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Welcome back Forté family. The thing I like about our fortnightly editions is that it forces me to have work in on time. We all have that friend (in this case it’s me) who is late to every single brunch, baby shower, and even just a regular day at work. While most people pride themselves on good manners, which includes timeliness, some people simply seem incapable of being on time (I’m sorry). It’s certainly a frustrating characteristic both for the people waiting to order lunch until the tardy friend makes their appearance and for the wellintentioned, but perennially late person, yet we still do it. If this sounds like you, I’m just writing this to tell you you’re not alone. We’ll forever be late, so might as well embrace it…
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This issue we’re giving away a double pass to each of the films at The MIFF Travelling Showcase when it lands in Geelong from 12-14 October. This will see screenings of Undertow, The Coming Out Ball Movie, The Eulogy, Acute Misfortune and Juliet, Naked.
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WRITTEN BY SHAE MCCORMACK HANSON BRING STRING THEORY WORLD TOUR TO AUSTRALIA
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They’re back! Everyone’s favourite American pop-rock trio Hanson have announced their return to Australia, as part of their symphonic ‘String Theory World Tour’. The ‘MMMBop’ stars will make the trip down under in February 2019 for some huge shows across Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, the Gold Coast and Brisbane. The band of brothers, who last toured Australia in 2017 on their 25th Anniversary tour, will be showcasing music from their upcoming String Theory project, which features songs from across their career re-imagined for symphony orchestras, as well as new songs like ‘Reaching For The Sky’ and ‘Siren Call’, and is set for release this November. Catch them at Palais Theatre (All Ages) on February 27. Tickets on sale Tuesday October 2 via ticketmaster.com.au
Progfest is back for another instalment of hand-selected, heavy hitting bands that promises the full spectrum of progressive music. The annual event is turning ten years old next year, and the festival is celebrating with its biggest lineup ever. To kick things off, three massive international acts have been revealed for its 2019 events in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Hailing from Berlin, The Ocean will bring their world-renowned postrock to Australia, bringing their dystopian rock music to the masses. They’ll be joined by UK progressive metal juggernaut Monuments and Skyharbor, the bone-shaking band that was formed in New Dehli, India. With more acts to be announced, this instalment of Progfest is one not to be missed. It all goes down at The Croxton, Melbourne on Saturday January 26.
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THE MELBOURNE SALAMI FESTA RETURNS A weekend celebration of cured meats is returning to Melbourne for its sixth round this October. For all those who have claimed to make the perfect salami, this is their chance to go head to head with some of the best around and be judged by a panel of experts. But it’s not all about competition; it’s also a celebration of family, friends, tradition and food. This festa aims to bring people from all backgrounds together to appreciate a key component of the Slow Food Movement. There will be plenty of homemade Italian cooking, live music, salami making demonstrations as well as a chance to meet the families competing, taste their wares and learn their secrets. If this sounds like your idea of heaven, we suggest arriving early and hungry. It goes down at Welcome To Thornbury on October 13 & 14.
As the warm weather approaches, the team behind Falls Festival have decided to bring you a bit of good news with a smorgasbord of international musical delights as they present a scorching range of summer sideshows. Californian kings TOTO will whip up extreme levels of nostalgic buzz when they land at Melbourne’s Festival Hall on Jan 4; New Yorkers INTERPOL will be showing off their excellent new album Marauder at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre on Jan 4; English rockers The Vaccines will be hitting up the Croxton Bandroom on Jan 3; as well as sideshows from Bishop Briggs, Dermot Kennedy, Soccer Mommy and Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers. Tickets on sale via Secret Sounds.
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Tastemaker festival The Hills are Alive is back in 2019, blooming in the hills of beautiful South Gippsland, Victoria from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 March. Heading up the three-day festivities is Australian indie pop royalty, Vera Blue, who will come armed with her latest album ‘Perennial’, an intensely personal record that traces the often circular pathways between love and loss, seamlessly synthesising her folk past with her bold pop future. While the full lineup with be released real soon, there’s also a range of other features to enjoy, including the Tiny Rave Cave, Bar at the Edge of the World, yoga, an old school bus serving scones and lemonade, karaoke, seriously competitive ping pong and HILLarious comedians. Staying true to their roots, tickets for The Hills Are Alive’s 11th year throw-down will include camping, plus it’s BYO so pack ya tinnies! Tickets on sale now.
The entertainment stakes continue to rise for the 2018 Melbourne Cup Carnival, with one of the world’s biggest dance music festival brands, Ultra Australia, to join Flemington’s iconic Birdcage Enclosure, a first-time for a Music & Festival brand to have a presence there. The Ultra Australia marquee will feature on the front row of the Birdcage on both AAMI Victoria Derby Day, Saturday 3 November and Seppelt Wines Stakes Day, Saturday 10 November. The marquee, themed by Ultra, will feature some of the hottest Australian and international DJs, celebrities, fashionistas and music lovers. This marks the first time for a music festival and brand to have a presence within the cage, bringing their dance music festival atmosphere trackside. Tickets and hospitality packages can be purchased from flemington.com.au.
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Electric Gardens is making its triumphant return to Melbourne next year, giving 10,000 revellers the chance to experience the very best local and international electronic music artists as part of a world-class production at a brand new venue to be announced early October. Headlined by dance music royalty, Underworld, Karl Hyde and Rick Smith will be banging out their repertoire of goose-bump inducing anthems including ‘Born Slippy’ and ‘Always Loved a Film’. Legendary artists Erick Morillo, Eats Everything, Bag Raiders and Set-Mo will also be joining the lineup for what will be an unforgettable event full of great beats and good times in Melbourne on the 18th of January. Venue TBA. Tickets on sale now via visit electricgardens.com.au.
Jedis and padawans alike, a massive exhibition from a galaxy far, far away is heading to Australia. Star Wars Identities: The Exhibition offers fans the chance to get up close and personal with over 200 original objects from the Star Wars universe. That includes costumes, props, models, concept art and props -- think everything from the Millenium Falcon to Darth Vader’s suit from Return of the Jedi. It’s all going down at Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum this November (so it’s a good excuse for a getaway to the city). What’s more, the exhibition will give you a chance to create your own Starwars character, using a custom-designed smart bracelet and headset to give the exhibition an interactive touch. The Exhibition runs at the Powerhouse Museum from November 16 until June 10.
