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Many young people studying at university have an idea of what they want to do as a future career (lucky them!), but some – unfortunately – have no real hands on experience in the workplace. Industry experience within any profession could be a crucial stepping stone; it helps students make informed choices about their future, it gives them valuable practical experience, it allows them to network with people inside the industry and, of course, it prepares them for the workplace once they have completed their degree. I know it definitely did for me!
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PADDLE POP ARE BRINGING BACK BELOVED CARAMEL CHOC FLAVOUR
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This is not a drill: Streets Paddle Pop are bringing back their iconic Caramel Choc ice cream flavour a whopping 30 years after it first hit the shelves. The limited-edition ice cream is back as part of a retro revival of the original Paddle Pop lineup. The iconic dessert was first released in 1989 and treated ice cream lovers to a chocolate flavour core layered with caramel on the outside. If you’re too young to remember this, all you need to know is that is was bloody delicious. The re-release frozen snack will be wrapped with the nostalgic Paddle Pop lion, a staple member of the Streets family. You can grab yourself a box from Coles and most convenience stores right now.
If you’ve ever wanted to fly like a bird, but jumping out of a plane was a big no, then this is the place for you! iFLY is the indoor skydiving chain, set to launch in Melbourne at the end of this month. Catering to those daredevils who prefer to be closer to the ground, you’ll be able to jump into the vertical wind tunnel and pretend you’re free falling above the earth, all while supervised by a certified skydiving instructor – because well, safety first! What’s more if that here you’ll actually end up riding the wind for around a minute, which is about one-anda-half times the usual tandem skydive length according to iFLY. iFLY’s packages start from around $69, which gets you two flights and it’s all set to open at 2 Burns Street, Essendon Fields. Book your flights or suss more info via www.iflyworld.com.au/locations/melbourne.
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One of the first events of its kind in Australia, SandTunes Music Festival will debut on the Gold Coast’s Coolangatta Beach this summer on Saturday November 30 and Sunday December 1. The brand new, two-day beach festival will launch with some of the world’s biggest artists, headlined by global phenomenon Travis Scott and joined by other music legends including Logic, Juice WRLD, Carly Rae Jepsen, CHVRCHES alongside performances from local stars like Dean Lewis, Cub Sport, Sampa the Great & more. Three years in the making, SandTunes will bring the ultimate party to the shores of the Gold Coast, where revellers will enjoy festival vibes while basking under the southern sun. Secure your spot on the sand via Ticketek.
Australia are you ready?! FESTIVAL X launches this November, welcoming Summer and will feature some of the world’s biggest superstars! The inaugural festival lineup features Aussie favourite and multiple Grammy, Billboard and Brit Award winner, the inimitable Calvin Harris, alongside crowd favourite Armin van Buuren, Lil Pump aka Gazzy Garcia, Ohio’s rap legend Trippie Redd, Aussie sensation Alison Wonderland, DIM MAK captain Steve Aoki, Melbourne’s own Onelove favourite (and LA-based) Generik and Sydney’s Anna Lunoe, plus more! Catering to music fans with all styles of music, including an incredible selection of Hip Hop, Electronic and Pop music from overseas and Australia! Get ready – as this is THE music festival to kickstart and celebrate your Summer with friends! It all goes down at Melbourne Showgrounds on Sunday December 1.
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THERE’S A MONTH LONG HOT CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL HAPPENING RIGHT NOW
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No, you’re not dreaming. This is real life. Throughout this month, Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery will be offering 31 new delicious and exotic hot chocolate flavours for you to slurp and warm up with. There will be a selection of eight flavours available at the YVCI café or outdoor kiosk each day throughout the festival, and each one will be served with an extra shot of hot couverture chocolate plus a handcrafted giant marshmallow. There’s also a hot chocolate tasting session which includes a 45-minute hands-on class. You can even choose over 50 ingredients to make three different chocolateflavoured spoons, then just add hot milk at home and enjoy your own personalised brew. Bookings are essential for the class, so pop over here to get that sorted. You’re welcome chocolate lovers!
The Auburn Hotel’s beer garden is a favourite in the Hawthorn pub scene, and this winter, it’s being transformed once again into an igloo garden. These aren’t your regular igloos though. Instead, they’re the non-icy kind and come complete with comfy chairs, cushions, fauxfur throws and candles for an extremely snug igloo experience. They’re also completely seethrough so you can enjoy those crystal clear winter night skies without the accompanying shiver-factor and can fit up to eight people inside. For $40 per person, guests receive their very own igloo, a drink on arrival, a chef’s tasting plate and fondue for two. Or – if you’re keen to go all out – you can totally order of the a la carte menu. The Winter Igloo Garden will be open until Sunday, September 1.
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White Night Reimagined are bringing exclusive music gigs to the CBD as part of the threeday Winter extravaganza hitting Melbourne this August, bringing together a number of huge music events: White Noise on the Friday and Saturday, Arts Centre Melbourne’s SUPERDRONE on Saturday and The Push Stage on Sunday. Acts on the bill span a multitude of genres, including hip hop, jazz, roots, garage and dance. Sets will be performed at a number of beloved laneways and venues across the city, such as Boney and Radar + Section 8. Notable acts playing across the three days include Ball Park Music, Thelma Plum, Pjenné & Millú, Squid Nebula and WVR BVBY. More information on the festival program will be announced closer to the event dates.
Did someone say beer? Now in its 11th year, BeerFest offers a huge line-up of live entertainment with Australian electronic dance group Art vs Science headlining the festival across Australia in 2019/2020, who will also be creating their own one-off brew in collaboration with BeerFest, Burnley Brewing and CryerMalt. This limited-edition, Summer Session Ale will only be available at BeerFest events. The band will also team up with Burnley Brewing to design the can artwork, with inspiration taken from their album covers. Alongside craft beer and masterclasses, the event also features Australian producers of wine, cider, boutique spirits and cocktails. The family-friendly event has a relaxed festival atmosphere and offers something for everyone from live comedy and kids’ entertainment, plus a variety of gourmet eats. It all goes down next year at Catani Gardens, St Kilda on February 29.
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FROM STUDYING AT DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
TO FOUNDING A DESIGN STUDIO DEAKIN ALUMNI ARE MAKING WAVES IN THE DESIGN WORLD SUCCESSFUL STARTUP FOUNDERS ARE OFTEN HAILED AS SUPERHUMAN, BUT THE REALITY IS THEY’RE REGULAR PEOPLE LIKE YOU AND I. Richard Branson, Janine Allis, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, Nick Molnar, Ariana Huffington, Mark Zuckerberg, Naomi Simson, Walt Disney, Bill Gates – they’re all regular people, but these entrepreneurs and startup founders all had one thing in common: determination. And these entrepreneurs aren’t alone—in a world where dream jobs aren’t easy to come by, many new grads are determined to follow their entrepreneurial dreams and are opting to call their own career shots. Zoe Blair-Holt, Caleb Lun, Jacky Menhennet and Jessica Pepper are four Deakin alumni who decided to take this path at the conclusion of their Deakin University degree, turning their passion of design into their very own design studio – Fresh Milk Lab. “It started with the idea that Melbourne had all these awesome design studios making premium, quality design work, and yes Geelong have that with Grindstone Creative, Ivy Street and Fluid, but Melbourne have so many of them, so we thought why not join the ranks and start a change to bring design to the forefront in Geelong,” Caleb Lun explains of the design studio the quartet established over a year ago now. “We’re starting out small coming straight out of university, but we have bigger inspirations and goals, not to compete with these companies, but to work alongside them at that level and push design forward.” There are a number of factors of university study that give rise to start ups, especially in the case of Fresh Milk Lab, with the first being that institutions of higher education tend to attract both ambitious and passionate people with similar interests. “It was in our third year that is all really started for us,” Caleb continues. “We knew each other, all four of us, but we never really got a chance to work with each other and get to know each other until our third year of studying design. It’s at this stage where you can really see who you work well with, who is passionate and who shares that same interests as you.” Similar to other Creative Arts and Design degrees at Deakin, as part of the Bachelor of Design, 12
the former students came together when they undertook a Collaborative Design Project in their final year, exploring the practices and processes for multidisciplinary design collaboration. “We had a few group projects together beforehand, but this one was a big project that we really went out of our way on.” Within this final project, students had to collaborate with each other, their clients and the target audience to resolve complex creative projects from conception to completion, providing the opportunity to work on real-world projects to solve real-world problems through design, as well as connect with industry and commercial partners – all which then gets exhibited to the public environment at the completion of the unit. “For our final assignment, we decided we’d run the final exhibition for Deakin, so we had to get in contact with a few design agencies to come as one of the aspects,” Jacky says. “This was a good way for us to reach out to people within the industry, asking them to come, as well as show them our current work and get their feedback.” “Through our research for the exhibition, we went to Melbourne and attended a few design events so we met local Geelong people through them in the community and the industry,” Jess adds. “We had to get out there and connect with people in industry, and it was really worthwhile.” While it of course comes down to the individual student and how much they are willing to put it, the FML team explains that Deakin were there to point them in the right direction, encourage them to explore every avenue, and help join the dots to ensure they were getting the most out of the course and their own skill set, from the very start of the course to the very end. Beginning at the most basic level, the Bachelor of Design requires students and budding designers to investigate ‘design thinking’ as a strategic methodology and problem solving process, as well as learn the techniques for composition, mark making, digital imaging, storyboarding and animation. “First year was all about learning to use the programs and all the techniques,” Caleb explains. “It was back to basics, but it laid a good foundation for when you do get
to second or third year, or even the latter part of first year, where we’re not worrying about the tools we’re using, but more on the ideas. It was about building a concrete slab for us to then build an awesome house on top of, so to speak.” From the basic skills, the course then progresses to students exploring more career-specific skills including designing user experience and design strategies, exploring the applications and implications of designing for interactivity and the web, as well as career path planning, professional practice branding and positioning, to then even putting a strong focus on student portfolios where they are required to critically evaluate and improve the work they will present when applying for employment opportunities. The formal course structure and units combined with an encouraged learning style of innovation and interaction, along with dedicated and multidisciplinary teaching staff, left these four Deakin alumni feeling inspired and equipped to follow their dreams and start the Fresh Milk Lab. “It was challenging but there was also a lot of opportunities where you could push yourself or push how far you wanted to go,” Jacky says. “Deakin didn’t put restrictions on you in that way, you could be as creative as you wanted to be, and they were really supportive of that.” “We’d often hear from our teachers and guests about leaders in the industry starting straight out of high school or university which was pretty inspiring,” Caleb adds, “especially with some of these being companies that I love and I know the others do too, so we thought, if they can do it, why not us? “In that way, I don’t know if our teachers were doing it deliberately, but there were subtle hints that these guys can do it, maybe you can too. That really turned our thinking into believing this could actually work, even though it’s a dream, it legitimately could work.” Completing their degree with a project that set them up with real-world experience, since starting the business, the team at FML are keeping their studio practices fresh taking on a shared level of responsibility and decisionmaking in their work, utilising the collaborative methods imparted on them through their design course.
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“We try to keep it as collaborative as we can,” Jess explains. “Of course, that’s dependent on each of our availabilities with some of us having other jobs, but when we went into this, we really wanted to have a collaborative focus where everyone was involved in the design decisions that we made.” “Even if we have projects where people don’t have time to do the designing, and say only one or two of us do a lot of the actual design work, we always come together – at least we try to – and get as many people to have a look at it and make sure that everyone is happy with what we’re doing,” Caleb adds. “At some point there will always be a peer review that’s everyone’s looking at and making sure it’s all good.” The adage goes, ‘Two heads are better than one’, and the FML see the potential collaborative groups have to be more productive, creative, and motivated than individuals on their own. So far this thinking has seen the FML team work on a number of projects, including designing the brand identity for businesses like Downtown Yoga & Pilates and Renew Geelong, creating the festival identity for Queenscliffe Literary Festival, and even creating a package identity for the environmentally friendly Soap Club. “Our next step is refocusing on building our business and focusing on how we can make it last for the long term. We’ve gone through our honeymoon period and everything’s been going great, but things are starting to slow down now and we need a long term plan and goal,” says Caleb. If you want to get in touch with the team for any if your design needs, drop them an email at hello@ freshmilklab.com.au IF YOU’RE FEELING INSPIRED AND INTERESTED IN STUDYING DESIGN AT DEAKIN, VISIT WWW. DEAKIN.EDU.AU/DESIGN TO KICKSTART YOUR CAREER AND LEARN THE TOOLS, STRATEGIES AND DESIGN-THINKING METHODS NEEDED TO BE AN ADAPTIVE MULTIDISCIPLINARY DESIGNER.
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MOVING ON WITH TAYLOR HENDERSON FRONTING THE MANNEQUIN DEATH SQUAD
Last week saw multi platinum Australian artist (and local lad) Taylor Henderson release his second single for 2019 “Moving On”, just before heading out on a capital city tour of Australia. Taylor expands his musical scope while maintaining his hooks and trademark vocals which have been the driving force of his popularity. The DNA of Taylor remains the same however there is a new found honesty to his art that has taken him away from the spotlight while forging a new era in Taylor’s career.
Having released their latest single ‘San Fran’ not too long ago, a tour is next up for punk duo Mannequin Death Squad. El: “San Fran arose from our anger about the filthy rich, ill-intentioned leaders of the world and their way of dumbing down the population and over-medicating the young and promoting excessive materialism.” Workers Club, Geelong – August 3. There will be special guests to get the night rolling.
THE PROGRESSIVE JIM MARTENS Former Fields of Reign guitarist Jim Martens released the album Iratus Filios in 2018 under Born of the Stone. One year on from the release, the songman is taking the album on tour for an evening of progressive rock where he will also be sharing a few stories about how the songs were developed. New songs will also be previewed. The Vine, Bendigo – August 30. Support comes from Steph Bitter and Old World.
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THE LOVE & HATE OF JESS RIBEIRO While singer-songwriter Jess Ribeiro may have never really felt at home, her restlessness has been her fans’ gain through the release of three albums. From Armidale, she left for Brisbane. From there, she moved to Melbourne to study Steiner education. From there, a dream led her to Darwin. And from Darwin, she eventually made her way back to Melbourne. Love Hate is her latest album. The Bridge, Castlemaine – August 3.
BIFEM 2019 We’re coming up to that time of year when Bendigo embraces the Bendigo International Festival of Exploratory Music (September 6-8). For those unfamiliar, the festival has an emphasis on premiere or rarelyperformed long-form works and has won critical praise from around the world. Gold Passes are currently available, while single tickets will be available later this month. The full program is available through bifem.com.au.
Taking a chance to play a couple of extra shows alongside his Melbourne Guitar Show appearance, LA-based singer-songwriter and guitar slinger Dennis Jones will take in a Sunday afternoon at The Palais, Hepburn Springs on August 11. His love of playing is rivalled only by his thirst for knowledge about his chosen instrument, with the bluesman known to have tinkered with pretty much every guitar he has owned. AA
STELLA DONNELLY GIVES WARNING So, Stella Donnelly performed at Glastonbury. That is pretty cool. She appeared at Glastonbury with Billy Bragg. That is pretty cool, too. And now she is heading out for a national tour in support of her acclaimed debut album, Beware of the Dogs. That is, anyone? Yep, that is pretty cool. Theatre Royal, Castlemaine – September 19 & Karova Lounge, Ballarat – September 20.
IN THE KINGDOM OF FIERCE MILD Taking their name from a bit by comedian Dylan Moran, Fierce Mild is a multi-media audiovisual cinematic art-rock outfit who are hitting the road in support of their debut album, Death’s Kingdom. The album is described as “a deeply introspective journey that connects people with their subconscious nature” and features experimentation with trumpets, violins, didgeridoo and glass bottle percussion. Workers Club, Geelong – August 24.
THE WOOL EXCHANGE ARE HOSTING THE ULTIMATE ABBA VS QUEEN PARTY From the promoters behind Don’t Stop Me Now, Geelong will soon be blessed with ‘Mamma Mia – Let Me Go’. Coined the ultimate ABBA vs QUEEN party, with DJ’s playing ABBA and Queen hits all night long AS WELL AS all the best singalong songs from the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Boney M, AC/DC, Elton John, Toto, Wham!, KC & The Sunshine Band and more! And with tracks from legends like those, this will be one helluva party! Just look at the photos from their FB page. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone having a bad time! With previously sold-out shows Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane and Newcastle in advance we strongly recommend purchasing tickets early. It all goes down at The Wool Exchange, Geelong – August 17. Tickets can be purchased here.
DR. COLOSSUS TALKS NUMBERS HUGE RACE GETS BUSY Songman, producer, composer and author Hugo Race has been in the game for four decades. In 2019 you are spoilt for choice with new music from his instrumental electronic collaboration Gemini 4 and a new album with the Fatalists, Taken by the Dream. He still has a few shows in local territory. The Lost Ones, Ballarat – August 8; The Bridge, Castlemaine – August 9; and Major Tom’s, Kyneton – August 10.
If you purchase a ticket to catch the Simpsons-themed doom sounds of Dr. Colossus, it doesn’t just give you a seat, it also gives you the right, no, the duty, to make a complete ass of yourself. Actually, we’re too responsible to encourage that, but the band has dropped ‘Sixty-Six & Six’, their first new music in two years. It tells the tale of Rod and Todd’s rebellious ways and distaste for vegetables. Barwon Club, Geelong – September 6.
I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS Acclaimed Queensland performance collective, The Good Room are capping off their national tour of I Want To Know What Love Is at Geelong Performing Arts Centre next weekend (Friday 9 and Saturday 10, August). Based on over 800 anonymous love stories submitted by the public, their friends and exes, I Want To Know What Love Is throws a spotlight on long-buried memories, bedroom fantasies, crushes and conquests as secret confessions are transformed into magnificent declarations centre stage. In a show that asks members of the public to anonymously submit their stories of love, Geelong residents now have the opportunity to confess or proclaim their love with a selection of these intimate moments to be incorporated into the show. Submissions can short and sweet, lengthy or sour – it’s finally time to pen that love letter, write the telephone conversation we’re too afraid have, whisper that secret moment, or maybe just tell them a name. This show is for everyone who’s ever loved. Anyone who’s ever hurt. This is for you. Tickets via www.gpac.org.au/
OPEN DAY AT OXYGEN Oxygen College is set to open its doors to the public for its annual open day on Saturday August 24 from 11am-3pm. Oxygen College offers full time and part-time courses in Photography, Music Performance, Sound Production, and Screen and Media, and continues to develop its reputation as one of Geelong’s most exciting creative destinations. The Open day will give anyone interested in exploring their creative side or joining a course, the unique opportunity to come along and see each department in full swing. If you are interested in applying for a course or are a creative person, you are encouraged to drop in on the Saturday. Register by calling 1300 195 303 or visiting the website www. oxygencollege.com.au 16
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It’s a full-handed count now for Emma Russack, who recently released her fifth album in Winter Blues. Emma: “Winter Blues is the perfect summary of where I am at in my life: vulnerable, open-hearted and at peace with my past.” You now have a few dates from which to choose. Major Tom’s, Kyneton – September 13; Macedon Railway Hotel, Macedon – September 14; and The Taproom, Castlemaine – September 15.
