Results are in: Pill testing saves lives at music festivals

Good news for the Aus music industry!

Thy Art Is Murder Announce New Album ‘Human Target’

Australian masters of extreme metal Thy Art Is Murder have announced a brutal ten track affair tracing the socio-political trauma laced within the world today.

All-female trio Hey Mammoth is back celebrating the release of their debut EP, ‘Ice Age’

We chat to Matilda Hassall ahead of the gigs.

Five minutes with Tijuana Cartel

We sit down with Tijuana Cartel’s Paul George to get the low-down on this sensory overload, euphoria, fat beats and heavy, bass-fuelled electronica live band…

Up close with Trinity Hunt

We chat to the 16-year-old indie folk-rock singer-songwriter from Torquay

Laura Imbruglia resurfaces with Scared of You

We spoke with the alt-rock star about life since her last album and what’s new in her latest album, Scared of You.

AURORA talks Norwegian black metal, being a warrior and bringing spontaneity to GTM

As she prepares to shine bright over regional fields as part of 2019’s epic Groovin The Moo line-up, as well as some huge sideshows across Australia this May, Norwegian dream and a rising star of futuristic artistry Aurora sat down with Forté for a quick chat.

I Know Leopards, Luke O’Loughlin, talks Love Is A Landmine Albums and Tour

Love, Landmines, Leopard and Lennon

Ball Park Music can’t get enough of each other

When Ball Park Music met at University in Brisbane, Myspace was still a thing. That’s how long it’s been. Dean Hanson doesn’t think the band has changed much since then.

The project connecting Geelong musicians to their town and music icons

It’s clear the Aussie music scene is filled to the brim with amazing talent, especially with Melbourne having been dubbed the live music capital of the world, but it’s no secret that it’s a difficult industry to crack.

Dean Lewis: Australia’s new favourite voice to sing along with.

Sydney’s Dean Lewis shares the story of his debut album, A Place We Knew, as well as the evolution of his live performance and the challenge of competing against himself in the industry spotlight.

City Stars in Song

Three well-known Australian musicians have mentored three local unsigned solo performers and a band as part of Connecting Song, with Geelong as the star.

Stonnington Jazz Festival 2019

Stonnington Jazz Festival returns in 2019 with exceptional performances by some of Australia’s finest musicians performing cabaret, afro-beat, bebop, spiritual jazz, trad jazz and more at the festival hub, Chapel Off Chapel, and other favourite local venues.

Celebrate Good Friday with a Carpark Jam

If you can’t eat meat then come feel da beat this good Friday, for under thirty dollars.

Hellions Hell of a Tour

Now four albums in, sold-out shows across Australia and the UK for their ‘Opera Oblivia’ World Tour last year, stand-out sets at Unify Gathering two years in a row and ARIA nods, it’s crazy to think Hellions emerged at a time where the heavier music scene in Australia was on the out.

Calling all Victorians in the live music industry who want to build their business!

A golden opportunity awaits.

William Crighton embarks on his first headline solo tour

In April, Crighton is bringing these gothic re-imagining’s of rural Australia on tour again, this time trying it out solo for the first time for a stripped back and intimate series of performances.

Geelong’s well-loved Famous Will drops debut

We chat to Frontman Will Gardiner.

Young Henrys present Best Served Loud

A string of FREE monthly gigs showcasing the best in local talent, in some of our favourite venues, throughout the great state of Victoria.

Nathan Seeckts and his journey to The Heart Of The City

Fitting to the music’s Americana sound, the journey to Nathan Seeckts’ new album, ‘The Heart Of The City’ has been a grassroots affair.

Music Victoria announce 2019 ‘Advocate, Support, Create’ Membership Drive including new member benefits, prizes and more!

Over a span of ten days Music Victoria will begin their 2019 membership drive with huge benefits and prizes for new and returning members.

Bendigo Autumn Music Festival cancels inaugural event

Festival organisers say ticketholders will be refunded by Tuesday April 2.

Looking for a turntable?

Here are two turntables we’re loving at the moment.

Sydney’s Hot Potato Band is a serious vibe

Starting out as a wandering musicians from Sydney and turning into one of the regions hottest brass-pop bands, the Hot Potato Band are the next discovery for fans of Fat Freddy’s Drop and Snarky Puppy.

 

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