Hoo-gah Café
12 January 2017
‘Hygge’ is among Collins Dictionary’s Top 10 words of 2016. The Danish well-being concept (pronounced HOO-gah) inspired the launch of a new foodie destination in Bendigo’s CBD.
12 January 2017
‘Hygge’ is among Collins Dictionary’s Top 10 words of 2016. The Danish well-being concept (pronounced HOO-gah) inspired the launch of a new foodie destination in Bendigo’s CBD.
12 January 2017
2016 saw Melbourne hard-core punks Clowns having the last laugh. They have spent the better part of the last two years touring the world on the back of their highly celebrated second LP Bad Blood, playing some of Europe’s biggest festivals and amassing a loyal fan base.
5 January 2017
Connecting Song is the newest music mentorship program for emerging musicians in the Geelong region to further their skills. The project is part of the bi-annual Mountain to Mouth event and was made possible after being successful in receiving a grant of $11,000 from Creative Victoria’s Music Works grant program.
5 January 2017
In a bid to find the best street performers of Geelong, the Best Busker Competition was created. Uniting all of those with a taste for the stage, Forté chat to the organiser Steve Thew.
1 January 2017
The soul singer-songwriter from the depths of New Zealand, Hollie Smith has been making music for more than 20 years, and she is still as fresh, melodic and captivating as ever.
1 January 2017
If you have ever been to Meredith Music Festival, you will know that the Friday is one of the longest days you will ever experience. After setting up camp by 8am, you are left with a whole eight hours with nothing to do but drink beers and gradually ease into the stress free mindset of the festival. That is until 4pm when the music starts and you head down to the amphitheatre to be greeted by 10,000 happy faces.
30 December 2016
Female trio Hey Mammoth are the acoustic, folk band boasting edgy harmonies and inspired lyrics. Forté chat with Rosey, Matilda and Cam ahead of the new year!
29 December 2016
The Dead Daisies are the very definition of an international band.
The group’s members are scattered across the globe, and though they’re often called an Australian-American rock outfit, the truth is a little more muddied. Past members have lived on almost every continent on Earth, and the band’s current lead singer John Corabi – of Mötley Crüe fame – has called a range of countries home.
28 December 2016
If you’re not from Ballarat, it might seem like a long drive for a beer. However, the Ballarat Beer Festival makes it worth it. And according to festival organiser Ric Dexter, the sixth year edition next January will be the best one yet – hosting the release of more than 20 new beers.
24 December 2016
Breaking into the music industry is always a challenge. Because of this, and the increasing interest of music as a profession, The Australian Institute of Music introduced their Bachelor of Entertainment Management.
23 December 2016
The Eagles stand as one of the greatest American bands of all time, selling more than 150 million records—100 million in the U.S. alone. And Don Henley is one of the men responsible for such an effort, alongside co-founder the late Glenn Frey and members Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit and Bernie Leadon.
22 December 2016
Some say that patience is a virtue. Others say that determination and hard work will always get you where you want to be, regardless of age or experience.
18 December 2016
Blues Boot Camp is the fun, challenging and highly interactive blues workshop for 12 – 25 years olds who want to gain music industry skills from trained and experienced music industry professionals. Forté chat to Wayne Jury, the man behind the program.
18 December 2016
This year’s Port Fairy (2016) celebrated the 40th year of the festival. Forté tracked down long-standing fan Bella for a quick chat.
15 December 2016
Forte chat to The Spitting Swallows, a four-piece pop/rock outfit birthing from regional Vic.
15 December 2016
Are you keen on celebrating your New Year’s Eve by having some beers and listening to some great live music, but camping for three days with thousands of 20 year olds doesn’t seem like a great time? Don’t stress, The Bluestone Blues Festival (held 20km out of Geelong) has you covered.
14 December 2016
The Meanies are the Aussie punk legends who have been in the music scene for the past 27 years. Forté chat to bassist Wally.
14 December 2016
Tucked away off the Bellarine Highway is The Farm Gate Restaurant, previously called The Harvester Moon.
13 December 2016
Everyone knows the Aussie duo Sneaky Sound System (and if not, seriously where have you been?). It’s almost guaranteed you were singing along to their hits ‘Pictures’, ‘I Love It’ and ‘UFO’ back in 2007.
13 December 2016
They say sometimes you need to go back to the beginning before you can move forward – and that couldn’t be more accurate for one of Geelong’s well-known night-life venues. After years operating mainly as a nightclub, The Eureka Hotel has been restored to its former glory of a pub and live music venue.
12 December 2016
When you think of an old gaol cell, live music performances generally isn’t what first springs to mind. Unless of course you have been to Castlemaine, where the Old Castlemaine Gaol is one of the most unique and sensational live music venues in the region.
12 December 2016
The two big themes in life are love and death, according to musician Tim Hulsman. Following his 2014 album Dead Man’s Garden, Tim is now tackling the latter theme with his up coming album Get Loved, which sees less blues and more positive connotations compared to his previous release.
11 December 2016
Melbourne band Gold Class are in a league of their own. Their debut album It’s You blazed the trail back in September 2015, and then the boys had their recent scorching single. ‘Kids On Fire’ sees Gold Class exploding with an even bigger sound, serving as a taste tester for their forthcoming second LP.