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G’day regional music community, It was great to see so many of you at the Abbotsford Convent for the second Changes Summit. So many important and challenging debates took place at the stunning, sacred site, and we look forward to continuing these discussions and supporting the best ideas. It was also thrilling to see so many incredible Victorian acts showcasing their music in ten Fitzroy venues located within walking distance. Music Victoria was proud to host the amazing regional showcase at the Shady Lady headlined by Freya Josephine Hollick and Fenn Wilson. If you didn’t make it along, make sure you don’t miss it next year. The Victorian Government is seeking views from across the state’s creative community to inform its next four-year creative industries strategy, for the period 2020-2024. All Victorians are invited to contribute their insights and ideas relating to the issues, challenges and opportunities ahead for Victoria’s creative industries. Music Victoria intends to make a formal submission to the strategy development process, representing the aspirations and needs of the music sector. To better inform our submission, we’d like to hear from you first-hand. We are hosting a dedicated consultation forum on Tues 13 August and we invite you to come along and contribute. More info at musicvictoria.com.au/ events. Please RSVP to info@musicvictoria.com.au by Fri 9 August. Ahead of this workshop, we encourage you to visit engage.vic.gov.au/creative-strategy for further context. You can also make your own contribution to the consultation via this website or find out about the public forums being held across the state. In other news, it’s great to see that the Agent of Change planning clause, which was invented in Victoria and places the onus of noise control on developers rather than venues, and is now implemented in a number of cities around the world
OLYMPIA EMBRACES THE POWER OF MUSIC Olivia Bartley, better known in musical circles as Olympia, has released the follow-up to her ARIA-nominated album Self Talk, Flamingo. Olympia: “The record explores how the grief and desire are intertwined. It’s referencing a personal tragedy – the addiction and loss of someone very close to me.” The singer-songwriter and multiinstrumentalist heads to Anglesea Memorial Hall, Anglesea on October 4 for a The Sound Doctor Presents gig. Photo by Pierre Toussaint.
TROPICAL FUCK STORM STRIKE AGAIN Even though it is doubtful you have reached your fill of Tropical Fuck Storm’s A Laughing Death in Meatspace, the band is releasing a new album to compete with your affections later in the month. It’s called Braindrops, but just because they keep falling on your head, it doesn’t mean your eyes will soon be turning red. Torquay Hotel, Torquay – October 20. Surfbort & All the Weathers support. AIR RADIATORS - INNOVATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AWARD STUCK ON YOU - BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT AWARD BARWON RIDGE WINES - CLEVER AND CREATIVE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS AWARD MAREE PIGDON SEWING CENTRE - HOME BASED AND MICRO BUSINESS AWARD CENTRESTAGE - HEALTH PROMOTING WORKPLACE AWARD UNIQUE LASER - HEALTH AND WELLBEING AWARD
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The Geelong Business Excellence Awards recently went down on Thursday, July 25, at BRAILLE SIGN SUPPLIES - REGIONAL The Pier Geelong. BUSINESS AWARD The room was filled to the brim with some of the SKETCH AND ETCH CREATIVE most creative, innovative and thriving businesses RETAIL BUSINESS AWARD that have achieved business excellence in the Geelong region, along with a great number of GRACE ACTING STUDIOS - INCLUSIVE dedicated local heroes who support Geelong and AND ACCESSIBLE BUSINESS AWARD it’s tight-knit and loyal community – and what a AVALON AIRPORT - MEDIUM TO community it is! LARGE BUSINESS AWARD These Awards are the oldest continuously running business awards programs in Australia, and, as such, JUSTIN GIDDINGS - BUSINESS provide a significant recognition and celebration of LEADER OF THE YEAR business achievement and performance. GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE FOUNDATION In case you missed the event, we’ve listed the - SMALL BUSINESS AWARD winners below – though we’d like to give a special shout out to all those who have taken the jump into NOVOTEL GEELONG - CUSTOMER owning or operating a business in the region. SERVICE AWARD Geelong Business Excellence Awards 2019 - winners: WONDER YOGA - BEST FIRST YEAR ENTRY AAMIR QUTUB - YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR GEELONG GALLERY - CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AWARD
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LOCH HART MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2019 LINEUP After a spectacular inaugural event in 2018, Loch Hart Music Festival will be returning once again from 15 – 17 November, 2019 so put in your time-off requests now – this will be a golden time! Situated a stone’s throw from The Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge along Victoria’s iconic Great Ocean Road, the three-day festival last year played host to performances from Waax, Last Dinosaurs and more to the delight of hundreds of happy punters. This year, the festival will see Australian indiepop, and one of the most beloved bands in the land, Alpine headline, who blessed our eardrums with “Gasoline”, “Foolish”, “Hands”, and more recently made a triumphant return to the airwaves with their brand new single “Dumb”. These bona fide darlings will be sharing their headline spot with local legend Didirri who was born and bred just a stone’s throw from the festival site in nearby Warrnambool. Back from a worldwide tour, Didirri is ready to serenade you as the sun sets over the ocean on the iconic Shipwreck Coast. Joining them will be artist-producer Alice
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including London, has helped London fight back against developers. See how Melbourne influenced London’s campaign in this webinar at www.live-dma.eu/ webinar-agent-of-change/ See you at a gig soon, cheers, the Music Victoria crew. Member Moment Peninsula Hot Springs The award winning and much-loved Peninsula Hot Springs are still providing their oasis away from the winter chill, filled with natural thermal mineral waters that flow into pools and private baths, providing an idyllic setting for relaxation. Their exciting new development is The Bath House Amphitheatre, featuring an open-air stage, Fire and Ice area, café and more. You can catch local musicians play Sunday Sessions on stage every week through to October while you have your soothing soak in the springs. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for event details at facebook.com/Peninsulahotsprings Gig of the month Stella Donnelly, Karova Lounge, Ballarat - Friday 20 September Acclaimed Singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly is embarking on a national tour in support of her critically lauded debut album ‘Beware of the Dogs’. As well as performing in major cities across the country, Stella has also booked various dates across regional Victoria including at Ballarat’s much loved Karova Lounge. Having just come off both a North American and European tour which saw her play at England’s Glastonbury Festival, Stella Donnelly is ready to perform in front of home crowd. Get in quick as tickets to her Ballarat date are selling fast! To purchase tickets, visit karovalounge.com/show/ stella-donnelly/
Ivy – another of the Victorian Surf Coast’s most celebrated musical exports, hip-hop impresario Genesis Owusu, who’s been fast earning a reputation for his scintillating festival performances, the best and brightest of Melbourne’s world class indie scene Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird and Moaning Lisa, and seasoned festival favourites The Senegambian Jazz Band – just to single out a few! Prepare for yet another diverse crop of Australian artists in addition to locally-sourced craft beers and culinary delights, comedy, glamping, yoga, arts and crafts and more in the laid back surrounds of Loch Hart Music Festival 2019, whose second birthday coincides with the 100th year anniversary of The Great Ocean Road itself. Loch Hart Music Festival – the festival that makes you feel like you’re at your best mate’s house party. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW VIA WWW.LOCHHART.COM. PHOTO BY JACQUI SHELTON 2019 LINEUP Alpine Didirri Alice Ivy Baked Beans Chook & Moluck (DJ) Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird Cry Club Edd Fisher (DJ) Forever Son Francesca Gonzales Genesis Owusu The Grogans Hold // Fire Leslie D. King & The Trembling Shakes Melon Bois Memphis LK (DJ) Moaning Lisa Pirra Ruby Gill The Senegambian Jazz Band Traffik Island Zuma
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KYNETON MUSIC FESTIVAL I am going to tell you what you want, what you really, really want, and that is the line-up to the Kyneton Music Festival. Running October 25 & 26, the line-up includes Ali Barter, Stonefield, Jade Imagine, The Putbacks, Hobsons Bay Coast Guard, Martin Frawley, Black Cab, Glitoris, Buried Feather, Ben Salter, Ryan Downey, Cry Club and many, many more. All the juicy information is available through kynetonmusicfestival. com.au. Photo by Kane Hibbard.
THE GREAT SPIDERBAIT Have you felt that most magical feeling of waking up and checking your clock or phone because you think it is time to get out of bed for work and realising you still have several hours of sleep time? That’s how we are feeling right now in letting you know that Spiderbait have a few shows lined up in December. It really will be the most wonderful time of the year. Torquay Hotel, Torquay – December 28. Photo by Ian Laidlaw.
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Maya Rose – The Bridge, Castlemaine on August 2; The Gooch Palms – The Eastern, Ballarat on August 3; Circles – Karova Lounge, Ballarat on August 3; Whoretopsy – Karova Lounge, Ballarat on August 9; Rowboy – The Eastern, Ballarat on August 9; Nathan Power – The Lost Ones, Ballarat on August 10 (Basement session); and Matthew Colin (with special guest Georgia Knight) – Major Tom’s, Kyneton on August 17.
WARNING: MEREDITH REGISTRATION Mid-December is Meredith Music Festival time, and what a simply delightful time of year it can be. Those that know the game know the ballot is your chance to secure a ticket that will be the envy of your friends, not to mention those people at work you pretend to like to make things run more smoothly but secretly enjoy one-upping. You must register by 10:29pm on Monday, August 12 or you may never forgive yourself. Hit mmf.com.au for more. Photo by Fraser Lever.
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THE PALAIS STRIKES GOLD
EMILY SOON & BEN LANGDON
Nothing planned for the weekend? Well, The Palais may have something that will make you put on some fancy pants and head out. Tomorrow night, August 2, James Mark will take to the stage. James is a singer-songwriter from Melbourne who has toured with Pseudo Echo. The Saturday stage belongs to Alpha Hall, a quartet from the Victorian Goldfields whose music has been described as “Dirty Three meets The National”.
Travel, changing relationships and newfound independence are a few things that have helped to shape the music of singer-songwriter Emily Soon. The equally talented Ben Langdon is known for his work in The Bean Project and Grand Baxter. Together they make fantastic touring buddies, which you can find out for yourself at Palling Bros Brewery, Heathcote on August 10 and Daylesford Cider, Daylesford on August 11.
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The month of August brings with it the (hopefully) last of the winter bite and Newstead Words in Winter. Spanning much of the month, August 3-25, program highlights include a songwriting workshop with Cat Canteri, a book launch with Lachlan Walters and storytelling workshops with Ian Bland. The popular Politics Opposite the Pub features a conversation between Cheryl Kernot and Frank Bongiorno.
Kerry O’Brien, SBS Food Safari presenter Maeve O’Meara. John Marsden, Clementine Ford and philosopher AC Grayling are all part of the Bendigo Writers Festival (All that Glitters, August 9-11), a three-day event for those with an appetite for words and an inquisitive mind. You’ll need to get in quick with some of the events, so take a look at bendigowritersfestival. com.au and see what tickles your fancy.
FINDING FANNY FINCH
PADDY MCHUGH MEETS CLAIRE ANNE TAYLOR
Fanny Finch is regarded as Castlemaine’s first successful businesswoman. The London-born Fanny is also the first known woman to cast a vote in an Australian election. Her great-great-great granddaughter Alice Garner and great-great grandson Bill Garner have teamed up with local historian Kacey Sinclair for the production Finding Fanny Finch, to be held at The Bridge, Castlemaine on August 8 and August 11.
BEWARE OF THE SLEEPING GIANT They used to go by the name Lowpoint, but Sleeping Giant seemed a better fit. The stoner rock/doom band has been around since 2013, and it has been around that time since they began plotting their first album. Well, friends, the wait is over with the band releasing their self-titled debut last month. The album features the song ‘Sleep’, which was the first song that the band wrote. The Vine, Bendigo – August 10.
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WINTERWILD Can you see what flickers in the darkness? That is the question posed by the all-encompassing feast WinterWild. Taking place across the weekends of August 16-18 and August 30-September 1 under the theme Visions & Ecstasies, WinterWild made its debut in 2017 as a response to the Colac Otway bushfires two years earlier. With limited space and so much to tell, I will leave the program hunting to you. Hit winterwildapollobay.com.au.
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THE SHORTS TAKE THEIR MEDICINE According to their Facebook page, and we all know Facebook is an impeccable source of reliable information, Ballarat punk rockers The Shorts are calling their next EP Dolphin’s Cry. It also states “now we’re calling it Dolphin’s Cry”, so time will tell. Their new single is called ‘The Drugs’, though. To celebrate, the band has invited Grasshole and Quentiam to a little party at The Eastern, Ballarat tomorrow night, August 2.
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Local stoner rock trio Sleeping Giant have finally unleashed their self-titled debut album – and will be playing a hometown launch before they take it out on the road. Formed in 2013 under the moniker Lowpoint, guitarist/vocalist Steven Hammer says the band “grinded away for five years, playing shows in our local scene while constantly working on new material”. Twelve months ago, Sleeping Giant entered Ladd Studios in Bendigo to lay down the tracks for an album that was six years in the making. “The songs were written and tinkered on for about five years, so by the time we hit the studio, we were ready to smash it out and get it on record,” Hammer says. “All together, the recording-to-end-product took nearly 12 months to ensure we were happy and confident with the record.” The album launch will take place at The Golden Vine on Saturday, August 10. “We always aim to give a high-energy stoner rock show, drawing on influences from Kyuss, Queens Of The Stone Age, Red Fang, and Truckfighters,” Hammer says. “We believe we have captured that energy on the record. We are looking forward to playing as many shows as we can to new people in new places, as well as promoting the record to reach a larger audience.” Physical copies of Sleeping Giant, which was released on July 26, will be available at the launch or through Bandcamp; it is also available on streaming services. Supporting Sleeping Giant at the Vine are
TOOT, TOOT, IT’S BAKED BEANS Ladies and gentlemen, can I have your attention, ’tention, ’tention? We would like to welcome you to the organ-driven garage psych sound of Baked Beans, Beans, Beans. Get ’em while they’re hot, hot, hot, or you’ll be not, not, not. Following the release of 2018’s Babble Beans, the band is back in action with their new single ‘Avalon Speedway’. The Eastern, Ballarat – August 23. They will be joined by Eggy & Electric Toothbrush.
AUSTRALIA WELCOMES CULT OF OCCULT The Eastern, Ballarat will host France’s Cult of Occult on November 8 as part of their debut Australian tour. The sludge band, colourfully referred to as “France’s most hated band”, formed towards the end of 2010 and released their latest album, the concept album Anti Life, in 2018. The big night of tunes also features Religious Observance, Occult Blood, Good Time Aussie Bogalars and Mammon’s Throne.
local melodic metallers Die In A Dream and psychrock trio Vessel. From 8.30pm; tickets $10 at the door. There’s a musical smorgasbord on around town this fortnight, with something to suit all musical tastes. Brisbane-based stoner rock four-piece Death By Carrot return to Bendigo, unleashing their riffs at The Golden Vine on Thursday, August 1. Support from local hard rockers Stone Djoser. From 7pm; free entry. Local rockers Black Aces bring their Too Much Rain single tour to The Golden Vine on Saturday, August 3. It is the second single from the band’s forthcoming EP Never Change. Black Aces will be performing two sets from 9pm; tickets $10 at the door. Renowned bluesman Julian James performs songs from his latest album Silver Spade at the Castlemaine Blues Club (the Castlemaine Bowling Club) on Monday, August 5. From 6.30pm; free entry. Jump on board the monthly Blues Tram, featuring Trentham-based singer-songwriter Liz Frencham and local ragtime rascals Alawishus Jones and The Outright Lies on Saturday, August 10. Departs Central Deborah Goldmine at 2pm. Tickets $39 from the Bendigo Visitor Centre or book online at www. bendigo.tourism.com Local singer-guitarist Rhyley McGrath brings the Sunday afternoon vibes to the Axedale Tavern on Sunday, August 11. From 1-3pm; free entry. CONTACT: NETTEE136@GMAIL.COM
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ROSEBUD’S FORESHORE ROCKFEST It’s Rosebud’s long history as a great place to enjoy summer lovin’ holidays that makes it the perfect place to revive the fun-filled ‘50s and ‘60s lifestyle. Rosebud RockFest, held over three days November 15-17, is a fun celebration of all things groovy; cool cars and hot bands, rock music dances and shows, retro clothing markets and even a Pin-Up contest – so you should definitely pop this one in your diary. The fun starts on Friday evening under the bigtop located on the Rosebud Carnival site, with the first of many dances featuring the bands who play 50’s and 60’s music with a Rockabilly twist. Outdoor Cinema and carnival rides on The Village Green. On Saturday morning the Rosebud town centre comes alive with Hot Rods, muscle cars and vintage caravans, ‘50s bands and street- jiving. At the Rockfest Marquee there’s a ‘50s and ‘60s
SATURDAY 10TH LULU MCCLATCHY SUPERGIRLY / COMEDY SHOW (BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISER) DJs, live bands and dancing. On Saturday evening, more rock, more roll with Australia’s coolest bands in the Rockfest Marquee and The Village Green. Sunday sees pre-1970’s Hot Rod and Classic Car Show on the Village Green, with hundreds of cars and vintage caravans on show. For fashionistas, there’s vintage clothing and ‘Pin Up’ contest in the Memorial Hall. The market continues at the Rosebud Primary School on Sunday from 10am with great music, and you’ll be home before dinner with all events concluding by 5pm. What a weekend! Tickets are essential for many events and will sell out quickly, stay tuned for more details, and like the Facebook page ForeshoreRockFest for all the latest news.