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UNDERTOW SET TO TAKE THE NATION BY STORM Written by Tammy Walters YOU KNOW THAT FEELING OF WATCHING A MOVIE AND IT IS SET IN A CITY THAT YOU HAVE BEEN TO? YOU AUTOMATICALLY EXCLAIM, ‘I’VE BEEN THERE!’ AND FEEL A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT. WELL GEELONG RESIDENTS, GET PREPARED TO BE SHOUTING ‘I LIVE THERE!’ WHEN YOU GO TO SEE THE NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL DRAMA, ‘UNDERTOW’.
of years but when I got back I got more into film and started writing and directing.” Nation explains. “Around that time I did a production of Jean Genet’s, ‘The Maids’ and I was really inspired by that to create something that had two really strong roles for women, about a relationship about women that wasn’t a romantic or sexual relationship… but just a sort of complex, complicated relationship between women.”
‘Undertow’ is the debut film for award-winning ‘Undertow’ is centred around the mental state of main writer and director, Miranda Nation. It boasts an all character, Claire (Gordon), who is learning to cope with Australian cast including Laura Gordon, (City Homicide, a life after a miscarriage. She becomes suspicious of her Underbelly and Secret City) ; Olivia Dejonge (The husband’s (Collins) relationship with a young pregnant Visit); Rob Collins (The Wrong Girl); and Josh Helman woman (Dejonge) and develops an unhealthy obsessive (X-MEN: Days of Future Past, X-MEN: Apocalypse) and relationship with her that puts all of their lives at was all filmed right here in Geelong! risk. The film explores some deep themes of female empowerment, the human body, sexuality and loss. “I grew up in Geelong, though I’m in Melbourne now, I grew up there until I was 17 when I moved away to “I think the key theme for me was the body and our study, but my parents still live there and I travel down a relationships with our body and female sexuality… Both lot,” Nation explains. “I always wanted to set my debut Clare and Angie are dealing with trauma that has been film here, it just felt right!” marked on their body, both different kinds of trauma but one that is quite specific of a female experience,” Having started in the film industry as an actor, Nation Nation acknowledges. “We were in post production soon developed a keen interest in writing and directing. and edit when the #MeToo movement erupted and we She launched into the behind-the-scenes world in 2011 [alongside Producer Lyn Norfor] really saw that these with her short film “Eli The Invincible” and followed it issues were really being spoken about, ones that we had been exploring were mirrored in the public forum.” up in 2013 with ‘Perception’, both earning her shelves full of awards. Further, her feature screenplay ‘Zero Circle’ was a semi-finalist in the esteemed Academy Critically the film is receiving high praise for its Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting, and in 2015, relevant and thought-provoking storyline, incredible performance from the cast and the cinematography. Miranda received a Director’s Acclaim grant from Screen Australia to work as Director’s Attachment with acclaimed writer/director Cate Shortland on “It’s such a long process, a kind of labour of love trying ‘Berlin Syndrome’. The idea for ‘Undertow’ was born to get it from inception to finally having a film to show in amongst that mix. people so that’s what it’s all for really; to get it out there and provoke a conversation, and get a response from “I was working as an actor and looking to create my own people. I couldn’t ask for more! We’ve had great reviews work so I went and studied over in Paris for a couple and great reception from people. It’s wonderful! A little 12
overwhelming [laughs]!” She adds about the film, “it’s quite an intense ride, it’s not necessarily something that people are going to ‘enjoy’, but the fact that it provokes people to think and ask questions and chat amongst themselves. It’s more than I could hope for!” While the content offers a topic for serious conversation, the embedded Geelong references will have locals talking. In particular, the inclusion of the Divinals’ hit, ‘Pleasure and Pain’, pays homage to Chrissy Amphlet. “Yes totally, I knew that not everyone was going to pick that up but it was an in-joke for those that knew Chrissy Amphlet was from Geelong,” Nation laughs. “And also another connection is one of our composers, Raul Sanchez is a member of Magic Dirt!” Our local landmarks also make appearances throughout with The Pier, The Sphinx, Corio Bay Motel and our beautiful beaches being captured by talented cinematographer, Bonnie Elliot. “We spent a few days with my parents, travelling around just taking heaps and heaps of photos and just randomly driving in one direction and then the other. I discovered parts of Geelong that I had never seen before either... I really think that the place is a character in the film. The place, and the landscape and the town played a significant role.” Nation was also conscious of including locals in the whole process with all supporting actors and extras being local residents, and she was blown away by the support of our council and businesses over the five weeks of shooting. “The reason we did the whole five weeks in Geelong was because we just found there to be such support and such enthusiasm from the whole community,” Nation
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explains. “We wanted to employ as many local crew and caterers, for example, as possible, and we found that there was such a great attitude and support for the project that we filmed it all here.” ‘Undertow’ will be screened as part of the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) Travelling Showcase at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) on Friday 12 October. “We recently had our world premiere at MIFF and they selected a handful of films to screen regionally,” Nation says. “So that will be the first screening but we will be coming back just before our theatrical release and doing a couple of special event screenings in Geelong, so there will be a chance for people to come see it before it goes into cinemas.” What better way to spend a 1.5 hours than being captivated by a Geelong based film, from a Geelong bred director in a Geelong theatre! Get that buttered popcorn ready!
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Golden Plains Thirteen has been locked in, people. Aunty Meredith has confirmed all the usual details: the same shape, the same size, still BYO, zero commercial sponsors, the no dickhead policy and all the regular conventions that make GP one hell of a good time. As for the lineup, details will be confirmed in about “one moon’s time”, according to a press release. Last year saw sets from The Avalanches, King Krule, Waterfall Person, The Preatures, Grizzly Bear, The Black Angels, Floating Points, and heaps more quality acts. Golden Plains goes down on March 9, March 10 and March 11 2019 in Meredith, VIC. To enter the Ballot, go to goldenplains.com.au before 10:13pm AEDT, Monday 15 October.
Will you need to crank up the air conditioning for Sunnyside’s debut album Body Heat? Not recommended as it would not be energy efficient, but if they have their way you are going to need to cool off in some way, shape or form. You may have heard single ‘Disco Bananas’ doing the rounds. Rich in dance floor funk and potassium, the track has been a part of their live show for a few years now. Karova Lounge, Ballarat – October 6.
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MELTED FESTIVAL A new festival is preparing to melt your face like Arnold Ernst Toht. Damnations Day, Toxicon, Nemesium, Triple Kill, Snakes, Trigger, Good for Wednesday, Ocelot, Fictitious Me and Vendetta are preparing for Melted, Geelong’s first-ever heavy and alternative day-nighter festival. There are further announcements to be made, but that is as good a start as you could wish. Barwon Club, Geelong – November 3.
HE’S THE OUTDOOR TYPE Radiohead got their name from Talking Heads’ ‘Radio Head’. Judas Priest got their name from Bob Dylan’s ‘The Ballad of Frankie Lee and Judas Priest’. And Zach Buchanan kicked off The Outdoor Type after a track by Sydney’s Smudge. More than taking a name, Zach found the inspiration needed to climb out of a musical rut. ‘Dirty Water’ is their new single. The Eastern, Ballarat – October 5 & The Bridge, Castlemaine – October 19.
