Mat McHugh to Play Workers Club Geelong

Things were going swimmingly for Mat McHugh before extensive back and neck injuries forced him to cancel his September 2015 tour.

Claire Anne Taylor Announces Debut Album and Castlemaine Show

There have been a whole lot of really nice things said about Claire Anne Taylor’s debut album, Elemental. Hailing from Tasmania, Claire left for Byron Bay to record the album after she won the Bluesfest Busking Competition.

Rick Price Cancellation

As a nine-year-old, Rick Price was the youngest member of a family band.

Take a Trip Back in Time With Bendigo Tramways

Marilyn fever has taken Bendigo by storm with the Bendigo Art Gallery’s Marilyn Monroe exhibition now in full swing. In…

Warped Play Barwon Club Tonight

In a book of Geelong’s music scene, Warped would have its own chapter. Hell, they could probably fill the entire book. Benny Watkins and Cris Wilson formed the band in 1991.

Unearth the Pyrenees

A relaxing drive from Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, the Wimmera and the Grampians is Victoria’s very own Pyrenees, a spectacular region well removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and best known for its award winning wineries, arts, agriculture and the Avoca Races.

Ivan Ooze Locks in Ballarat Show

On his birth certificate you’ll find the name Ben Townsend, but it is as Ivan Ooze where the real fun begins.

Milwaukee Banks Lock in Melbourne and Ballarat Show

Melbourne-based electronic act Milwaukee Banks are set to jump on a national tour in celebration of their debut record.

GTM Changes

The 2016 Groovin the Moo lineup has experienced a bit of a last minute change.

Hip Hop at MusicMan Megastore Tonight

A hip hop invasion hits Bendigo this weekend, with Mini Coop, Jack Scarey, Illusive & Creation, Clue, C-Oh Rex Mundi and Impede set for a big night out.

King Parrot Regional Tour

In true blue collar fashion King Parrot are hitting the road in Australia, after recently completing a monstrous 36 date tour through Europe and the UK with Soulfly.

Josh Pyke Announces National Tour

Following a bunch of shows across January and February, songman Josh Pyke is catching his breath before he again ventures out into the world for a 30+ date tour kicking off next month.

The X Factor Is Looking for the Next Big Thing in Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo

If the TV ratings prove anything, it’s that we all can’t get enough of a good talent competition. The X Factor certainly ticks that box, and further proves there are some seriously talented people out there.

Geelong’s Getting A New Club

If you picked up the latest Forte, or if you’ve been scouring Instagram, chances are you would have seen ‘#Hashtag Coming Soon’.

Port Fairy Folk Festival Artist Applications Open For 2017

It may seem like Port Fairy Folk Festival is gone for another year, for artists there’s still plenty of opportunity to interact with the festival as it’s just announced the applications for artists is open for 2017.

The Workers Club Now Open For Lunch, Menu Out Now

The Workers Club Geelong is officially open for lunch, dishing up smoked meat treats oosing with cheese and other goodies.

Lee Kernaghan Regional Shows

Like Molly Meldrum and his Stetson, Lee Kernaghan has made the Akubra his own. However, like Molly, it is Kernaghan’s dedication to his craft that has defined him. The son of a country music singer and truck driver, Kernaghan released his debut solo album, The Outback Club, in 1993. To this day, its track ‘Boys from the Bush’ is a favourite.

Lucie Thorne and Suzannah Espie Double Header

Lucie Thorne and Suzannah Espie will perform a special double¬ header at The Old Church on the Hill on April 17.

Parkway Drive Announce 2016 All Aussie Adventure Tour

After enlisting the help of their fans to name their latest tour, Parkway Drive are back with a nod to Russell Coight.

Bethany Arthouse Film Festival

In 1868, Bethany Community Support opened its doors as a Geelong female refuge. Today, they are a diverse human services organisation servicing the Geelong and Barwon South West Regions.

Geelong Creatives Pop Up

If you’re an Instagram addict, chances are you’ve come across the page @geelongcreatives which celebrates all the incredible things those who are handy with colour, brushes and pottery are getting up to.

Velvet Bow to Launch New Single

Bombora is an Indigenous Australian term for a wave that breaks outside the normal surf line. Back in 1963, The Atlantics had a number one hit with the surf instrumental track – the first Australian surf instrumental to achieve such a feat.

Daniel Champagne Comes to Town

Album number four from songman Daniel Champagne is available for your perfectly sculptured hands.

Tex Perkins is Coming to Geelong

He is one of the coolest of the cool and he is on his way to Geelong in a few weeks. Tex Perkins has been around for a long time, and keeping track of just where he is at or what he is doing is not the easiest of tasks.

 

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