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FAREWELL KAROVA LOUNGE
CLOSING THE DOORS AFTER 15 YEARS OF BRINGING GIGS TO THE 3350 WRITTEN BY ALEX CALLAN IT’S A SAD DAY WHEN ANY LIVE MUSIC VENUE SHUTS ITS DOORS AND WITH KAROVA LOUNGE BEING THE NEWEST ADDITION TO THE LIST OF FALLEN VENUES, WE HERE AT FORTÉ ARE GETTING A BIT TEARY. With the impending closure being a huge blow to both local musicians and fans, Karova will round out its 15th year as its last; with the venue scheduled for major renovations towards the end of the year. But that doesn’t mean we have to be upset for the rest of the year. I mean, did you really expect Karova to not go out with a bang? Got an interest in Stella Donnelly? How about the Melbourne prog-metal act Circles? If neither of them tickles your fancy what do you reckon about CJ Ramone? (If a Ramone isn’t enough of a selling point then just stop reading Forte now). I’m pointing out a few things here, the first (if you hadn’t clued on) is to get down to Karova. Whether it’s to cherish memories, a final meal of sorts to truly embrace the venues final moments or because you have never been down to the ‘rat for a gig, now is your time. The second reason is that I wanted to highlight the variety of acts that Karova has and will continue to offer until it closes its doors. Probably Ballarat’s most iconic live music venues, this spot has attracted some of Australia’s most renowned musicians and performers over the years, including Okkervil River, Paul Dempsey, Birds of Tokyo, 360, Ben Kweller, Peking Duk, Josh Pyke, Ali Barter, Girl Talk, Wolfmother, You Am I, The Jezabels, Boy & Bear, 20
Something for Kate, Art vs. Science, DZ Deathrays, absolutely covered in plaster. It was just absolutely wild.” Thirsty Merc, King Parrot, Set Mo, Augie March and -Michael Balsar of Hunting Grounds (FKA-Howl) Architecture in Helsinki – the list goes on. “We just finished doing a regional run with a few bands Not only has the venue played host to a seemingly and obviously we stopped by the Karova Lounge recently endless list of Australian and international talent, but and did our last ever show there, which was fantastic.” Karova Lounge also prided itself on promoting the local “I guess when we first started playing there, no one came acts that were well on the way to making themselves because no one knew who we were but over the years, we’ve known across the country, including the likes of Epicure, built up a great following in Ballarat and played some Yacht Club DJs, Hunting Grounds, and Goldfields. truly wild shows there. For some reason, the only times With an honor roll as big as Santa Clauses ‘nice’ list, we find ourselves in Ballarat is in the middle of Winter I thought now would be a great time to head down when it’s freezing fucking cold but as soon as we get there memory lane with a few testimonials of bands who we’re always really grateful and made to feel welcome. The have some bloody fond memories of playing at Karova. people just come out in droves and the other night when “I was touring when I was 17 so I had my brother’s fake we played was easily the best show we have played there, ID and we’d be playing at the Oxford Arts Factory or the the energy was just off the charts.” Corner and they just wouldn’t know or they would know “Gary and all the staff there have always been so and we’d get kicked out pretty quickly after the show. But accommodating and welcoming of us. If we want to play Karova..um...I don’t want to say anything to get anyone a show they let us so the relationship’s that we have built in trouble but Karova man, it was just different. I think up with them over the years is fantastic and it’ll be really we started playing there when we were 14/15 which would quite sad to see it go.” -Matt Young of King Parrot have been like 2005.” “I think the part of the Karova Lounge we’ll miss the most “We also played our final ever show there which was is the band dressing room. Luxuriating in that wide, open a fucking weird night. It got quite chaotic actually. Moz space was a rare moment of peace for a touring band. A almost got arrested and it was probably the best show we place to stop, breathe and reflect, and get ourselves in the ever played as a band, which kind of sucked because it was right frame of mind to play a gig. Which usually meant like ‘ah shit, we’re just starting to get good.’ But there were climbing over a speaker cab, knocking over an open beer or a few people who got kicked out in the middle of the show two, taking a soaking wet foot out of the rider bucket and and one of those people was a guy who then broke into the squeezing ourselves onto the stage. Also, everything else building next door and kicked through the wall of the toilet about it ruled.” -Lindsay McDougall of Frenzal Rhomb in Karova to sneak back into the mosh. It would have to “Over the course of 15 years, you have fostered young be some of the greatest security footage ever because he’s talent, strengthened regional music scenes and hosted FORTÉ 720
incredible acts. For that, we thank you immensely. The local music scene will suffer a major blow with your doors shut but we will continue to cherish the good times you have provided.” -Forte Magazine THANK YOU KAROVA LOUNGE FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE REGIONAL MUSIC SCENE, AND HELPING TO BRING BIG-NAME BANDS OUT TO BALLARAT FOR MANY YEARS. WE WILL MISS YOU. MAKE SURE YOU HEAD TO THE REMAINDER OF THE GIGS FOR 2019. AUGUST 2: EMBE, INKA, FLOC & REEZYNOW AUGUST 3: CIRCLES AUGUST 9: DIABOLIC RITES, WTOPSY & GUESTS AUGUST 17: KAROVAJAM AUGUST 24: EBM, KRAWLING HOME, NICOLAS CAGE FIGHTER & DIMINISHED REASON SEPTEMBER 20: STELLA DONNELLY SEPTEMBER 25: CJ RAMONE + THESE THINGS & THE CREDITS SEPTEMBER 27: COSMIC PSYCHOS
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To succeed in music it takes so many things to go right. It takes nurturing and development of potential, management and networking opportunities, along with the knowledge and experience of how all facets of the industry operate. Oxygen College offers all of this with their Artist Development Program, which has fostered a number of young, local artists – including Tiara Ridwan. Hi Tiara, what drew you to the music industry? I have always been drawn to music and the industry for as long as I can possibly remember but it wasn’t up until three years ago that I got pretty serious about it and actually saw a proper future in it for myself. During that period where I was transitioning between just “enjoying singing to “I am going to make a life out of this for myself”, I was surrounded by some pretty special and supportive individuals that really encouraged me to get out there and just go for it because of the potential they saw in me. This was life-changing for me and I am very grateful for it. Who are your main musical influences? I have so many musical influences, but at the end of the day, I am influenced and inspired by any artist big or small that is out there doing their thing, putting in work and trying to make something of themselves. If someone has created a life for
themselves staying true to their passion I am very much influenced and inspired by that. What does the typical process of creating a song look like? My process of creating music isn’t always the same. It just depends on how I’m feeling and what comes to me at the time. Sometimes I’ll have a melody in my head, then other times just lyrics, sometimes it starts with a few chords on the keyboard and then I build on that and sometimes I even write to an already made beat that I vibe to and get inspired by. Actually, fun fact – every single song on the EP was written with a totally different process to one another. One started with just a drum beat, another with a guitar riff, one just a melody and the other started with just lyrics, then I just build off whatever I start off with. Do you collaborate with others? Collaborations are honestly one of my all-time favourite things ever. It’s exciting when others are keen to work with you and create something and having two or more creative brains is always better than one, right? I think that the collaborative process is so important, especially for growth as an artist. I’ve gained so much confidence in my music and ideas and have learned a heap as a result of working with others. It’s also super fun when you get to share the creative experience with another person and celebrate that when you have a finished product. It’s a whole new energy. I love it. You’ve just recorded and are set to release your EP this month, where did you record the EP? I recorded my EP at one of the Oxygen College studios in Geelong. I had a pretty awesome team which made the whole process a really enjoyable stress-free experience. What advice would you have for someone wanting to follow in your footsteps? 100% get it. Go for it. Give it your all, have the utmost belief in yourself and most importantly don’t give a s#*t what anyone thinks of you along the way because that will only hold you back from great things. CATCH TIARA AT THE DECK IN GEELONG ON AUGUST 10 AS WAVRIDERS HOST A CELEBRATION OF GEELONG HIP HOP.
ALYSHA BRILLA JOINS QMF LINEUP WRITTEN BY TAMMY WALTERS
Queenscliff Music Festival is turning up the heat with their 2019 line-up featuring artists from all over the globe in a diverse fusion of flavour. A fitting addition to that line-up is threetime Juno (Canada’s version of the Grammy’s) award-nominated Indo-Tanzanian Canadian singer, Alysha Brilla, who will be showcasing on both Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November 2019. A decade into her career, Brilla is known for her Amy Winehouse reminiscent vocals, her experimentation with producing and use of vinyl sampling, and her distinctive melting pot of genres and sound stemming from her mixed cultural background; a subject that she touches on throughout her musical content telling stories of her experience as a mixedrace female in the music industry. “I think that’s part of my ethos really as a musician,” Brilla says. “I want to be as genuine with my experiences and how I view the world and having done it [music] for quite a bit of time now I know that it is definitely about time to see change in the music industry and on stages and speaking in front of microphones, so I’m both honoured to be playing at music festivals and I also consider it a real celebratory time because of who I make sure I include in my band and what we talk about in my music.” Identity is a major theme throughout Brilla’s
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BLACK & BLUES AT VALHALLA Dark beers are serious business: they are dark – sometimes almost black – and feature a heavily roasted flavour profile, pretty much making it the perfect brew in the smack dab of winter. Malty, musty, rich or creamy, stouts and porters fill the void caused by winter’s chills and our favourite little taproom is hosting an event that’s sure to appeal to those that love a decadent dark beer with a side of blues music. Valhalla Brewing and Taproom – a carefully crafted space to showcase their seriously delicious and addictive range of beers that are some of the best local brews we’ve tasted – is hosting a three day dark beer and blues music festival in August where they will showcase Australian Independent dark beers as well as local, live blues and roots music. Talk about a win win!? Valhalla’s 10 taps will features dark beers from breweries such as La Sirene, Little Bang Brewing, Hargreaves Hill, Ocean Reach Brewing, Old Wives Ales, Valhalla Brewing, Hope Estate and more,
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including some very special limited release beers such as Hargreaves Hill’s 2018 Barrell Aged Russian Imperial Stout and La Sirene’s Barrel Aged Praline. As for the music, you’ll be able to enjoy the indulgent nature of blues and roots music with the likes of Julian James, Alistair Turrill, Frank Bell, Luke Pote and Georgia Rodgers taking to the mic, all names that Forté know and love! Whether or not you’re a fan of dark beer, the lineup is reason enough to go check it out. Dark beer and blues music lovers can purchase a three day pass for $45 entitling them to entry to all live music performances, plus all 10 beers. Single entry tickets to the taproom during these days will be $10. Individual beer prices start at $4.50. Tickets can be purchased via Valhalla Taproom’s Facebook page or at the venue. VALHALLA TAPROOM IS LOCATED AT 12-14 UNION STREET, AND THE EVENT GOES DOWN FROM AUGUST 9-11.
Congratulations on the release of the album Phoenix this year! Can you describe the process of pulling this one all together? It had been a long time in the making, but I had to wait for the right time to record an album. I didn’t want to rush in either. When I first started playing live, I didn’t see the point of recording and releasing songs if no one even knew who I was. This was the perfect time - prefect even though we were given a deadline and we had to work the hardest we had ever worked. I’d do it again like that. To stay 100 percent focused, I think having strict deadlines keeps you moving and you have no choice but to be the best you can. Since teaming up with MGMT Mark Dalbeth @ravmedic so many amazing things have happened, and then signing with Hitman Records, Los Angeles based record label to release the album. So all the hard work pays off. Working alongside Mat Robins @coloursound studio to record the album was also amazing and so much hard work went into the album so to have it finished and out is the most amazing feeling in the world. Mars [Mariano Marcos- drums], Nic [Stavrakis, lead guitar] and Dave [Beaton- Bass] are the most amazing musicians I have ever known and together we make some pretty cool rock and roll. We’re excited to have you guys roll into the Barwon Club this August! What can punters expect from this gig? We can’t wait to play the Barwon Club. The band and I have had some amazing support from a few
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catalogue. Her 2015 International Songwriting Competition winning entry ‘Immigrant’ documented her father’s journey from Tanzania to Canada making comments on diaspora, and in her 2017 album, ‘Rooted’, Brilla explores her own struggle with finding her identity and her attempt to shape it through learning about her heritage and her values. “One funny thing about being mixed is that neither of my parents know what it’s like to be mixed to that degree, because my mum had two white parents and my dad had two brown parents so they can’t really relate to having parents of completely different cultural backgrounds and that’s something that I’ve reconciled as I got older,” Brilla explains. “The confusion and dissonance I had socially as a teenager had to do with not having a stronghold on identity and that’s a lot because my identity was not easy to place. Certainly, as I’m older now I know who I am, I know my ancestry, I know my strengths and I know histories on both sides but when I was younger it was something that was very much a mystery and something that I wasn’t educated on.” Not only does Brilla draw influence from her heritage to form cocktails of sound, but she also blends the music of yesteryear with sounds of today through the art of vinyl sampling. “I’ve been collecting vinyl probably since I was 20 and I just love it. I love a lot of music that is beautiful on vinyl so I love Billie Holiday and Diana Washington and early kind of 30/40’s jazz music and then I also love East African music, especially those records that I find on vinyl because I definitely think African music is the foundation for all of the music globally and mine is no exception,” she says. “If you listen to these recordings on vinyl from East Africa from the 1970s it is so ahead of its time. It sounds like dance music today and the rhythms are really what I’m inspired by musically.” “It’s really fun to connect with, and bridge, the music from, at this point, 60 years ago to today.” Be sure to grab tickets to Queenscliff Music Festival to be blown away by Alysha Brilla and her band in what is set to be an explosive set. TICKETS VIA WWW.QMF.NET.AU/ TICKETS/FESTIVAL-TICKETS
close friends in Geelong and many times been asked to visit and play. We wanted to wait so we could finish the album and really make a massive night and be there with them to thank them personally for their support. Not only that, we are also doing this show with the amazing Fictitous Me. So we can’t wait. What to expect from us: we just keep it real we plug in and we rock out as hard as we can. Heavy riffs, hard hitting drums, amazing bass and we are so lucky to have the amazing Adrian K frontman/ lead guitarist from the Melbourne three-piece Rock Band Fight The Sun joining us on second guitar to give us some more rock and roll power. We honestly can’t wait. Rock and roll seems to be a lot about the community, along with the energetic live shows. How do you pump yourself up before a gig? I will always play ‘Kickstart My Heart’ on gig days and make Mars listen with me on the way to shows - we both love Mötley Crüe and some Skid Row ‘18 and Life’ and ‘Youth Gone Wild’. The band always hang out before shows with everyone that’s come out to see us and when we’re done we head straight back to them and meeting new people. What are some rock and roll bands that influence your music? I’m inspired by all music really - it’s an art and to be able to create music and share stories and connect is magic to me. I have so many idols and artists I look up to. One thing I can say is we all love AC/DC, Motorhead, Mötley Crüe and anything rock and roll. What’s planned for Karly Jewell for the rest of the year? I am always writing new songs so I have a good amount to start working on when it’s time to make the next album. I’d say next year, it will be the first thing we do in between shows. The focus is getting the album out and about to as many people as we can. So more shows and more rock and roll. WHEN & WHERE: THE BARWON CLUB, GEELONG – AUGUST 16.
with piano lessons that my parents insisted on. And was 16 when I first picked up a guitar. And I would start to write a lot.” Sometimes all it takes to crush or help a career can be some wise words and they came from an older friend of Carroll’s sister who saw his talent and encouraged it.
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“A friend of my sister was very supportive and actually had me support him at shows. I fell in love with music. By the late 1990s music became my social world too. It was so much fun to be a part of it and that scene. Others would go clubbing and I’d be at gigs. Songwriting is hard but to write a good song is the hardest.” With the release of the new album, the band are set to head out on a 16-date tour across September, October and November and plan to showcase their efforts over the last couple of years.
Holy Holy is a band that don’t do much by halves. Their soon to be released new album ‘My Own “We’re keen to present a big part of the album. I Pool Of Light’ for example has been a labour really want to play the new record. There are quite of love, recorded differently to previous efforts a few tracks that bleed into each other so the and with a unique sound that means labelling it structure will be interesting. Rolling four or five won’t be easy. I spoke with vocalist Tim Carroll songs together will be epic.” recently to get the low down. THE BAND HEAD TO TORQUAY ON NOVEMBER 1 FOR WHAT WILL NO “With this album, we were rarely in the one room really. We’d be sending files back across the country, DOUBT BE A UNIQUE SHOW. using pitch shifters and drum loops and pulling everything apart. I’m excited by it. And proud of all of it. In many ways, each album (this is the groups’ third) has its own story.”
RELEASE: MY OWN POOL OF LIGHT IS AVAILABLE FRIDAY 2 AUGUST VIA WONDERLICK RECORDINGS.
Carroll’s own musical journey began early, and the soundtrack to The Blues Brothers was as big an influence as any in those early days. “I look back and music was important to me. We had the Blues Brothers soundtrack with all these amazing musicians. As a family we would drive to the beach and sing all of the songs on the album. I’d be singing all the time to the point where people at school would tell me to stop sometimes. I started
Chambers old bandmates will be along for the ride. “I’ll be playing the songs as they are on record and have the original band back together.” And it tends to be those older songs that have embedded themselves into Chambers head more so than more recent tunes. “I forget lyrics to newer songs more than the old ones. I think those are locked in there forever. I’ve played them on and off a lot. Sometimes I’ll play an old song and it feels like a lifetime ago. But The Captain still feels new every night. “When I wrote The Captain, it was about looking through my eyes in 20 years’ time. I can really relate to it now.” Chambers was never more at home just playing with family, guitars out and singing her heart out and her gigs on this tour will have a similar feel. “My favourite shows are still sitting around a campfire WRITTEN BY CHRIS MICHAELS with my family.” In 1999 Kasey Chambers released her debut Not that Chambers ever really though a career in album ‘The Captain’, a remarkable debut from music was possible or practical. someone so young. But Chambers was hardly “I really wasn’t one of those people that thought a novice either. Her family had long before I’d make a career out of music. Or the style of music started the Dead Ringer Band and were playing would ever get played on radio. The success is country tunes across country South Australia nothing near what I thought it would be like. When I and further afield with Chambers already first left school I studied childcare. I didn’t think I’d contributing vocals along with her Mum, Dad, make a living from music. I would have been a nanny. and brother Nash. The musical grounding was I also wanted to travel the world so maybe being important when in 1999 Chambers went solo overseas being a nanny. But the music took over.” and recorded ‘The Captain’, an album that Most of us cringe a bit when we think about how changed her life and set her on a path towards we acted or what we were saying or writing 20 years country music royalty. ago, and Chambers does too at times but sees the Now she returns with a new tour to celebrate the bigger picture in her work. 20th anniversary of her debut and reuniting her “Certainly there are some lines I’ve written I cringe original recording mates to give the tunes a new at a bit now. But that’s how I felt at the time. A lot of the lease of life. “I think I’ve played The Captain at every appeal is the naivety and inexperience on the record.” gig I’ve done for the last 20 years. Over the years Chambers tour which kicks off in Melbourne in I’ve changed the songs a little at different times September and will see her on the road for a few months but for this tour, I want to play them as they were.” at least and the excitement she feels is very real. Chambers very quickly picked up a sizeable fan “I am excited about having the original band in. base back in 1999 and those fans have stayed, new And my dad too, who I am very used to touring with. ones latched on to her lilting songs and vocal stylings He is a big part of my life and career for that matter. and that loyalty remains. “I get so many people He has clearly always been special to me.” coming to the shows and saying they saw the first tour which is nice to know. They’ve stuck with you.” CHAMBERS HITS THE STAGE AT COSTA HALL IN GEELONG ON SEPTEMBER 14. This tour will be interesting not least because
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“The band sounds like it did when we first started. There’s a new lease of life. We’re all still crazy on stage which will never change. I’ve been writing a few songs and we’ve been getting some good interest from Universal which is great. I’ll be concentrating on writing for the rest of the year and demo the tunes as we go along.” Musically The Poor have always been the hard as nails, balls to the floor band that can kick out a tune like their lives depended on it. And happily for the many fans of the band out there the sound coming out of recent sessions is as good as ever.