Riff Raiders – Petrel Hotel, Geelong on October 6; Gangz – The Eastern, Ballarat on October 6; Sophisticated Dingo – MusicMan, Bendigo on October 6; This Way North – Ararat Hotel, Ararat on October 10 & Pistol Pete’s, Geelong on October 11; B Wise – Karova Lounge, Ballarat on October 13; Tay Oskee – The Loft, Warrnambool on October 13; and Bluesy Benders blues show – Handle Bar, Bendigo on October 13.
THE SKELETON CLUB’S POP-IN GUEST The Skeleton Club is a blues-folk outfit out of Adelaide that is led by Tom and Nick Vasic. Their new single is ‘Devil at the Door’, and while pop-in guests are generally callous, soul-sucking, terrible people, the devil is a winner. The single comes at a good time, with the band recently taking out top honours at the Adelaide Guitar Festival’s Guitars in Bars. The Workers Club, Geelong – October 5. Paul Reid and Hiddenite support.
LULUC RETURNS HOME Currently based in Brooklyn, Melbourne-bred indie-folk duo Luluc will return home early next year for a few shows celebrating their third album, Sculptor. The new release from Zoë Randell and Steve Hassett has received love from The National’s Aaron Dessner and Dirty Three’s Jim White, both of whom guest on the album. Most notably, perhaps, is a guitar solo from J Mascis on track ‘Me and Jasper’. Theatre Royal, Castlemaine – January 12.
OKTOBERFEST BENDIGO ’Tis the season for Oktoberfest, folks. Following successful rounds in Mornington, St Kilda and Geelong, the Bendigo Showgrounds play host to the merriment on Saturday, October 6. Shannon Noll and Bag Raiders will provide the entertainment, while some of Melbourne’s finest food trucks will serve up treats. General and VIP tickets are available. Further information is available through facebook.com/OktoberfestBendigo.
A NIGHT WITH BILLY BRAGG NO SWEAT FOR BAKER BOY Danzal Baker, aka Baker Boy, will perform two shows at Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal on November 9, an all-ages show from 4pm and an 18+ show from 8pm. The hip hop artist, who uses English and Yolŋu Matha in his songs, has barely taken a misstep. He was won various awards including triple j NIMAs, landed songs in triple j’s Hottest 100 and supported 50 Cent and Dizzee Rascal. His new single is ‘Sweat Limit’.
With his name already on the line-up for Meredith and Fairgrounds, English songman Billy Bragg is set to perform at Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal on December 6. Making the night better still, Wil Wagner supports. Referred to as ‘The Bard of Barking’, Bragg’s musical history now spans more than forty years. As passionate and fuelled by the possibility of change as ever, Bragg released Bridges Not Walls late last year.
ART OF THE MINDS Torquay’s Art of the Minds is a week-long festival that aims to activate, educate and engage the community about managing mental health and wellbeing through a variety of interactive events. Art exhibitions, musical performances and theatre shows will stand alongside meditation sessions and mindful walks. The Mad Hatters Ball is a highlight. Dates are October 7-14. A program can be found through artoftheminds.org.au.
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What’s this, a spring tour featuring Lachlan Bryan and Gretta Ziller? Lachlan Bryan has been doing his thing with The Wildes for a decade, touring the US and Europe multiple times, releasing albums and winning a Golden Guitar along the way. Melbourne songbird Gretta Ziller made a huge splash with Queen of Boomtown, scoring a four-star review from Rolling Stone. Blarney Books & Art, Port Fairy – October 12.
S TA M PS Y IS TH E M US IC D IR E CTO R AND D R I VE ANN O U N CE R AT K R O CK I N G E E L O NG
On September 13 you were encouraged to ask your loved ones R U OK? But have you asked a friend or family member that question since? Have you followed up on that initial conversation, if that person you asked was not ok? I get it. You’re conflicted about asking them again. “I don’t want to annoy them.” “I’m sure the feeling has passed.” “They’ll reach out if they need me.” I’m here to tell you, they won’t. They’ve internalised their despair and their feelings have exacerbated. They’re ready to explode. Or worse, give up. They will not want to burden another living soul, while spiralling within their own self-pity and hopelessness. I know. I have been there. That was me. My long-term relationship ended, my house lease ended abruptly and the woman whose maternity contract I was covering returned to work earlier than 12 months. I was on the Sunshine Coast and away from any support system. I couldn’t talk to my ex about anything apart from who was getting the dryer and the nutribullet. After eight years my world changed within eight weeks. I was single, homeless and jobless. So, I did what I do best. I went on a holiday; I escaped the problem and immersed myself in white water rafting and rolling down hills in giant inflatable balls in New Zealand (it’s called zorbing… and it’s the shiz!). It wasn’t quite a ‘Julia Roberts Eat Prey Love’ trip, but I wanted time to feel normal and recharge my internal emotional batteries. When I returned, I switched into autopilot. I found a job back in radio in Warragul, I signed a lease and I worked out how to get the electricity connected for the first time in six years (the pilot light for the gas took me another two years to master). Six months later I arrived home from my morning work in Breakfast radio. I drove into the carport and switched the motor off. And I just sat there. I sat in
GET DOWN TO FUNK DANCING FOR SELF DEFENCE Do you remember the days where you couldn’t escape loud and angsty in-your-face alternative rock? The days when you went everywhere with your canvas backpack. The days where you kept a can of air freshener in your bedroom, you know, “just because”. Well Funk Dancing for Self Defence could well be the band for you. You should check out their single ‘Werribee’. MusicMan, Bendigo – October 13.
DREAM A LITTLE DREAM ON DREAMER Dream On Dreamer has given us four albums since forming in 2009. It Comes and Goes is the latest. Those keeping track of the band will know that the gap between albums has not been smooth sailing. Frontman Marcel Gadacz survived a cancer diagnosis, while guitarist Zach Britt stepped out of a toxic relationship. However, these moments helped shape the new album. The Wool Exchange Entertainment Complex, Geelong – October 20.
my car, in the cold, and I didn’t move. I couldn’t move. I felt frozen in time. The driver’s side door felt so far away, and my right arm felt like it weighed 200kgs. So, I sat there in the car. I just sat there for two hours. I felt alone. A call from my friend Fiona broke the silence and I put my happy mask on “Hey Fi, what’s up?”. “I was just thinking about you, how are you?” My acting skills were unconvincing because Fiona could see right though the phone. “Lee, what is it? You are not ok. Talk to me”. I had a friend who knew me better than I knew myself in that moment and she must have seen the trail I left behind over the last 12 months. She made me confront what I had been ignoring. My world shifting off its axis. I had not addressed my emotions. I wasn’t just unhappy or sad or confused or angry; I was depressed. That was eight years ago. I still struggle weekly, but I am taking control of the disease. It does not define me; it is just apart of my story and allows me to empathise deeply with others. I continue to see a doctor, I have taken medication and I have spoken with professionals. I work out (Flick Ryan PT is currently getting my arse back in shape mentally and physically) and I do yoga when I can. I eat well, only drink bubbles occasionally and I make sure I speak openly with my closest confidants. The journey continues but I have so much more joy in my life now. And it all began with one amazing friend asking me “Are you ok?”. Stampsy is on the socials so get around her @ lee_stamps on Insta & StampsyKROCK on the book!
