3 December 2015
As a 10-year-old Jamie Smith, aka Jamie xx, was fixated on his DJ uncles’ turntables. And while kids may lust after fast cars and fancy toys not within their reach, this gadget was one that was well within his and gifted to him when he was 10.
2 December 2015
“Music for me was never a question. I started a band when I was 12 years old and literally from that time I assumed I was going to be a working musician. In saying that, it wasn’t until I was 27 – until I released my first album – so it took me a long time to get there,”
29 November 2015
I remember the first time I ever laid eyes on Tinpan Orange. I had ducked into a tent at Woodford Folk Festival to escape the searing heat and there on stage was a flame-haired singer spinning like a top
28 November 2015
Jesse Valach from Blues Mountain is a) one of the nicest blokes that you will ever have the chance to meet and b) one of the best blues players in the Melbourne and Australian music scene.
27 November 2015
Jimi Hendrix is a legend for many, a musical icon who paved the way for musicians. Red Whyte is one such musician who felt the power of Jimi Hendrix, and as a result, is undertaking his third tribute show for him at the Torquay Hotel tomorrow night.
27 November 2015
In the past few years, pole dancing has become recognised for its highly effective fitness benefits, the simple fun of twirling around on a pole and the confidence it gives to women for their body image. Kylie J Pole have helped deliver this to hundreds – we’re even betting thousands – of people, and things are about to get a whole lot more interesting with the addition of roller skates…
27 November 2015
Joe Camilleri is Australian music royalty. With 47 albums under his belt, including 28 as a member of The Black Sorrows, his name is as iconic as Ross Wilson, Daryl Braithwaite and John Farnham (who he is currently touring with).
27 November 2015
Marlon Williams has quite possibly had the best 2015. Not only has he released his self-titled debut album, he is also up for best blues ‘n’ roots album at the ARIA awards in a couple of weeks as well as touring Europe and the US.
26 November 2015
“Music for me was never a question. I started a band when I was 12 years old and literally from that time I assumed I was going to be a working musician. In saying that, it wasn’t until I was 27 – until I released my first album – so it took me a long time to get there,” Josh Pyke says.
26 November 2015
As you’re reading this article, thousands of festivalgoers will be making their way, or setting up camp and heading to see their first act, at the arts, culture, music experience that is earthcore.
23 November 2015
Geelong finally has its very own music festival. Yes, you heard right. You no longer have to travel up the coast for great music, because it’s coming to us.
23 November 2015
Kate Dempsey knows all too well the pleasures a market can give you, and that’s why she decided to create the Lady Luck Clothing Fair. Heading to St Mary’s Hall in Castlemaine on November 28, the market is a great chance to pick up something special from the 30 clothing stalls, indulge in coffee, ice cream and waffles, watch the pin up fashion parade and much more.
22 November 2015
A studio sound engineer will oversee and deliver high quality recordings for music, voice overs, instruments and other audible sounds. They will have a good understanding of acoustics, equipment, electronics and will be experts in making performers feel comfortable to help them deliver their best sounds for the project.
21 November 2015
Entertaining, provocative and energetic are just three of the words you could use to sum up talented rapper Ivan Ooze. Returning to Beyond The Valley Music Festival as a headliner for the second year in a row, he promises a performance bigger than ever before.
20 November 2015
Monte Morgan and Harvey Miller, better known as Client Liaison, are cruising down the highway to their gig in Wollongong at Uni Bar as we begin to chat about the band.
19 November 2015
As a child, being read bedtime stories is often the norm. While this is still true for Sarah Blasko, instead her father nourished her love for music from a young age, often playing his favourite records to the budding songstress.
19 November 2015
Despite hordes of fans and a rigorous touring schedule, Hermitude is a rather appropriate name for the electronic duo. While some musicians prefer to have streams of people in and out of the studio, wheeling in ideas and impressions by the barrowful, Luke Dubber and Angus Stuart are much more content sealing themselves away to see what they can conjure on their own.
18 November 2015
Soon to perform Rainbow Serpent Festival, we talked to Interpulse about the Big Bang in the universe and in his music.
17 November 2015
Celebrating the ordinary is not something we normally do, but the upcoming 24 Hour Experience in Ballarat gives you the chance to do just that.
17 November 2015
The Bluestone New Year’s Eve/Day blues festival this year is a milestone for Sleepy Hollows Blues Club – it’s the 20th anniversary of the annual event.
15 November 2015
Heyo! It’s time to hitch a ride with Forte’s favourite punk rockers, Lagwagon, once again when they return to our friendly shores next month.
14 November 2015
Fresh from a year of overseas touring and new music, we had a chat to legends The Rumjacks about being true to their music, the best Irish pub around and their upcoming tour.
14 November 2015
Tim Hulsman is a man who has easily created a legacy for himself in the industry. A local muso with heart and a love for naming his guitars, we had a chat to Tim about his new film clip launch and the incredible party he’s about to throw.
13 November 2015
We all know the fun in drinking beer with mates, but there are right ways and wrong ways to do it. The Ballarat Beer Festival happening in January is one of the former, and is set to be a day of spoiling your tastebuds, discovering new beers (there are over 100 different types) and listening to great music. We had a chat to festival director Ric Dexter about what the festival is all about.
