Arts Centre Melbourne and Australian Music Vault announce free digital concert series

Featuring performances by Alice Skye, Cash Savage and The Last Drinks and Ziggy Ramo.

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.

Yours & Owls just dropped their 2021 festival lineup and what a comeback

Please welcome your class of 2021.

The ABC is launching a new music TV show this weekend

The Sound is hosted by Jane Gazzo and will feature appearances from all your favourite Aussie artists.

Geelong’s Stellar Perry has made it through to The Voice Grand Finale

Originally from Tasmania, Stellar’s passion for music started with her writing songs at eight years old.

A snapshot of the blues music scene right now

Every part of the arts and entertainment is hurting at present. Venues that can, have been doing streaming and running small events.

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.

BIGSOUND to go ahead this year in groundbreaking, reimagined event

As part of a revised program across two days and two nights.

The Beatles iconic 1964 Melbourne concert is on TV tonight

Clear your schedules, tonight you’ve got a date with The Beatles.

Aussie music legend Ella Hooper is heading to the Geelong Arts Centre

The Geelong Arts Centre will continue to brighten up homes this month as they forge ahead with their #WhereCreativityMeetsAtHome initiative.

Splendour in the Grass just dropped their headliners for 2021

It’s certainly been a rollercoaster so far.

Seven ’90s movies every music fan should watch

Featuring Wayne’s World, Human Traffic & more.

Noonday Axeman makes his presence known with debut single ‘Rolling Tide’

‘Rolling Tide’ leaves an indelible sonic impression on the listener and the dirty fuzz guitars ferments a desire for 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.

Archie Roach, Kutcha Edwards and more announced for virtual NAIDOC concert

The two-hour showcase will be streamed for one night only this Saturday.

Adelaide progressive metal quintet Dyssidia have truly captured their sound on their debut album, Costly Signals

What a journey of an album Costly Signals is.

Addicted To Lime Cordiale (That’s True)

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

Weddings Parties Anything, Bon Iver & The Teskey Brothers lead Bluesfest’s first artist announcement

They’ve made good on their promise.

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…

February’s Under The Southern Stars festival pitches “COVID-Safe” plan to allow international acts to tour

The rock music festival is putting itself forward.

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.

 

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