Oxygen College Open Day

Last Saturday (August 29) the doors of Oxygen College swung wide open as hundreds of students and recent graduates made their way to Geelong for its open day.

Tarerer Gundij Project

Established in 1995, and based on the Great Meetings of local tribes, the Tarerer Gundij Project is a unique not-for-profit organisation which has been hosting performances since 1996.

StreetLife Laneway Festival for Geelong!

Introducing, Geelong’s very own laneway festival, StreetLife!

Introducing Marlon Williams

We’re giving you plenty of notice for this one because you are going to need it: Marlon Williams (along with his band the Yarra Benders) has a date with Geelong’s Workers Club on December 10.

On the Road with MIFF

A little piece of the Melbourne International Film Festival is coming to Geelong next month (September 11 & 12) with four films screening as part of the special event at GPAC’s Drama Theatre.

Moving House

With a new EP locked and loaded, the Tiny Little Houses are ready to hit the road and show Australia what they’ve got (and from what we’ve heard so far, that’s a hell of a lot).

In Search of Cancer Bats

I don’t know what it is with these hardcore punks wishing to wreak havoc on Australian shores, but I guess we just have to deal with it.

The Ocean Party Keep You Guessing

Jeez, there is something about Aussie bands and a strong work ethic. When it comes to The Ocean Party you have four albums to choose from, beginning with their 2012 debut The Sun Rolled Off the Hills.

Deaf Wish Bring You Pain

Some eight years ago, four lovely people formed Deaf Wish. The story goes that back then they formed with the philosophy: “Let’s not make anything that’s going to last. If we’re together for just two shows, then that’s what it is.”

No Second Guesses

Road warrior Ash Grunwald is at it again, hitting the road next month for a tour clocking in at 28 dates. As you may have heard through the grapevine, Ash is releasing a new album next month titled Now

Anglesea Music Festival

The Anglesea Music Festival website has undergone a bit of a makeover recently, and let me say it is looking pretty spiffy these days. I mean, if I was a single website, I would be all over it.

Stiff as a Plank

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.

The British Are Coming

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.

Viva la Dulce

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.

It Takes a Nation

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

Wild World Tierney

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.

Making Waves

Songman Mat McHugh will begin a new touring adventure at Ballarat’s Karova Lounge on October 1.

Come On, Get Loud

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.

Meredith sold out – missed out? join the wait list

News from Aunty Meredith that tickets to her next Shindig are officially sold out. A batch of tickets went on sale today at 11am and guess what? they sold out – no surprises there.

New bands for QMF!

QMF have announced another list of artists for this year’s festival happening in November.

Gayby Baby Geelong Screening

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.

Rainbow Serpent Festival

2016’s Rainbow Serpent Festival has announced its first line­up and because time is precious, here we go:

The Bennies, Back To It

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.

Falling Over Lorne

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

 

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