stage name Montaigne, Jessica Cerro has been on our radars since 2012, where she emerged as a triple j Unearthed finalist for her indie pop song Anyone But Me. The highly-anticipated album contains 13 tracks, plus one “hidden track”.

Patti Smith, The Lumineers and More Announced for Bluesfest 2017

The first announcement for Bluesfest is here. As you might have guessed, it’s already shaping up to be an absolute pearler.

The Shaolin Afronauts on their Passion Behind Afrobeat Music

While Adelaide plays host to the popular world music festival, WOMADelaide, The Shaolin Afronauts are the only afrobeat band in town. “I don’t think there are any other afrobeat bands in Adelaide,” bassist Ross McHenry says with a laugh.

West Thebarton Brothel Party

When it comes to kicking an unwanted tag West Thebarton Brothel Party have been described as, why not write a song about it? ‘Dolewave’ is the newest release from the band, and a title they have unwantingly been labelled with.

The Avalanches, Grandmaster Flash, Catfish and the Bottlemen and more announced for Falls Festival 2016

The line up for The Falls music festival is officially out, adding to previously announced headliners Childish Gambino and London Grammar.

Elvis To The Max

Max Pellicano is sitting in his hotel room at the Holiday Inn at Potts Point when I am connected to his hotel room’s phone. Having landed in Australia early last week and starting his tour at the one and only Rooty Hill RSL last Friday, Pellicano is exceptionally excited as he begins to chat with Forte magazine.

Holy Holy Announce National Tour In Support Of New Single

Australian duo Holy Holy are back with a new track and an exciting tour to celebrate.

London Grammar Joins Childish Gambino on Falls 2016 Line Up

It’s L day for Fall’s Festival, who announced their second artist to their much anticipated lineup with British trio London Grammar joining Childish Gambino.

The Meanies, Drunk Mums and more Added to Chopped 2016 Line Up

Chopped Festival is back for 2016, and they’ve just added a whole new batch of artists to this year’s incarnation.

Geelong Creatives Store Opened Over the Weekend, Here’s the Space

Over the weekend, the newest space for Geelong creatives swung its doors open.

Alex Lahey, Amistat and Residual Announced for Birregurra Festival and Art Show

With so much festival news, hopefully you have time in your life for the Birregurra Festival & Art Show.

Yodelling, great beer, cider and slap-dancing come together for the Otway Oktoberfest

It’s heading towards that time when the stein reigns supreme. Yes, we’re staring down Oktoberfest and all its beerful glory. Be sure to keep an eye on your local for events, but the cracker we’re taking a gander at is Otway Oktoberfest.

Klirx Talks Music, The Showcase and Evil Demonic Spirits

Eager to rejuvenate the live hip-hop scene, Geelong hip-hop and rap artist Klirx chats to Forte.

 

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