Schnitz

Are things better crumbed? Of course they are. You show me a man, woman or child that doesn’t enjoy a good schnitzel and we will show ’em the door.

PSA: The Ballot For Meredith 2016 Is Now Open

It’s here. The ballot for Meredith 2016 is officially open for business.

How to Make the Most of Your Ballarat Laneway Experience

This weekend Ballarat is braving the cold and getting out of the house for the Ballarat Laneway festival.

Tracy McNeil & The Goodlife: Thieves

If you haven’t yet heard of Canadian ex-pat Tracy McNeil, you may be interested based on the company she keeps within Melbourne’s roots music circles.

The Stiffys Just Released A Song About Pokémon Go

Pokémon Go is sweeping the world, and everyone’s newsfeed, right now. Apparently, The Stiffys were so distracted by trying to catch ’em all during recording that the only way they could get it out of their system was to write a song about it.

Oxjam Ambassadors: Art vs Science

Aside from campaigning to cancel lock out laws in Sydney and fighting for music industry rights in general, the trio – made up of Jim Finn, Dan McNamee and Dan Williams – have added another string to their bow as ambassadors for the month-long event of gigs for good, Oxjam.

Food Nostalgia

When the Forte team set out to think of their favorite food memories, one thing we all had in common was its association with friends and family. Even Justine Schofield relates her favorite memories with her mum! Check out our food nostalgia below…

L-Fresh the Lion Announces New Album, Tour of Australia

Following his support of Urthboy, L-Fresh The Lion is roaring the launch of his new album as he prepares to tour Australia.

Myths, Ghosts and Hauntings in the Region

The Geelong Gaol was occupied in 1853 as a high security prison up until its decommission in July, 1991. The first hanging was of James Murphy, a brutal criminal convicted of battering Constable Daniel O’Boyle to death.

The Belmont Hotel

The Belmont Hotel are an institution in Geelong with one of the best atmosphere’s going round!

Pulp #642

Well hey there, gang! I hope you’re all enjoying yourselves on this fine, wintery week – I’ve just emerged from what I can only describe as a whirlwind of illness, exam study and sleep deprivation, capped off with a casual 14 hour crash day in which I spent 95% of the day in bed. It’s a tough life, being a student, I tells ya.

Peter, Bjorn and John: Breakin’ Point

You know those kind of songs that have everyone up and dancing, flinging their hands and heads around in all kinds of fashions? That’s exactly this release. Nail on the head.

Echuca Moama Winter Blues 2016

Arguably one of the biggest regional blues events in Australia, this year’s festival has a stellar line up delivered across four days. Located in the historically rich Port of Echuca heritage precinct, more than 40 blues and roots performers will be warbling those worried notes, with artists from Jimi Hocking, Andrea Marr, Chris Wilson, Greg Dodd and the Hoodoo Men, Wayne Jury and Kelly Auty just to name a few.

Nathan Seeckts

Nathan Seeckts is one part the Dead City Lights musician, and the other part a highly narrative soloist. We had a chat with the local legend about his new release, how his solo work compares to the band and what’s next.

Forte Eats: Spotlight on regional food part. 2

So now we’re in the depths of Winter and whilst you’re not spending money on festivals, alcohol (you still are, aren’t you?) and spending weekends away in the sunshine, it’s time to get out and try a local food spot and let Forte Eats feature be your guide!

Forte Eats: Spotlight on regional food part. 1

So now we’re in the depths of Winter and whilst you’re not spending money on festivals, alcohol (you still are, aren’t you?) and spending weekends away in the sunshine, it’s time to get out and try a local food spot and let Forte Eats feature be your guide!

Forte’s top picks for Tastes of Central Geelong: Week Two

Tastes of Central Geelong officially kicked off on Friday (July 1) and with so many events day in, day out, we’ve picked a few of our favourites to help you decide.

Geelong’s Most In-demand Party is Back: Disco 2000

When was the last time you went to a party where you truly let your hair down and let your freak flag fly? Chances are it was a long, long time ago. For those who remember it, Disco 2000 was the party when you could mix patterns, throw glitter in your hair or rock up in a unicorn suit and nobody cared, instead it was embraced.

The Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine’s New Life

After closing its doors for a few months, Mace Williams and Catherine Fletcher relocated from Melbourne to give the much-loved Castlemaine pub a new lease of life. Well known for its live music on offer, the duo have continued to book gigs throughout the week, but with a new slick of paint, a new bar and a few additional elements, the Bridge has been taken to a new level.

Up the Guts: Taking Music Through the Heart of Regional Australia

In a few weeks time, a busload of musicians begin a tour Up the Guts・of regional Australia, stopping by at 15 shows across over 18 days ・not to mention the 10 youth workshops thrown into the mix.

What’s on in Ballarat?

Well it damn well snowed up here a couple of weeks ago. Even my little hometown of Meredith had some of the fluffy white stuff falling from the sky. So as you could imagine, the great outdoors are not really being embraced at the moment…. other than the odd group of mad cyclists whizzing by wearing more thermal than lycra.

Surfbeat: Barrels, Beers and the Best Surf Films in the World

Surf films have been an important part for surf culture for over 60 years. Every summer it was a tradition amongst surfers to head down to their local hall, surf club or pub to watch the world’s best surfers on the big screen while the film maker sat up the back making sure everything stayed in focus.

Peaks + Sounds festival announces inaugural line up

How does a boutique music festival in the heart of the Grampians National Park sound to you? Yep, I thought so.

Jake Bugg

There’s a long history of British musicians adapting quintessential American music and giving it a new identity. Everyone from The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to Blur, Massive Attack and Arctic Monkeys has engaged in such a re-positioning of ideas.

 

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