James Southwell Band

Playing over 2000 shows since his debut album in 2006, James Southwell has established himself as one of Australia’s leading blues performers. Forté chat with James ahead of his upcoming National Tour.

Piano Bar are hosting the drag show, Pitch Please, for a few nights

Piano Bar already serves as a popular night out in Geelong, but it just got that little bit more exciting with the addition of drag show Pitch Please.

Hot Dub Wine Machine is the food, music and wine festival of your dreams

Having dominated the customary stages, Hot Dub Time Machine is expanding his repertoire through alternative pastures and into wineries for Hot Dub Wine Machine.

PBS radio are throwing a week-long party of free live music

PBS 106.7FM is throwing a week-long party in celebration of live music, with an awesome lineup of local artists.

City Calm Down added to Shimmerlands in their largest show yet

City Calm Down will play their largest show yet, taking to the stage at Shimmerlands in a newly announced addition to their live music program.

The Gooch Palms head to Ballarat

The outfit released their second full-length album, Introverted Extroverts, mid-2016, so you can expect that to get a good workout.

This Way North to play string of shows

Comprised of Leisha Jungalwalla (Jungal) and Cat Leahy (Sal Kimber & the Rollin’ Wheel, Miss Quincy), This Way North is an eclectic duo of rock, pop and laid-back beats – plus whatever else takes their fancy.

A massive blues festival is taking over Barwon Club today with more than 10 acts

In a one-off, never to be repeated event, the Summertime Blues & Roots Festival is a celebration of the past, present and future of Geelong’s music scene with some of the best blues and roots acts in town.

Suzi Quatro on her return to the stage

When rock legend Suzi Quatro said goodbye to Australian audiences back in early 2015, she thought she was ready to hang up her iconic leather jumpsuit for good – but she was wrong.

Mat McHugh set for Victoria shows

Independent musician, multi-instrumentalist, producer and vocalist Mat McHugh is coming our way on his ‘High Up! Summer Tour’.

British India

Before the four buddies – formerly of St Bede’s College – head overseas for a well-earned break, Melbourne’s British India are preparing to hit the road again for a handful of very special shows. “We just want people to come out and get excited – these shows are going to be like one big party,” says their affable front man Declan Melia.

Culzean are playing Barwon Club this month after more than two years

The band’s last show was in Melbourne back in July, 2014.

Lola Heart is back in Oz, and Geelong Hotel are throwing one hell of a welcome home party

UNO Danceclub on Yarra Street are hosting one hell of a homecoming party for their fave DJ, Lola Heart this Saturday.

Babylon Festival adds more artists to its ever-growing lineup

The latest electronic music escape has just dropped its second round of artists to join the already tremendous bill.

The Limiñanas

Marie and Lionel Limiñana are the duo taking psychedelic garage pop to the next level. Singing in both English and French, these guys echo the 60’s French pop and the fuzzy darkness of American art rock.

Study Sound at Oxygen College

Oxygen College is all set for a huge 2017 with all of their courses, again, quickly filling to capacity. Oxygen College offers full time courses in Music Performance, Visual Arts, Photography and in Sound Production with the next intake kicking off in February.

Secret location for debut boutique festival, Pitch Music + Arts, revealed

Announcing its debut line up late last year, Pitch Music & Arts festival is quickly approaching its first event.

Legendary garage duo Magnetix to stop by Ballarat on debut Australian tour

Magnetix are packing their bags and heading our way for their first ever Aussie tour.

Clowns

2016 saw Melbourne hard-core punks Clowns having the last laugh. They have spent the better part of the last two years touring the world on the back of their highly celebrated second LP Bad Blood, playing some of Europe’s biggest festivals and amassing a loyal fan base.

Hard rock duo The Hunted Crows are set to shred Ballarat a new one

Good news comes that the band are heading back into Forte territory.

Five regional acts to watch in 2017

Here’s a small look at the acts we’ll be keeping our eye on this year – you should too.

Homegrown Tunes at the Barwon Club

There is no easing into things for Geelong’s Barwon Club in the year 2017, as the local favourite hosts Homegrown on Sunday, January 15.

St Kilda Festival reveals massive 2017 lineup ft Smith Street Band, Daryl Braithwaite + more

St Kilda Festival’s long awaited lineup has finally been announced, and this year it’s set to be a doozy.

The Waifs set to stop by Bendigo on 25th Anniversary Tour

To celebrate 25 years of The Waifs, the band are gearing up for a huge national tour.

 

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