Editor’s Note
I’ve been preparing you all for Winter for months now, and it’s finally arrived! Though there are still a few rays of sunshine filtering through the treetops to warm our upturned cheeks.
This edition of Forte is welcoming the change of season with a stellar little mag.
First up…warming our bellies and celebrating the regions’ food, drink and hospitality offerings, the annual mid-winter festival Tastes of Greater Geelong is our cover feature for June.
Come along on a culinary adventure and take part in local gatherings and special menus featuring more than 80 events to explore, a delightful way to spend the colder months!
A few less features than usual this month, but no less spectacular! We chat to local dynamic diva DJ duo Ratking and Reefer Angel about their effortlessly sexy beats, piano extraordinaire Kym Dillon on her upcoming album; an eight-piece masterpiece of compositions that capture herself and Anglesea Performing Arts’ first production for 2025; Women of Troy. Troy has fallen and only the women remain. Witness the aftermath of war through the eyes of Hecuba, Cassandra, Andromache and Helen as they navigate grief and hold onto what remains of their lives amidst the rubble.
The latest sonic projects from Private Function, e4444e, Obongjayer, Iron Mind and Motörhead’s recently uncovered The Manticore Tapes have been put to the test by our resident album reviewer, Al Cal, who is always one to tell it like it is!
A lovely little mix of venues for our spotlights for June, with The Coast Restaurant and Bar, Smith and Co Foods, Ceres Distilling and Bread Brothers Baking Co all proving they’ve perfected their crafts and supported local produce in the process.
This edition might be small, but it is mighty and, as always, Forte is all about championing local music, arts, culture, tastes and the vibrant community we have here. Enjoy the read and stay warm folks!
Fondly, Frankie x