THE POOR WRITTEN BY CHRIS MICHAELS
Few in Melbourne’s music circles wouldn’t have heard or come across The Poor over the last twenty years or so, and if you haven’t then you’re about to with the band getting set for fresh gigs and a new album to drop either later this year or early next. I sat down with main man Anthony ‘Skenie’ Skene recently to get all the news. “Things are going really great. We did some shows over Christmas and the feedback we got was great.” And with that encouragement the band have found a new lease of life. The band has previously toured and opened for ACDC, Van Halen and The Angels, has successfully toured the US and has garnered great reviews for their no nonsense, to the point hard rock. After band line-up adjustments and a break from 2000 until 2008 the band released two albums to acclaim and felt reinvigorated and ready for more. “We contemplated ending things but decided that we may as well keep going,” Skenie says on the line-up changes and breaks with performing. Now the band, according to Skenie, sounds as good as ever.
“Right now the band is sounding as good as it ever has. And a great bonus is my god daughter plays and her band will be opening for us during the next run of gigs.” Starting out in Darwin in the early 1980s The Poor have come a long way over the journey. And have rarely stopped working on music, both together and separately. “From 1986 until 1997 we didn’t stop gigging. It was 10 years flat out. Along came kids and now family comes first but we still love having a good time.” THE POOR WILL BE IN GEELONG AT THE WORKERS CLUB ON AUGUST 9 AND IN MELBOURNE AT GEDDES LANE BALLROOM ON AUGUST 10.
DIABOLIC RITES WRITTEN BY CHRIS MICHAELS
Adelaide metal outfit Diabolic Rites have been kicking it hard since 2017, but this year could well be the year they break hard on the metal scene after personnel changes and a fresh outlook. I recently caught up with band drummer Matt Sanders, or Skitz, to chat about their new album and a raft of gigs that will see the band hit the highway interstate. Skitz is a drumming wrecking ball and his chops are well known around the metal traps of Adelaide. And a fearsome character to boot. He explains Diabolic Rites was basically a couple of bands melded into one after a road trip that went wrong changed the trajectory of him and his bandmates. “The band started in Adelaide in 2017 out of another band. We were in another band that wasn’t working out. We were going home from playing shows in NSW and we said fuck this we’re not doing this. There was someone with a drug issue with us coming down after days of doing drugs and it was fucked up.” With that decision made after an exhausting and soul-destroying drive back to SA, Diabolic Rites was born. “This band has only just started to do gigs really.
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We haven’t left Adelaide yet. We played five gigs last year which were Adelaide based and that’s all we’ve done to this point.” The bands’ new album ‘Litanies Of The Lecherous’ was released earlier this year and according to Skitz, the response has been encouraging. “Because it’s in its early stages, we haven’t done much promotion for it. But it’s been pretty good so far. With touring, Australia is massive so even just organising a few interstate shows takes a fair bit of effort logistically. So we’ll be playing Victoria and South Australia and Sydney too.” So far their only real live experience this year was the April album launch. Musically Skitz thinks the best comparison would be old school black metal from the 1980s and 90s. And for a three-piece band the lads really can pack a punch with their fast guitar work, slashing bass and Skitz’s drum work taking things to a new level. THE BAND WILL PLAY AT KAROVA LOUNGE IN BALLARAT ON AUGUST 9. CHECK IT OUT.
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THE RISE OF MAYA ROSE WRITTEN BY TAMMY WALTERS
It seemed like time was on Castlemaine’s Maya Rose’s side in this classic comeback story. In 2013 she threw her name in the hat of the Castlemaine Battle of the Bands heat (a rite of passage for most musicians) for her announcement into the world of music. Instead of throwing in the towel after not placing, a freshly graduated 18 year old Rose returned to take out the title in 2017, as well as coming runner-up in the FReeZA Push Start: Northern Country Regional series the same year, launching her career as an emerging artist to watch in the R&B, pop space. Fast forward to this year and the songstress has been working with major Melbourne music producers, Jerome
Farah (KIAN, Baker Boy, Dallas Woods) and Aman Bayatly (AMVN, Adrian Eagle), on her debut single ‘See You Again’ and soon to be launched EP, ‘Time’. “I wrote most of the songs over quite a large period of time and each song represents a different time in my life or about time in the past or time in the future or time thinking about different chapters in my life,” explains Rose of the album concepts and fitting name. Fusing soulful vocals, ballad-driven piano, pounding R&B beats and lively jazz, ‘Time’ encompasses periods of music from yesteryear, from ‘90’s urban R&B to ‘70’s soul. “I think it really represents my musicianship well because there is a feature of piano on each of them. I’ve been playing piano most of my life and then started songwriting when I was 14, so I think there is a feature of the piano, but also moving lyrics and my soulful vocals as well, and getting those other instrumental parts from the two producers and from the musicians that featured on it from the saxophone,
the strings, a drum and bass. It was a big project to bring together and I had specific ideas for each song to be unique in their own way with the different sounds. I think it’s very heavily influenced by soul and ‘90’s R&B but still has the contemporary feel of what you’re listening to at the moment in pop.” Lauryn Hill, SWV (Sisters With Voices), Mary J Blige all make rank in Rose’s acknowledgements along with artists from her parent’s collections including Stevie Wonder and Sade who bring the funk freshness. “They’ve got a world sound to them, with jazz incorporated into them,” she says. “There’s something about soul music and funk that hits me in my core and I can’t ignore it. It just connects to me.” Bringing that sound to 2019, Rose used arguably the biggest voice in the R&B pop space, Ariana Grande, and her 10th best selling record of 2016, ‘Dangerous Woman’, as a reference point in the studio with Farah, citing her unique blend of R&B and pop, crisp production with producer Tommy Brown and soaring vocals as the key players. Further, she extends that inspiration from their shared idols, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, for their unparallel abilities and their pathway for strong female representation in the industry. “I think it’s really important for women to not only be known for their looks or the way they move around on stage but be appreciated for their vocals and their songwriting and their musicianship as well,” Rose says. Maya Rose will be launching her ‘Time’ in style across three intimate shows, playing the EP in full with a band and supported by Bendigo jazz duo, Strawberry Jam. CATCH HER AT THE BRIDGE HOTEL CASTLEMAINE, FRIDAY 2 AUGUST; THE GASOMETER MELBOURNE, SATURDAY 10 AUGUST AND HANDLE BAR BENDIGO, SATURDAY 24 AUGUST.
There’s a plethora of bands that we all grew up listening to but each of us have differing musical tastes. Ranging from Slipknot, Guns and Roses, System of a Down, Alter Bridge and many more! any
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As a band, would you prefer to release music independently or release with a label?
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WITH CROSSTRACK You released your debut EP ‘The Wasted’ in January this year, was recording this a new experience for you as a band?
Well we all know each other very well outside of the music. We’re all just a big group of best mates who all share the same passion for music. If you were to recommend one song that sums up Crosstrack, what would it be?
Everybody in the band has varying degrees of experience with recording, Ash [Fielder - Guitar] and Jake [Robertson - Drums] are quite experienced and Adam [Reynolds - Bass] also has a bit of experience himself, however, Michael [Smallwood - Vocals] has absolutely zero experience and is just plain terrible.
I don’t think there’s any one song that sums up Crosstrack. I think we are defined by our diversity in our musicality and by our live performances. Out of the songs that we have released currently I’d have to say “Wasted” for its diverse nature, but if you really want to see what defines Crosstrack come and see us at one of your local establishments.
What was the process to get the track list to four songs? Were there any songs that missed the cut?
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After performing as a band for over five years, do you know each other and your music pretty well?
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“For instance ‘Sinner’, it’s the same as the record – but there were songs we didn’t know how to play them live so we had to adjust them a little bit.”
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If a label wants to pick us up that’ll be really nice, but until that moment we’re just going to be doing things independently.
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Though Deaf Havana have made efforts to suit up the newer material to sit more comfortably with the old, Veck-Gilodi doesn’t think that’s Deaf Havana playing at the conformist. “We haven’t’ done it to the point where they don’t sound like the same songs.
As an upcoming alternative, hard rock band, which bands have influenced your sound?
Can listeners expect announcements soon?
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Not to say Deaf Havana haven’t done well for themselves, but latest album Rituals was an awesome but weird turn. “A bit jarring for some people,” agrees lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, James Veck-Gilodi. “It’s definitely an album of cool stuff and I’m proud of it.
If you want to put a positive spin on the assumed doubt and apprehension, Deaf Havana have allowed themselves some room to really stretch and explore and continue to morph those songs into how much more potential they have. “100%,” says Veck-Gilodi. “For me, a song is just an idea and there are so many ways it can be played, so we’ve definitely got a chance to mess around and see where we can take it.” Given the massive divide around Rituals and Deaf Havana taking such a massive turn, Veck-Gilodi is unsure what it means for the band’s creative confidence moving forward. “Because we did get a lot of positive feedback, it kind of shows me we can almost do what we want but in how people responded, maybe I should have considered more the feelings of the people who consume our music and not just my own.
A brave move for the English alternative rockers, who deviated from their better loved rock standards in favour of something a little more, shall we say, pop. “A brave move or stupid,” laughs VeckGilodi. Nevertheless, it affords Deaf Havana the opportunity to come out to Australia on their very “It also gives me confidence that we can continue to ever headline tour. Brave or stupid, for better or push the boundaries a little bit.” worse, Deaf Havana has amazing opportunities regardless of the change in their sound – and it WHEN & WHERE: doesn’t mean a change in the band’s delivery in a MAX WATTS, MELBOURNE – AUGUST 24. live performance. TICKETS VIA TICKETS.DESTROYALLLINES.COM/ “This is a question I was asking myself after we finished recording it because I was like, ‘How the hell are we going to play these songs and the old songs in the same setlist?’” says Veck-Gilodi. “The songs that are poppier we try to make heavier. “We’ve duped things around a bit, and it wasn’t easy to incorporate the new stuff into the old set, but I think we’ve nailed it now.”
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Hey guys! Thanks for chatting to Forte Mag! Thanks for having us! First up can you introduce our readers to the band and tell us how you came to be? Well yeah, we’re Y STREET and we all met at a micecraft convention in 94’. Some claim that we met through our bassist but we can officially set the record straight right here right now and confirm that is false. Describe your music in a few words. We consider ourselves as a particularly unusual noise cookin’ rock band or PUNC for short. We got a bit tired of listening to punk and thought it would be cooler if we changed the k to a c. It’s pretty much the same thing just with a little splash of indie rock and surf rock thrown in from time to time. You’ve noted a few of your influences being fur coats, owls and VB
longnecks (RESPECT!). What are some of your musical influences? It seriously differs from member to member, everyone’s got such a broad taste! The band formed back in the day through a shared love for bands such as The Doors and Mac DeMarco which I guess is where we get our Indie / Alt rock influence from but nowadays we’ve all been getting more and more into punk and psych rock. Bands like IDLES and King Gizz seem to be on repeat amongst the band at the moment, it really does vary dramatically. You released your charming track ‘Colourblind’ earlier this year. Can you tell us a bit about how that one came together? Matty boy our singer whipped that one up a while back and showed us the chord progression and melody at a band practice, we were all pretty much fans straight off the bat. The rest of the song formed pretty naturally with a good chunk of the song actually coming together right at the end in the studio. I think all the guys agree we tend to write our best stuff (in our opinion) when the songs come together reasonably fast. This one gives us some serious chilled, summer vibes! Is there a story behind the track? The songs about wanting to be purple but physically not being able to be purple so you have to trick your brain into thinking you are resulting in the medical condition commonly known as colour blindness. Are you guys working on anything new at the moment?
We always try to have something on the go just to keep things interesting. Now that our debut EP is all done and ready to be launched, we’ve got a few other songs that are getting close to being finished and recorded. We’d all be very surprised if we don’t have at least another single or possibly another more substantial project out by the end of this year / early next year! You’ve been keeping busy this year in the live gig department, especially with a cheeky Evelyn Hotel Residency, what do you love about performing live on stage? Performing means so much for us as a band, we’ve always said to each other that the stage is a place of complete and utter freedom something that isn’t quite seen in every day to day life. There’s a certain energy we all share as both best friends and musicians that can only really be let out and dealt with on stage. It’s a place for complete mayhem as well as an opportunity to share emotions and connect with the audience. For us live gigs are one of the most beautiful things the world has graced humanity with and we feel a certain responsibility to do them justice. If you had the choice between either performing live on stage, or recording at home, which would you prefer? Live on stage every day of the week, every week of the month, every month of the year! We always have too much fun playing together so why not share the fun with the world, everyone knows that sharing is caring. Do you have any interesting pre-gig or post-gig rituals? We love to light Joss sticks before/during gigs just to get us in a positive head space. Right before we go on we always get into a little huddle to give each other love and motivation alternated with shouting and occasional slap to the face. It’s all about the balance! What’s plans for the rest of 2019 and into 2020? Write more music, rock out more stages, explore more ideas, and enjoy whatever adventures come our way big or small! Y STREET WILL BE RELEASING ‘GET LOST’ THIS FRIDAY SO MAKE SURE TO CHECK IT OUT. FOLLOW THEM ON FACEBOOK (WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ YSTREETBAND) TO KEEP UP WITH ALL THE NEWS.
would really feel like just going through the motions musically. We’re in a pretty lucky situation to be able to play music and tour the world, so we owe it to ourselves and fans of our music to keep trying to push what we do and try to make every release better than the last. Of course this is all subjective and up to the listener – but that desire to improve and evolve is always a massive driving force.
BREWTALITY FESTIVAL FT. PSYCROPTIC Returning this August for one massive day across two venues and three stages, Brewtality Festival will once again takeover Melbourne’s most iconic music venues, featuring some of the best rock and metal bands from around the country, including Tasmanian metal legends Psycroptic. Welcome back to our pages! Since we last spoke, you have been on another big tour of Europe. How did it go? Any highlights? Any disasters?? The tour was great, probably the most relaxed one we have done – lots of time off in between shows. We filled it with typical metal activities like going to theme parks, museums, art galleries and general site seeing. Was a great time! Playing Hellfest, Obscene Extreme festivals was amazing, as well as playing our first ever show in Dubai. That was a pretty surreal experience. From what I can see, the latest album was well received (Forte gave it 5/5)? What keeps you motivated to further yourselves each and every release?
Is this your first time playing Brewtality? What sort of set list can the punters expect? We’re putting together quite a mixed set, material from a lot of our different albums. Its always hard to choose a setlist, so we are still working through it all at the moment. We might even throw a song in that we’ve never played live...we’ll see how the rehearsals go! Should be a very fun show. Any plans on getting back to Geelong? You seemed to go down a treat at The Barwon Club last time I saw you there. Any thoughts on playing Ballarat or Bendigo at some stage? We really love playing the ‘regional’ centers; crowds are always very receptive, and appreciate the effort of coming to play. While we don’t have any plans at present to play in Geelong/Bendigo/Ballarat – we’ll of course always return to those towns, they are always a highlight of any tour schedule. What is next for Psycroptic?! After the Australian tour, we head back to North America for a tour with our mates in Revocation & Voivod throughout Sept/Oct. Looking forward to that one!!
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THE BIGGEST TOUR OF 2019 Metallica WorldWired Tour with Slipknot WRITTEN BY TAMMY WALTERS In case you’ve been living under a rock and haven’t heard, heavy metal legends Metallica are returning down under on their WorldWired Tour for what is set to be the biggest tour of 2019. They’ll be bringing none other than masked maniacs, Slipknot, along for the ride and Australia can’t bloody wait! In preparation for the monster tour, we’re exploring our top three best live Metallica performances across their nearly four decade career, and the top three best live Slipknot performances. METALLICA Seattle ‘89 While this statement may have counterarguments, Seattle ’89 is undeniably their best live show to date- just watch the footage! The crowd were animated for the entirety, with endless roars of screaming filling the Seattle Centre Coliseum and security overloaded with passed-out punters. The production was top-notch and the live footage is enough to make you feel like you were there while at the same time giving you serious FOMO.
What makes this more special is that this took place during that vocal transition period for James Hetfield. From the rough and raw gravel to the more mellow and dewy tone we know from the Black Album onwards. Seattle ’89 showed the maturing of Metallica and the legacy that they will leave. It also provided the best rendition of Master of Puppets which, in itself, is enough to hail this their best live performance. Moscow 1991 A sea of flags, devil horns and 1.6 million Russian punters (though there has been some discrepancy over the figures, having ranged anywhere between 500,000 to 2 million) watching on to an American band as the sun sets over Monsters of Rock festival is a #moment. Opening on ‘Enter Sandman’ (and possibly one of their best performances of the song), the band gave their everything over the 1hr20min set, transitioning seamlessly between songs. As they close and thank the crowd, you can see the utter disbelief and appreciation in their faces which is priceless! S&M Metallica with a symphony orchestra made up of nearly one hundred musicians and conducted by renowned film composer, Michael Kamen = chills. What could have been tacky and a straight-up gimmick became pure musical genius. S&M is 2 and a half hours of perfectly heavenly yet haunting arrangements and needs to be watched right now. SLIPKNOT Download 2009 Download 2009 was a defining moment in Slipknot’s career. While the band was already on a global takeover, with their hit ‘Duality’ a classic by standards, headlining Download 2009 in Donington redefined Slipknot.
