L-Fresh the Lion Announces New Album, Tour of Australia

Following his support of Urthboy, L-Fresh The Lion is roaring the launch of his new album as he prepares to tour Australia.

Mental as Anything, Jon Stevens and more to play Lakeside Twilights

100% Australian made is what you’ll find at Lakeside Twilights, set to take place on the banks of Lake Wendouree on December 3.

White Night Comes to Ballarat

It’s a nice day for a, White Night. You may well have heard the exciting news by now, but it most certainly bears repeating. Next year, Ballarat will join Melbourne in White Night celebrations. It will be the first time a rural city has been included in the 24­ hour multi­ media arts party.

Boo Seeka Locks in Ballarat Show

Boo Seeka had a good, if not exhausting 2015. Actually, it was pretty great. They threw down on tours with Kim Churchill, Sticky Fingers and SAFIA.

Forte’s top picks for Tastes of Central Geelong: Week Two

Tastes of Central Geelong officially kicked off on Friday (July 1) and with so many events day in, day out, we’ve picked a few of our favourites to help you decide.

Peaks + Sounds festival announces inaugural line up

How does a boutique music festival in the heart of the Grampians National Park sound to you? Yep, I thought so.

Ballarat Event Bringing Life to Winter

The harsh weather shouldn’t stop you from enjoying a cold one, but as always there are a few tips and tricks to finding the right beer at the right time. The Ballarat Beer Winterlude Festival coincides with the final weekend of Ballarat Winterlude, which kicked off on June 25.

Bendigo International Festival of Exploratory Music Announces Teaser

The fourth Bendigo International Festival of Exploratory Music has announced a little teaser, with the Australian premiere performance of Enno Poppe’s ‘Speicher’ topping opening night.

Benny Walker is Coming to Regional Victoria

Awarded the Victorian Indigenous Performing Arts Award for Best New Talent in 2012, singer-
songwriter Benny Walker has supported artists including Archie Roach, Blue King Brown, Tim Rogers and Vika & Linda Bull.

Josh Wade set for Regional Shows

For fans of Rocko’s Modern Life, you will know the popular Nickelodeon animated series features more than a few adult jokes.

Enter Blind Man Death Stare Lock in Regional Shows

What do you do when you don’t want to grow up? You start a band. Yo Yo Parker and Mitch Man are no strangers to the music caper, having been members of The Pints, but when the band disbanded members were left to roam the world looking for answers.

Northeast Party House Unveil New Single, Announce National Tour

Melbourne dance five-piece Northeast Party House have just released the first single from their forthcoming album and to celebrate they’re…

Places to Get a Pre-Homegame Feed

Footy is about as much of the food and drink during and after as it is about the intensity of the match. We’ve come up with a few places close to the stadium (aka within walking distance) where you get fill your belly.

Bendigo is Hosting a Pokemon Go Pub Crawl

If you’re not playing Pokemon Go while at work, driving to the supermarket or while you’re on your daily jog, you’re way behind the game and you’re due for a catch up.

Old Castlemaine Gaol Winter Series

More good news with the Old Castlemaine Gaol’s ‘Winter Series’ with another couple of wonderful nights taking place in the next fortnight.

Alice Ivy Returns to Geelong

In celebration of her new track ‘Almost Here’, Alice Ivy, real name Annika Schmarsel, will pay a visit to Geelong’s Workers Club this Saturday night, July 9.

Echuca Moama Winter Blues Festival is Nearing Closer

More than 40 acts will perform at this year’s Echuca-Moama Winter Blues Festival, which will once again close out the month in splendid style.

Big White Locks in Ballarat Show

It seems only fitting that a house that has lived life as a surgery, a brothel and a boarding home should become a home for five guys with a love of music.

UK Comedian Bill Bailey Is Coming to Geelong

We would never lie to you, especially about such a comic genius as Bill Bailey. But in fact, the comedian best known for his role on Black Books, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and QI is coming to Geelong.

Lorne Festival Of Performing Arts Announce 2016 Program

Lorne Festival Of Performing Arts have announced a jam packed program for their three day celebration of all things performing arts this September.

The Stiffys Announce 2016 National Tour

The Stiffys will celebrate the release of their latest record with a huge national tour, kicking off in September.

Dangerfield Set to Open in Westfield Shopping Centre Geelong

Get out your wallets everyone and mark July 14 on your calendar as the day your transactions will rack up, because Melbourne’s ever-so-cool and beloved brand Dangerfield is moving into Westfield, Geelong.

Queenscliff Music Festival Annual Fundraiser

Try to believe, though the going gets rough, that you gotta hang tough to make it. History repeats itself, try and you’ll succeed. Never doubt that you’re the one and you can have your dreams. You’re the best! Around! Nothing’s gonna ever keep you down.

Emma Donovan Locks in Castlemaine Show

Emma Donovan is a member of the renowned ‘Donovan’ musical family. Her grandparents, Micko and Aileen Donovan, founded country band The Donovans.

 

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