It’s the fifth & final announcement for Queenscliff Music Festival 2017

And it’s none other than Australian music icon Russel Morris leading the announcement.

Fuzz Fest expand their killer 2017 lineup

Following the success of last year’s event, Fuzz Fest is back with a stellar lineup for its 2017 showcase at the Cherry Bar.

Dean Lewis loses it

Now that Toronto, New York, L.A. and the UK have all been crossed off the list, Dean Lewis can turn his attention to local shores.

Gordi is Australia’s folktronica genius

Gordi, the Australian artist whose tunes will hit you right in the feels with her raw voice and powerful lyrics, is taking the Australian music scene by storm with the release of her debut album, Reservoir.

Rockin’ 4 West Papua

Rockin’ 4 West Papua is an international series of music and arts events held to support the people of West Papua.

River Rocks featuring the Ox Menzies Cocktail Hour

Hosted by the Barwon Club Hotel, it is a chance to spend the night surrounded by the best music possible, and enjoy specially made drinks from Ox himself with the Ox Menzies Cocktail Hour.

A day on the green announces almighty rock lineup in Geelong

Prepare for iconic indie rock anthems in the great outdoors.

A whole lotta RACKETT

experimental pop-punk outfit RACKETT has decided to hit the road in support of their forthcoming debut EP, Ready or Not.

The winners of the Queenscliff Music Festival Emerging Artists Grant have been announced

The two local winning recipients are young rockers The Refuge and singer-songwriter Andrea Robertson.

The full lineup has dropped for Geelong’s newest progressive, tech and trance event

The event bringing the best local and international electronic music acts to the town, Frequency 4 presents Ascend 1.0 on Cup Eve

Poison City snack size

A Road to Poison City Weekender is a taste of the main Melbourne event held in Ballarat.

Ch-ch-ch Cherry Dolls

The Cherry Dolls have upped their game with the release of their debut full-length album, Viva Los Dolls.

The Rank Outsiders head to Torquay

Real music. Real players. Cool tunes. What’s not to love?

Port Fairy Folk Festival 2018

The 42nd Port Fairy Folk Festival opens March 9 next year with a packed program of music from across the globe.

Ball Park Music have their own beer now

Ball Park Music have become the latest band to concoct their own beer.

Forté’s Top 10 acts to watch from BIGSOUND

Four days of living and breathing among the ever-growing music industry, it’s time to sum up the very best bits from what we saw at BIGSOUND 2017.

Tim Hulsman named as Artist Of The Month in the US

Local talent has made it on the world radar

The full Laneway Festival ’18 lineup is here

We’ve already found out that Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals and Mac DeMarco are on the bill for next years Laneway Festival, but now we’ve got the rest.

BIRDZ is outspoken and captivating

BIRDZ (aka Nathan Bird) is at the forefront of the emerging hip-hop movement in Australia.

Japanese rock powerhouse Shonen Knife return to our shores

After an illustrious history with Australia, including playing at the 1997 Big Day Out, Japanese pop-punk icons Shonen Knife are returning for another tour down under.

Ariel Pink listening party

While Ballarat is not lucky enough to be on the circuit for Ariel Pink’s November tour, The Eastern will host a special listening party for his forthcoming new album instead.

Too Many Zooz

From the depths of New York City to the shores of Australia.

Northlane on the writing and recording of their most difficult record yet and the announcement of The Mesmer World Tour

Australian metalcore band, Northlane, have just come off the back of touring The Intuition Tour nationally, which saw them visit some of the more regional centres of Victoria.

Melbourne Guitar Festival 2017

The vision of the Melbourne Guitar Foundation, the Melbourne International Guitar Festival returns for its third year.

 

Subscribe to the
Forte newsletter

Stay up to date with everything going on around your region.