Their performance of ‘Duality’ alone exuded passion and Corey Taylor’s introduction speech was commanding. With a quick ‘I push my fingers into my…’ lead, the crowd erupted in a deafening chorus, taking full control of the song right until the final note. What made this performance all the more special was Corey Taylors reaction at the end saying a heartfelt, “I tell you right now- I’ve dreamed of this f**king moment since I was twelve years old and you never really grasp what you dream about until you look out and see 80,000 m*****f***ers in the audience”. We can only imagine the facial expression under that mask! TFI Friday 2000 Going live on television can produce some of the most unexpected moments. When Slipknot made their debut on UK television on TFI Friday in 2000, chaos ensured. The band was already making waves around the world but it was this performance that set them alight. During the performance of ‘Wait and Bleed’, the crowd became animalistic which famously resulted in two cameramen getting drowned in the pandemonium. This performance put Slipknot front and centre of audiences in the UK and will go down in history as one of the best live television performances. Disasterpieces, 2002 Much like the other two performances, this one took place on UK shores. There is an undeniably strong connection between Slipknot and their UK fans and it was again showcased during their London Arena stop for Disasterpieces. In 2002, Slipknot were at their prime with their youthful energy still taking over their sets and their DGAF attitude as clear as day. During their performance of ‘The Heretic Anthem’, Slipknot were wild. Joey Jordison’s infamous spinning drum kit, the over the top pyrotechnics and the taunting of the crowd to give them more made this an exhilarating performance and by far the best rendition of ‘The Heretic Anthem’ to date. If these performances aren’t enough to warrant buying a ticket to the WorldWired Tour then thank you, next. Melbourne has just added a second show for October 24 so get in quick to see two legendary metal bands in the flesh! To leave you with an endnote coined by none other than the renowned Otto Mann, “METALLICA RU-U-ULES!” WORLDWIRED TOUR MARVEL STADIUM, MELBOURNE TUESDAY 22 AND THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER PHOTO BY PAUL HARRIES
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how you move naturally.” ‘In My Mind’ is the latest for a musical project that seems to be building stupid amounts of momentum. Alice has only been producing music for approximately five years, but neither her meticulous, off-beat pop style nor some of the highlights of the whole experience so far (including supporting Billie Eilish before she became the mega-star she is today, and performing at last year’s Splendour in the Grass) would point to her career being so fresh. “Splendour in the Grass last year was my favourite set I’ve ever played in my life, but I wasn’t thinking that at the time. I was like ‘oh my god, I’m doing this right now. Oh my god. This can’t fuck up! Oh my god’. I played that set solo, I had Birdy on for like two songs, and the whole mix-up stage was full... And we were like the first band on, so that was like a pretty incredible moment.” Alive Ivy’s debut album ‘I’m Dreaming’ came out last year, and has been extremely well received, sending her on tours and writing trips all over the world, and even earned her a spot on triple j’s hottest 200. I asked her if the success of the album has given her confidence to explore and experiment going forward: “Not really… I mean it’s scary,” she says. “I guess it kind of puts more pressure on you, because you know, you release an album and it’s wellreceived and it’s a playful, colourful sound, but then it’s like ‘okay, shit, I need to back it up now,’ you know? And people are probably expecting like a playful, fun sound from me and I feel like we kind of did that with the last two singles, but some of the other stuff is pretty sad and really kind of emotional. “I feel like in this day and age as a producer, as an artist really, you have to be able to adapt your sounds. You can’t just be releasing the same sort of stuff over and over and over again because it gets old, you know?” Despite her success so far there is still a sense of nervousness for Alice moving forward. I reckon she’s going to kill it though. Plus, the nerves still don’t trump the pleasure of being an artist. “I reckon I would probably go fucking crazy if I worked a nine to five job,” she reveals. “Look, sometimes it’s scary, but I love it. It’s exciting. Every week is never the same, and I just really appreciate being able to work with amazing people and getting to travel a lot and see bands and just have a good time sometimes. Sometimes it’s hard, but it’s really amazing I really appreciate where I am in my life right now.”
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Ecca was just about to leave for a long stint overseas, so Alice tucked the contact in her back pocket until Ecca was back in the Southern Hemisphere. “It was literally a week after she got back, and it was a week before WRITTEN BY LIAM MCNALLY Christmas, she was so exhausted. I sent her the demo and she’s like “So I was kind of playing with sounds,” Alice Ivy tells me as she ‘this is sick, let’s do it!’ and so she came in and, yeah, we smashed it out! thinks back to how her latest single ‘In My Mind’ first began to She’s amazing. She’s a real perfectionist, in everything she does. I really, take shape. “What comes out is how I’m feeling and that’s how I really respect working with artists that really value what they do and collect all the sounds, then I’ll make a loop and that sort of sparks really take care of producing art.” what the song is about. Accompanying the new single, which came out earlier in July, is a music “When I write a song, I go into the studio and I lay stuff down on synths video directed by Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore, and features Alice Ivy and and make a loop, and then when I get to the point of it sounding pretty Ecca Vandal guiding you through a surreal desert dreamscape. Alice Ivy good, I expand it out into a song length. wanted to work more with Claudia after appearing in her documentary “[In My Mind] kind of just reminded me of being a kid,” she continues. ‘Her Sound, Her Story’. “You know, that feeling when you were a kid, still in primary school “[Her Sound, Her Story] showcases the talent of the amazing hardand you’d go on school holidays and it would be like six weeks off, and working women and non-binary people that work in the industry, and it’d be summer, and you’d just be like ‘ye-ah, the only thing I have to it’s a really important documentary and it’s really incredibly directed, worry about is me going back to school in four weeks.’ It’s the endless and so I was like ‘I really wanna work with Claudia.’ She’s worked on feeling of summer and its awesome. That’s the main story behind what a lot of stuff with Thelma Plum and Moju Juju; she’s always done an the song is about.” incredible job.” After getting the instrumental for ‘In My Mind’ down – a batch of The choreography for the clip was inspired by the Way Alice Ivy moves deliciously dreamy pop grooves - it was time for Alice to find a vocalist on stage during her performance. Dalimore told Ivy ‘the one thing that to fully realise the vision she had for the track, and Ecca Vandal was I really loved about watching you play live is that you just like have this ‘IN MY MIND’ IS AVAILABLE NOW VIA DEW PROCESS. ALICE IVY someone she’d had in mind ever since a particular poultry party. energy that is your own, like you just go nuts and you move in a certain IS SUPPORTING THE NORTHEAST PARTY HOUSE ‘MAGNIFY’ “Ecca and I met at a Nando’s conference… as in like the chicken,” she way that’s completely natural. That’s amazing and I really want to try TOUR AT THE FORUM, MELBOURNE – OCTOBER 4. laughs. “We were both asked to speak, and we were on a panel and we and capture that.’ were just getting asked questions about the music industry.” “So I shot her a video of me at home just dancing, and I’m like, ‘okay The two knew of each other already from around the Melbourne music this is weird’ …and I showed it to her and she’s like ‘oh yeah this is scene, and Alice hit her up straight away to get some studio time in, but perfect’. We’re gonna base the whole film clip choreography around
NORTHLANE On the most personal statement of their career WRITTEN BY CHRIS MICHAELS
same. There’s a need for people to be comfortable talking about these things. It would be the best thing to come from it.” The thoughts and experiences Bridge had growing up were eating away at him until it was time to either face them and discuss or probably hide away from them forever, which wouldn’t have been the healthiest option or way to deal with them. “I wanted to write about this for a long time. The darker tones suited this story.” Musically there are different themes running throughout ‘Alien’ that really suit the timeframe that Bridge has written about; late 1990s electronica vibe for example. As he says “it all fell into place.” “It isn’t a particularly positive album, but being able to write this stuff has been important. “It’s been a long process but glad now it’s on the way. It’s been 18 months in the works. And the band wanted to spend more time on the album feeling the songs out. We would leave the songs and then come back to them with fresh ears. “ Bridge says that after joining the band there was a shared “feeling out” that was happening with the other band members to begin with. “I didn’t want to impose too much. It’s been a progression and the guys understanding me. I didn’t want to take away from what had already been done.”
Heavy metal band Northlane release their new album ‘Alien’ in early August, their fifth, and fans expecting similar content lyrically may need to have a serious re-think. In 2014, Marcus Bridge took over the lead vocal duties for the band and ‘Alien’ is really an album about Bridge’s experiences growing up in a household ‘ALIEN’ IS OUT ON AUGUST 2, AND WILL BE most would only describe as a hell on earth. FOLLOWED BY TOURS OF AUSTRALIA, AS Growing up, Bridge was living with both parents WELL AS MORE TOURING IN THE US AND battling drug addiction so severe that his home life ACROSS EUROPE. TICKETS REMAIN TO THEIR was one of abuse and violence as a by-product of MELBOURNE SHOW AT 170 RUSSELL ON that addiction. There was guns, aggression, and THURSDAY OCTOBER 17. desperation, parents unable to parent at a normal THE BAND ARE ALSO HOLDING A FREE healthy level and a despair that few thought Bridge INTIMATE RELEASE SHOW AT YAH YAH’S could overcome. But remarkably he has, but that IN MELBOURNE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 TO journey hasn’t been an easy one and part of the CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF ALIEN. THE process of acceptance begins with ‘Alien’, a raw EVENT WILL ALSO FEATURE A POP-UP STORE album that is as much a chance to get everything AND ATTENDANCE WILL BE AT A FIRST COME, off his chest to begin a clean slate in life. FIRST SERVE BASIS. BE SURE TO GET THERE “That period defined who I am as a person. I was EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. always terrified to talk about it. I really thought it was selfish not to tell this story. It’s been a very reflective period. Very difficult. But hopefully it offers some hope for other people experiencing the
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THE GUIDE TO THE STUDIO We love our audio technology here at Forte, so for us, it comes as no surprise that many spend their life devoted to designing and building the ultimate equipment to help us relive our favourite music memories in their purest form. One of these devotees and simultaneous heroes includes Audio-Technica, worldwide group of companies creating high-performance microphones, headphones, wireless systems, mixers and electronic products for home, travel and professional use. We sat down with the good people at AudioTechnica to get some recommendations of some high quality gear at a reasonable price for up and coming artist transitioning to a more professional sound.
First up you’ll need a microphone. Here, you have a few options, depending on your highest needs and your budget. If you’re on a budget, or you’re a beginner just wanting to dip the toes in, the AT2020 ($149) is an entry-level mic that puts in a star performance. A ‘no frills’ mic, with basic standmount and a soft zip-up vinyl case, its low-mass diaphragm is customengineered for extended frequency response and superior transient response. With rugged construction for durable performance, the microphone offers a wide dynamic range and handles high SPLs with ease. Ultimately, it’s a great first choice for somebody setting up their first home recording studio. It naturally adds some spark and air to your signal path which is the ideal tool for producing quality demo’s on a budget. Available in Black (AT2020-BK) and White (AT2020-WH). If you’re ready to get serious about your music and you’ve got some cash to spend on some quality gear, the AT4033a is a versatile condenser mic that’s a real workhorse in the studio. At $599, the AT4033a offers low-noise, symmetrical, transformerless circuitry that results in exceptional transient response and clean output signals. A strong up-front presence characterises the sonic signature of this 40 Series pro-audio classic. The AT4033a’s 80Hz high-pass filter easily switches between flat frequency response and a low-end roll-off that diminishes ambient noise and popping with closely-miked vocals. This is a great option as a first microphone for the home studio seeking clarity and consistency, and if we’re being real, there are very few microphones that offer what the AT4033a does for under $1000, and this is quite a lot less than that! Score! Next up, you’ll need definitely need a set of headphones.
With headphones available from $99 all the way up to $500, anything in the M-Series range is suitable for any budget. Our pick though is the M50x. Long heralded by online reviewers and top audio professionals, praised by top audio engineers and backed by a cult-like following of serious music fans, Audio-Technica’s ATH-M50x offers an unmatched combination of audio and build quality for exceptional performance both in the studio and beyond. Featuring the same coveted sonic signature as its predecessors in the M-Series, the ATH-M50x professional monitor headphones deliver accurate audio and outstanding comfort, perfect for long sessions in the studio. With the added feature of detachable cables, contoured earcups seal tight for excellent sound isolation, with minimal bleed. And the pro-grade materials are durable, yet comfortable, providing an unmatched experience for the most critical audio professionals. With exceptional clarity throughout an extended frequency range, with deep, accurate bass response, it’s not hard to see why online reviewers, top audio engineers, and cult followers agree that the M-Series is an unmatched combination of audio and buildquality that gets the job done. Hour after hour, year after year. These babies are a steal at $279 so check them at.
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STONEVAULT STUDIO Every now and again you stumble upon something you didn’t know existed… even if it’s in your own backyard. We recently had one of those moments when we ventured to the Old Papermills in Fyansford, which has become a serious hub for creative arts the last few years. Whilst checking out the eclectic Door Gallery Cafe, we actually discovered that Stone Vault Studio is situated right next door, and upon entry, was rather shocked to see what was behind the huge, vault door. On entry, we’re greeted with a nice open space, plenty of seating, a bar (super important for all the hours rehearsing with the band), and the centrepiece; a raised stage big enough to swing your guitars around with drums, amps and the like ensuring bands of all sizes can make this space their own, and at a great rate. With a massive collection of old school band posters covering the wall, this place will have you vibin’ from the very first second. Once you switch the lighting on, it’s like your own little party, and with very few residents within cooee, you won’t have the fun police telling you to keep it down later in the evening. Stone Vault Studio is ready for your next jam or recording when you are! Don’t die wondering! Give Paul a call on 0400 523 314, and suss this place for yourself. If it is a hidden gem for all musos! STONE VAULT STUDIO IS LOCATED AT 8/100 LOWER PAPER MILLS RD, FYANSFORD.
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FOODIE NEWS NEW HOME FOR THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN BEER FESTIVAL GEELONG The Great Australian Beer Festival (GABF) and beer lover’s paradise will have a new home in 2020, with Geelong’s iconic Johnstone Park to host the event for the first time. Now entering its eighth year in Geelong, the Great Australian Beer Festival attracts a crowd of around 5000 for an afternoon of craft beer tasting and education, top local food and live music, with breweries attending from around the country, including 13 from the Geelong region alone! GABF overflows with fun, from the moment you set hands on your tasting glass, ‘til the time you’re tipping back your last beer of the day, and this new, central location – just a short walk from Geelong station – will offer easier access for visitors and has plenty of accommodation and nightlife options for those kicking on afterwards. How good’s that? While GABF mixes the familiar elements of an outdoor beer festival – the pop-up bars, brewing demos, educational sessions, food and live music, it also adds more obscure flourishes. By more, you can expect to find wandering cabaret acts, a piano bar with comedy, a wacky dance-off; even find yourself judging a best beard competition. SO GO ON, SAVE THE DATE. GABF. JOHNSTONE PARK, GEELONG CBD. JANUARY 18 2020.
HOLE IN THE WALL COFFEE SHOP Over the last few years the Little Malop precinct has gained notoriety in Geelong for becoming something of a mini Melbourne with its sneaky laneway restaurants, trendy cafes, stylish bars and all kinds of odd little miscellaneous stores sprinkled in between. Joining the ranks of these groovy establishments, the aptly named Hole in the Wall Coffee Shop opened up their little takeaway window for business in March this year. Serving up piping hot coffee and all kinds of tasty sweet treats from their chic little black and white abode, we rocked up for a chat with the owners, Christina Munoz and Patrick Mclaughlin, to suss what they’re all about. First up, can you tell us a little bit about yourselves? Christina: I recently completed a bachelor in business management at Deakin. I’m passionate about coffee (obviously!), travelling, being outdoors, and food! Patrick: I’m a father to Sienna. I own and run electrical business and this is my first venture into a cafe business. I’m extremely excited with what
PARMA BAR HAVE LAUNCHED A NEW MENU Pub fare doesn’t get much more traditional than a faithful parmigiana covered in Napoli sauce, ham, and plenty of cheese. The parma is a pub classic that is not often tampered with, however, that’s certainly not the case in Geelong with one particular venue that’s continuously breaking the rules with their toppings since opening late last year, with results that range from the bizarre to the truly terrific. Yep, you guessed it – Parma Bar! Serving all things Parma (or Parmi which ever you feel is politically correct), this dedicated bar have just added a tonne of new items to it, taking their total up to 80 different parmas. Along with all your usual favourites, you can now find toppings like The Kebab, The Mexican Mama, Butter Chicken, Spaghetti and Southern Fried Chicken Burger, to even the Nasi Goreng, Persian Version, Cheese Please and Goats Cheese & Smashed Pumpkin. That’s not even half of it though. Make sure you suss them out for their full list of mouth-watering creations. They’ve also fattened the menu up elsewhere too, adding a large number of entrees (we spy Bao Buns and a sh*t tonne of wings) and even dessert (with a loaded brownie stack with hot jam donuts, a waffle stack, ice cream bao buns). Drool… They’re also starting a breaky service as of this weekend too (because why not?), which will be available every Saturday and Sunday. PARMA BAR IS LOCATED AT 112 PAKINGTON STREET, GEELONG WEST.
