Editor’s Note
Live sweaty bodies moshing together, crowd-surfing with inflatable pool toys, painted faces, dancing, DJs and hundreds of revellers chanting in unison. No, we’re not reminiscing about our favourite festivals… this sums up the absolute scenes in the Geelong CBD following the Cats win in the granny. Scenes made even sweeter following the lockdowns of the past two years. Footy supporter or not, the city has been on an absolute high for the past couple of weeks and we are living for it.
On top of that, this fine city is welcoming the MVP of the day, Robbie Williams. Fresh from delivering a seven-song spectacular at the game while rocking a smokin’ hot pink suit in Melbourne, the international superstar announced his return to Australia in November 2023 to play headline dates across the country, including a special A Day on the Green show in Geelong. We chat with Roundhouse Entertainment’s Michael Newton about this absolute coup for regional Vic!
As you slide through the pages, you’ll also find check-ins with Ella Hooper and Lior, visit a few local hospitality venues that are profoundly changing the game, and meet two emerging female powerhouses making their mark within the music industry.
Like finding a red zooper dooper at the back of the freezer on a summer’s day, you can also rejoice that we have a pretty special announcement from Valhalla Brewing.
Grab a beer from the bar, perch up in the corner and get down to the Forte business. We’re waiting.