Z-Star Delta, the one and only trumpet-playing vocalist and all-around raconteur from The Cat Empire – Harry James Angus, who will be presenting his gospel production, ‘Struggle with Glory’, ARIA award-winning agitator and power-house Deborah Conway & Willy Zygier, as well as three-time ARIA award-winning guitarist Jeff Lang.
BENDIGO AUTUMN MUSIC FESTIVAL REVEALS FIRST 30 ACTS We really are diving into the depths of festival announcements lately, and adding to the high calibre of quality festivals is the inaugural Bendigo Autumn Music (BAM) festival who have just unleashed an absolutely huge first line-up. Set to take place in venues in and around Bendigo’s arts precinct in April 2019, BAM delivers a diverse line-up that spans many genres and includes a generous offering of 30 local and international acts with a little something for everyone. Headlining the four-day festival is Kurt Vile and the Violators. The Philadelphian born singer-songwriter is heading to Australia in support of his smokin’ new album, Bottle It In, the almighty follow up to last year’s collaboration with Courtney Barnett. As part of BAM, Kurt and band will perform at Bendigo’s most revered venue, The Ulumbarra Theatre, on Friday 26 April. Alongside Kurt Vile, attendees will be treated to the world’s finest purveyors of post-punk Cretan folk Xylouris White, the incandescent Cash Savage and the Last Drinks, UK’s desert-blues rock goddess
In addition heading to Bendigo next April are folk-turned pop singer Laura Jean, psychedelic folk four-piece Tiny Ruins (NZ), sub-tropical boogie poet Dan Kelly, the prolific songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Emily Wurramara, indie-folk singer-songwriter Emma Russack, party favourites Saskwatch, critically acclaimed Melbourne artist Grand Salvo brings his acclaimed new album to the Capital Theatre for an ensemble performance, Zimbabwean born R&B soul diva Thando, rock’n’roll party starters Jazz Party and Totally Mild’s Elizabeth performing her new solo project.
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And the list continues with Melbourne funk band channeling 1970s Nigerian Afrobeat The Seven-Ups, dream-pop artist Merpire, New Zealand’s electricblue witch-hop artist Estere, Springsteen influenced indie band from Bendigo, Fountaineer, Americana alt-rockers Madeline Leman and the Desert Swells, Alice Skye, mid-century crooner Ryan Downey, Freya Josephine Hollick, Moussa Diakite and Wassado (Mali), Arte Kanela Flamenco, Perch Creek, Lamine Sonko and the African Intelligence (Senegal), and Castlemaine locals – troubadour storyteller Archer and anthemic folk-pop outfit Felicity Cripps Band.
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Jade McInally has been part of the indie scene for almost 15 years. Her latest project, low-fi, slacker-fuzz-dreampop band Jade Imagine, kicked off in 2016 when she sent some bedroom recordings to Dave Mudie, the stickman for Courtney Barnett. One thing led to another, with the result being What the Fuck Was I Thinking. Having recently shined bright at BIGSOUND, the band heads to The Eastern, Ballarat on October 26.
With local pianist and composer Kym Dillion on the ivories, Dillon is an emerging composer, arranger, orchestrator, pianist and conductor, who is currently based in Melbourne and Geelong. Starting out his career as a jazz pianist, he soon turned to composition, and his work now regularly spans multiple genres and areas of musical practice.
OCTOBER AT THE POTATO SHED IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO COME SEE THE DIVA OF THE DANCEFLOOR; THE QUEEN OF COMEDY AND HER SIDEKICK LARRY! A ONE WOMAN SHOW ON STEROIDS. Performed by Carita Farrer Spencer and her piano accompanist, Carita brings you her two alter-egos, the theatrical cyclone that is Fabulous Dame Farrar
singer-songwriter released his debut, You Make Me Believe, in 2012. These days Joel Havea works as a trio with Leo Lazar and Arnd Geise. Setting Sail is the trio’s debut. The Bridge Vineyard, Heathcote – November 18. The trio will also appear at the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival.
BRITISH INDIA SENDS OFF GUITARIST It’s one more time with feeling for British India guitarist Nic Wilson, who will hang up his guitar to pursue other interests following one more bash. Dubbed Nick the Poet tour, the band will play more than twenty shows together from November to January. Nic: “Thank you for the memories everybody. Rock n Roll, I gave you the best years of my life.” Tap House, Bendigo – November 30 & Barwon Club, Geelong – December 1.
TALES OF TWO IF BY SEA He ran off and joined the circus, performing in various theatre and music comedy productions; she has studied classical cello at conservatories in the UK, Europe and the US. Trent Arkleysmith and Rachel Johnston are behind Two If By Sea. Together with Joerg Reissner and Roman Britschgi, members of Viennabased Klok, they’ll perform their fusion of worldly folk and Americana sounds at The Bridge, Castlemaine on October 11.
MALDON FOLK FESTIVAL BLUES CLUB Highlights will be plentiful at next month’s Maldon Folk Festival, and we’re taking an early look at one now. The Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum will host the Maldon Folk Festival Saturday Blues Club on November 3. Performers include Mike Rudd, Spectrum, Broderick Smith, Skip Sail, Sons of the Blues, Kenny Joe Blake and Cuttin’ Mustard. Your compere is Patrick Byrne. The festival runs November 2-5.
A GENTLE PUSH FROM LIAM GERNER What else is a man from the Adelaide Hills to do but try his luck in London? Liam Gerner played a solid hand following the move, opening for Paul Weller and Jason Isbell among others. It was then on to the US, where he landed a position in Ryan Bingham’s band. He moved back to Australia in 2014 and is now based in Melbourne.
You can give Liam Gerner and the Sunset Pushers a listen if you like. Ararrat Hotel, Ararat – November 7.
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Welcome to Teddywaddy. Situated around 90 minutes from Bendigo, Teddywaddy is mostly farmland and peppercorn trees these days. Frontman Marcus Hobbs knows the area well, as he would regularly make the trip from Bendigo to see his father’s family. Putting Teddywaddy back on the map, it serves as the name and backdrop of the band’s new album. The Bridge, Castlemaine – December 1.
