Barry Gibb Revealed For Bluesfest 2017
10 October 2016
In their fourth major announcement, the legendary Barry Gibb will take to the Bluesfest stage making a welcome return to Australian shores.
10 October 2016
In their fourth major announcement, the legendary Barry Gibb will take to the Bluesfest stage making a welcome return to Australian shores.
10 October 2016
It is a monumental moment for a lot of bands when, or if, they reach the 20 year mark. The Cosmic Psychos have now been together for well over 30 years, and show absolutely no signs of slowing down.
9 October 2016
Legends when it comes to bringing live music to Ballarat, Karova Lounge is branching out and hosting a laneway festival on December 17.
9 October 2016
King Gizzard are at it again, currently working in their home-made studio on their 10th album.
9 October 2016
The strong and motley pop crew of best mates and musical geniuses from Melbourne, creating their own type of refreshing, genre-spanning tunes. Forté chat to Dorsal Fin’s Liam McGorry and Jarrad Brown.
8 October 2016
The recent bushfires through the Otways were devastating. There’s no doubt about it. And while it may have been close to 12 months ago, its presence is still felt amongst residents and the surrounding environment. One for the Otways will see a live recording happen over the two events, with the profits of the album fundraising for the 2017 revegetation of the fire effected areas.
7 October 2016
Picture hundreds of people equipped in medieval gear battling it out on the hills. Well that’s what you can expect…
7 October 2016
Celebrating its 11th birthday, The Age Music Victoria Awards have just announced a huge list of nominees and opened up the voting floodgates.
7 October 2016
The high country are no strangers to the festival scene. Now in its 27th year, The Wangaratta Jazz and Blues Festival will be showcasing the more than 200 artists over three days in Victoria’s north-east. Forte chat to festival chairperson Paul Squires.
7 October 2016
Groote Eylandt songstress Emily Wurramara has taken her music around the country and the world with shows and festival gigs as far as Sweden and France. Emily chats to Forte about her musical career, an upcoming gig at NaranaFest and singing in her original language.
7 October 2016
Back in 2006, four sisters were given some drums, a guitar, bass and keyboard and took to the shed in their rural Victorian house to jam. Ten years later, and sisters Amy, Hannah, Sarah and Holly Findlay still visit the same shed in rural Victoria, where they crafted and continue to craft the Stonefield sound.
6 October 2016
Greenday are set to return to our shores with the announcement of their ‘Revolution Radio’ tour.
6 October 2016
We hope you have your tickets guys because Queenscliff Music Festival is looking to sell-out. For the first time in…
6 October 2016
It’s been the biggest year yet for Aussie indie surf rock heroes the Dune Rats. They’ve been touring, recording songs, and even spending time in Mexico with acclaimed rapper Drapht. Now, the hyperactive Brisbane outfit are about to embark on a huge double headline tour of Europe with long-time friends DZ Deathrays.
5 October 2016
The State Library will delve deep into its vaults to reveal some extraordinary items in its collection for Melbourne Music Week.
5 October 2016
This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in a new initiative, musicians have banded together to take pictures of themselves using Chrissy Amphlett as inspiration.
5 October 2016
The legendary Neil Young will take to the Bluesfest stage, in their biggest announcement for next year’s event yet.
5 October 2016
Jake Budge will raise his bat at Geelong’s Workers Club on October 21 when he notches up his 100th stand-up gig. For those unfamiliar with his story, Jake is a Geelong lad who has been performing stand-up for a couple of years now.
5 October 2016
Port Fairy Folk Festival is heating things up with their latest lineup instalment.
5 October 2016
The inaugural Camperdown Cruise has long been a highlight for hot rod lovers, rockabilly goers and visitors far and wide. The event sees enthusiasts travel from around the state, sometimes from outside of it, and this year’s event is sure to be no different. This year the cruise takes place on October 20-23.
5 October 2016
The 90s were a music lover’s paradise. You’d be lying if you didn’t pump some of the those era-defining tunes in your car at least once in the past six months.
4 October 2016
Singer-songwriter Jarrah Thompson is a well-travelled songman who released his debut album, Stargazer, in 2008. Earlier in the year he released the single ‘To the Ocean’, complete with loops, electronic drums and banjo, and with it welcomed a new live show.
4 October 2016
Ballarat’s position as a melting pot of arts, culture and music is set to be further solidified with the advent of the inaugural SongWays Music Festival.
4 October 2016
Forte chats to Byron Bay’s rocking bluesman Marshall Okell, well known for his energetic and addictive live performances and dedicating his life on the road, playing roughly 200 gigs each year.
