Party with The Resignators

If you have a hankering for ska-flavoured punk-rock with soul, you could do yourself few better favours than to check out The Resignators. And while you’re doing that, check out new single ‘Party Dates’.

The Hot 8 Brass Band: Way Over Yonder In The Major Key

With a career that was started to fulfill a neighborhood’s demand for a brass band to lead marches at community events – sadly, mainly funerals – New Orleans act The Hot 8 Brass Band have become their cities most prolific global export.

Buried Feathers head to The Bridge

In support of their brand-spanking new album Mind of the Swarm, Melbourne’s Buried Feathers will be taking their psychedelic rock magic to the road.

Yemaya Festival

A grand bazaar, Ashaba temple, live jam space, performers hub, drumming circle, healing sanctuary, live art installations and workshops are all a part of the Yemaya Festival.

The Mojo Corner to play Workers Club

Across the past year, blues crew The Mojo Corner have performed at the Queenscliff Music Festival and the Woodford Folk Festival and supported the likes of Russell Morris, Chris Wilson and Colleen Hewitt.

The Montreals

Listen Out: The Montreals

Death by Stereo head to Ballarat

With almost 20 years behind them, Death by Stereo has finely tuned their hardcore punk to perfection.

The East Pointers Hit Geelong

Off the east coast of Canada you will find Prince Island, and here you will find the three members of The East Pointers – fiddle player Tim Chaisson, banjo player, and Tim’s cousin, Koady Chaisson, and guitarist Jake Charron.

Midnight Oil to play Hanging Rock

Legendary band Midnight Oil will reform for a very special show.

Les Poules á Colin

In the nine years that Les Poules á Colin have being a band, they have accomplished a lot. From international touring, releasing two albums to immense critical acclaim, and smashing folk festivals worldwide, the five piece, originating from Quebec, have established a very reputable name for their eclectic folk melodies.

Carus Thompson: The Voice of the Australian Story

Carus Thompson is no stranger to life lived on the road. For the past 20 years, he has spent his time bouncing between the stage and the studio, travelling from town to town and making his mark touring the United States and Europe.

Grasshole trio hit the road

After enjoying a European vacation last year, the trio is back in action.

Lagerstein: Party Times Ahoy

They’ve got rum, they’ve got pirate monikers, they fully support any attempt at a shoey, and they get around aboard the S.S Plunderberg flying pirate ship – Lagerstein are clearly the guys to party with. Taking on their pirate identities to a level worthy of praise, the guys are setting sail on their 14 date Australian tour, Suns Out Rums Out.

Tigertown

Sydney alt-pop four-piece Tigertown have just completed a whirlwind tour of the country in support of US rockers and buddies, Panic! at the Disco.

Mat McHugh: Making waves this summer

The multi-talented Mat McHugh is no stranger to the pages of Forté. So it was welcome news to hear he will be back on the road again this summer with the High Up! Summer 17 tour – a run of shows that has everyone in suspense, even the man himself.

Bendigo Beer Festival

100 beers and ciders will hit Bendigo next month when the Bendigo Craft Beer & Cider Festival rolls into town.

Damian Cowell Hits Geelong

TISM is in everyone’s top 37 Australian bands, so it’s mighty nice to know that Damian Cowell is still out in the big wide world making music under Damian Cowell’s Disco Machine.

Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival Fundraiser

A heap of talent will be crammed inside Bendigo’s Rifle Brigade Hotel on Sunday, February 19 as the first Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival showcase/fundraiser takes place.

Violent Femmes: Bringing rock to the regions

Five years ago the Violent Femmes’ bassist and co-founder, Brian Ritchie, became an Australian citizen and he hasn’t looked back since. He and his wife settled in Hobart in 2008 and he set about establishing himself in the local arts scene. As curator of MONA FOMA Festival, he has a keen eye and a sound ear for what works – what people want and how to make it happen.

Jordie Lane back at it again

To kick off 2017 in style, Jordie Lane and his cohorts take in another lengthy run of shows, including more than thirty secret dates.

The Hunted Crows

We chat with the “loud, hairy and loose” Melbourne rockers, Luy and Jacob, from The Hunted Crows in the midst of their Young Man Tour.

Live Music Professionals Program

Live music is at the crux of a successful music industry. Thanks to Music Victoria, a brand new and vibrant program has been created to help create a sustainable live music sector.

Positively Tim Hulsman

Songman Tim Hulsman to play Deans Marsh in celebration of his new album, Get Loved.

Pseudo Echo: The Unstoppable ’80s New Wave Band

After 30 years as a band it can be hard to find a new spin to attract a new demographic, unless you are Pseudo Echo, who’s sound from the ‘80s was so cutting edge and futuristic that it is still attracting masses of younger fans. This was evident after the bands 2014 release of ‘Ultraviolet.’

 

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