Who is Vera Blue? The artist behind the project

When Australia’s celestial artist Vera Blue isn’t listening to iconic musicians like Montaigne, Jack Garrett or James Blake, there is one album she can’t get off her mind.

Mexican Republic Opens in Geelong Tonight

Popular Lorne Mexican eatery is heading to Geelong, with the doors swinging open tonight at 6pm.

Oktoberfest Geelong Returns for 2016

Holding it’s inaugural event last year, Oktoberfest Geelong is back for a second run on Saturday, October 8.

Channel Your Inner Rockabilly at the Rat’s, Tatt’s and Pinup’s Event

Rockabilly fans are in for a treat with an evening of blues-infused old-school rock’n’roll music, attitude and fashion at the annual Rat’s, Tatt’s and Pinup’s Social Club night.

Toxicon Release Debut Album

Progressive-metal band, Toxicon, have just released their debut album, Purge. We can gather from reading the band’s bio – “Serious about Metal: Not Much Else,” the group of five are passionate about not only their music, but enjoying themselves in the process.

Residual @Kubu Studio, August 12

There’s something awfully special about heading to a gig at a local haunt, featuring a local band and all surrounded by familiar faces. Residual’s gig was such a gig and boy did it feel like a Geelong love-fest.

Frnkiero andthe Patience

Has Forte found Chuck E Cheese’s number one fan? Whilst chatting to the former My Chemical Romance guitarist, Frank Iero, the multi-faceted artist let it slip that most of his downtime is spent at the American chain family restaurant.

The Jan Juc Cafe Creating a Coastal Attraction

“Picture it: we’re a little cafe tucked away in Jan Juc, and Jan Juc is just a little suburb tucked away in the corner of a little coastal town that is tucked away in the corner of Australia. But there’s more to it than that, we can be more.”

Oxygen College Open Day

Oxygen College is set to open its doors to the public for its annual open day on Saturday August 20. Oxygen continues to develop its reputation as one of Geelong’s most exciting creative destinations.

Pop Culture: Are superhero movies really all that?

There are a lot of reasons why superhero movies go wrong. It’s easy to forget just how long it took Hollywood to even get them this close to right; go watch The Shadow, or Meteor Man, or Batman and Robin if you want to know what a real superhero trainwreck looks like.

Simple Plan on Adoring Fans, New Music and Their Australian Return

In a world where we’re ruled by 150 characters and 30 second clips, staying relevant and keeping attention is harder than ever.

‘MIDGET’ – balance, boards and barrels

Bernard ‘Midget’ Farrelly passed away last week.

Palace of the King: Valles Marineris

Melbourne rock band Palace of The King have just released their second album Valles Marineris.

Motioner: Black Wave

There’s a simple serenity that seems to wash over the debut release from Motioner.

The Amity Affliction Lock in Geelong Show

Currently in the country with sold out shows coming up in Melbourne, the Amity Affliction have just announced they’ll be heading back to Australia in January and February.

Rainbow Serpent Reveals Second Round Lineup For 2017

Rainbow Serpent have locked in more big names for their 20th anniversary celebration, adding to an already massive lineup.

SURF-O-RAMA… A historical look at the beat of the beach.

Lorne surfer Murray Walding has just updated his book SURF-O-RAMA. The original book was an amazing treasure trove of surf art, posters and music. The new edition packs in more boards, more posters and a forward by surfing legend Bob McTavish.

Kylie Auldist

If you haven’t heard Kylie Auldist before, it’s fair to say that your life has been missing a whole lot of funk.

Canary: I Am Lion

First up, the harmonising in opening track Burning Man is downright beautiful.

Boy & Bear Announce Massive Regional National Tour

Five-time ARIA-winning indie-folk faves Boy & Bear are hitting the regional route! The guys have announced a massive national run…

Forte’s Picks to Make the Most of the Bendigo Writers Festival

Inspiration can come in many forms, but there’s no greater way than hearing from those you idolise – and the Bendigo Writers Festival is full of people who fit the mold perfectly.

Ella Hooper and Gena Rose Bruce Discuss Women in the Music Industry, Touring Regionally + New Music

Melbourne alt-pop singer Ella Hooper and indie rock songstress Gena Rose Bruce have joined forces.

Tom Gleeson: When the Interviewer becomes the Interviewee

Tom Gleeson is one of Australia’s most well-known comedians, a father and a fan of test cricket. He’s also a man who doesn’t believe in ghosts.

Too Heavy to Hug #646

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