Montaigne is heading to Ballarat on national tour

The 21-year-old is set to bring her theatrical stage presence and incredible vocal ability to Karova Lounge in Ballarat.

Running Touch: On the mystery and sticking to his guns

Coined as the best kept secret in Australian music, mysterious producer Running Touch is the 22-year-old artist from Melbourne known for his conscious decision to remain anonymous in the music industry.

Geelong’s Izzy Lozi and the Auracles release new single

With their brand new single ‘Change’, Izzy Lozi and the Auracles are reaching new heights.

Geelong and Ballarat voted in the top 10 councils for music by Music Victoria

Music Victoria has released its inaugural list of top 10 Victorian councils for music.

More acts join Peking Duk in massive carpark festival set for Ballarat

Following on from Karova Lounge’s successful #3350 Street Party, they announced that Peking Duk (alongside Ivan Ooze) would be headlining a carpark party in April.

Splendour in the Grass announce 2017 line up ft The XX, Queens of the Stone Age, Banks + more

You’ll be seeing the likes of the XX, Queens of the Stone Age, Banks and reformed legends LCD Soundsystem.

Groovin the Moo beef up their line up with Alice Ivy, Set Mo + more

Just when you think Groovin The Moo can’t get any bigger.

CC:DISCO! Fever

She is Australia’s First Lady of Disco, the high priestess of dance floor grooves, and she has been touring her socks off.

Wolfmother are heading to Geelong on their first Oz album tour since 2009

After touring through North & South America, Europe, the UK & Scandinavia with sellout shows in 2016, Wolfmother are returning to Australian for the home leg of their Gypsy Caravan tour with a stop in Geelong.

Legends Cosmic Psychos are heading to Castlemaine alongside Tyrannamen and Amyl and the Sniffers

Legends of the game and punk rockers, Cosmic Psychos, are headlining a show at the Theatre Royal in Castlemaine this May.

Pitch Please! is going weekly at Piano Bar from April and beyond

Hosted by Philma Bocks & Art Simone, ‘The Piano’ will start at 5.30pm
with three amazing drag shows, great entertainment and drink specials.

Good Boy and Melbourne quartet Jarrow have teamed up for a few shows

Queenslanders Good Boy and Melbourne quartet Jarrow have teamed up for a few shows in support of their new singles – Good Boy with ‘Braap’ and Jarrow with ‘Cody’.

How By the Meadow are sticking true to their humble beginnings

A truly authentic boutique music experience, By The Meadow is returning for its fourth year. With a focus on locally sourced talent, the picturesque setting will play host to a stellar lineup of up-and-coming Aussie acts as well as those firmly cemented in their individual, thriving scenes.

The One for the Otways Album is Here

In October last year a team of musicians, businesses and venues teamed up to produce several gigs titled ‘One for the Otways’ under the guidance of Dean Krueger. Krueger, who also performed as his band Salmon Guts on the day, felt he had to give back in such a way.

Things of Stone and Wood soon play Geelong

It’s not too late to bag yourself a ticket to Things of Stone and Wood’s upcoming show at Geelong’s Workers Club on March 31.

Prehistoric Sounds: The new and improved

The formally known humble record store Sweet Little Hi-Fi has undergone some serious changes, now operating under the new title Prehistoric Records, along with a brand new Warrnambool location. Forté chat to owner Shane Godfrey.

Wrapped Up Festival: Something new and a little different

Presented by The Eastern and Athletic Club Brewery, Wrapped Up Festival will be bringing the likes of the Cannanes, The Ocean Party, Angie (SYD), Constant Mongrel, School Damage amongst a slew of other acts to Ballarat for an afternoon revelry. Forté chat to organiser James Donovan about the new event.

City at Midnight are launching their new EP, Space Cadet 101, tomorrow night

Doors open at 8pm with Jorja and Dangerous Curves as supports for the night.

Music Victoria Membership Drive: With more members, comes more power.

The voice for the Victorian contemporary music industry is working towards supporting the development of the music community, with a passion of advocacy across the state in protecting local venues, assisting artists in maintaining sustainable careers, as well as ensuring there’s an abundance of music offerings all year around.

Client Liaison: The many-limbed and fully functioning art piece

To Client Liaison, their art is a multi-sensory, multi-faceted being. Not only a carefully crafted, sonically fluid sound, but an array of eclectic colour, loud fashion choices, striking theatrics and quirky business pursuits.

Music Victoria have kicked off their membership drive with a killer video

Melbourne’s live music scene is one of the greatest this little world of ours has to offer. Let’s keep it that way.

This State We’re In #660

Industry updates from Music Victoria

Jerkfest III: Celebrating all things punk, shoegaze and psych

There is a common misconception that Geelong lacks a local live music scene. The biggest testament to this statement being inaccurate is the upcoming third anniversary of ‘Jerkfest.’

Ali Barter on sticking to what she believes in

In a bookstore in New York City in 2012, Ali Barter squeezed her way into the shop to hear Patti Smith speak. She couldn’t see the artist, but simply listening to her talk inspired Barter to write.

 

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