King Brothers announces Ballarat show, return from killer Meredith Festival performance in 2007
4 November 2016
It’s been nine years since they last visited, but King Brothers are back with their raucous, heart-pumping live shows.
4 November 2016
It’s been nine years since they last visited, but King Brothers are back with their raucous, heart-pumping live shows.
4 November 2016
The festival’s debut is already off to a solid start with a lineup that boasts both national and international heavy music acts.
4 November 2016
HÆLOS will be coming our way on their maiden voyage Down Under.
4 November 2016
Local Geelong band Residual may be clean shaven, but they’re still doing their bit for the Movember Foundation this month by donating profits of all physical EP Haunt sales to the cause.
3 November 2016
Just like the theme behind Holy Holy’s newest single, ‘Darwinism’, the band’s music has evolved since the 2015 debut LP, When the Storms Would Come. Where marine life may grow legs and leave their watery confines, Holy Holy’s Timothy Carroll has stepped significantly away from playing guitar, instead adding in horns and streamlining the band’s overall sound.
2 November 2016
Opening in early October, Record Low is the newest store to open in Castlemaine dedicated to the music lovers.
1 November 2016
Yacht Club DJs are filthy liars. You may recall that back in 2014 the lads announced a final tour. But…
1 November 2016
Melbourne four-piece rockers Society Of Beggars have announced their first ever tour, ‘A Tour Called Night’, taking place across venues in Australia throughout November. Forté chat to the band.
1 November 2016
The Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre is well known for engaging the community, and welcomes the return of NaranaFEST – a family friendly festival showcasing Indigenous culture, music and art. Forté have put together a bit of a guide for those who want to see what it’s all about.
1 November 2016
Forte chat to Fall and Resist, a metal band from Ballarat who have just booked their 10th gig and finished recording their first EP (the launch will be at Karova Lounge on November 4th).
31 October 2016
As well as offering a killer music lineup, Pleasure Garden is proving that it’s so much more than just a day of sweet tunes.
31 October 2016
Kicking off with the first heat this Friday, K Rock returns once again with their massive competition, The Band, to find the best unsigned or independent artist in Geelong and the Surf Coast.
31 October 2016
Hailing from the sunshine coast, Jimmy Davis is a humble storyteller beaming with passion and determination through his honest melodies and expressive guitar pieces. Forté chat to the alternative rock, blues and folk singer and songwriter.
30 October 2016
Two icons of music – Blondie and Cyndi Lauper – are joining forces for a 2017 Australian tour in what will be a world first.
30 October 2016
Loose Tooth are the garage pop three-piece band crafting sweet guitar pop with frayed edges who will be performing at the new festival Radfest. Forté chat to the band’s drummer and vocalist Etta Curry.
28 October 2016
With four sold-out events under their belt, Party In The Paddock know a thing or two about throwing a ripper festival. Judging by this year’s lineup, their 2017 event looks to be no exception.
28 October 2016
Nick Barker has had an extensive music career, playing with bands such as The Curse, Beachouse, Reptile Smile, Freak Power, The Wreckery and later, the blues-rock outfit Nick Barker and The Reptiles in the late ’80s before deciding to go solo. Now, Barker has found his place alongside long-time friend Justin Garner with The Heartache State. Forté have a chat to the accomplished Melbourne singer-songwriter and guitarist.
28 October 2016
Despite connecting with rappers like Tupac, Snoop Dog, and Ice T growing up, for Briggs and Trials (who make up A.B. Original) there wasn’t really an artist that resonated with them 100 per cent and who captured what it was like growing up indigenous in Australia. And that’s exactly what their new record, Reclaim Australia, is doing for the younger generations.
27 October 2016
Having not performed in Geelong since their 2012 show at Eureka Hotel on March 15, The Potbelleez make their return at the Great Australian Beer Festival held on February 18 next year.
27 October 2016
Freedom Time will return to the Coburg Velodrome with three stages and a stunning curation of local and international DJs, live acts and more.
27 October 2016
After another year of fierce competition and some serious talent, the winner of this year’s Melbourne Music Bank has been revealed.
27 October 2016
Independent musician, multi-instrumentalist, producer and vocalist Mat McHugh is coming our way on his ‘High Up! Summer Tour’.
27 October 2016
Purveyor of his self-described “disturbed folk” style, Australian songwriter, singer and slide guitarist Jeff Lang is a leading performer in the Aussie roots music scene. Forté chat to Jeff ahead of his upcoming performances at the two-day non for profit event, One for the Otways this month.
