Forte’s guide to WinterWild Festival

Taking place across August 16 – 18 and August 30 – September 1, WinterWild is embracing themes of ‘visions and ecstasies’, igniting Apollo Bay with flames, music, and dance for audiences in search of adventure and unforgettable experiences.

Past The Punk: CJ Ramones’ Final Tour and Surprising New Direction

After 30 years of non-stop tour bus living, CJ is after a change of scenery, and sound, but not before he comes to Australia.

Rüfüs Du Sol Ready To Reclaim Beyond The Valley NYE Countdown

“This is our chance to reclaim the countdown which we are stoked about. It’s this funny folk law thing that Rüfüs cooked the countdown at Beyond The Valley so it’s time to nail it,’ he says.

In the mind of Alice Ivy

“So I was kind of playing with sounds,” Alice Ivy tells me as she thinks back to how her latest single ‘In My Mind’ first began to take shape.

The Biggest Tour of 2019: Metallica WorldWired Tour with Slipknot

In preparation for the monster tour, we’re exploring our top three best live Metallica performances across their nearly four decade career, and the top three best live Slipknot performances.

Deaf Havana are returning to Australian shores in August – rejuvenated, rebooted and ready to go

Not to say Deaf Havana haven’t done well for themselves, but latest album Rituals was an awesome but weird turn.

Five minutes with Crosstrack

We sit down with the guys from local Geelong band Crosstrack.

Alysha Brilla Joins QMF Lineup

Queenscliff Music Festival is turning up the heat with their 2019 line-up featuring artists from all over the globe in a diverse fusion of flavour.

Adelaide metal outfit Diabolic Rites hit the highway

Diabolic Rites have been kicking it hard since 2017, but this year could well be the year they break hard on the metal scene after personnel changes and a fresh outlook.

Bendigo Au Go Go #14

Local stoner rock trio Sleeping Giant have finally unleashed their self-titled debut album – and will be playing a hometown launch before they take it out on the road.

Kasey Chambers celebrates the 20th anniversary of her debut

She returns with a new tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her debut and reuniting her original recording mates to give the tunes a new lease of life.

When the King met The Poor…

The Poor will be in Geelong at the Workers Club on August 9 and in Melbourne at Geddes Lane Ballroom on August 10 alongside Palace Of The King.

Up close and personal with Y Street

They guys are a particularly unusual noise cookin’ rock band – or PUNC for short.

The Rise of Maya Rose

It seemed like time was on Castlemaine’s Maya Rose’s side in this classic comeback story.

Oxygen College student TIARA shines

Oxygen College has fostered a number of young, local artists, including Tiara.

Holy Holy’s upcoming release has been a labour of love

I spoke with vocalist Tim Carroll recently to get the low down.

Northlane on the most personal statement of their career

Heavy metal band Northlane release their new album ‘Alien’ in early August, their fifth, and fans expecting similar content lyrically may need to have a serious re-think.

The Karova Lounge is closing the doors after 15 years of bringing gigs to the 3350

Long live Karova…

Rosebud RockFest returns this November

A fun celebration of all things groovy; cool cars and hot bands, rock music dances and shows, retro clothing markets and even a Pin-Up contest.

Loch Hart Music Festival announces stunning 2019 lineup

It’s the festival that makes you feel like you’re at your best mate’s house party.

Everybody Must Dance thanks to the enigmatic Sir Winston

Sir Winston has unveiled more layers to the single in announcing an epic remix package that features three unique takes on the catchy original.

Psycroptic are headlining Brewtality Festival next month

Returning this August for one massive day across two venues and three stages, Brewtality Festival will once again takeover Melbourne’s most iconic music venues.

New Years Day Bring Headline Tour Down Under

Anaheim rockers, New Years Day will be bringing their debut headline tour down under in March 2020, hitting up Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

Bendigo Au Go Go #13

It’s been a long time in the making, but Bendigo live music stalwart Erica Hawkey and her band are releasing a long-awaited album.

 

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