23 July 2015
Following graduation from the Queensland Conservatorium, Katie Noonan formed pop-rock outfit george with her brother Tyrone Noonan. After a couple of successful EPs, the band released Polyserena in 2002, helping them snag the ‘Breakthrough Artist’ ARIA. Much has followed, including time in the solo sun, but with new album Transmutant, Noonan returns to band mode under Katie Noonan’s Vanguard – a place she feels most at home.
23 July 2015
For over ten years, music-loving folk have invited Julia Zemiro, Brian Nankervis, Dugald McAndrew and a cracking band into their lounge rooms, as they relax with a cup of tea. They’re the perfect guests too, providing good laughs and great music – and never outstaying their welcome. Since 1988, the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has inducted 73 artists into its ARIA Hall of Fame.
22 July 2015
You may have come across the article that suggests attending a music festival can be good for your health. The research was conducted by tech company Withings, whose report indicated that a festival-goer can burn some 9000 calories across a three-day event. Another report, taken from the larger population of festival attendees, suggests another reason why musical festivals can be good for your health: because they’re fun.
22 July 2015
Despite the name, DEAD are one of the most alive local bands at the moment
22 July 2015
Polo may be something that you only see in the movies, but a number of Geelong polo champs…
22 July 2015
Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don’t forget your booties ’cause it’s coooold out there today … It’s coooold out there every day. What is this, Miami Beach? Not hardly. But you know, you can still expect some blistering performances from thrash metal kings King Parrots as they make their way through regional Australia.
21 July 2015
Formed in 2013, Mick Dog’s Bone Yard is the old blues from the swamp and the hot nights of the Deep South. Featuring Mick Dog (‘the Wild man shaker and Chancellor of the Holy Ghost’) and Dan Watson (‘The Sainted Mayor of Tom Tom City’), the two-piece has played all across the country, for V8 lovers to surfer kids.
20 July 2015
The courthouse Arts building are inviting people to get along and get Zen with them. Yogaillume will be happening every Monday and Wednesday nights for 5:45 – 6:45pm
20 July 2015
It’s time for a second serving of some Queenscliff Music Festival loving and here at Forte, we sure love our seconds. Announced this morning are; All Our Exes Live in Texas, Augie March and more.
20 July 2015
As social media is telling everyone who is friends with anyone who went to the Ja Rule and Ashanti concert at The Pier in Geelong last night, it seems like things didn’t go to plan.
18 July 2015
It’s ‘number five is alive’ for the Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival in 2015. For those late to the party, the festival is the brainchild of local Colin Thompson and features four days of performances and workshops throughout Bendigo and surrounding towns. Putting on an event like this isn’t easy, so scattered throughout the year are several artist showcases and festival fundraisers.
17 July 2015
Over two nights, starting with tonight, the Karova will be throwing down a few bevvies and some good tunes to celebrate its 11th birthday.
17 July 2015
With fingers so nimble, folk-bluesman Luke Watt would make one fine pickpocket. Fortunately, he has decided to apply his skills to the guitar instead. Counting Chris Whitley’s Dirt Floor, Kelly Joe Phelps’s Sky like a Broken Clock and Matt Walker’s Listen to the Night among his favourite albums, Luke employs finger-picking and slide guitar as he draws on folk melodies and blues grooves.
16 July 2015
The Jungle Giants have just released the film clip to their latest single ‘Kooky Eyes’. It is taken off their upcoming album ‘Speakerzoid’ which is all set for release in 3 weeks time. The lads are also making their way to see us with a show lined up at the Karova Lounge, Ballarat on Friday September 11th.
16 July 2015
Byron born mega stars Angus and Julie Stone along with Stonefield, have been announced as the support act for the A Day On The Green featuring Fleetwood Mac at Mt Duneed Estate. In what can only be described as a massive addition to the bill, Angus and Julia Stone will compliment proceedings perfectly and will make those with tickets to the already SOLD OUT show at Mt Duneed Estate feel all the more lucky. The Geelong show is happening on Saturday November 7.
16 July 2015
Brisbane’s Timothy Carroll and Melbourne’s Oscar Dawson are Holy Holy, two fellas who were living the transient lifestyle in Europe when they reconnected in 2011. A little later this month the band so good they named themselves twice will release their debut album When the Storms Would Come, and they’re touring it with some buddies.
16 July 2015
It was a magical month of May for Fraser A. Gorman, who spent his time gigging around the UK as he became hot property. Growing up in Torquay, a place widely known for its surf scene, Fraser instead found his home in music.
15 July 2015
This year, Aunty Meredith is turning 25! The Ballot is now open and the race is on to get a slice of history. Happening over three days and two magical nights, there is no doubt, this year will be as amazing as ever. The line up is going to be announced soon.
15 July 2015
Guests include John Clarke, Robert Dessaix, Brenda Niall, Amanda Lohrey, Max Gillies, Susan Butler, Latika Bourke, Nam Le, Tim Entwisle, Cate Kennedy, Graeme Simsion, Kris Olsson and Lyndon Terracini.
14 July 2015
The Paper Kites have a new video and are hitting the road!
14 July 2015
Bucking the trend for summer festivals, Lorne Arts Festival is back for its fifth year and with a killer program in tow. Proving that the coast is where it’s at, this year sees a breadth of events that showcase some of Australia’s best cabaret, sideshow, circus, theatre, comedy, visual art and music events.
14 July 2015
It’s big, it’s bold and it is beautiful. It is Seth Sentry’s Strange New Past tour, named after his second…
14 July 2015
Upon its release, In Hearts Wake’s album Skydancer was the highest-selling Australian release of the week. It also debuted at…
13 July 2015
One plays the guitar like a demon possessed; the other bangs the drum like a crazed convict. And all the…