We’ve hit the final quarter of the year, but there is plenty of music goodness to come. The Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival takes place next month, festival number eight if you don’t mind. The four-day event will welcome more than 100 artists, with the highlight an all-day, family-friendly concert that takes place in Rosalind Park on Saturday, November 10. All the information you need is at bendigobluesandroots.com.au.
PAPA PILKO AND THE BINRATS ARE COOL CATS Forte had the pleasure to interview Papa Pilko and the Binrats back in February. They were pretty excited about the possibilities 2018 could provide, and several months later they’ve done a bang-up job. ‘Go it Alone’ is the new single from the merrymakers. The word is that this will be the final release from the band in 2018, but they’re playing a few shows as well so you can’t complain too much. Major Tom’s, Kyneton – November 10.
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harmonies, All Our Exes Live in Texas have had an impressive career to date and they’re set to bring their charm and songwriting prowess to Anglesea on Friday 2 November. The following night will then see Mama Kin Spender, a stripped back duo, share brooding guitars, primal drums and howling harmonies on Saturday 3 November. Tickets are on sale now.
ROSE TATTOO BRING THEIR ROCK N ROLL OUTLAW 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Rock N’ Roll outlaws, Rose Tattoo have been a classic rock institution for nearly forty years, often being described as one of the most revered bands of all time. Their debut ‘Rock N’ Roll Outlaw’, was reviewed as “A dangerous, unpredictable, monster of a record whose power has hardly diminished an ounce in the decades since”. Spawning anthemic songs like ‘Nice Boys’ (Don’t Play Rock ‘n’ Roll) and ‘Rock N’ Roll Outlaw’, this album cemented the band’s foundation for the years to come. Now, 40 years on, Rose Tattoo are continuing their Rock N Roll Outlaw 40th Anniversary tour, stopping by Geelong’s Barwon Club on November 17.
WARRNAMBOOL LIVE MUSIC ON SHOW This November, South West Sounds together with The Loft are bringing Warrnambool live music with a Songwriters Showcase, featuring a number of dedicated independent local songwriters with soulful music, meaningful lyrics, rock and folk singers and a rock/ metal band to finish the afternoon. It’s only $10 on the door, which will go towards all the musicians giving their time and effort to bring quality music to you. Save the date – November 17 from 2pm-6pm.
LOCH HART MUSIC FESTIVAL There’s a new festival in town. Loch Hart Music Festival takes place in November, a boutique festival that will be held in the heart of the Great Ocean Road. The line-up includes Last Dinosaurs, WAAX, Press Club, ORB, Ivan Ooze, IV League, Zoë Fox and the Rocket Clocks, Poppy Rose, Nancie Schipper and Localles. The festival takes place November 16-18, with further information available through facebook.com/LochHart.
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LIP SYNC CHICKS ON THE PROWL Formed at the end of 2016, rock and rollers Lip Sync Chicks played their first shows the following year. The band cites The Cribs and The Replacements as influences and recently launched a spiffy 7” featuring new single ‘Looking for a Victim’ on one side, and their take on ‘Bring That Boy Back’ as a b-side. An album is complete and (at this stage) will see the light of day in May of next year. The Eastern, Ballarat – October 14.
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Now the footballs have been stowed away and cricket balls and sunscreen are coming out of the cupboard, it’s time to get out amongst it. Harry Lamb plays a nice set of covers at The Lane and fifty or so punters enjoyed his talents on a recent Saturday night out. October 6 will see Sunnyside play at Karova Lounge as they take to the road with their new LP Body Heat. Blending funk, jazz and hip-hop,with instrumentally driven melodies and a dynamic, fun stage presence, you are guaranteed to see the sunnyside up! $13 to get in! Keep an ear to the ground as U.S band The Bronx are about to make a commotion at Karova on October 29. Bringing their L.A brand of rock/punk, it will be a first for the band when they unstrap their guitar cases and launch their unique sound on Monday 29 October. Mind you…it is $68 to get in, so you better start saving your pennies now. The Cabaret Club have a tribute night to the King of Soul Sam Cooke. It’s $23 to get in and you will hear classics such as ‘Chain Gang’, ‘What A Wonderful World’, ‘You Send Me’ and ‘Twisting The Night Away’. Doors open at 8.30pm and the gig is on the 12th of October.
YOU AM I, AND YOU AND YOU When You Am I hit the road in 2013 to perform their albums Hourly, Daily and Hi Fi Way, the band enjoyed one of their most successful tours. Not too bad for a band that got together in 1989. Late last year they hit us up with live album All Onboard. And now they lead Melbourne Music Week announcements. They will never retreat. They will never surrender. Karova Lounge, Ballarat – November 2.
Rick Price is a bit of a legend from the 90’s and his songs have stood the test of time, with hits like ‘Heaven Knows’, ‘Walk Away Renee’ and ‘Not A Day Goes By’. 25 years of recording and performing has given Price a solid grounding. His latest release California Dreaming became his second Top 10 album and shot straight to number one on the ARIA charts. The Cabaret Club hosts Rick Price on 20th October and it’s $30 to get in. Up in the distance there is a famous Aussie rock band coming to Ballarat in early November when You Am I come back to Karova. Guitarist Davey Lane will play a few of his own tunes to begin the night.. then Tim Rogers has an outfit called the Draught Dodgers… then the mighty You Am I to close the night out. It’s Melbourne Cup weekend so a good opportunity to let your hair down. On the food scene, the once marvellous Catfish has now been turned into a classy French a la carte restaurant, Mr. Jones. The same chefs will take you on a dining experience you will not forget. The wines to match the dishes have been carefully thought about and I’m going back for sure! Be sure to book ahead as it is very popular amongst the locals!
SEX ON TOAST TAKES A BUTTERING The band with the name that sounds both sexy and a touch unsanitary, Sex on Toast is serving up their latest EP, Rough. The newie completes double EP Rough and Ready, with the band releasing Ready back in 2016. While Ready was upbeat, Rough is described as its moodier, older cousin. Buy it now. Buy them both. Play them back to back. Eat some toast. Karova Lounge, Ballarat – November 3.
