Katy Steele is heading out on a national tour this July and August

Armed with her profound songwriting and ethereal talent, Perth’s Katy Steele has emerged brighter than ever with the news of…

Lizzo adds new Melbourne and Sydney shows to Australian tour

Lizzo fans will be feelin’ good as hell as the 4 x GRAMMY Award-winner, Emmy Award-winner, songwriter, rapper, flautist and…

Two-time Grammy winner Kimbra is playing Melbourne Recital Centre

Kimbra recently released her fourth studio album, A Reckoning, a record she hopes listeners will find catharsis and connection on,…

Meet Tamara & the Dreams, the winner of Meadow festival’s local band competition

The beloved ‘zeitgeist capturing’ indie pop project of Melbourne’s voice of a generation, Tamara Reichman, Melbourne-based outfit Tamara & the…

KYE, Cool Out Sun and more announced for accessible Groove Tunes party 

After a banger inaugural run last year, Groove Tunes is back with a fully inclusive party like no other. Taking…

‘I just love everything about it’: Matt Corby launches new National Artists Mentorship Program

Matt Corby is arguably one of Australia’s most recognised artists. With hits like ‘Brother’, ‘Revolution’, and ‘No Ordinary Life’, his…

Surf Coast’s De Porsal are spearheading Australia’s alt-country scene with new release Soft Cowboy

For the last print issue of Forte, I compiled a list of Victorian up-and-comers worth keeping an eye on. After…

Sir Rod Stewart announces rescheduled a day on the green concert in Geelong for next week

In some highly anticipated news for the region, Sir Rod Stewart has announced the rescheduled date for the postponed performance…

Sip and Savour Festival expands again, bringing Thelma Plum and The Rubens to Port Macquarie

Fresh from its inaugural event in Albury earlier this year and its forthcoming event in Lake Macquarie this month, Sip…

Ocean Grove launch Limited Edition ‘ODDWORLD 3000’ Shoes

They say you should walk a mile in someone’s shoes to truly understand them, and you can now step into…

‘Once in a lifetime event’: Mushroom Group is celebrating 50 years with event series and massive concert

Mushroom Group – Australia’s largest independent entertainment group covering touring, record labels, publishing, merchandising, booking agencies, film and television production…

End of an era: Bedrock to cease iconic Saturday night residency at Lambys

Whether you were new to town or you’re Geelong through and through, the iconic underground bar Lambys has been the…

There’s a Geelong Elvis Festival happening this year, bringing Graceland’s best to regional Victoria

The legendary Elvis Presley is the undisputed ‘King of Rock and Roll’. One of the most iconic public figures of the 20th…

The Rions are heading out on a national Australian tour in May and June

Racking up some 10 million streams worldwide, going back-to-back in consecutive Hottest 100 countdowns and drawn praise from the likes of even…

Lizzo announces Australian headline tour for July

Straight off the back of being announced as a Splendour in the Grass headliner, four times GRAMMY Award-winner, Emmy Award-winner,…

Måneskin announce first-ever Australian headline tour for 2023

Following sold-out shows across the globe, rock phenoms Måneskin have announced their first-ever headline tour of Australia as they bring…

Australian powerhouse The Amity Affliction announce national tour

The national run will begin at the band’s hometown Brisbane at Fortitude Music Hall before heading to Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion,…

Gold Rock 3550 is Bendigo’s newest rock music festival celebrating homegrown talent

With famous, authentic heritage attractions and world-class gastronomic delights, the regional city of Bendigo is about to become an electrifying hub…

1927 announce massive 39-date Australian tour celebrating 35 years of timeless hits and touring

Australian rock band 1927 hit the road in 2023 with a mammoth national tour that will see them crisscrossing Australia as…

Sarah McLeod announces One Electric Lady East Coast solo tour

Fresh from a national tour with revered rock band The Superjesus to promote their new single ‘Money (We’re Only In It For Love)’, Sarah…

UNIFY Gathering announces new touring festival series UNIFY Off The Record for 2023

The good humans behind beloved Gippsland heavy music festival Unify Gathering have announced its returns with Unify Off The Record…

K-pop phenoms TWICE are heading to Australia with their world tour

International K-Pop sensations TWICE have announced the Australian leg of their global outing – 5TH WORLD TOUR ‘READY TO BE’….

A Day on the Green with Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper cancel Geelong show

The great Sir Rod Stewart and very special guest Cyndi Lauper will no longer perform in Geelong tonight (Saturday, March 18)…

YIRRAMBOI festival reveals stacked lineup of First Nations artists

After three wildly successful runs, YIRRAMBOI is shaping up for its biggest year yet. Showcasing over 300 artists in over…

 

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