24 November 2016
Throughout his career, Lindsay (Link) McLennan has done it all; from being the leader of iconic Melbourne punk band The Meanies, playing shows on the same stage as the likes of Pearl Jam and Bad Brains, and constantly solidifying his unique stance on many different bands over the years, most commonly in the rock heavy outfit Sun God Replica.
23 November 2016
Blunt Shovel are a death metal band from Melbourne. Just four mates having a good time, and keeping ourselves entertained by playing the music they want to hear, not worrying about what’s considered to be ‘cool’.
19 November 2016
Transsexual pornography has quickly become a desired market in the porn industry. As society slowly progresses to acceptance of sexual fluidity, the demand of representation within the porn industry grows. Forte sits down with trans adult star Venus Lux, who when she isn’t fighting for human rights, going on fun dates or travelling is a driving force in the transsexual porn market.
19 November 2016
Traditional Spanish paella, freshly shucked oysters and mouth-watering southern fried chicken are just some of the high-end food you can expect at the new boutique New Year’s Day festival, Twice as Nice.
18 November 2016
“Pivot was born out of this idea that we can hold a world-class event in Geelong. We didn’t want to call it The Geelong Digital Summit – we wanted it to be something more forward thinking,” says Pivot Summit founder Leighton Wells.
16 November 2016
“I left Christchurch after the earthquakes in 2012, I had nothing left man. I moved to Australia and said ‘What am I going to do now?’ So I bought a battery powered speaker and sat on Swanston Street and started playing,” says multi-instrumental artist Reuben Stone
16 November 2016
Sam Bramham has achieved a lot in life. He’s been a successful paralympian swimmer (in which he broke the 100m butterfly record at the 2004 Athens Paralympics), a motivational speaker, an author but it’s his pranks on those around him that get Sam smiling of simpler times.
14 November 2016
It’s been a little while since Nick Barker has felt at home with his music, but he’s found it in his new band, The Heartache State. Made up of Nick Barker, Justin Garner, Steve ‘Venom’ Brown and Michael Hubbard the band are now well underway with their second album.
14 November 2016
“With art people let their guard down. When you go to see a play, go to a music concert or open the cover of a book you’re ready to accept someone else’s story,” Maxine Beneba Clarke says of the power of art. It’s a notion that has drawn people to reading Maxine’s book, The Hate Race. A book which puts the reader in the mind and world of an African-Australian citizen growing up in the country and the racism experienced as a result.
13 November 2016
Healthy living and eating out has had a facelift in Geelong, and co-owners of the Bronx Pressed Juices Jake Munday and John Kennedy are at the forefront. After opening their first store in early August, plans are underway for expanding with a Torquay location set to open later this month.
13 November 2016
The Eureka is coming back – and just in time for summer. Forté chat to the organiser Jordan Thulborn.
11 November 2016
“I used to say I was a jack of all trades and a master of none, and now I say I’m a master of to many,” laughs Dr. Janet Hall. It’s not hard to see why, the illustrious professional speaker is a clinical psychologist, hypnotherapist, motivational speaker and sex therapist – often consulted by media outlets on an array of topics.
11 November 2016
Over the past two decades we’ve entered the world of Facebook, enjoyed the convenience of smart phones and seen the formation, end and now reunion of one of Australia’s finest brother-sister bands, Killing Heidi. Coincidentally, the band’s creation arose the same year Queenscliff Music Festival put on its first event to a crowd of 1460 people.
11 November 2016
Another year sees another exceptional crop of young Australian musicians given a voice, thanks to the good folk at Melbourne Music Bank. The deserving winners for 2016 are Moonee Ponds’ alternative outfit, Tempus Sun, with their stunning first track ‘Owls’. We caught up with guitarist Ed Borromeo who says he can’t keep the smile off his face.
10 November 2016
Before stopping by the regional dates of their Victoria tour, Oscar Dawon of Holy Holy had a quick chat about the things he needs when heading out of the CBD.
10 November 2016
The Pretty Littles’ have stuck together since the end of high school, making a name for themselves through their rollicking, uninhibited live shows and feel good, heart warming rock releases.
10 November 2016
Emerging Artists Geelong is a group ran by the Geelong Arts Society which focuses on hosting workshops, exhibitions and educating others on art for emerging artists each year. Forté chat to mentor artist Dare Tekin about the program and the upcoming exhibition ‘Anthropoid’.
10 November 2016
Coined as a “songwriter of the highest order” from acoustic blues connoisseur Lloyd Spiegel, playing alongside Australia’s most respected blues artists like Jeff Lang and Geoff Achison and winning the 2011 Melbourne Youth in Blues award, Alister Turrill is fast becoming a name known to Australian blues. Despite his impressive achievements at only 24 years old, Alister remains as humble as ever.
10 November 2016
Boy & Bear are one of the most loved live bands and are unbelievably good at what they do. Since they first hypnotised listeners across triple j’s radio waves in 2009, the Sydney folk-rock kings have found themselves in the spotlight, and rightly so.
10 November 2016
Five of Australia’s best stand-up comics are heading regional as part of The Amazing Travelling Comedy Tour, with Aaron Gocs, Matt Steward. Angus Gordon, Nick Capper and Jess Perkins. Forté chat with stitch up comedian Aaron and RAW comedy finalist Jess ahead of the tour.
8 November 2016
The Gordon Graphic Design program has again exceeded expectations to deliver great students to local industry. Each year as part of the Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design, students are encouraged to take up work placement in local businesses to learn the ropes and get a feel for the fast pace the graphic design world can serve up.
8 November 2016
For 20 years now, Tripod has been one of Australia’s most iconic comedy acts providing laughs by their unique blend of musical comedy. Now to celebrate the monumental anniversary, the trio have released a songbook, 101 Tripod Hits. When Forté asked why the band chose to release a songbook, member Steven Gates summed it up quite simply.
8 November 2016
New York metal-hardcore group Sworn Enemy have been playing together since 1997, where they first launched under their previous name Mindset. Since then, they have been a staple for every hardcore music fan. Forté chat to vocalist Sal Lococo ahead of the bands very first time on Australian soil.
