Our top five Pete Murray tracks

Don’t miss your chance to belt out a few of these numbers with the Australian music icon throughout summer 2019.

Explore, discover and enjoy the GABF

Set for February 16, it’s time to start prepping your beer bellies for a day of drinking from 1pm-8pm at the Geelong Racecourse next year.

Vertigo: V2

7 songs, 13 minutes; yeah, that’s fuckin’ hardcore.

The 1975: A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships

‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’ sticks well and true to The 1975 brand, but it’s clear that even five years into their break-out, there’s still no predicting what the band will deliver next.

Nun: The Dome

Whether your style is punk, pop or electronic-make sure you check this one out.

The Swamp Stompers: Shadows on the Wall

Shadows on the Wall is an album taking a chance while still staying true to the soul of blue and roots and rock.

Four songs to get you warmed up for RNB Vine Days

Get ready to boogie down because RNB Vine Days is making its way to Geelong for 2019.

Nickelback Back in Australia to Feed Aussie Rockers

The return is not ‘far away’ now…

Slowly Slowly are heading to Torquay

Touring their behinds off in the UK recently, recognition for the Melbourne punk rocker’s explosive sound and bitter-sweet melancholia has grown rapidly this year.

The Goon Sax en route to By The Meadow

The trio just wrapped up an east coast tour to celebrate the launch of their sophomore record, and are set to support Parquet Courts early next year. We chat to drummer Riley Jones.

Alex Williamson's funniest videos… so far

We decided that in celebration of the new tour we’ve compiled a little list of our favourite Alex Williamson videos from his wildly popular YouTube channel – shooterwilliamson.

Kim Churchill on Burnt Toast, Blue Mountains and Berlin

Spend Friday 18 January soaking up the sun by day and soaking in Kim Churchill by night at the Torquay Hotel from 8pm

Fear is a real prick

Stampsy, Music Director and Drive Announcer at K Rock in Geelong, talks fears and needles

NightJar festival returns to Torquay and Geelong in 2019

Leave your worries at the gate, bring your pooch and step inside NightJar’s wonderland and become immersed in the magical atmosphere.

Celebrate Australia Day in style at Festival of Sails

A highlight for us here at Forte is most definitely the live music program which will see up to 30 different artists performing live across two stages, over three days.

Up close with Monsters of the Dirty South

Mixing desert rock riffs with an electrifying live show, Monsters Of The Dirty South is two piece garage rock savagely on its own terms!

Summer Sundays returns to Ballarat in 2019

Sunshine, good music and a handful of your closest mates; is there a better recipe for a good time?

Celebrate the New Year on The Pier

Who needs to get stuck at the supermarket thinking of the ingredients to a Pina Colada when you’ve got tickets to New Years on The Pier.

Good Things Festival 2018

Good thing Good Things Festival came to the rescue delivering a stellar line up.

Thundamentals are performing at The Lorne Hotel for Australia Day

If you’re looking for a last minute xmas present, look no further

Jack River announced as support for Florence + The Machine this January

Due to international scheduling conflicts, breakout US teen sensation Billie Eilish will sadly no longer perform in Australia in January next year.

Summer of music in Ballarat

It’s time to don the floppy sunhats and breezy outfits and head outside to discover the summer joys of the region.

Five minutes with Ballarat’s Ebonivory

A serious force to be reckoned with, they’ve landed a spot on Progfest’s lineup for 2019 for its 10th Anniversary Edition.

The Furphy Outdoor Cinema returns for its third summer

One large popcorn and a Furphy please.

 

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