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THE LOST LANDS It has been said there is an adventurer in all of us, and now there is a festival dedicated to that saying. WITH THE AIM OF BEING AUSTRALIA’S LEADING FESTIVAL FOR FAMILIES, THE LOST LANDS PROMISES TO “IGNITE THE FESTIVAL LOVER IN EVERYONE” WHILE ENABLING PARENTS TO SHARE A WILD AND WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE WITH THEIR KIDS AND FRIENDS, COMPLETE WITH MUSIC, ART, INSTALLATIONS, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD, AND WINE. Chatting with festival organiser Simon Daly (Falls Festival founder), The Lost Lands, which is now in its second year, is a complete blank canvas, marking his first project since leaving Falls Festival. “It is so refreshing putting this festival together. You are not bound by any demographic,” Daly says. “The first year was as good an event that I could imagine to do. Over time you see lots of things that inspire you; I started Falls at 21 years old, and to be programming a festival at 41 for something that you and your friends are all well past, well, it’s hard to do that. “The programming for The Lost Lands however is for 2-year-olds to 62-year-olds; it talks to a current festival goer and an adult festival goer, but then it’s also something you’d be rapt to introduce the little ones too as well. All the creativity and the considerations and the experiences we want people to have are as families - with your children, as well as your mates.” Upon crafting this festival alongside David Strong (The Peninsula Picnic creative director and former St Kilda festival director), Daly explains that The Lost Lands has a pretty simple but important remit: to be a truly family-friendly camping event that focuses on getting the young people in our lives to engage positively with the best in music and art. He hopes this space will instil a future appreciation of a shared festival culture in Australia, following international festival trends by “introducing arts, culture and music to kids and the festival concept at a very young age.” 20
This appreciation starts with giving festival-goers the option to camp as a family within the grounds of the Werribee Mansion, but it also filters through the stellar musical line-up of acts that can be appreciated and enjoyed by both adults and children – meaning smiles all round. This includes headlining acts Kiwi legend Tim Finn, Brisbane indie kids The Jungle Giants, Aussie rockers You Am I, and singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke. Other names also include Arnhem Land MC Baker Boy, The Teskey Brothers, Jess Locke, Boo Seeka, Didirri, Alice Ivy and Amaru Tribe, among many others, illustrating the festival’s dedication to showcasing diverse talents. While the lineup may resonate with your usual festival-goers, it’s the vibe and the atmosphere that sets The Lost Lands apart; being a family-friendly event in ways that other festivals can’t even imagine. “We don’t even have a punter barrier. You Am I would never have performed a festival without a punter barrier; Jungle Giants would never have performed without a punter barrier. You just don’t need it here, it’s just the type of festival that it is given that half our crowd are children. People aren’t going to be going crazy when there’s a five year old next to you on their dads shoulder, or a two year old dancing on the grass,” Daly says. “It really creates that intimacy, and all of that just makes it a beautiful event.” As for the arts, The Lost Lands continues to inspire with a tremendous array of both kids entertainment and family services, with a number of installations, arts programs, comedy, performance, theatre and dedicated wonder ‘Lands’. The Little Big Top will feature some of the best kid’s comedy, theatre and circus performers, while also having lots of interactive activities for families to participate in that will have the little ones jumping around with excitement. Kids can check out Doctor Hubble’s Bubble Show, run the show with face 699
painting by kids, and partake in Games of the World, as well as make their own Frankentoy, and see live entertainment from ABC TV’s green thumb Dirt Girl. A few more highlights for families include a Sleeping Bag Cinema screening classic family films and special cinematic delights; Gymkhana which will feature all the games your grandparents played (think egg and spoon, sack races, pass the parcel) and Bed Sheet Ghost Parties which involves throwing on bed sheet and enjoying all sorts of spooktacular activities. There’s also the esteemed acrobatic ensemble Gravity and Other Myths, which will see seven world class acrobats push their physical limits in a simultaneously raw, frantic and delicate performance with their award-winning show A Simple Space, which Daly reveals is something that adults will enjoy just as much as the kids – if not more. In line with its mission to reinvent the festival experience for the next generation alongside the inspiring aforementioned music and arts components, The Lost Lands are also well on their way to becoming one of the first single-use-plastic free music festivals in Australia by 2019 with the aim to achieve 95 per cent of this target at this year’s two-day event. “The Lost Lands is an event focused on family and fun. With that comes a responsibility to pass on environmentally-aware values and actions onto our young ones. The next generation is where it starts. This move will set a benchmark for how festivals can run successfully, whilst minimising their footprint,” he explains. With a long-term commitment to the environment, Daly is already recognised as a pioneer in sustainability in the festival industry, winning multiple awards for Excellence in Sustainability (International Greener Festival Awards, Tourism Victoria and Event Australia Awards) for his Falls Festival events, and hopes to take sustainability all the way with The Lost Lands.
“For us, it’s an awakening just going through every part of the event, from cable ties to gaffer tape. We just went through every part and looked at what we could do differently and what we can change; and a lot of it was actually quite easy to find alternatives for. There’s no handbook, but there’s lots of solutions. Hopefully we’ll go the whole way, but I’m sure we’ll get caught out somewhere, and we want to get caught out so hopefully we can learn more.” In its first move to becoming plastic-free, this year will see the removal of single-use plastic from main event site; meaning no plastic bags, no plastic water bottles, no plastic straws and plastic cutlery. Instead they will introduce recyclable food packaging, free water stations located throughout the main event site and campground for festival goers, and backstage for performing artists, waste stations with options for recycling bottles, containers, food scraps and packaging will be clearly marked and located throughout the festival main event site and campgrounds as well as recyclable waste bags will be supplied to campers and can be dropped off at an on-site recycling station. With music, sustainability practices, installations, arts programs, comedy, performance, theatre and dedicated wonder ‘Lands’ to entertain festival-goers of all ages, The Lost Lands truly promises to “ignite the festival lover in everyone” and we can honestly say, they will deliver on this promise. Grab your sleeping bag, your kids, parents, cousins or friends, and prepare for a weekend of wonder and adventure into the Lost Lands. The Lost Lands comes alive on November 3 & 4 at Werribee Park & Mansion, Werribee. Tickets are available through thelostlands.com.au and are on sale now.
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GEELONG ROLLER DERBY CELEBRATES 10 YEARS Many of you would have seen the thrill and skill required in a Roller Derby game thanks to the film ‘Whip It’, but while Ellen Page is entertaining to watch on screen, the real deal is so much better. One league that can attest to this is the Geelong Roller Derby (GRDL), who have had a wild ride over the last TEN YEARS. What started as a handful of skaters learning and running drills obtained from YouTube, soon turned grew into two aptly named teams, the Frankenskaters and the Bloody Marys, who would present their first bout to family and friends on Halloween.
decade and has become a place fuelled by challenges, sporting fun and friendship. To celebrate all the fun and excitement that the league has brought to Geelong, they are hosting a 10 year anniversary bout on October 20 this year. Kicking off the celebration, there will be an Amber Level scrimmage using the throwback names of the Atom Bombs vs The Psychotics, then the bloodbath continues as the Bloody Marys take on the Statewide Stampede MVPs. It’s clear; there’s nothing better to celebrate 10 years of derby in Geelong than a bloody hard challenge and some grand old derby fun! With the hopes of seeing some familiar faces and smiles, GRDL is offering free entry to previous GRDL skaters if they rock up in their GRDL shirts with their name and number! Come down to the Barwon Valley Activity Centre in Belmont on the 20th October 2018 where the fun will be kicking off at 5pm. Tickets $10 at the door; kids under 12 free.
