Bendigo’s Last Minute Chrissy Special

The last-minute Christmas bargain features Teddy Cream, Eliza Brayshaw, Brynny and #Woodsy. Bendigo-bred Rueben Heenan, aka Press Play, will also be there.

Blues Boot Camp

Blues Boot Camp is the fun, challenging and highly interactive blues workshop for 12 – 25 years olds who want to gain music industry skills from trained and experienced music industry professionals. Forté chat to Wayne Jury, the man behind the program.

Spotlight on Port Fairy Folk Festival’s Fans

This year’s Port Fairy (2016) celebrated the 40th year of the festival. Forté tracked down long-standing fan Bella for a quick chat.

The Limiñanas to hit Geelong in the New Year

An early treat coming your way in 2017 is the exquisite duo, The Limiñanas.

Human Nature will bring Jukebox antics to Geelong

We’re throwing a reminder your way that Aussie-bred, Las Vegas stars Human Nature will take in Geelong Arena on February 2 as part of their ‘Ultimate Jukebox’ tour.

Lorne Hotel downstairs is getting transformed into a club this January

The Pop-Up Club takes over the Lorne Hotel from January 3-15.

A secret night club is coming to Sugar Mountain

Studio 45 will host a score of DJs and art installations all around for your audiovisual pleasure. But you’ll have to find it first.

Mr Willis is hosting a night of burgers, music and cocktails tonight

Tonight’s affair sees local Nic Rouse take the stage.

The Falls Festival set times have landed

Childish Gambino or Tkay Maidza? The Rubens or The Jezabels? Bernard Fanning or Jamie T?

The Spitting Swallows

Forte chat to The Spitting Swallows, a four-piece pop/rock outfit birthing from regional Vic.

Great Australian Beer Festival edges closer

Richard Clapton, Jon Toogood, The Potbelleez, Pat Tierney, Mitch King, Reuben Stone, Joss Russell, Luke Morris, Rach Brennan Band, Jerry & Joe McKeague and Joe Mungovan will all queue up at the Great Australian Beer Festival in 2017.

Bluestone Blues Festival

Are you keen on celebrating your New Year’s Eve by having some beers and listening to some great live music, but camping for three days with thousands of 20 year olds doesn’t seem like a great time? Don’t stress, The Bluestone Blues Festival (held 20km out of Geelong) has you covered.

Golden Plains expands 2017 lineup with Remi, Billy Davis & The Good Lords + more

Golden Plains just got a little better, thanks to the addition of some more stellar acts.

My Disco are heading to Geelong, with OK Sure as support

My Disco are hitting the road once again.

My Echo release second single

Melbourne quartet My Echo has released the second single from their debut album Brothers, a little number called ‘Boys in Blue’.

Gypsy Smash

Gypsy Smash are a group of romantic folkies and multi instrumentalists from the Surf Coast and Bellarine areas.

Negative Waves Festival announced for 2017

From the guys that bought us the annual River Rocks Festival.

Daniel Reeves release new album

Songman Daniel Reeves grew up in Violent Town, a small community that has nonetheless given us Killing Heidi and inspired a song by The Church.

The Meanies And their last show for ages

The Meanies are the Aussie punk legends who have been in the music scene for the past 27 years. Forté chat to bassist Wally.

Tracy McNeil and the Good Life

Forte chat to Tracy McNeil

Peninsula Picnic returns in 2017 with Cat Empire, Bob Evans + more

The Peninsula Picnic is back with a loaded lineup bursting at the seams with food, music and wine.

Sex On Toast, Wax’O Paradiso and more lead Shady Cottage 2017 line up

Shady Cottage have lifted the lid off a killer 2017 lineup.

St Kilda Festival unleash second 2017 lineup

Following on from their first announcement, St Kilda Festival have just added ten more acts to their 2017 incarnation, loading their New Music Stage with nothing but quality.

Paul Dempsey is doing a series of solo shows this summer

Dempsey stops by Ballarat on Friday, January 27 at Karova Lounge

 

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