Moomba Festival Reveals Full 2016 Program

The 2016 Moomba Festial is shaping up for one of their biggest years yet, revealing a slew of Australian live music and special events to kick-start their program.

Deans Marsh Festival

The annual Deans Marsh Festival is a celebration of the rich and diverse hinterland community of artists, craftspeople, local producers and musicians.

The Substation Announce 100th Anniversary Program

As the building celebrates its 100th year, The Substation has released the first season of its 2016 program under the leadership of new director Brad Spolding, featuring collaborations between communities, architecture and artists.

RACK OFF! Festival Announces Full Line Up

Presented by the YWCA, RACK OFF! Festival will celebrate International Women’s Day by hosting an array of female-dominated bands, artists and DJs alongside markets, food, beauty services, tarot readings and more.

Palace of the King to play Black Hatt

This is rock and roll steeped in bluesy swagger and riff-heavy psychedelia. This is Palace of the King. Formed in late 2012, the band has already coughed up two EPs, a full-­length vinyl LP and a debut album proper.

The Run Workers Club Residency

Thanks to their debut single ‘Beside Me’, The Run will take in a two­ week residency at Geelong’s Workers Club across February 17 and 24.

Sal Kimber Locks in Bendigo Show

After almost four years, the new album from Sal Kimber and her dynamite band, the Rollin’ Wheel’, has arrived. Thanks to the love of Kickstarter, Sal and co. will be able to take Southern Light out on the road, playing a tidy number of shows in hall and unique venues in rural Victoria.

Tessa Lyes and Joseph van der Hurk to Perform at Real Vinyl Music

Please make welcome a couple of our lovely cousins when New Zealand’s Tessa Lyes and Joseph van der Hurk take to Geelong’s Real Music Vinyl on February 19.

10th Annual Maitreya Festival In Jeopardy

The future of the popular Maitreya Festival scheduled for next month is in jeopardy after the promoter’s permit for the festival was denied by Buloke Shite Council for failing to provide the necessary details.

Patrick James Locks in Geelong Show

Patrick James will take in six states and territories throughout February and March as he introduces us to his debut long­player, Outlier.

A Bar Is Opening In The Former Pentridge Prison

Ever wanted to wine and dine in a former solitary confinement cell? Well, now you can. The restaurant, bar and brewery precinct will see the old heritage-listed laundry and D Division at the former Pentridge Prison transformed under the guidance of renowned architects, Technē.

Mia Dyson Locks in Hepburn Springs Show

Right Here is the forthcoming new EP from Mia Dyson, due for release February 12. The new handful of songs is the follow­up to 2014’s Idyllwild, which took out the J Award for Double J Artist of the Year.

Dorsal Fins and Leisure Suite Join Alpine for Intimate Melbourne Show

Dorsal Fins and Leisure Suite are set to join Melbourne six-piece Alpine for an intimate, one-off show. Fresh from releasing their latest single Crunches, Alpine have seen considerable success of late with their album YUCK receiving critical acclaim and a j Award nomination.

Koi Child to release debut

Sublime talent with a touch of good fortune is the short and sweet story of Koi Child, and it all began when electronic hip ­hop trio Child’s Play and nu­jazz quartet Kashikoi decided to get together for an experimental jam night in Fremantle.

Blackwood Jack Lock in Warrnambool Show

Ben Cue, Daniel Paroissien and Talen Galbraith are Blackwood Jack, a musical zoo made from wires and glue. Make that award­-winning Blackwood Jack.

Pivot City Jerkfest

Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, to the Pivot City Jerkfest, the “so high, I’m fried, lo­fi extravaganza” that returns for its second year.

Miley Cyrus to Star in Woody Allen’s First Ever TV Series

In a story of unlikely pairings, Miley Cyrus has announced via social media that she is apparently staring in Woody’s upcoming 1960s drama alongside Elaine May.

Strung Out Is Coming to Town

As you may have heard from the cool kids, Southern Californian punksters Strung Out will be heading to our shores shortly. Strung Out formed out of Simi Valley, situated around 50 kilometres from Downtown Los Angeles, in 1989.

Celebrities Audition for Clueless

Thanks to W Magazine, they’ve pretty much given us what we didn’t realise our life was lacking: celebrities auditioning for the role of Cher in Clueless. Like totally!

Rockabilly Weekend

For three nights this month Ballarat’s Suttons House of Music will hand the keys over to the Rockabilly Weekend. Sun Rising will kick things off on February 12. Paying tribute to the golden era of rock and roll, Sun Rising performs renditions of your favourite ‘Sun’ hits.

The Cat Empire Announce National Tour

Fresh from the band’s return single ‘Wolves’ making #79 in this year’s hottest 100, the six-piece are hitting the road.

Cog Announce 2016 Melbourne Show

Progressive rock icons Cog will return to Australian shores this July. It’s been five and a half years since the group were last on our shores, but today they’ve announced a run of east coast dates.

Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival

There is a bit of news in the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival camp, so we’re going to bring you up to speed. The dates for 2016’s event are in, with the festival taking place across November 3, 4, 5 & 6.

The Hills Are Alive Finalise 2016 Lineup, Tickets Available to General Public

The Hills Are Alive will return bigger and better than ever next month. Added to the 2016 lineup today are Grenadiers, Arthur Penn and the Funky Ten, Venus Court, Swim Season and Fossil Fuel.

 

Subscribe to the
Forte newsletter

Stay up to date with everything going on around your region.