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GOOD IN THE HOOD More than 2,000 cycling enthusiasts are expected to visit the region for Ride Daylesford on 27 October; a recreational ride offering participants a choice of three distances that all meander around the beautiful countryside of Daylesford. Participants will will ride through the surrounds of Hepburn, Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shires, and pass the towns of Kyneton, Malmsbury, Elphinston, Faraday, Taradale, Harcourt, Walmer, Maldon, Newstead, Franklinford, and Hepburn Springs before returning to Daylesford. Whether those taking part choose the 33km,63km or 143km, riders are encouraged to ‘ride for a reason’ by fundraising or making a donation to Breast Cancer Network Australia.
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FIVE MINUTES WITH SHANNON DALONZO MAXIM’s hottest overnight sensation and GUESS’ favourite sultry model Shannon Dalonzo is poised and quickly becoming the new it girl to look out for. Known for her work on various modelling campaigns, dancing, as well as her fitness, sports and philanthropic work, Shannon is truly a one-of-a-kind success story. We sit down with Shannon (a fierce advocate for body positivity, self-love, as well as health and wellness) for a quick chat. Thanks for chatting with Forte! First up, can you give our readers an insight into your morning and night beauty routine? My beauty routine starts from the inside out. I only drink Kangen water. Kangen alkaline water is an ionised form of water that has a higher pH level and smaller molecular clusters. It hydrates me faster, has a balancing effect of the bodies acidity and is an antioxidant. I also wash my face with Kangen beauty water. Some of my staple products include tea tree oil, coconut oil and Mario Badescu products. At the age of 16, you moved out on your own to New York City to pursue your career as a model;
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how did you cope with the stress of supporting yourself? I sort of thrive on my own! It turned me into the resilient person I am today. I had worse days than others, but I stayed both committed and creative and it all worked out. The modelling world is harsh and full of rejection; what was it that helped you push through? Reminding myself that any rejection I receive, whatever the reason is, is not a bad thing. It simply means it just wasn’t right. Nothing has meaning but the meaning you give it, so I try my best to give it a meaning that allows me to stay confident in myself. At the end of the day, it’s a business. You’ve been studying ballet for 10 years and we imagine that takes a lot of discipline; has this helped with your modelling career? Ballet has taught me discipline. It requires commitment and dedication. I would say the way it has helped me most in modelling is the fluidity of my poses and my posture. What would be your best workout routine to create the perfect summer body? A combination of soul cycle and strength training! Which type of modelling is your favourite? (e.g. runway, campaign and Instagram)? I LOVE runway. There is nothing like the thrill of being on the runway and the chaos backstage. I just love it. We have heard of your amazing contribution to the world of modelling but also devoting your time to charity work. What types of charity work do you do and what’s your motivation to help others? I’m extremely passionate about helping the homeless. I throw an annual event in which everyone brings an item to contribute to gift bags to drop off to densely populated areas of the homeless. I’m also working on a clean water project that’ll I’ll be able to share more about soon. Follow Shannon on Instagram @shannon. dalonzo or check out her website at www. shannon-dalonzo.com/ Photo by Josh Ryan
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GET SUMMERREADY WITH OFF YA TREE It’s always fun to shake things up when it comes to how you present your personality visually to the world, especially with Summer just around the corner – and Off Ya Tree have you covered in a few different ways. If you’re looking to invest in some new summer outfits, Off Ya Tree has everything you need for the warmer weather - from T-shirts and singlets to dresses and shorts. Just head on into store and browse, try on and start building your summer wardrobe. They’ve also got a huge range of pin-up style dresses by Ophia or the new range of T-shirts that have just landed by Tree House Clothing, so be the first to pick up some new gems. Speaking of gems, they’re also celebrating their 40th Anniversary this year and with that, they’re having a $5 piercing sale for 40 days! So if you’re looking for something a little more permanent for
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focus on up-and-coming Australian artists who are distinctive, exciting and above all, supremely talented. While the lineup for 2019 is still under wraps (to be announced at the end of the month), festival director Carly Flecknoe says they’ve kept the same mentality of discovering new music in an intimate setting. Differing to the standard festival program which has multiple bands across multiple stages at the same time, The Grampians Music Festival sets itself apart with only one stage and limiting tickets to 1,500 punters, allowing punters to enjoy all the genre-spanning up-and-coming musicians who take to the stage. “One of the amazing things we have is the location. It is absolutely stunning, and so by having that one stage, by having it small, you actually still get to feel and be part of the space that you’re in,” she explains. “It does put a lot more pressure on programming and curating, but at the same time it means that you can find your spot and just enjoy the entire experience without running around.” In line with the organic growth of the intimate festival, the Grampians team are focused on fostering a culture of positive change within the Australian Music Industry, bringing in new policies that reflect the soul of the festival. “We started a bit of an environmental sustainability drive last year with a BYO bottle, and we’ve really lifted that this year, making sure that we’ve got vendors that align with our policies. We’re now straw free, and essentially we’ll be as plasticfree as we possibly can, as well as bringing in things Setting up in one of Australia’s most like our Respect Policy to ensure that it’s a safe space picturesque national parks next February, the for everybody,” she says. Grampians Music Festival is bringing the Valley “We’ve also brought in a gender and diversity Stage back to the stunning paddock location in policy which is all about making sure that we’re Halls Gap in 2019 from February 15 to 17 in what exploring and investigating all avenues, whether will be a display of outstanding Australian up that be male and female, nationality and background, and coming musical talent, boutique beer, wine and any other forms of diversity and doing the and spirits, global cuisine and dancing in the dirt. research for the exposure in those areas. We’ve Last year saw 20 of Australia’s most impressive had very big conversations about the role of new artists grace the Grampians stage for its festivals in that space, and that really you can have second edition, including the likes of Tired Lion, a stacked lineup with really well known bands, but Ruby Fields, Heaps Good Friends, SAATSUMA then you also have this amazing opportunity to and Polish Club; highlighting the festival’s strong actually educate patrons about bands that wouldn’t
