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February 14, 2017 in Features, Features, Interview, Music
Mat McHugh: Making waves this summer
The multi-talented Mat McHugh is no stranger to the pages of Forté. So it was welcome news to hear he will be back on the road again this summer with the High Up! Summer 17 tour – a run of shows that has everyone in suspense, even the man himself.
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February 13, 2017 in Features, Features, Music
Forté’s Guide to Bruthen Blues & Arts Festival
A feature packed weekend of music, arts, entertainment, food, markets and activities, this is one for the whole family. Bruthen is set to come alive for the 22nd Bruthen Blues & Arts Festival – Australia’s biggest little blues festival.
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February 11, 2017 in Features, Features, Interview, Music
Violent Femmes: Bringing rock to the regions
Five years ago the Violent Femmes’ bassist and co-founder, Brian Ritchie, became an Australian citizen and he hasn’t looked back since. He and his wife settled in Hobart in 2008 and he set about establishing himself in the local arts scene. As curator of MONA FOMA Festival, he has a keen eye and a sound ear for what works – what people want and how to make it happen.
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February 10, 2017 in Features, Features, Interview, Music
The Hunted Crows
We chat with the “loud, hairy and loose” Melbourne rockers, Luy and Jacob, from The Hunted Crows in the midst of their Young Man Tour.
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February 10, 2017 in Features, Features, Interview, Music
Live Music Professionals Program
Live music is at the crux of a successful music industry. Thanks to Music Victoria, a brand new and vibrant program has been created to help create a sustainable live music sector.
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February 10, 2017 in Features, Features, Interview, Music
Pseudo Echo: The Unstoppable ’80s New Wave Band
After 30 years as a band it can be hard to find a new spin to attract a new demographic, unless you are Pseudo Echo, who’s sound from the ‘80s was so cutting edge and futuristic that it is still attracting masses of younger fans. This was evident after the bands 2014 release of ‘Ultraviolet.’
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February 9, 2017 in Features, Features, Interview, Music
B*Witched: Back for a performance of pop nostalgia
All the way from the Emerald Isle ‘C’est la Vie’ hit-makers B*Witched will headline the show and they’ll be joined by UK popstars Atomic Kitten, S Club 3, East 17 and Liberty X.
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February 8, 2017 in Features, Interview, Music
Tom Walker & The Sick Individuals
Listen Out with Tom Walker & The Sick Individuals
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February 6, 2017 in Features, Features, Interview, Music
Gone Is Gone Are More Than Just Your Regular Supergroup
In a time of low album sales and short attention spans, it makes sense for already famous musicians to pool their star power. Unfortunately the resulting acts tend to lean on the low stakes and easy ticket sales their fame affords them, meaning that very few supergroups ever create music worthy of the superlative.
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