Editorial Note
Some people just simply have the magic touch for creating serious design goodness.
Our designer Riley is one of them, and with our May issue, we’re unveiling Forte’s latest glow-up, with a refreshing new design that’s dynamic, eye-catching, modern and most importantly, easy to navigate and read. It’s *Chef’s Kiss*
Beyond our fresh new look, as we head towards National Reconciliation Week this month, we’re turning our attention to the Geelong Arts Centre and some of the incredible First Peoples-led events coming to the region. Bringing First Nations voices and stories to the forefront, there are powerful cultural conversations and an experimental contemporary immersive performance in a pub to Muruwari playwright Jane Harrison’s new Australian play The Visitors, a powerful imaginative response to the beginnings of modern Australia.
It also might be worthwhile exploring what’s in store for mid-May Forte. We feature candid interviews with Australian music royalty Kate Ceberano, Geelong-based five-piece Celtic punk band The Go Set and alt-pop-rock national treasures Kisschasy, rundowns on events like Black and Blues Festival, Geelong Women’s Business Event and Wanderer Festival, as well as a look at Geelong’s new independent record store, Popcultcha Records.
We’ve also got our usual round-up of gigs, exhibitions, stage shows, venues and albums out and about – with pages of glorious food, music and event suggestions for you to immerse yourself in.
Take a seat and strap in, you’re in for a ride.
