24 November 2016
When you speak to someone on a Monday and ask what they are up to, it’s not uncommon to hear the standard mundane tasks that may have been delayed doing over the weekend. This was not the case for Abbe May, who at the time of her chat with Forte was “currently laying on the beach with Bertie Blackman.
24 November 2016
Throughout his career, Lindsay (Link) McLennan has done it all; from being the leader of iconic Melbourne punk band The Meanies, playing shows on the same stage as the likes of Pearl Jam and Bad Brains, and constantly solidifying his unique stance on many different bands over the years, most commonly in the rock heavy outfit Sun God Replica.
23 November 2016
Tickets remain for Dallas Frasca’s show at The Loft in Warrnambool Friday night, November 25. The rockin’ three-piece released their…
23 November 2016
Armed with their new EP Snow Globe, Melbourne’s Tiny Little Houses are out and about for a round of shows. Once again, the band teamed with Steve Schram.
23 November 2016
Live music across the state is about to receive a massive boost with the announcement of a new $1.2 million professional development program for emerging contemporary music artists, industry personnel, live music events and venues.
23 November 2016
The Hills Are Alive is officially up and about for 2017.
23 November 2016
Blunt Shovel are a death metal band from Melbourne. Just four mates having a good time, and keeping ourselves entertained by playing the music they want to hear, not worrying about what’s considered to be ‘cool’.
22 November 2016
Meredith is drawing ever closer, with the lauded event releasing their set times to the public.
22 November 2016
In greater news today The Jezabels are paying Geelong a visit in the New Year, and they’re bringing along Alex Lahey for the ride.
21 November 2016
Harts has been taking the world by storm of late, and has today announced a national tour.
21 November 2016
Forte chat with Matt Katsis
20 November 2016
Bluestone Blues Festival is celebrating its 21st birthday this year with one of the best line-ups yet, showcasing a whole lot of outstanding local and national blues talent to bring in the New Year.
19 November 2016
This tour follows on from the band’s successful debut album, Boronia, and past sold-out Australian tour.
19 November 2016
As if eight albums in five years wasn’t enough, Australia’s favourite psych rock rollickers are back again with their ninth and have hinted at another four full-lengths for next year.
19 November 2016
After running for the past few weeks, the annual ‘The Band’ competition by K Rock has officially crowned its winner.
19 November 2016
Traditional Spanish paella, freshly shucked oysters and mouth-watering southern fried chicken are just some of the high-end food you can expect at the new boutique New Year’s Day festival, Twice as Nice.
18 November 2016
Port Fairy Folk Festival has lifted the veil from their fourth and final selection of acts for 2017.
17 November 2016
Music producer and Geelong local Daniel Modica, aka Tiber, is making waves in the industry after making his namesake public in 2014.
16 November 2016
I now pronounce you – by the powers vested in me by the festival gods – man and wife.
16 November 2016
“I left Christchurch after the earthquakes in 2012, I had nothing left man. I moved to Australia and said ‘What am I going to do now?’ So I bought a battery powered speaker and sat on Swanston Street and started playing,” says multi-instrumental artist Reuben Stone
16 November 2016
Don Henley is heading to Geelong.
15 November 2016
The ultimate ’90s lineup is coming together for a huge Australian tour.
15 November 2016
Kicking off 2017 with a massive tour.
15 November 2016
Tim Hulsman on leaving home, learning about business, album tour Dead Man’s Garden, finding the right team and Alex Legg Memorial Foundation Scholarship.