Big Mamma Gnocchi opens in Geelong this Friday

The key to our potato-loving hearts.

Nominations open for the 2019 National Indigenous Music Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2019 National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) signaling the beginning of the sixteenth year of the event providing a well-deserved platform for First Nation’s talent in Australia, raising Indigenous music to grand new heights.

Alice Ivy drops new video for ‘Close To You’, filmed in Geelong

Featuring her doggo Lexie…

Bring Me The Horizon brought a bloody storm into Rod Laver Arena

One thing is for sure, whether you love them or hate them, Bring Me The Horizon put on one stellar live show. It was so fkn good, you should have been there…

The Lost Lands have dropped their juicy lineup for 2019

The festival for families and friends returns to Werribee Park & Mansion

Northlane announce the upcoming release of their fifth studio album, drop new single and announce national tour dates

The album, due to hit shelves on August 2nd, is set to be the band’s most personal statement to date.

Loch Hart Music Festival announces its return for 2019

Save the date!

Rob Thomas has announced his return to Australia

Oh boy. This will be huge!

Thy Art Is Murder Announce New Album ‘Human Target’

Australian masters of extreme metal Thy Art Is Murder have announced a brutal ten track affair tracing the socio-political trauma laced within the world today.

Too Heavy To Hug #713

They say imitation is the most sincerest form of flattery and in recent times we’ve seen a proliferation of church burnings in some parts, and let’s be honest here, it’s probably due to the recent release of the film Lords Of Chaos.

Woman of no steel

Now I have a new edition to Stampys’ greatest hits. Drumroll please

What’s on in Ballarat

With the cooler months approaching, the fear of coming to Ballarat and freezing ya tootsies off becomes more prevalent for many musos! So, why not let some of the local acts have a crack?

Treat your mum this Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and here at Forte, we want to make sure your mum has the best day ever.

All-female trio Hey Mammoth is back celebrating the release of their debut EP, ‘Ice Age’

We chat to Matilda Hassall ahead of the gigs.

The surf film master hits Torquay

Dick Hoole was down at Bells recently for one night surf film retrospective presented by the Bells Beach Surf Film Festival.

Australian comedy legend Steve Hughes talks music, comedy, mental health and a new show

Strap in…

Laura Imbruglia resurfaces with Scared of You

We spoke with the alt-rock star about life since her last album and what’s new in her latest album, Scared of You.

Denis Hilton and Limbo are coming to heat up cold winter nights in Geelong

Internationally recognised arts event company, Strut & Fret has announced the inaugural season of Spiegeltent Geelong presenting a world-class line up of cabaret, comedy and music at Johnstone Park from 30 May – 23 June 2019.

AURORA talks Norwegian black metal, being a warrior and bringing spontaneity to GTM

As she prepares to shine bright over regional fields as part of 2019’s epic Groovin The Moo line-up, as well as some huge sideshows across Australia this May, Norwegian dream and a rising star of futuristic artistry Aurora sat down with Forté for a quick chat.

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes: End of Suffering

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes third studio album End of Suffering is an aptly named rock’n’ rollercoaster of highs and lows.

Amon Amarth: Berserker

One of the things I often expect from Amon Amarth, is some level of cheese factor. And although it is still sprinkled here and there throughout ‘Berserker’ I would say that this is a much more honest sounding record than previous outings.

I Know Leopards, Luke O’Loughlin, talks Love Is A Landmine Albums and Tour

Love, Landmines, Leopard and Lennon

AFL returns to Ballarat for 2019

Cue the red, white and blue, the doggies are coming.

Clunes Booktown Festival is featuring an exciting new Australian voice you need to know about

The New Zealand born author had publishers fighting for the rights to his debut novel, psychological thriller Call Me Evie, which has been described as a ‘razor sharp, claustrophobic and unputdownable’ literary thriller.

 

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