Tijuana Cartel’s Top 5 Quick Vegan Minimal Stuffing Snacks for On-the-Go Peeps That Don’t Dry Their Hair

Gold Coast-based outfit Tijuana Cartel back with their latest single ‘Minimal Stuffing’.

Geelong’s Lucinda Goodwin gives local musicians a voice online

If you’re a Geelong local or a dedicated Forté reader, you’d be no stranger to Lucinda Goodwin.

The 10 greatest Australian punk tracks of all time, according to The Meanie’ Link Meanie

The legendary band’s new album Desperate Measures is out now.

Jeff Lang, Hollie Joyce, Rach Brennan & The Pines and more announced for regional edition of Isol-Aid

The first regional centre in Australia to be showcased.

PREMIERE: Electro-pop looping wunderkind Tanya George reveals poignant video for ‘My Hymn’

‘My Hymm’ is sprinkled with lush, layers, soaring vocals and heartfelt lyrics.

Seven ’90s movies every music fan should watch

Featuring Wayne’s World, Human Traffic & more.

Mick Thomas and The Roving Commission send a postcard from April 2020

Throughout his 45-year career, Mick Thomas has proved one thing – he is a captivating storyteller with the ability to accurately represent the Australian landscape, time and time again.

Addicted To Lime Cordiale (That’s True)

“It’s not the worst time as a band to exist.”

We sit down with one of the most satanic bands of all time, Bestial Warlust

In this Forte exclusive, we got some time with drummer Marcus Hellcunt. Read on…

Victorian Government reveals $15 million support package for live music venues

Dedicated support is finally coming to live music venues.

The hype is real for Melbourne alt-metal rockers Figures

Exploring themes of dehumanisation, isolation and oppression, all through the idea of mass media influence and manipulation, Operating in Unsafe Mode is slated to position Figures amongst some of the biggest names in the Australian metal music scene.

Under The Rug is hosting one final event, celebrating talented artists across the region

Celebrating with one final hurrah!

Submissions for the 2020 Music Victoria Awards are now open

The Awards is one of the most anticipated music industry events on the Melbourne Music Week calendar.

Electro-pop looping wunderkind Tanya George reveals first taste of her upcoming EP ‘Normality’

Tanya George; if you don’t know the name, now is the time to start paying attention.

Local musicians lead new online festival, Americana on the Bellarine

Bringing together five gifted performers.

Geelong musos Luke Biscan and Stellar Perry perform in the battles on The Voice

While it wasn’t a happy ending all round, the performances were still absolutely stunning.

Kee’ahn shares debut single ‘Better Things’

Right from the opening groove, this track declares the promise of a sweet soul ride in the most appealing way.

Join Dami Im and Stan Walker for BIGO’s ANZ Artiste live streamed performances this week

Bigo Live is organising a huge live streamed music event in Australia and New Zealand for the first time ever.

Keen for a night of espresso martinis and live tunes? The Inn Hotel have you sorted

The Inn has turned their lights back on, stocked the kegs, and recharged the beer taps, pumping some life back into our abandoned city once more.

Kurt Cobain’s ‘MTV Unplugged’ guitar sells for a record US$6M at auction

The 1959 Martin D-18E sold to an Australian who will put it on tour, with proceeds going to help struggling artists.

Mick Thomas created an album in isolation and is launching it with a live-streamed performance from Memo Music Hall this Sunday

Written, recorded and released in under three months, See You On The Other Side: A Postcard from April 2020 is a product of Mick Thomas’ innate need to make music.

Meet Billy Reeves, Melbourne’s prodigy in the making

The extremely versatile rapper has just launched into the second half of 2020 with a new name, a flurry of ideas, and an upcoming swag of riveting sonics that will place his skills for songwriting and production front and centre.

Cherry Bar announces first gig back with live audience

You beauty!

PREMIERE: Melbourne Pop Powerhouse Sully Drops Moody ‘I Should Know Better’ Music Video

Sully debuted her new persona and new flavour of sound with empowering belter ‘I Should Know Better’.

 

Subscribe to the
Forte newsletter

Stay up to date with everything going on around your region.