Light the Night

Light the Night is now in its eighth year, raising funds for blood cancer research and support for families affected by the disease.

In Search of Cancer Bats

I don’t know what it is with these hardcore punks wishing to wreak havoc on Australian shores, but I guess we just have to deal with it.

Franco On the Porn Wire

Anything associated to The Wire (what we in the Forte office count as one of the best TV shows around) is golden in our eyes, and pair that with James Franco and you’re onto a winner.

The Ocean Party Keep You Guessing

Jeez, there is something about Aussie bands and a strong work ethic. When it comes to The Ocean Party you have four albums to choose from, beginning with their 2012 debut The Sun Rolled Off the Hills.

Deaf Wish Bring You Pain

Some eight years ago, four lovely people formed Deaf Wish. The story goes that back then they formed with the philosophy: “Let’s not make anything that’s going to last. If we’re together for just two shows, then that’s what it is.”

No Second Guesses

Road warrior Ash Grunwald is at it again, hitting the road next month for a tour clocking in at 28 dates. As you may have heard through the grapevine, Ash is releasing a new album next month titled Now

Anglesea Music Festival

The Anglesea Music Festival website has undergone a bit of a makeover recently, and let me say it is looking pretty spiffy these days. I mean, if I was a single website, I would be all over it.

Have You Met Vallis Alps?

There’s a new band on the scene set for big things, and it’s in part thanks to the folks at triple j unearthed.

Jimmy Shows His Soul

For 25 years in the making, it was only fitting to release Jimmy Barnes’ Best of the Soul Years a week earlier than planned. The album takes a look at the musical journey of the musician and also features seven of the original recordings (previously un-released mixes) from hit album, Soul Deep. Get your copy now!

Tyler, the… creator?

Frontier Touring have recently cancelled the upcoming Australian leg of Tyler, the Creator’s Cherry Bomb World Tour after controversy surrounded the musicians visa application for Australia.

Stiff as a Plank

Melbourne’s fearless duo, The Stiffys, have a little September present for us – new EP, Art Rock One. Since they first donned their sailor costumes, the bodacious boogie-boarding bandits have made us believe in ourselves with their positive messages.

The British Are Coming

British India will use their dates supporting Imagine Dragons early next month as a tune-up for a nice little tour they have put together.

Bill Murray’s Déjà Vu

How good was the original Ghostbusters movie? Good, right? Well with news they were doing a remake and even with the interesting female lead twist, it was still missing the Bill Murray factor. Alas, it’s just been confirmed he will feature in the remake, though how is yet to be determined.

Viva la Dulce

The idea of ‘Sweet Living’ will differ from person to person, but for those behind Viva la Dulce, it is an opportunity to celebrate the best in food and wine.

It Takes a Nation

If you are a regular reader of Forte (and only the best-looking people are), you would have caught the recent interview Natalie Rogers undertook with the wonderful Sol Nation

Wild World Tierney

As a sixteen-year-old, Pat Tierney was drawn to the lap steel guitar. Once he had found his love, Tierney began crafting songs with touches of folk, blues and reggae – the sounds on which he grew up.

Courtney Does the Rounds

It seems that Courtney Barnett can’t get enough of the stage, and following on from her performances set for Falls and Southbound festivals later this year, she’ll quickly back it up with a national tour. Courtney will perform alongside Cloud Control and hit The Palais Theatre in Melbourne on January 22. Tickets on sale now.

Making Waves

Songman Mat McHugh will begin a new touring adventure at Ballarat’s Karova Lounge on October 1.

Give Me Some Sugar

Time to stock up on toothpaste as you’re about to get a hell of the sweet stuff when Sugar Mountain festival returns on January 23 in 2016. The line up is still on the way, but with the likes of Ariel Pink, Nas and Swans previously playing the festival we have big hopes!

Come On, Get Loud

Hello there, frendos. I Am Duckeye, The Radics, Karly Jewell (and band), Fields of Reign, The Ivory Knives, City of Cool and Errol J Goulash are your guests for the next Live N’ Loud special, happily hosted by Bendigo’s Music Man Megastore this Saturday night.

Gayby Baby Geelong Screening

In case you haven’t been watching the news, or listening to discussions at the supermarket, there’s been a lot of controversy surrounding the use of documentary Gayby Baby telling the story of children with same sex parents.

MIFF at GPAC

The Melbourne International Film Festival have just lined up their regional screenings and GPAC has gained a few to hit their screens. Results, Song of the Sea, Neon and Putuparri and the Rainmakers will screen from September 11 to 12. Mark it in your diary!

Rainbow Serpent Festival

2016’s Rainbow Serpent Festival has announced its first line­up and because time is precious, here we go:

The Bennies, Back To It

After being dubbed a ‘must-see’ at Soundwave 2015, The Bennies went on to a killer performance at Golden Plains (which was much earlier than it should have been) and have now returned with a massive tour alongside The Hard Aches and Wet Pensioner.

 

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