30 August 2015
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!
30 August 2015
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.
30 August 2015
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.
30 August 2015
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.
29 August 2015
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.
29 August 2015
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.
29 August 2015
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
29 August 2015
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.
29 August 2015
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.
28 August 2015
Songman Mat McHugh will begin a new touring adventure at Ballarat’s Karova Lounge on October 1.
28 August 2015
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!
28 August 2015
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.
28 August 2015
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.
28 August 2015
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!
27 August 2015
2016’s Rainbow Serpent Festival has announced its first lineup and because time is precious, here we go:
27 August 2015
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.
27 August 2015
Yes it’s true. Falls Festival in Lorne is officially sold out in the same day the tickets were released.
27 August 2015
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.
27 August 2015
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.
27 August 2015
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.
26 August 2015
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.
26 August 2015
The one and only Stephen Fry will bring his penchant for frolic and frivolity to Australian shores this November.
26 August 2015
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.
26 August 2015
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.
