More than 50 injured in crowd crush at Falls Festival in Lorne

It comes with sad news that last night following DMAs set at Falls Festival in Lorne more than 50 festival goers were injured in a crowd “stampede”.

Hey Mammoth

Female trio Hey Mammoth are the acoustic, folk band boasting edgy harmonies and inspired lyrics. Forté chat with Rosey, Matilda and Cam ahead of the new year!

The Dead Daisies: The American-Australian Supergroup

The Dead Daisies are the very definition of an international band.

The group’s members are scattered across the globe, and though they’re often called an Australian-American rock outfit, the truth is a little more muddied. Past members have lived on almost every continent on Earth, and the band’s current lead singer John Corabi – of Mötley Crüe fame – has called a range of countries home.

For those who missed out on a puppy for Christmas, at least the Dunies gifted us this

From the band that keeps on giving.

Here’s a list of upcoming music festivals you should be attending in Victoria

Below is a list of a few festivals you’ll be sure to find some of our staff attending.

Saskwatch, Alex Lahey and Clairey Browne lead Grampians Music Festival lineup

Take a trek out to the Grampians for this very tasty lineup of artists.

This State We’re In

G’day regional Victoria music fans.
Well, it’s been a big month for regional Victorian acts after they dominated various music awards around the country.

Guest Edit: Big Words

Big Words are the Melbourne based four piece creating their own style of a hip hop influenced hybrid of soul and RNB, combined with an uncommon collaboration of genres making these guys one of a kind. Ahead of their upcoming gig at Beyond The Valley, the guys have Forté their ultimate festival line-ups.

Forté’s Guide to Beyond The Valley

Deck yourself out in the best festival gear, find your tent and start packing the car – Beyond The Valley is back again for round three! Running over the New Year’s weekend, thousands are expected to overtake Lardner Park to check out this musical paradise.

The Australian Institute of Music: Your Pathway into Entertainment Management

Breaking into the music industry is always a challenge. Because of this, and the increasing interest of music as a profession, The Australian Institute of Music introduced their Bachelor of Entertainment Management.

Don Henley: A Day on the Green discuss the music icon

The Eagles stand as one of the greatest American bands of all time, selling more than 150 million records—100 million in the U.S. alone. And Don Henley is one of the men responsible for such an effort, alongside co-founder the late Glenn Frey and members Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit and Bernie Leadon.

Hayley from The Jezabels shared with us her votes for the triple j Hottest 100

Hayley from the band shared with us her top 10.

British India are heading out regionally this summer

Fans just can’t get enough of the band’s latest single, ‘I Thought We Knew Each Other’.

Blackman’s Brewery is hosting a night of beer, fried chicken and music tonight

It all kicks off at 4.30pm and is a great way to see in the holidays.

Tegan and Sara launch Pro-LGBTQ rights foundation

The indie pop twins have long been advocates, but now they’ll officially be fighting for the rights of LGBTQ women under their new foundation.

20 bands in regional Vic who killed it this year

In no particular order, here are our picks for 20 regional acts kickin’ it in 2016.

Hermitude On Cracking The United States, Experimenting And Finding Time To Record

Some say that patience is a virtue. Others say that determination and hard work will always get you where you want to be, regardless of age or experience.

Christmas is in the gigs

So it’s Christmas time, and in between stuffing your face with cold meets and unwrapping presents, it’s time you headed out and listened to some sweet local music. After all, there’s only so many times you can listen to Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas’.

Don Henley set to play A Day on the Green

Hopefully you have your ticket reserved for Don Henley’s ‘A Day on the Green’ spot at Mt Duneed Estate on March 18, 2017 as tickets are being gobbled up.

Grampians Music Festival

A most wonderful festival will take place in a most wonderful location next year when the Grampians Music Festival takes place across February 24, 25 and 26.

Here’s a list of Christmas gigs to get loose at and get merry

There’s only so many times you can listen to Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas’.

Oh Pep! head to Bendigo

We would like to give you a heads-up that Oh Pep! will take in a date at Bendigo’s Capital Theatre on March 24, 2017.

Claptone is coming to Geelong in 2017 and we couldn’t be more ready to party

Known for his range of remixes, producing and edits (and of course that golden mask), German producer/DJ Claptone is heading to Geelong.

Port Fairy 2017

In case you missed it, the Port Fairy Folk Festival is off to a cracking start at it eyes its 2017 event.

 

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