4 September 2016
Like the dog on the tuckerbox and the big pineapple, on a localised level, The Sweethearts of Swing are a Geelong institution. Touring around the world since the eighties, chances are if you’re a local lady reading this, you probably have either participated or helped out with the Sweethearts at some point. Having just released their new EP Four Leaf Clover, Forte Magazine got the opportunity to sit down with the lead songwriter Jess Markovski to have a chat.
3 September 2016
I’m at the chiropractor and I’ve had an elastic band wrapped tightly around my finger for 30 minutes. Myself and two other individual’s are trying to ignore the slight irritation as we nod in agreement that perhaps our health is not at an optimal level, but that it can be.
2 September 2016
Nothing to do tonight? Geelong Gallery are putting on an after-hours event where those attending can enjoy wine and cheese while admiring the artwork.
2 September 2016
Fans of King Gizz and all things good in the world, rejoice! The psych lords have revealed their music festival Gizzfest will return.
2 September 2016
Miles O’Neil is part comedic wizard, part singer-songwriter – and one of the featured artists at this years Festival of Performing Arts. Stepping away from the ‘junkyard theatre’ antics and heartbreaker ballads for just a moment, O’Neil gives Forte his five favourite Lorne hangouts.
2 September 2016
Schoolies isn’t just about getting drunk at the beach, though that is a big part, occasionally there’ll be some great acts joining the party and Class Of is offering just that.
2 September 2016
Australia’s most dynamic music festival, The annual Bendigo International Festival of Exploratory Music (BIFEM), champions innovation and progressive musical thinking. We’ve picked four of the many talented individuals to give you a little insight into what to expect this weekend.
1 September 2016
They’ve bought some of the best and most infectious live music to our ears. Now, after three successful years, the Motor City Music Festival have announced the ride is over.
1 September 2016
When it comes to a film about living life in reverse, British writer and director Cris Jones says to remember one thing: “Nothing is ever lost. No one is ever lost. While we will never experience them again, moments are still unfolding somewhere in time.”
1 September 2016
Sporting Globe have branched out yet again, making Ballarat the newest home for the popular sporting bar.
31 August 2016
The Musicman Megastore in Bendigo has been a home for nurturing future talent, heavier rock and metal shows and everything in between. However, in the difficult climate of live music, the venue is under hard times and needs to raise $21k to continue operating for five years – or it’s doors closed.
31 August 2016
A juicy new ribs joint dishing up tender ribs and burgers is opening soon in Geelong.
31 August 2016
There are moments in a musician’s career when the idea of ‘I’ve made it’ can be thought of in earnest. Leaving a reliable source of income is one of them. It’s a decision that completely throws you into your music career and it’s one that Alex Lahey has just come to experience.
30 August 2016
It’s winter, so there’s really no finer excuse to light a fire, make coffee, curl up with a good book, and instantly dismiss it in favour of a computer game. Even Montaigne, AKA Jessica Cerro, agrees.
29 August 2016
Stonefield continue to go from strength to strength, celebrating the release of their sophomore album with a national tour.
29 August 2016
Ballarat will showcase collections from Australia’s leading designers when Melbourne Spring Fashion Week extends its schedule to the regional city in September.
29 August 2016
After putting on a successful show at Aireys pub in 2014, that had 120 people through the door, it’s all happening again in a couple of months time.
28 August 2016
Lying back on a banana lounge in sunny Byron Bay post Splendour in the Grass, Bobby Alu is cool, calm and collected as we begin to chat about the upcoming run of festival dates throughout October and November.
27 August 2016
If David Chisholm, director and founder of Bendigo International Festival of Exploratory Music had to describe the festival in one word, it would be unique.
26 August 2016
A group of Geelong locals and music lovers are putting on two events to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention.
26 August 2016
While enjoying a rare period of down time in Berlin recently, Aussie theatre performer and writer Tessa Waters sat down with Forte Magazine to talk clowning, confidence and life on the road as a touring comedian.
26 August 2016
Popular Melbourne pizza joint, Pizza Religion, is set to open a Geelong location in the coming weeks.
26 August 2016
Australian singer-songwriter and human rights campaigner Abbey May has revealed yet another track from her upcoming album ‘Bitchcraft’.
25 August 2016
Melbourne hip hop outfit REMI are hitting the road in support of their forthcoming album.