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WHERE TO GO FOR A BIG BOWL OF PASTA We’re from the firm belief that every night is pasta night, and Geelong has a number of Nonna-worthy pasta dishes that are guaranteed to perk you up after a tough day that only a big serve of carbs can fix. Next time you’ve got pasta on your mind, let one of these restaurants sort you out with some of the best spaghetti, fettuccine, pappardelle, and ravioli in the region. Centra If you’ve got an urge for Italian done right, look no further than Centra, which has become the go-to place for authentic rustic Italian in the Geelong region. If you’re craving something vegetarian, Centra have a mouth-watering ricotta gnocchi dish with gorgonzola fondue with walnut, a pumpkin tortellini with brown butter sage and amaretti biscotti, or a decadent mushroom risotto. If meats more your style, indulge in the lamb ragu pappardelle, or embrace the ocean and go for the ‘Linguini allo Scoglio’ with comes with prawns, scallops, calamari, mussels, olive oil and white wine… um sold? Pair with a glass of vino and you’ll be thanking us later. You can find Centra at 131 Yarra St, Geelong, open Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm. Call them on 5224 1515 to book your table. Lipari Geelong’s home of too good to refuse carb-loaded, butter-drenched pasta that pays homage to all the family classics. Here you just need to choose
Christina and myself can achieve with our new venture “Hole in the wall Geelong”. Why did you guys decide to start up Hole in the Wall, is there a background in hospitality/cafes? I have been working in hospitality for the last 10 years in cafes, restaurants, hotels and wineries in Alice Springs, Geelong and Melbourne. Patrick has his own business, Armstrong Creek Electrical. We both have different backgrounds which why I think it was a great fit as we both offer a completely different skill set. What inspired you to take the ‘hole in the wall’ approach? We wanted something that would be very minimal in terms of set up and Geelong CBD really didn’t have anything like this. People like convenience and Hole in the wall is basically a representation of that. What led you to that particular location? The Geelong CBD is thriving of late so it’s great to see a local business pop up and cater to people on the go! It was the first location we looked at and it was exactly what we had wanted. We also sat outside quite a few times and saw there was a lot of foot traffic in the area. Geelong Addy and Barwon Health offices were also being built at the time so that was a huge factor. How long was the process of getting Hole in
your pasta of choice (Penne, Spaghetti, Fettuccine, Tortellini, Ravioli or Homemade Gnocchi) and then match it to your favourite Italian sauce and you’ll be dreaming it for days to come. Sauces range from your classics like bolognese, pesto, matriciana, a marinara seafood mix and napoletana, to flavoursome options like calabrese, carbonara, a Chicken, Mango & Avocado sauce and the Chef’s Special Bacon, Spring Onions & Chicken (our pick!!). Regarded by many as Geelong best Italian restaurant, which people talk about and come back for time after time – you’ll soon see why. Lipari is located at 10 Union Street, Geelong. Call 5222 5600 to book or order some takeaway. Caruggi Simple rustic fare with specialties from the Ligurian coast, if you’re looking for some damnnnn fine pasta that will rival your nonnas, this is it. From the classic napoli or bolognese, to something a little more indulgent like the Pesto Genovese with green beans and potato, Pizzoccheri (buckwheat pasta) with savoy cabbage, Asiago cheese and sage or even the squid ink calamari and pea risotto, Caruggi have all your pasta needs sorted. They even make cream based pasta on request, and offer gluten free pasta if your tummy doesn’t sit well with the traditional form. Caruggi is located at 66 Little Malop Street, Geelong. Call 5229 6426 to book your pasta-filled evening. Dennys Kitchen With a passion to create beautiful, delicious food with high quality ingredients, most of their delicious handmade pastas (yes handmade, on site), wood fired pizzas and fresh, seasonal plates are designed to share at the table, making it the ideal spot for your next catch up. We absolutely love their take on the classic carbonara linguini, completed with smoked kaiser bacon, mushrooms, spring onion, and Parmesan, as well as their matriciana hand-rolled gnocchi, with crispy spiced kaiser bacon, kalamata olives, capers, white anchovies and napoli sauce. Definitely a treat yourself kind of place… Located at National Wool Museum 66 Brougham Street Geelong. Phone 03 5223 2536 or visit dennyskitchen.com.au BUON APPETITO!
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the Wall up and running? About five months all up. You use a local brand Proud Mary for your coffee, why did you decide to stick local? Proud Mary’s values aligned with ours. The profile is consistent throughout the year and that was important to us, having consistency in every cup. They also have a direct relationship with coffee producers so the coffee they purchase has a positive social impact on producers and their families. What can people order from you guys? Is your food locally sourced as well or made in-store? We sell Chicken or Vegetarian Focaccias, toasties and we do a hot sandwich of the day which alternate at the moment from BBQ Beef Brisket & Coleslaw Roll or Meatball Sub. There are also lots of yummy sweet treats such as cookies, raspberry oat slice and caramel& pretzel slice Everything is made fresh in store. Do you see plans to upsize in the future? Two to three more cafes within the next four years within the CBD. If you were shipwrecked on a deserted island, but all your human needs—such as food and water—were taken care of, what two items would you want to have with you? Christina: A hammock & some good tunes. Patrick: Bottomless bottle of wine. HOLE IN THE WALL COFFEE SHOP IS LOCATED AT 104 LITTLE MALOP STREET, GEELONG AND IS OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 7PM TO 3PM.
ST ANDREW’S ARE HOLDING AN EPIC FOOD DRIVE WRITTEN BY SEB STARCEVIC St Andrew’s Anglican Church are holding a family-friendly fundraiser on August 17 for their Foodshare program, which provides emergency food parcels to families in need, complete with live tunes and an outdoor market. Every month, St Andrew’s delivers 150 – 200 parcels to people in need, including single parents and refugees. They rely on donations to keep going, including cereal, eggs, tinned goods and fruit and veg. Kids are encouraged to attend the fundraiser, which will feature a ball pit and face painters. For the adults, there’s a sweet car boot sale in the rear car park as well as indoor stalls selling a variety of goodies, including candles, soaps and books. If a sausage sizzle isn’t your thing, there will also be tea and scones for sale, and cupcakes and slices for those with a sweet tooth. Punters can even try their luck in a raffle with a wide range of prizes up for grabs. ST ANDREW’S FOODSHARE FUNDRAISER WILL TAKE PLACE ON AUGUST 17 FROM 9AM TO 2PM AT 104 BACCHUS MARSH ROAD, CORIO. FOR MORE INFO OR TO SET UP A MARKET STALL, EMAIL INFO.STANDREW@GMAIL.COM.
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SURF COAST ARTS TRAIL: KELLYANN VAUGHAN Held on the weekend of August 10 and 11, this year’s annual Surf Coast Arts Trail is loaded with every form of art you can think of. Artists, studios, and galleries have been busy preparing their artwork and art spaces for the annual event where they will open their doors and invite you to explore pottery, jewellery-making, blacksmithing, painting, woodwork and so much more. Returning to the trail this year is Deans Marsh artist Kellyann Vaughan, who gathers, untangles and cleans kilometres of fishing wire and rope that she finds along the Surf Coast beaches and beyond in the name of art. We had a chat with her ahead of the event. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and the path that led you to explore weaving as an art form? Well art and creativity for me has always made sense, not in an intellectual format but more of an intuitive expression. I feel out of the way of thought when I work. For me it’s a different type of listening, and I believe art can serve in helping process the world
around. Weaving really took off for me when my son, now nearly 21, was young. Perhaps it was all the walks in nature and slowing down to be more immersed in my surroundings. Did you try many other mediums and forms in your path as an artist? Just that tried ~ painting, drawing, print-making, photography, introductory silver-smithing. Your art addresses the use of plastic waste, which is a topic that is increasing in conversation every day. Can you tell us a bit about your view here? Firstly how positive it is that there are so many people doing great work around waste. There is such momentum with increased awareness about the human impact on our planet. Sadly though, there’s still so much washed up on our beautiful beaches from the fishing industry: ropes, nets, jigs with gnarly hooks, bait pots, etc. It breaks your heart to see marine life injured, or worse die, necessarily from human impact. That’s partly why I began to re-purpose what I was finding. I’ve also found it’s a great way to spark conversation and raise awareness. We have such a responsibility for others to come who will share this environment. We understand you’ve been collecting detritus from the fishing industry across SC beaches for more than a decade, which you then clean and weave it into beautiful sculptural forms. Can you tell us a bit about detritus? Detritus being just that – waste! It makes sense to me when it’s organic in its form so it breaks down. The natural world is so good at this, but boy I am kind of overwhelmed with the amount of unnecessary discard. Flotsam and jetsam just sticks around. It’s so harmful in the waterways. We shouldn’t disconnect as we are a part of cause and effect in our environment. It’s a concern when we think so short-term, so it’s important we all do our bit to be helpful and informed. Using this to create art, what’s the main message you’re trying to convey in your artworks? I didn’t deliberately set out to convey a message. To re-purpose the detritus was my way of coming to terms and understanding that it wasn’t going into landfill somewhere else. I then saw the potential to rely on the visual woven structure to help tell the story
of how I was responding to the amount of detritus I was collecting off the shoreline. These woven pieces have a long shelf-life with no used by date! What do you love about the Surf Coast Arts Trail? What a fantastic opportunity, discovery of wonderful artists and their practice. It’s great to see that the arts are celebrated by an engaged and supportive community! As it is letting people inside your studios; is it a hard thing to let someone into your creative space like that?” I guess it depends on the individual artist. Some are introverts of extroverts. As for me, my kitchen table is my studio, how funny that no one eats at the table in our house. I am thankful the Deans Marsh Store will are having me back again for this Arts Trail. You’re also the winner of the inaugural Arts Development Seed Fund, DETRITUS. Congratulations! What does this award mean to/for you? I am so very grateful for this award. It’s wonderful for me and my fellow artists to be recognised, together as a team, and to feel the support. For art to be backed and recognised in such a generous way can only bring great things, not just now, but into the future for all recipients. Any last words of wisdom you’d like to add for our readers? Let’s all try and participate in keeping a reduced footprint on our environment. YOU CAN FIND KELLYANN VAUGHAN AT THE STORE IN DEANS MARSH ACROSS THE WEEKEND. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE ARTISTS FEATURED IN THIS YEAR’S EVENT, VISIT WWW.SURFCOAST.VIC.GOV.AU/ARTSTRAIL.
managed to pull some of the vape crew aside for a couple of questions: What sets you aside from other vape stores? Definitely the customer service. We take pride in being really helpful, knowledgeable, friendly staff where you can get really personalised service. The huge range, competitive prices, and chill atmosphere, I would say, are also big reasons to visit Geelong Vape Co. Most vape businesses are online, which you guys are aswell, but obviously, we’re here today celebrating this store opening – what exactly are you hoping to offer customers by opening a physical store? Again, it’s just that really friendly, personalised aspect of the business that we really value. Being able to offer advice and support with friendly faces, especially since a big chunk of our customer base WRITTEN BY JESS SERCOMBE – and a big part of our business aim – is to kick the Vapers of Geelong rejoice, the ultimate vape darts. We hope that by letting people come in they store has finally arrived on your doorstep. can touch and feel and learn that they’re buying Settling in on Mercer street just down the road stuff that is actually tailored to and beneficial for from Pizzaland (because who wouldn’t love a them. With us, they’re not just buying random cheeky slice of pizza with their vape?), the brand shit online where they have to come in and get us spanking new Geelong Vape Co set-up boasts a to put it together for them anyway, or try to put rad hangout lounge, a huge range of products these really advanced or even totally incompatible and some of the damn loveliest people you’ve parts together – which is super dangerous by the ever met on staff. way. A big part of what we have to offer is product Now, this isn’t just some cute little college juul knowledge. We know what people need and we candy shop (although I’m sure they’re more than provide them that service. And really, at the end happy to cater to you too boys, no judgement here), of the day, we just want to help people give up the Geelong Vape Co is loaded with all the steamy cigarettes. That’s the aim and that’s why we think goods you could possibly want. it’s important for people to be able to come in and With a massive range of juices, devices, and find a friendly face who’s willing to help them out accessories, they may be locally owned but they’ve on that journey. got products coming in from around the world with a For those who were unlucky enough to have missed little somethin’ for everyone from you adorable little the grand opening, don’t fret! The team on Mercer beginners to the most hardcore of vape enthusiasts. Street are down to hang out every week Monday to Originally existing as a strictly online business Saturday so drop in anytime for a chat and a vape. since 2015, it has since come under new management from Feb this year and, with a lot of lovin’ from its GEELONG VAPE CO IS LOCATED AT 82 new owners, has flourished in expanding its online MERCER ST, GEELONG, AND IS OPEN MONDAY presence and erecting its groovy new establishment – FRIDAY 10:30AM-6PM, AND SATURDAY 10AMwhich came out with a bang on its grand opening 3PM. VISIT WWW.GEELONGVAPECO.COM.AU/ last Sunday. Amidst the cloudy chaos of the day’s activities, I
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THIS HOT MESS Hot & sweaty revelations…
Sometimes, revelations come during conversations where something just, clicks. Sometimes it’s after the fact when hindsight kicks in. Sometimes you’ll read something and realise that the quote or life lesson relates to exactly what you’re going through… but that’s not how this one came to me. This little revelation came when I was hot, puffing and sweaty. Yup. Can you believe it?! During a work out at the gym, something just hit me. Let me take you back there. I had just finished a round a squats and was now running up and down a set of stairs. We were about 3/4 of the way through the class and I was getting tired. It was about 7am and to be honest, after not
WHAT’S ON IN THE ARTS DOWN FOR THE COUNT “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth” is a line from Mike Tyson that you will see pop up from time to time. What does sports journalist and former ABC editor Alex McClintock have in his kit bag? Using his time progressing through the amateur ranks to tackle the history of pugilism, Alex will discuss his debut novel On the Chin at the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre on August 14. BULLDOGS RETURN TO BALLARAT They took home the points in their first of two games at Mars Stadium, but will the Doggies be able to topple the Adelaide Crows in the last round of the home and away season when they return to the Ballarat venue? Round 23 has a floating fixture, so the game will either land on Saturday, August 24 or Sunday, August 25, but either day makes for a good day out or a nice little weekender. You can get some travel tips through westernbulldogs.com.au. A WALK IN THE PARK On Sunday September 8, Geelong will again host A Walk in the Park, providing an opportunity for people living in the area to come together to raise awareness and vital funds to support those living with Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s is a chronic and progressive neurological condition. In Victoria alone, 27,000 people are living with Parkinson’s. Eastern Park will come alive from 9.15am with a warm-up, kid friendly activities and a traditional sausage sizzle. The Walk officially begins at 10.30am.
getting to bed till after 11pm, I would have preferred to sleep in… But instead, here I found myself, running laps and doing squats. Fun. It was during this point of the circuit that I had really started to take my foot off the preverbal accelerator. I was past the burning phase and heading fast into fatigue where my muscles just weren’t working as they should and each stair I leaped up felt like a bloody hard effort. I was ready to stop. Simple as that. But then, something happened. A song came on. But not just any song. The type of song that makes me wanna yell out, “GIIRRLL! IT’S MY JAM!!!” The type of song that gets me going, every time it comes on. And man, you’d think my pre-workout had just kicked in or something. Instantly, I had a surge of energy, a rush of joy, a sense of invigoration down in my bones. I sprung up the stairs with a dance in my step and a smile on my face. Something had dramatically shifted. But, how? Well, it was nothing magical. My outside influence had simply changed. This blew my mind. I had gone from almost giving up to smashing it in less than five seconds simply because of outside influence. What a game-changer. So my thought for you this week Forte crew is to look at areas of your life that are tired, stuck or stagnant, and then have a look at your outside influences to see what you can change to have one positively affects the other. What food are you putting in your body? Does it poison or fuel you? Who are you hanging out with? Do they inspire or drain you? What are you watching? Does it numb or educate you? Changing the simplest of things on the outside can have a HUGE impact on how we feel on the inside and in turn, how effectively we can perform. As always, would LOVE to know your thoughts on this guys! Shoot me a DM over at @kimelisecooper! SENDING MY LOVE KIM XX
FORTE’S GUIDE TO THE 2019 BENDIGO WRITERS FESTIVAL From August 9 – 11, the annual Bendigo Writers Festival will be featuring a glittering line-up of 150 household names, commentators, writers, entertainers, and many more, in more than 100 events across seven venues in the heart of Bendigo. Ahead of the annual event, we’ve put together your festival guide; highlighting innovations in 2019 and key sessions across the weekend that you won’t want to miss! GETTING THERE If you are travelling by car, Bendigo is a comfortable two and a half hours north of Geelong, just around two hours north-west if you’re coming from Melbourne, and an easy 90 minutes if you’re coming from Ballarat. With an easy drive down the highway, Bendigo is perfect for rounding up the crew and making it a roadtrip. Just remember to prepare the pump-up playlist before you go. It’s also pretty easy to catch the train to Bendigo – the V/Line express service is just over 90 minutes from Melbourne Southern Cross Station, and the Bendigo Railway Station is just a few minutes walk into the city centre. Just hit up the V/Line website find out information on departure times. hTHE GLITZ With a serious focus on food this year (thanks to Bendigo bidding to
become a UNESCO City of Gastronomy – food, health and sustainability), the Friday night event will be a highlight for many, featuring popular SBS Food Safari presenter, Maeve O’Meara. As the founder of food-tour company Gourmet Safaris, O’Meara has spent the past two decades collecting culinary treasures and stories from all around the globe and is sure to bring a wealth of knowledge to the festival that will inspire foodies and writers alike. Join the host of SBS’s hugely successful Food Safari program for a conversation about the places, the people and the dishes that have delighted her in her quest for unique and exotic culinary cultures from 8pm at Ulumbarra Theatre. Saturday’s highlight tackles the biggest question of them all – What Is Life?, with astrobiologist Paul Davies returning to Australia to deliver this keynote address which reveals how biology and quantum physics might just unlock the secrets of life on Earth. Introduced by La Trobe University Fellow Elizabeth Finkel, Paul Davies will take us into a field of science so new and fast-moving that it still lacks a name, a domain where computing, chemistry, quantum physics and nanotechnology meet. The power of information to explain life and to unify biology with physics heralds a new scientific revolution poised to transform technology and medicine, and to answer the age-old question of whether or not we are alone in the universe. If you’re looking to expand your thinking, this one all goes down at the Ulumbarra Theatre on Saturday night from 8pm. It’s Sunday’s Closing Address this year that will have your heart swelling with hope and joy, making it the ‘must attend event’ for the entire weekend. Here, inspirational surgeon Munjed Al Muderis will talk about going back to Iraq, 18 years after he fled to Australia as a refugee, to perform the life-changing limb replacement surgery on people who had lost limbs in the war against ISIS. His extraordinary story is told in the book, Walking Free, and now, he has written about his return to Iraq, as a world-renowned limb replacement surgeon, in a new book, Going Back. This brilliant speaker and influential human rights advocate is a must-see so mark Sunday 11 August, 4.30pm in your diaries now. THE GLAMOUR Ensuring it’s all about the glitz and glamour, the team at the writers festival have made a few creative changes! One exciting innovation has seen the festival make it very easy to take part in question time at the end of a session, with the interactive digital question-time platform “Slido”, which will be available during most sessions at Ulumbarra Theatre and the Capital Theatre. Using your phone, you can send your question to the session host at any time during the session, you can see what other people have asked and vote for questions you would most like to hear discussed. Slido will ensure that the questions most relevant to the audience will be heard, in a more efficient and effective manner. Anyone can use Slido: simply head to www.slido.com on your phone and use the code #bendigowritersfestival to access our event.
