Who is Geelong’s Best Busker?

Performances will feature musicians, visual artists, puppeteers and dancers from the Geelong region, all vying for the chance to take out the title of Geelong’s Best Busker.

Bruthen Blues & Arts Festival returns

Celebrating its 24th anniversary with a top notch three day event

Last chance to check out 2019 Summer Sundays

Held on Sunday 20 January, this last Summer Sundays session will see four very special performances.

North East x South West at Port Fairy Folk Festival

This event will see artists who hail from the divine coastline of North East Canada, and the world in between our own glorious coastline in South West Victoria.

What to do for the long weekend if you haven’t got a clue

Not one to put three days off to waste, we’ve picked a few events happening around town to make the most of it.

It’s almost time for the Grampians Music Festival 2019

Big mountains, huge sounds and a beautiful, chilled-out vibe. What’s not to love?

Ballarat’s Blaze Music Festival is finally here

Blaze fest is a no holds barred showcase of heavy tunes and will definitely satisfy any one who wants to rattle their head and raise the horns.

By The Meadow have dropped their second lineup for 2019

Soul screeching garage rhythm and blues dance party, The Murlocs, and witty American indie rock songwriter, Lucy Dacus, will headline the 6th annual instalment.

The Drop announces its juicy AF lineup for 2019

Bloody ripper.

Porch Sessions has arrived

The Adelaide-inspired Porch Sessions is getting the final inspection on the vans before some fine individuals pack their bags and…

Cooper Lower is bringing the soul and vitality to the 43rd Port Fairy Folk Festival

Cooper Lower is original, thought-provoking and meticulous. With heart-cracking vocals, the Warrnambool-based soulful acoustic muso brings soul and vitality into everything he creates.

Piecing it together with Tiny Ruins

Catch them at Bendigo Autumn Music, Bendigo on Sunday April 28 and/or at Howler, Melbourne on Thursday May 2.

Southeast Desert Metal are heading to Ballarat

If you like your music to rattle your bones, Blaze Music Festival is something you need to get to this January.

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.

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.

Michael Stangel’s Oz Classics headline the Festival Of Sails

Michael Stangel will be adding his unique brand of tunes and vocals to what will already be a stunning day at the Festival Of Sails on Australia Day in Geelong, and will be joined by a crack bunch of musos for good measure.

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.

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

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.

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?

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.

 

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