Falling Over Lorne

Yes it’s true. Falls Festival in Lorne is officially sold out in the same day the tickets were released.

Take 2 of Everything

The Take 2 Market is back with over 30 stalls of pre-loved designer, high street and vintage fashion items. Head to the Geelong West Town Hall on August 29 between 10am and 4pm to pick up something to give your wardrobe an upgrade.

Boom Goes the Dynamite

There is a strong chance you would be hearing a lot of good things about Asta Binnie, the Tassie gal who simply goes by Asta.

Face the Music Announcement

It’s in the name really, prepare yourself for two jam packed days where the music industry comes together in Melbourne for panel sessions, keynote presentations, meeting opportunities, practical music workshops and intimate master classes.

Chopped Festival 2015 Announces Full Lineup

Over three massive days of hot rods, dirt drags, vintage speedway, customs and a healthy dose of tiki bars, Chopped will be bringing a heap of hand picked talent to supercharge the festival.

Stephen Fry Announces 2015 Melbourne Show

The one and only Stephen Fry will bring his penchant for frolic and frivolity to Australian shores this November.

That's the Pits

Due to singer Michael Angelakos’ ongoing health issues, Passion Pit have been forced to cancel their upcoming Australian tour. The band were also set to appear in Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and Japan – all are also missing out.

Detonate in 3, 2, 1…

The Detonators are set to blow the roofs off Geelong’s Black Hatt Hotel on August 21 and Bendigo’s Golden Vine Hotel on August 29.

You’re Breaking My Balls

Red Eagle and Crossfire Hurricane will be a part of a Silver Ball Records launch at The Loft, Warrnambool on September 4.

Department of Youths

Like a smack in the face from a Smurf, regional Australia was left a little blue when Sydneysiders Gang of Youths announced a national tour earlier on in the piece that saw them visiting only the bigger cities.

All Bow Down to HAIM

Proving they’re just the littlest bit of a Tame Impala fan, the HAIM sisters recently remixed/covered ‘Cause I’m A Man’ and it is glorious. Give it a listen, though chances are your ears won’t hear something quite as beautiful for a long time to come.

Crushed by Parkway Drive

Parkway Drive have just released the single ‘Crushed’ from one of their most anticipated albums, Ire, out September 25. With ‘Crushed’ and the clip that comes with it, an altered sound also emerges from the band. Check it out for yourself below.

Falls Additions

Yes, the original line up for Falls was incredible beyond imagine, but it just got a whole lot bigger.

Time For Some Music Worship

It’s in the name really, Holy Holy are a band you’ll want to be listening to Sunday, or any morning really.

Not So Stark

Stark may be in the band’s name, but there’s nothing bland about The Starks’ new song and clip ‘The Earth & The Ego’. It’s only fitting that the clip featuring a dreamy, beautiful landscape as they’ve been known for creating a similar thing in their music.

Absolute Paradise

Set for November 27-29 in the midst of Lake Mountain Alpine Resort, you could easily say Paradise music festival is just that: paradise. Having just released their first line up it looks to be true for the musicians playing as well.

Tame Yourself

When news broke that Tame Impala were releasing a new album Currents, everyone went crazy of the prospect of a national tour to follow. Good news today comes with announcements of that very tour.

Music without Barriers

Aesthesis, the new album from Brisbane’s Dead Letter Circus, is now available for everyone to enjoy.

A Little Bit Closer

Back in April, Forte ran an interview with Liam Daly, otherwise known as Closer. In another life, Liam was a founding member of These Hands; these days he writes ambient music, driven by piano, guitar and static tape.

Chasing Aimee Francis

If her past is any indication of where things are heading for rock/pop gal Aimee Francis, the future looks very rosy indeed.

Ya Dirty Bums

Statistics show that three out of five people will suffer from bum grubs at some point in their life. It could be your dad, your mum, your sister or brother.

Paper and Process

Boom Gallery has a new exhibition on the walls, floors and smooth surfaces (at least it feels that way) and it’s a goodie. Running until September 5 will be works from Anita Beaney, Jiri Tibor Novak and Trudy White. Stop in for a coffee at Dirty Rascal and stay for the pretty things on the wall.

The Warm Hug of Nanna

At the time of writing, tickets remained for Xavier Rudd & The United Nations’ show at Bendigo’s Capital Theatre on September 13 and Costa Hall in Geelong on September 18.

Cycle Into Spring

What better chance to celebrate the warming weather than with the inaugural Analogue Alleydogs Cycle Scavenge! Enter your team of 2-5 people for $20 per person and bring along a bike, a small day pack and a camera phone with an Instagram account and prepare for a day of hunting, photo challenges and surprise bonus point tasks. A charity BBQ lunch will follow the hunt. Keep September 5 at 9.30am free and head to Analogue Academy Cafe to book.

 

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