With three days packed of events, the team understand it can be hard on your joints and will have golf carts buzzing up and down between The Capital and Ulumbarra all day for you to hitch a lift. Pick up points will be clearly signed at the rear of The Capital, entrance to the Bendigo Bowls Club and turning circle at Ulumbarra so make sure you take note of these – you’re legs will thank you later! If you’re looking for somewhere to relax on Friday and Saturday nights, the Festival Club in the bar at the Bendigo Bowls Club will be open all afternoon and in to the night, with crime readings at 9.30pm on Friday too. We can definitely raise a glass to that. TO PASS OR NOT TO PASS?? If you’re heading to Bendigo for the entire weekend, you might as well go the whole hog with a Three-Day Festival Pass. This gives you the option to attend those must-see sessions, and then just browse during the day, trying out sessions on a whim. It makes it very easy and the choice is so varied, there’s always something on offer. Even if a session in a small venue fills up to capacity, it’s easy to find something else in a nearby venue. Another perk is that a pass is pretty good value too, with the cost much lower than most festivals. Even adding in one or two extra events – such as a Quick Pick in Strategem Studio or one of the evening events in Ulumbarra – a day or three at the Festival is cheap as chips! INSPIRATION CAN COME IN MANY FORMS, BUT THERE’S NO GREATER WAY THAN HEARING FROM THOSE YOU IDOLISE – AND THE BENDIGO WRITERS FESTIVAL IS FULL OF PEOPLE WHO FIT THE MOULD PERFECTLY. FOR YOUNG AND OLD, FOR WRITERS AND READERS, THIS FESTIVAL WILL PROVIDE A FRIENDLY, EXUBERANT, TEMPTING PROGRAM. YOU CAN VIEW THE FULL PROGRAM ONLINE AT BENDIGOWRITERSFESTIVAL.COM.AU.
residents rose to the challenge of clothing, housing and feeding thousands of stranded strangers. It’s a heart-warming anecdote amid impossibly grim circumstances.
wasn’t born and bred in Geelong, I was fortunate to meet someone who was and be able to move to and enjoy this fantastic region. We feel so lucky to be raising our family here.
The cast play multiple roles, switching effortlessly between them with simple accent and costume changes. Nicholas Brown portrays one half of a gay couple from LA who are initially wary of being open about their relationship in case the locals are homophobic (they aren’t) as well as a Muslim passenger who’s treated with suspicion and forced to submit to a degrading strip-search. Islamophobia is touched on, but only briefly before the next footstomping number.
Why did you start up Geelong Living Plus? I started Geelong Living Plus with the aim of showcasing local businesses to Geelong and Golden Plains families and the community as a whole. I also hoped that it could provide an opportunity for families to share and connect with local businesses and find out more about what is going on and available in their local community. How do businesses go about registering for the site?
COME FROM AWAY ASKS, “WHERE WERE YOU ON 9/11?” WRITTEN BY SEB STARCEVIC “Where were you on 9/11?” Almost everyone old enough to remember September 11, 2001 has an answer to that question. And it’s the basis for Come From Away, a musical set in the aftermath of the fall of the Twin Towers currently playing at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne after a successful run on Broadway. Specifically, the show follows the passengers of 38 planes that were diverted when the United States airspace was closed. In a matter of hours, the reallife town of Gander in Newfoundland, Canada almost doubled in population to accommodate nearly 7000 emergency arrivals – so-called “comefrom-aways” – from nearly 100 countries. Come From Away softens the horror of the worst terrorist attack in US history, a tragedy that claimed 3000 lives and forever changed American domestic and foreign policy, by focusing on how Gander’s
The set is similarly no-frills, with a scattering of chairs and tables repeatedly rearranged to represent the interior of planes, buses and diners. Otherwise, much of the staging is left to the imagination. It’s a testament to the talent of the cast and the storytelling power of musical theatre that the show never becomes crowded or confusing. Musically, the show draws from its subject matter, with Newfoundland-inspired, folksy numbers like “Heave Away” and “Screech In”. “Me and the Sky”, a soaring, mournful song in traditional musical theatre style performed by standout Zoe Gertz, is easily the show’s most memorable number. A shoutout goes to “Welcome to the Rock”, the anthemic opening number that establishes the show’s relentlessly upbeat tone. Despite its seemingly gloomy premise, Come From Away is a fun romp buoyed by a rollicking soundtrack and a worthy message. Those expecting anything more profound than that will be disappointed, but it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
GEELONG LIVING PLUS: YOUR GUIDE TO FAMILY FRIENDLY GEELONG WRITTEN BY CHLOE CICERO DID YOU KNOW GEELONG RECENTLY GOT ITS VERY OWN ONLINE COMMUNITY HUB? Founded by Suzy Coleman, Geelong Living Plus is your one stop online directory to all things Geelong, from local event postings, groups and resources, to a list of local businesses to help you shop small and support local. With the aim of making it easier for people to locate and source products and businesses, cutting down the time and confusion it can sometimes take, it’s clear Suzy is a big believer in the benefits of supporting local products, fresh produce, handmade items and local businesses and services in general. Hi Suzy, can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
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If you are a local small business in Greater Geelong or Golden Plains area, please check out our online directory on our website. We would love to have you onboard. Either get in touch with me directly or jump onto our website to find out further details and click on Submit Listing to enter your information. Is it easily accessible for viewers? We are building our online community via Facebook, Instagram and a Facebook Group called Mums in Geelong- by Geelong Living Plus. Please support us via social media and if you are a mum, grandmother, aunty, sister, please join us in our Mums in Geelong group. Do you have a favourite thing to do in Geelong? I enjoy spending family time in the Geelong region and appreciating its beauty and diversity. I can’t go past the Geelong waterfront as its so beautiful and lots to do. Another favourite for our family is a day out in Queenscliff. Such a lovely location with lots of great food, retail outlets and stunning views. CHECK IT OUT VIA WWW. GEELONGLIVINGPLUS.COM
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REVIEWS BY ANTHONY MORRIS
AN UNEXPECTED LOVE
DANGER CLOSE
DIEGO MARADONA
THE LION KING
CRAWL
Ana (Mercedes Morán) and Marco (Richardo Darín) are loving, caring parents – but as their son leaves Argentina to study overseas, they realise that after two decades of marriage, that’s pretty much all they are. Without him keeping them together, they realise the fires of love have cooled, and decide that maybe it’s time they started considering the next stage of their lives as individuals. It’s time to hit the dating circuit, only to find that a lot of things have changed – both in themselves and the world of romance. This enjoyably varied film goes from almost straight drama to broad comedy (some of the dates are laugh out loud), but is anchored throughout by strong performances from the two leads. It’s a smart, sensitive examination of the idea that people still yearn for romance whatever their age – and that the struggle to find that romance doesn’t get any easier.
Battles are rarely won by individuals, which puts a lot of war movies – which love tales of individual heroism – at a serious disadvantage. Director Kriv Stenders’ take on the 1966 Battle of Long Tan focuses instead on the big picture before and during the daylong battle in a Vietnamese rubber plantation, keeping the personal stories to a minimum. It’s the right choice, though it does leave most of the characters sketchy at best; while Travis Fimmel’s disgruntled ex-special forces Major Smith is the nominal lead – and the friction between him and Private Large (Daniel Webber) provides the closest thing this has to an emotional arc – the film roves between the four platoons directly involved in the battle, the commanding officers back at base (they don’t come off well) and the shirtless New Zealand artillery whose barrages kept the attacking North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces at bay. The shifting viewpoint means anyone can (and does) die at any time, while the combat is nasty and increasingly desperate without ever becoming too confusing. It’s a solid retelling of an important part of our military history, a film that gets across the human cost of war while keeping one eye on the wider picture of how battles are fought and won.
Asif Kapadia’s latest documentary moves fast: the first five minutes speeds through Diego Maradona life to present us with the soccer legend already fully formed. The story really starts with him traded to struggling club Napoli for a massive amount in the hope that through sheer star power alone he could turn the club around. Turns out he could: he led the club to two Italian championships in the 1980s. Even if you know nothing about soccer, his skills on the ground are astonishing to behold. Not even the notorious “Hand of God” World Cup goal in 1986 can diminish the on-field skills shown here; whatever he got up to outside of the game should have been dwarfed by his total domination of the game he loved. But it wasn’t, and the split between the on-field God and the all-too-human man is – at least according to this version of his story – the tragedy of Maradona. Kapadia sticks to the approach that worked so well with Senna and Amy, telling the story entirely through archival footage and voice over. This is a skilful, sympathetic portrait of a man who’s done a lot to throw away the public’s sympathy, a graceful star who became a boorish drug-addled mess who took thirty years to acknowledge his out-of-wedlock child.
Since the original animated film hit cinemas in 1994, The Lion King has had two direct-to-video sequels, a separate telemovie sequel, two spinoff television series, several video games and the third-longest running musical in Broadway history. The surprise with this remake isn’t that it exists, it’s that it took so long. You know the story: when the current king of the Pridelands, Mufasa (the voice of James Earl Jones) fathers a son, Simba (JD McCrary), the only one not happy is the king’s brother Scar (Chiwetel Ejiofor). With his chance of inheriting the throne gone and his last attempt to challenge it unsuccessful, he decides his path to the throne lies in being sneaky. Unlike Disney’s other recent remakes of their animated classics, this isn’t a live-action version. Everything up on the screen is animated (even the landscapes) using CGI techniques to create what they’re calling a “photo-real” world filled with life-like characters. It’s a stunning achievement by director Jon Favreau and his team on the technical side. Artistically? Not so much. The characters are stiff, the story’s energy muted; even when an emotion can be detected, it’s little more than a vague flicker. It’s a nature documentary with a story dubbed in; hopefully the next remake will do better.
This horror thriller snuck into cinemas without much fanfare. That’s a shame; it’s one of the more effective thrillrides of the year. When her father (Barry Pepper) won’t answer his phone as a hurricane bears down on his Florida home, swim team struggler Haley (Kaya Scodelario) drives down to check out what’s up. Turns out, quite a bit: the streets are flooded, there’s no sign of dad in the old family home but a radio’s playing down in the rapidly flooding basement, and you know what else is down there? Alligators. At barely 90 minutes and with a grand total of one real location (the house), this still manages to come up with a string of tense scenarios based on the idea that getting eaten by an alligator is a very bad thing – as demonstrated via a range of supporting characters who’re lucky to get a complete sentence out before being chomped. She doesn’t get much to work with characterwise, but Scodelario radiates a drive that makes for an effective heroine. It doesn’t hurt that a smart script doesn’t require her to do anything stupid to get in danger – the combination of rising waters and rising numbers of gators has that covered just fine. It’s gripping, occasionally gory, teeth-gnashing fun.
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FAMOUS WILL TAKES US BACK TO THE TIME WHEN ALL MUSIC HAD MEANING WHERE: THE WORKERS CLUB GEELONG WHEN: FRIDAY, JULY 19 SUPPORTED BY LIBBY LEISSNER & ISABELLA KHALIFE REVIEWED BY JESS SERCOMBE PHOTOGRAPHED BY PATRICK CALLOW
After the release of their debut eponymous album in April this year, Famous Will finished up their launch tour in the cosy band room at Workers Club Geelong. Their two opening acts, Leissner & Khalife warmed up the crowd with their talented solo acoustic acts, both completely individual in style and yet equally reminiscent of Famous Will’s storytelling songwriting style. Having never heard of or seen the band before, watching them play for the first time was such a fun experience. Approaching stage with the cheer and ease as if they were playing in a mate’s backyard, the band members chatted and bantered as they arranged themselves and expressed their extreme gratitude to everybody who has supported them throughout the development and launch of their album – it was incredibly wholesome to say the least. Each with funky haircuts and even funkier harmonization skills, the band appeared completely at home belting out their new melodies. With tracks ranging from the Bluejuice-like, groovy keyboard
feature ‘Secret Song’ to the relaxed, nostalgic atmosphere of ‘The Story’ and back up again to their signature upbeat, folk-pop style with ‘Phillies’, the new album is a ride of emotion and storytelling tackling themes of love, nature and memories. Another of the new tracks ‘Sorry, Not Sorry’ was a touching – albeit a little tongue in cheek – tribute to a friend written about marriage equality when it wasn’t yet legalized in Australia. ‘The Story’ was a big standout for the night with a special intro from Lachy Brown whose performance on the recorder – and maybe also his bare feet – transported me back to the shire. A few covers were also sprinkled in the mix with a pretty sweet take on Crowded House’s ‘Fall at your Feet’ and Thirsty Merc’s ‘In the Summertime’ as well as a strange but fun transition to Johnny Cash’s ‘Folsom Prison Blue in the middle of ‘My Scars’. Overall the experience was incredibly wholesome. With a good-natured attitude, and the emotional ride from the upbeat foot-stompers to the nostalgic ballads, Famous Will has got the goods for a funky folk night out.
SAFIA return with their sophomore album ‘Story’s Start or End’, a collection Ben Woolner admits was realised more as an album then their breakout debut, ‘Internal’, with the trio exploring where their music can go. Where they go is on a deep dive into a cinematic universe of extraterrestrial proportions coloured with striking lasers, beams of ‘Starlight’, and glimmering ‘Cellophane Rainbows’, all delivered through a humming space-trance lullaby. ‘Story’s Start or End’ works as a consistent looping narrative, with ‘Ivory Lullaby’ easing us into the dream-theatre with its airy dynamics and angelic harmonies. The lyric “Tell me about the story / Tell me when it ends / Tell me when it all makes sense”, entirely sums up the album in the storytelling, the track flow and the themes, coming full circle with final track, and title track, ending lyrics “This could be the story’s start or end”. Singles ‘Starlight’, ‘Think We’re Not Alone’ and ‘Resolutions’ are perfectly suited to the Stranger Things soundtrack with 80’s synth pop elements, while ‘Maybe You’ll Love Again’ pays homage to ‘Internal’ with distinct resonance to tracks like ‘Embracing Me’ and ‘Make Them Wheels Roll’ in the builds and dance beats. SAFIA uses their second album to distinguish their sound and showcase their maturing songwriting, embracing simplicity and blending textures that will translate incredibly in their live shows.
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Holy Holy’s Timothy Carroll and Oscar Dawson have created a fresh new sound for the indie rock band’s third release My Own Pool of Light. Their first album in two years is a showcase of driving drums supported by a vibrating bass and bright yet notoverused synthesisers. The album opens with ‘Maybe You Know’, lead by a pulsating drum that drives the tune, and a bass rocking behind the lyrics to offer depth to the tune. This is followed by ‘Faces’, the albums first single. Featuring looped backing vocals from Australian musicians Ali Barter and Ainslie Wills, the fast-paced lead vocals creates a beat that demands movement. Songs like ‘Flight’ and ‘Starting Line’ offer steady, cruisy tunes, while the latter draws you back in with a heavy-hitting chorus. The album’s second single, ‘Teach Me About Dying’ is the highlight of the album. Your attention is instantly grabbed by the drum track. Synths soon follow, with vocals joining to create a fastmoving tune that’ll have your hands or feet tapping before you even realise. The bridge shows Holy Holy at their finest: a fast, catchy beat that you don’t want to end. Carroll’s ‘Frida’, written for his daughter, tells of the struggles a young girl faces growing up in a modern society that still recognises gender stereotypes. My Own Pool of Light is proof that Holy Holy are a force to be reckoned with. This album is one for fans of Tame Impala, or anyone that wants a beat to rock out to or mellow out with.
Pure and wholesome goodness for the soul, A Technical death metal is one genre that I can’t Postcard From An Australian Summer is a thank you decide if I love or loathe. I like my music heavy, but letter from Ziggy Alberts to his fans across Australia, with hooks and melodies as well. This genre doesn’t New Zealand, the UK, Europe, North America, South really hold up on both ends of the deal for me most Africa and South America. It includes live recordings of the time. When we talk about a blend of all these of performances on his 2019 World tour, starting with elements though, I find myself completely unable to a brief introduction in which he admits he still gets stop listening to whatever the album is that delivers on nervous, before launching into a stunning rendition the goods. The last one for me was Job For A Cowboy’s of ‘Yu (A Song For Koda)’. “Sun Eater” which has seen a few years pass since. His honey vocals and calm demeanour translates Disentomb have been around a while now and have from room to record, setting the atmosphere for the a pretty solid following within the modern death metal rest of the record and the brief interlude to follow. scene, their latest album ‘The Decaying Light’ came as “Let’s get some quality back in our communication”, pretty much what I expected to hear = technical, heavy, Alberts urges at a Brisbane crowd during the interlude and consistent. The production on this release is huge in which he discusses suicide rates, mental health and and the capabilities on display here are nothing short social media implications as a humble message for his of impressive. The songs themselves are where I lose young fans. Sing-alongs ensue with ‘Heaven’, ‘Love Me a little interest as the album wears on, but I’ve already Now’ and ‘Gone’ making up the EP, inviting listeners explained that this is not my first musical genre of into the crowd but also giving off serious FOMO for choice either, so I’m not surprised. missing out on seeing the sandy sensation. The playing precision is flawless, and you can The only downfall of this live EP- it wasn’t long tell a lot of time has gone into meticulously crafting enough! this production from start to finish. The overall sound gives me a bit of a Spawn of Possession vibe with the drumming being phenomenally tight and progressively structured. The album on the whole just gets a bit samey for me over the course of the listen. Nonetheless, if you’re a fan of hard hitting death metal and slamming riffs then you would benefit from giving the album a spin.
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Taking a sidestep from The Wombats, frontman Matthew ‘Murph’ Murphy delivers a stellar piece of experimentation and collaboration on debut EP, ‘I Don’t Want To Play The Victim, But I’m Really Good At It’ for his solo project Love Fame Tragedy. Recruiting legends Joey Santiago (The Pixies), Gus UngerHamilton (Alt-J), Matt Chamberlain (Soundgarden/ Pearl Jam), and Maddy Waterhouse, the first EP in a series of releases sees Murph stretch his pop arm. The EP centres around Murph’s attempt to find his feet moving to LA as a newly-wed and extending his musical reach, packaged as an upbeat breakup album. Leaning in with the bouncy single, ‘My Cheating Heart’, Love Fame Tragedy fuse the indie guitars of The Wombats with colourful dance beats and vocal doubling, and is a clear nod to the stigma around going solo. The glitterbombs of colour are removed for the following songs in a more simplistic approach to songwriting. ‘Backflip’, ‘Pills’ and ‘Brand New Brain’ are heavy on drum machines, synths, vibrant falcettos and catchy choruses. Fans of The Killers, be sure to listen to ‘Pills’ for a clever reference to a beloved Hot Fuss track. With such a distinct voice it’s hard for Murph to completely shake his identity in The Wombats, but ‘I Don’t Want To Play The Victim, But I’m Really Good At It’ is able to showcase his musical range and diversity in sound.
