She Ain't Yo Missy

Missy Elliott has provided the soundtrack to many slut drops, hip thrusts and gangsta wannabes in the past decade or so, and Missy has kindly offered up some new beats to fuel the next generation.

One Wiggle Walks Into A Bar…

Calm. Da. Faq. Down. Yes, the Wiggles are the greatest thing to happen since our childhood and, yes, they are reuniting the original line up for a one off pub show early next year. You may now lose your shit.

An Aussie Return

Guy Sebastian gave us a triumphant entry into the Eurovision contest earlier this year, and good news is Australia will be making a return to the popular competition in 2016. Just who will present down under you ask? SBS will be announcing the artist in the New Year.

Hey Arnold Revisited

‘90s lovers eat your heart out as the ultimate television show turned film is here: Hey Arnold! Who couldn’t love the blonde haired football-headed youngster who grew up without parents in front of our eyes.

A Little Bit of An African Circus

Winston Ruddle’s Cirque Africa is coming to Geelong and is bringing along a unique circus performance unlike any we’ve seen in the region. Think of what you’ve seen from Cirque du Soliel, throw in a bit of South Africa and a whole lot of creativity and you’ve pretty much hit the nail on the head.

The Hive Is Buzzing

Like a great number of music lovers, Louis Donnarumma pretty much lived in his bedroom when it to listening to and exploring all the sounds music has to offer.

Introducing Marlon Williams

This is a friendly Forte reminder that Marlon Williams (along with his band the Yarra Benders) has a date with Geelong’s Workers Club on December 10.

A Market In Time For Christmas

As soon as the year clocks over to December, it’s time to get serious about your Christmas shopping.

A Race for the Spartans

With Run Geelong been and gone, the Spartan Race at Simonds Stadium is your next best chance to challenge yourself.

Wild, Wild Life

The Eastern, Ballarat has put together a humdinger of a show this Saturday night, December 5. They have put together a crackerjack show.

Star-crossed Lovers

Founded by Kevin Orr, Romeo Moon represents “a shared love of music, friendship and positivity”. The band started jamming in 2013, making noise in the dark studios that rattle Melbourne’s inner suburbs.

A Good Friend to Have

Having recovered from their Queenscliff Music Festival date, Olly Friend will perform a couple of smaller shows as part of their ‘7” Vinyl’ tour, taking in Aireys Pub, Aireys Inlet on December 4 and Workers Club, Geelong on December 12.

A Drop of Cider

Just a stone’s throw outside Daylesford you will find Musk, and it is here you will discover a 30-acre property housing Daylesford Cider, an orchard grown on strictly organic principles.

Ain't No Siesta!

Street parties are the best parties, and Quban know this all too well. Branching out into the adjacent car park on December 12 the venue will be throwing the perfect party to welcome in summer, and heads up, this ain’t no siesta.

Shelley in the Foreground

Back from a lengthy 40-date in America, Shelley Segal has jumped right back into it with the release of her single ‘Background Noises’ (taken from her EP Strange Feeling) and a bunch of national shows.

Taste the World

All over the world there are so many different dishes, treats and flavours to indulge in, but tasting the real deal can be tricky without going there yourself.

Peeta Bread

We all love the kick ass role model that is Katniss and the equally kick ass and hilarious actress behind the character, Jennifer Lawrence, but we love whoever put together the ‘Katniss Sure Loves Pita’ clip that little bit more. This is like Ryan Gosling hates cereal but a trillion times better.

Melbourne Gets Some Action

Back for the first time in three years, hip hop sensation Action Bronson has announced a string of Australian shows in support of his sophomore album Mr. Wonderful.

My Big Fat Greek Sequel

13 years is plenty of time to have a baby, but in the Big Fat Greek Wedding world the only thing that’s been brewing is the sequel to the original movie first made in 2002. It’s been a long wait, but with the trailer officially out you can see just how worth it the wait really was.

One Cool Cadillac

Over the next couple of Friday nights (December 4 & 11), Geelong’s Pistol Pete’s will play host to Andy Phillips and the Cadillac Walk. Originally from New Zealand, Phillips hopped around for a little while before settling in Melbourne – first it was Sydney, then London.

Lonely Days Are Gone

Originating in South Australia but now calling Geelong home, Famous Will churn out the kind of lovely country folk that heals broken relationships.

Movies by the Bay

The Christmas tree is up, so too are the lights through the city and we’re all feeling the spirit that comes along with it.

Bendigo Street Festival

Get out and explore Bendigo with the free events that are taking over the CBD as part of the Bendigo Street Festival.

Music to a Tee

A highlight on the Surf Coast music calendar is the Music to a Tee series, which plays its final round on January 22, 2016.

 

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