Abbe May

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.

Sun God Replica: Lindsay McLennan and his best album yet

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.

It’s a Dallas Frasca Show

Tickets remain for Dallas Frasca’s show at The Loft in Warrnambool Friday night, November 25. The rockin’ three-piece released their…

Tiny Little Houses come to town

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.

This State We’re In: Industry updates from Music Victoria

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.

The Hills Are Alive reveal 2017 headliners Cloud Control and Dope Lemon to see in New Year

The Hills Are Alive is officially up and about for 2017.

Listen Out: Blunt Shovel

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’.

The set times for Meredith 2016 have landed, Jagwar Mar and Peaches set for Saturday night

Meredith is drawing ever closer, with the lauded event releasing their set times to the public.

The Jezabels is heading to Geelong next year, with Alex Lahey along for the ride

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.

Harts locks shows regional Vic some love with 2017 tour

Harts has been taking the world by storm of late, and has today announced a national tour.

Listen out for: Matt Katsis

Forte chat with Matt Katsis

Bluestone Blues Festival – Your New Year Plans Sorted

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.

Hockey Dad are stopping by Ballarat and Geelong on massive regional tour

This tour follows on from the band’s successful debut album, Boronia, and past sold-out Australian tour.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard unveil first of five albums for 2017, drop new single

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.

Dangerous Curves take out K Rock ‘The Band’ competition, set for performance at Run Geelong tomorrow

After running for the past few weeks, the annual ‘The Band’ competition by K Rock has officially crowned its winner.

Twice as Nice: The New Year’s Day Party with Unlimited High-End Food & Alcohol

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.

Port Fairy Folk Festival line up expands with Marlon Williams, Gretta Ray, Lior and more

Port Fairy Folk Festival has lifted the veil from their fourth and final selection of acts for 2017.

Meet the Geelong music producer (and next big thing) triple j are frothin’ over

Music producer and Geelong local Daniel Modica, aka Tiber, is making waves in the industry after making his namesake public in 2014.

You can now have a festival “marriage” at a giant inflatable wedding chapel at Beyond the Valley

I now pronounce you – by the powers vested in me by the festival gods – man and wife.

Reuben Stone: On busking, taking chances and his newest single

“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

Don Henley announced for A Day on the Green performance in March next year

Don Henley is heading to Geelong.

Vanilla Ice, Salt N Pepa, Coolio, Young MC and more are coming to Australia

The ultimate ’90s lineup is coming together for a huge Australian tour.

Clowns are hitting the road on a massive regional tour this summer

Kicking off 2017 with a massive tour.

“Five moments that have shaped my music career” – Tim Hulsman

Tim Hulsman on leaving home, learning about business, album tour Dead Man’s Garden, finding the right team and Alex Legg Memorial Foundation Scholarship.

 

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