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THY ART IS MURDER WHEN: SATURDAY, JULY 13 WHERE: THE CORNER HOTEL, MELBOURNE REVIEWED BY ALEX CALLAN PHOTO BY THOMAS SAVAGE In my eyes, Thy Art are the ‘Men In Black’ (the best of the best of the best) of Australian Deathmetal so what an absolute treat it is to see the Sydney based act sell out the Corner Hotel. Whilst a lot of Australian metal acts seem to attain rather rapid success, Thy Art have put in the hard yards with this sell-out show being the response of well over 10 years of hard work slogging away at the Australian metal community. Their response couldn’t have been more deserved; the same can be also said about the tours main support act Justice for the Damned. I first caught Justice for the Damned playing at Wrangler Studios with Polaris and Pridelands a few years back and since then have kept an eager eye on what they’ve been up too. Performing as if they were the headliners Justice opened with black-metal tinged ‘Dragged Through The Dirt’ which garnered an immediate crowd response. Busting through tracks like ‘No Brother, No Friend’ and ‘No Flowers On Your
Grave’ the Sydney five-piece highlighted exactly why they are deserving of their freshly announced Australian headliner tour later this year. With micgrabs and crowd-surfers in-toe, the punters were loving it. As was the band, who seemed genuinely stoked; with the group’s powerhouse of a vocalist Bobak Rafiee stopping to reflect; “When we first met CJ he said, mannnnn there’s nothing like Melbourne and I want to let you know that he’s right.” A sentiment which the crowd wholeheartedly responded too. Thy Art is Murder can’t play a bad show. I don’t know how they do it but every single time I see them they seemingly get better and better. Opening with two of the groups newest singles, ‘Death Squad Anthem’ and ‘Make America Hate Again’ they immediately solidified why death-metal within Australia is their kingdom. Stopping briefly to reaffirm that Melbourne is CJ’s favourite city in Australia to perform in, Thy Art then before lead into ‘The Purest Strain of Hate’ and ‘Shadow Of Eternal Sin’ off 2012’s ‘Hate’ LP, two songs which were clearly crowd and personal favourites. During ‘Holy War’ I found myself admiring how Thy Art seems to construct their tracks- for starters, CJ’s vocals are honestly unparalleled. Secondly, their percussion is technical and elite and for that I commend Jesse Beahler who did an incredible job replacing Lee Stanton and thirdly, I want to highlight their riffs. Now, you’re probably thinking ‘oh a death metal act with good riffs-no shit’ well shut up for a second because I want to highlight something that I think is pretty bloody neat. Obviously, I understand that they are doing their job...but, Thy Art’s ability to lead with these incredibly complex, intricate and ominous riffs whilst maintaining constant heaviness in the rhythm section blows me away every time, I could only compare it to Lamb Of God with how well they execute this. ‘Dear Desolation’ was dedicated to CJ’s five-week old son Dante, ‘Coffin Dragger’ scored a guest vocal spot from Justice’s Bobak Rafiee, ‘Reign Of Darkness’ had one of the loudest singalongs I’ve ever heard in a closed roof venue. Finishing off the set with ‘Human Target’ it occurred to me how unique it is that seemingly every fan in the crowd had a different favourite song, it really highlights how solid a catalogue they do possess. And if CJ’s word is anything to go by, their best material is still yet to come.
LITTLE SIMZ SHOWS AUDIENCES EXACTLY WHAT ALL THE FUSS IS ABOUT WHEN: SUNDAY JULY 21 WHERE: CORNER HOTEL, MELBOURNE REVIEWED BY ALEX CALLAN Little Simz’ third LP ‘Grey Area’ is one of my favourite releases of the year so far and after her set at the Corner last Sunday, this notion is even more cemented. Kicking off with ‘Boss’ the 25 year old burst onto the stage megaphone in hand, with the crowd vibing massively and the singalongs being that deafening that you could see the surprise on Simz’ face, who seemed really amazed that she was performing to a sold out crowd, the other side of the world on a Sunday night. “I go by Little Simz for those who don’t know,” smiled Simbiatu ‘Simbi’ Abisola Abiola Ajikawo before kicking into ‘Therapy,’ which made it seem as if the crowd knew the words as well as Simz herself. With it’s
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groovy bassline providing a hazy dance track for the crowd with Simz’ witty lyricism still reigning dominant, lines such as, “Sometimes we do not see the fuckery until we’re out of it/Some people read The Alchemist and still never amount to shit,” highlighted her old school style reminiscent of Lauryn Hill who also relied on intelligence over controversy or brutality for most of her social criticisms. With her set being comprised of raw instruments such as bass and percussion and lacking a backing track (a tool a lot of rappers rely on) Little Simz’ reaffirmed song after song while she is at the top of the rap game. With lyrics such as “Fuck those who don’t believe/They would never wanna admit I’m the best here/From the mere fact that I’ve got ovaries,” it’s no surprise that Simz has found herself spearheading England’s current female rap movement, but I feel as if her ability transcends more than just being a pivotal female rapper. I think instead she is leaps and bounds ahead of the current rap game regardless of gender. ‘God Bless Mary’ gave fans a taste of something older with Simz’ taking the time to dedicate the song it’s subject matter, Mary, her elderly neighbour while she was growing up, who never called the cops to shut down the parties that Simz was honing her craft mixing tracks at, “Without her, I wouldn’t be standing here in Melbourne right now.” ‘Pressure’ was a standout with its acapella-esque intro and outro being extended to truly allow Simz to highlight her lyrical ability. But that isn’t the only talent she possesses, with her donning guitars, basses and bongos throughout the set to add a little bit more spice to a few tracks. ‘Flowers’ closed the set with it’s ambient melodic approach being truly enigmatic in a live setting. ‘Offence’ scored the encore and was without a doubt the crowd favourite with it’s ballsy chorus being chanted throughout the room. I feel like I speak for everyone who was in attendance when I say the only criticism I had was that I wish she just kept playing. I truly can’t wait until she hits our shores again.
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Is Jason Statham the greatest actor of the 21st century? Silly question: of course he is, let’s move on. And while Hobbs and Shaw will no doubt solidify his rep as the most brilliant thespian of our era, what better time than now to look back and reflect on the career of the performer who embodies literally everything that’s good about motion pictures today. Actually, the first thing we need to do is reflect on the fact that he still has a career, because it wasn’t all that long ago that Statham seemed to be pretty much out the door when it came to making movies; the former professional diver came up after his debut in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels making action thrillers at a time when action thrillers were on their way out, and while his films got better – seriously, Safe is a great film – the market for those films got smaller. Even making literally the greatest movie ever made – Crank: High Voltage, in which he played a violent manic only kept alive by regular jolts of electricity, sex, and murder – wasn’t enough to push him over the top, and by the start of this decade even playing second fiddle to Stallone in the Expendables films wasn’t keeping him from beginning to slide into the world of direct-to-DVD action. He was still making decent films – Homefront, or the first Mechanic – but what he was selling was no longer what Hollywood was buying, and when his last big stab at breaking out fizzled (that’d be Parker, which really should have been better), he went public and said he was pretty much done with churning out trash. So, of course, that was the moment when it all started to turn around, thanks to a fairly unexpected series of circumstances. Firstly, he was really funny in Spy playing a pisstake version of himself, at times veering close to stealing the film out from under star Melissa McCarthy. Secondly, pretty much the last trash movie Statham had lined up before walking away was The Meg, which – after being delayed for over a year – was a huge hit when it finally came out (guess people like Statham fighting giant sharks – who knew?). And thirdly, he was cast as a bad guy in the Fast & Furious franchise – though after an awesome set-up in FF6, his actual role in FF7 was a bit of a letdown, as he just played a guy who kept popping up to harass our heroes rather than being anywhere near central to the story. But as you’d expect from a man critics on this very page have called “the most brilliant thespian of our era”, once he was given the chance to shine, shine he did; despite being third or fourth fiddle in The Fate of the Furious he was pretty much the only actor who came out of that firmly average film looking good (guess people like Statham saving babies – who knew?), thus setting up Hobbs & Shaw… which, to be honest, could go either way, as there’s a fine line between awesome over the top and the kind of “awesome” that just leaves you shaking your head. But whatever happens, one thing is certain: it’s a Fast and Furious movie, so they’re still going to talk a lot about family.
Hey gang, welcome back to yet another edition of Pulp, Forte’s home of all things caped, colourful and crimefighter-y (that’s a word, I swear). This week, things aren’t quite as colourful as usual as we dive into the works of Mr Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spider-Man) post-DC exclusivity. Back in the early 2010s, ol’ mate Bendis published a book called Scarlet, drawn by Alex Maleev (Daredevil) under the banner of Marvel’s creator-owned imprint Icon. While a number of other creators had their work published via Icon over the years, they lost the majority of their titles to Image Comics, and when Bendis moved to DC, the imprint went dark and hasn’t done anything since. Now that Bendis is back at DC, they’ve revived his personal Jinxworld imprint, and with it comes a number of his creator-owned titles, including the aforementioned Scarlet. Given the current state of international political discourse, it seems fitting that Bendis’ revolutionary tale rears its head again now. Scarlet Rue didn’t want to be a revolutionary. She only wanted justice for her murdered boyfriend, and for the corrupt police that killed him to be held to account. What she didn’t foresee was the city of Portland amplifying her insurrection and starting a second American Revolution. Now, Scarlet is the reluctant face of a movement that spits in the face of the corruption and abuse of power that has dominated the US for decades. Despite Portland being surrounded by the US military and cut off from the rest of the country, Scarlet’s revolution has started to spread – and the system is beginning to crack. Scarlet is poised to tear down the iniquitous system that robbed her of her partner, with an army at her back – assuming she survives the night. What I didn’t initially realise about Scarlet was that despite its #1 numbering, the Jinxworld version of Scarlet is a continuation of the original story that started back in 2010. As a result, a lot of the lead up to this volume is just missing – Bendis doesn’t really recap the previous story, beyond enough minimal detail to explain the setting. While I generally don’t mind picking up the pieces as I go along, I think Scarlet would’ve benefited from some additional fleshing out, though that is coming from someone completely new to the story. One aspect of the book I particularly enjoyed was Scarlet’s continual breaking of the fourth wall as a form of narration – it allowed the blending of internal monologue and exposition in a way that passed on information about the world (i.e. backstory) in a way that didn’t feel contrived or bland. While I enjoyed the narration as a deliver method for exposition, the presence of extended narration meant that the device overstayed its welcome here and there. In hindsight, I think a lot of my issues with the story come from the first issue or so of the volume – there’s some slightly awkward dialogue in the middle of a sniper battle, followed by an extended, slightly rambling monologue that kind of drags on for a bit too long and doesn’t hook in a reader terribly well. Once the story gets going, it’s much more engaging, but I found it a bit hard to get past these initial gripes. There’s a lot to like about Scarlet – particularly Maleev’s pencil work and the neo-revolutionary setting – but this semi-reboot of Scarlet really needs the first run’s support to really shine. Pick this one up after reading the Icon run!
By now you are probably completely over the moon landing and all of the “I remember” going around about it. But read on! I thought of an angle no one has (to my knowledge) covered. Moon music. I can’t believe that there’s anyone breathing who hasn’t listened to Billie Holiday’s Blue Moon. It is a classic regardless of your music likes or dislikes. But there’s a lot more than that, and here’s a sample. Otis Spann – Moon Blues The moon landing was 1969 and Spann died in 1970, so this must have been one of his last songs. “They got all of that bread, just to send people into space You know they got all of that bread, just to send people into space But there’s trouble there for us, baby we ain’t goin’ any place” Slank – Full Moon Blues Slank is the biggest Indonesian rock band. It was founded in 1983 by teenagers in an alley street in Jakarta called Gang Potlot. The band is known for playing blues and rock music accompanied with political sociology lyrics. Sky High – Bad Moon Blues Sky High are one of Northern Europe’s finest blues-rock bands! Fronted by Clas Yngström, guitar-player/singer extraordinaire, the band has been working hard ever since its early start in Gothenburg late 1978. The style is Hendrix-drenched blues-rock with elements of Texas-style blues, funk, jazz, and traditional Swedish folk tunes. Cloakroom – Sickle Moon Blues Cloakroom consists of three factory workers from Northwest Indiana. Never heard of them, this is probably the farthest away mention they’ve had. Music is good though. Stevie Wonder – Moon Blue Stevie Wonder, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. A prominent figure in popular music, he is one of the most successful musicians of the 20th century. Don’t you dare say you’ve never heard of him? Gary Moore – Moon Blue He played with the Irish band Skid Row. Later on, Moore could be seen playing in the likes of Thin Lizzy and British jazzrock fusion band Colosseum II, as well as having his own, highly successful solo career split between the genres of heavy metal and blues. Moore shared the stage with such blues and rock musicians as B.B. King, Albert King, John Mayall, Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, Albert Collins, George Harrison, and Greg Lake. Nils Landgren Quintet – Joe’s Moon Blues Tricked you! Nils is a jazz trombonist, so broaden your horizons and have a listen. I caught up with Jesse Valach and the Testaments at the E&C last month, and the best news I have is that they’ll be playing there again on the 18th of August. Their July gig was excellent and they courteously delayed starting by about 15 mins, to allow uninterrupted viewing of the Cats game. The Hawthorn hoodoo struck again! His music gets ever stronger, and the reggae additions work very well. The Testaments compliment him, and I loved the keys solos. Why not put one of those moon blues tracks on, and lay back and watch the moon go past one night? If you want something more active then check out Jesse at the Elephant & Castle on the 18th.
Welcome to THTH, Forte’s premier source of all things heavy, hard, fast and metal. It’s the second half of this year and with it brings the release of some albums from the big name metal acts, and that in itself means the metal press is collectively losing its shit over every little thing. Tool updated their logo on their webpage, Slipknot released a single for their new album and Opeth released a new song for their album recently and words upon words were set upon unsuspecting blank documents over the world and then published about every little new thing these bands are up to. To be fair, these blogs are just posting clickbait about big name bands, but where’s the articles pumping up the new albums from the likes of Alice Cooper and Quiet Riot, for example? Is no one checking their websites for new logos and new songs released from them in the lead up to their albums?! I’m sure there’s some people out there frothing for these releases a lot more than Tool! You know, Puddle Of Mudd are still around and they’ll be releasing a new album this year, as will Steel Panther, Alter Bridge, Halloween and The Darkness, people would love to be updated with every little bit of news about them… Alright, alright, I guess now maybe the eyes of the metal blogs and press are focused correctly at stuff some people may actually care about.
KELLY SLATER Watching the professional surfing in Brazil recently and it was amazing to see 11-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater still paddling around terrorising competitors half his age. Half his age… I’m deadly serious. At the age of 47, he is not just one of the oldest surfers but one of the oldest professional athletes on the planet. After a stellar junior career, he started professional surfing in 1990 the same year that the Berlin Wall came down, Nelson Mandela was finally released from prison and Cheers was the most popular show on television. Two years later Slater won his first professional event, the Rip Curl Pro in France and he has basically been competing (bar injury) on a regular basis since then. Along the way Slater has won 11 world professional surfing titles (he was the youngest World Champ in 1992) and 55 professional tour events. Slater won his 11th world title in 2011 at the age of 39. In an age when most of the current pro surfers are aged 20-25, for Slater to still be surfing competitively at the age of 47 (with no signs of slowing down) is incredible. The recent contest at J-Bay in South Africa was a classic example. Slater easily made it through to the final round of 16 surfing with speed and flair. In this round, he came up against Brazil’s Italo Ferreira who has been surfing out of his skin all year (Ferreira would go on and meet Gabriel Medina in the final two days later). Slater paddled out on a very short board which he struggled to paddle into waves (he fell on his first two rides). When he got going Slater was still able to carve with the best of them but a lack of good wave choice (and possibly equipment) meant he was just knocked out by Ferreira (Slater only needed a 6.97 to beat Ferreira). If you get a chance this year try and catch Slater competing at the last remaining events. He will go down in the history of surfing as one of the greats (he should also go down in the history of world sport as one of the greatest athletes the world has ever seen). Let’s hope Slater comes down to Bells Beach next year for one more crack at the Rip Curl Pro. He has three Bells trophies at home while a fourth sits in the Australian National Surfing Museum in Torquay. Imagine a fifth at the age of 48…. that would be something.
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In other news ++ Brewtality 2019 will be held across both Melbourne’s The Tote and the Bendigo Hotel on Saturday August 3 and will feature Psycroptic, High Tension, Lo! And many more. ++ Diabolic Rites will launch their new album at Ballarat’s Karova Lounge on Friday August 9 and with them will be Whoretopsy, Christ Dismembered plus more. Get on down and check out a show before it closes for good! ++ Slipknot will release their new album We Are Not Your Kind on Friday August 9. ++ DevilDriver and All That Remains will be at 170 Russell on Sunday August 25. ++ Tool will release their new album on Friday August 30. ++ Korn will release their new album The Nothing on Friday September 13. ++ Opeth will release their new album In Cauda Venenum in both English and Swedish versions on Friday September 27. ++ Combichrist with special guests Darkcell will play the Corner Hotel on Friday October 4. ++ Metallica, with Slipknot as support, will be at Marvel Stadium on Tuesday October 22, which is now sold out. A second show has been announced for Thursday October 24. ++ Alcest will release their new album Spiritual Instinct on Friday October 25. ++ Mayhem will release their new album on Friday October 25. ++ Bart Krysiuk’s Batushka will play the Croxton Bandroom on Saturday November 2. ++ Opeth will play the Palais Theatre on Friday December 13. ++ Blacken Open Air festival will be held over Easter weekend, 2020. Easter Sunday will be April 12. Handy to know if you’re looking for cheap flights to NT well in advance. ++ Check out this edition’s of THTH’s Spotify playlist by searching for playlist: THTH719 or by searching spotify:user:TooHeavyToHug
If you have any news about local metal bands, shows or albums, let THTH know by emailing to tooheavytohug@ hotmail.com or get in touch via Twitter at @TooHeavyToHug
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GUIDE THURS AUGUST 1ST 2019 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL BEAVS BAR: ANDY FORSTER EDGE GEELONG: LIVE MUSIC AND DJ GPAC: SOUND OF MUSIC, GURU OF CHAI THE GOOD BEER BAR: BREWS + STEWS THE INN: UNIRAYS X THE INN HOTEL: OP SHOP PARTY THE LOST ONES BASEMENT BAR: DRAW THE NUDE DUDE
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