Boom Goes the Dynamite

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.

Chopped Festival 2015 Announces Full Lineup

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.

Detonate in 3, 2, 1…

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.

You’re Breaking My Balls

Red Eagle and Crossfire Hurricane will be a part of a Silver Ball Records launch at The Loft, Warrnambool on September 4.

Department of Youths

Like a smack in the face from a Smurf, regional Australia was left a little blue when Sydneysiders Gang of Youths announced a national tour earlier on in the piece that saw them visiting only the bigger cities.

Falls Additions

Yes, the original line up for Falls was incredible beyond imagine, but it just got a whole lot bigger.

Time For Some Music Worship

It’s in the name really, Holy Holy are a band you’ll want to be listening to Sunday, or any morning really.

Music without Barriers

Aesthesis, the new album from Brisbane’s Dead Letter Circus, is now available for everyone to enjoy.

A Little Bit Closer

Back in April, Forte ran an interview with Liam Daly, otherwise known as Closer. In another life, Liam was a founding member of These Hands; these days he writes ambient music, driven by piano, guitar and static tape.

Chasing Aimee Francis

If her past is any indication of where things are heading for rock/pop gal Aimee Francis, the future looks very rosy indeed.

Ya Dirty Bums

Statistics show that three out of five people will suffer from bum grubs at some point in their life. It could be your dad, your mum, your sister or brother.

The Warm Hug of Nanna

At the time of writing, tickets remained for Xavier Rudd & The United Nations’ show at Bendigo’s Capital Theatre on September 13 and Costa Hall in Geelong on September 18.

Gone Fishin'

Known as “The Band from the Spencer Street Dunnies”, The Resignators have all the proper psychoska nutrients one needs to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Rockabilly Adventures Grand Opening!

Maybe you’ve heard of Rockabilly Adventures, or maybe you haven’t, but regardless you’re about to hear a whole lot more about them as they have their grand opening for their new store located at the Geelong Museum of Motoring (13-35 Mackey St, North Shore) this weekend.

Well, oh Welles

If you have no plans this Saturday night, August 22, why not spend it with Orsome Welles? They’re as good a company as you’re likely to find, plus they’re probably more entertaining than most of your friends (especially David).

Cheers for the Beers

You may have heard that Oktoberfest is coming to Geelong. Perhaps someone told you on your morning commute; an elderly gentleman named Hans, perhaps, who was dressed resplendently and smelt like bratwurst.

A Little Bit Of Washington in Victoria

It’s been a little while since Megan Washington has come out to the regional bases and she’s doing so in one of her biggest tours yet.

The Gigs Are Alright

Guitar slingin’ party gal, Von Stache, provides the goods at Ballarat’s Babushka Bar on August 29. Massive returns to Bendigo tomorrow night, August 21, with a date at Music Man.

They Live!

Where oh where have Veeped been? One rumour has it that following a troubled childhood, Veeped undertook a journey like no other.

Welcome to the Mane Event

October 10 is World Mental Health Day, an annual event focused on global mental health education, awareness and advocacy.

The IPhone Guy's tech tip of the week!

Prepare to have your minds absolutely blown in this fortnights edition of Simon Says…

Falling For You

Yeah, yeah, you know all about The Falls, don’t you? You have probably signed up for the ballot. You probably have your clothes picked out.

8bit Burger Love

There’s something about biting into a good ol’ tasty burger, when the juice trickles down your chin a little, that is just so satisfying. If there’s anyone who knows their way around a good burger it’s the folk from Footscray burger joint, 8bit, and they’re coming to Geelong!

News from Izzy Losi and the Auracles

Izzy Losi is reaching out to the people of Geelong inviting them to be a part of her new EP. Izzy said this morning via a press release, “I’ve been keeping it under wraps for a while, but it’s now finally time for us to create a new record”.

 

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