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OUR GUIDE TO HOPKINS CREEK MUSIC FESTIVAL 2018 GETTING THERE Hopkins Creek Festival is held in the Kulkurt Crater at 1939 Delacombe Way, Tatyoon, which is about a one hour drive from Ballarat, just under a two hour drive from Geelong, and an almost three hour drive from Melbourne. This is of course if you’re road tripping with the crew – which we highly recommend due to its location. Just remember to prepare the pump-up playlist before you go. The gates will open at 2pm on Friday afternoon and will shut at midnight, while following two days will see the gates open at 9am and shut at 10pm, giving you plenty of time to find your way inside the festival. For those without a car (or a crew), the legends at Hopkins Creek have pre-organised busses that will leave Melbourne’s Regent Cinema at 11am sharp on Friday November 30. Tickets for this can be purchased through their Eventbrite page. WHERE TO STAY It’s not really a festival if there’s no camping involved and Hopkin’s offers a few options! Firstly there’s the ‘Uptown’ option, which is for those with camping vehicles. If you’re one who appreciates a view, feel free to set up on the ridge of the crater, first in best dressed! For those who want to keep it closer to the action, your best option is ‘Downtown’ which is their normal camping area inside the crater. If you’re not really into sleeping in $12 tents from
Kmart, there’s also ‘Under Sky’ luxury camping accommodation on offer at the Hopkins Creek Motor Inn this year. There’s two options for this one; the Luxe or the Simple, in a number of bed configurations for you to choose from, giving patrons the key to a whole other world within the festival. A world of all things luxurious. THE MUSIC Experience a unique journey through light and sound led by a diverse selection of Australia’s most alluring musicians, producers and DJ’s; as well as a handful of special guests from across the water. This year Hopkins has stepped up its international lineup exponentially, with multi-talented DJ, producer, presenter and party-thrower Ciel coming from Toronto; dynamic duo of Chris Stoker and Jamie Blanco will be making their way from the UK for the Australian debut of Ess O Ess; a true don of the Japanese underground, Mitsuki; as well as the party Stockholm native Samo DJ who will be bringing his distinctive yet diverse sets, constantly pushing sonic boundaries through forward thinking and a unique approach to music. They’ll be joined by performances from the likes of Adi Toohey, Adriana, Ben Fester, Ryan Berkeley (Live), Sagamore, Fantastic Man, Sunnyside, Colette & GSM, Angophora (Live), plus heaps more. FOOD AND DRINK You can’t be expected to party all weekend without fuelling up. A number of food stalls will be open over the weekend serving up all manors of deliciousness, and as for the drinks, Hopkins Creek is a fully BYO event! Unlimited BYO. How good is that!? The football club will also be selling ice for the duration of the weekend so not worries about your tinnies getting warm. IT’S PLASTIC FREE In the interest of making a move towards a greener way of life, all plastic water bottles will be banned from Hopkins Creek 2018, patrons will be supplied with a FREE Hopkins Creek 2018 water bottle on entry to the festival which can be refilled at any of their water stations. 10 points for saving the environment. It goes down at the Kulkurt Crater, Tatyoon, from November 30 – December 2. Third release tickets are on sale now via www.hopkins-creek.com/tickets.
necessarily have organically had exposure in the past. Here, we can give them that opportunity which is pretty powerful, and that’s what we’ve tried to do.” Along with the policies guiding the festival, a highlight is the ‘Best in the West’ Friday night program, which will feature all western Victorian artists and showcase the region’s very best. Last year saw acts such as Melbourne’s self-described sombre-folk dandy Didirri, Melbourne-via-Ballarat Crepes and Bendigo’s Fountaineer take to the stage. “It’s such a great opportunity to ensure that we’re bringing regional Victoria musicians to the fore, and the regional DJ competition is running again as well, although we’re broadening it this year and we’re covering original and electronic production as well. So, who knows, we might discover the next Flume? It’s so exciting,” she smiles. “That’s the other benefit of being year three; having the time, the space and the experience to bring all those programs to the festival as well.” While you have to wait for the lineup, we can point you in the direction of the early bird tickets which are now on sale – but only until Tuesday 30 October, 2018 or until sold out. At $159, this threeday event ticket allows you to enter the festival on all three days. And what’s more, this year they’ve even teamed up with the lush Halls Gap Gardens Caravan Park to offer a camping option for all festival goers. “There’s still the option for people to book holidays houses if they prefer, but if they want to make it really simple they just add the camping option on for $36 for three nights. It’s just a really great way to make it a lot more accessible for people and it’s just a 10 minute walk from the festival grounds.” A sunny weekend away with mates and music. A showcase of the best new bands making music all over the country. Local produce, beer and wine. Big mountains, huge sounds and a beautiful, chilled-out vibe. What’s not to love? Full price tickets are on sale Wednesday 31 October, 2018 at 9am until sold out. Visit grampiansmusicfestival. com/ for ticket information.
TOP FIVE ARTISTS TO CHECK OUT AT BIRREGURRA FESTIVAL & ART SHOW WRITTEN BY SHAE LOUISE This October brings us the 19th annual Birregurra Festival & Arts Show, with a stellar line-up showcasing artists from across Victoria - including a handful of homegrown talent from within Geelong. With high quality musicians, delectable food and wine from the Otways region and a smorgasbord market of arts, crafts and local products over the weekend, this all-ages festival is looking to be the best one yet. Here’s our top five acts to check out. THE KITE MACHINE (SARURDAY, 2PM) Geelong rockers, The Kite Machine are taking the stage as one of Birregurra’s headliners. TKM began their rise in 2015 after releasing EP LUNATICS which gained a lot of attention after airing on triple j Unearthed. Title track LUNATICS gained top spot on the Unearthed Charts with their second single ‘Shadows’ coming in at number two. The local lads are now back at it with their newest release ‘Sinister Sound’ which packs a lot of punch, funk and attitude which is sure to show on the Birregurra main stage. THIS WAY NORTH (SATURDAY, 1PM) Cat Leahy and Leisha Jungalwalla, drum and guitar duo are the two halves to make up This Way North. Hard to believe that it is just the two of
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FUN-FILLED WEEKEND FREE OF CHARGE FESTIVAL ORGANISERS EVERYWHERE THINK THAT THEIR FESTIVAL HAS A UNIQUE QUALITY AND WE AT PATCHEWOLLOCK ARE NO EXCEPTION. WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON THE CULTURAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN VISITORS, LOCALS AND PERFORMERS WHO ALL GET TO EXPERIENCE THE KEY ELEMENTS OF LIFE ON THE EDGE OF VAST MALLEE NATIONAL PARKS IN NORTH WEST VICTORIA, ENJOYING ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CAMP OVEN TUCKER, CAMPING AND - JUST TO BE DIFFERENT - SHEEP RACING. THIS YEAR THE PATCHEWOLLOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD FROM THE 19TH TO THE 21ST OF OCTOBER. THERE ARE THREE ENTERTAINMENT STAGES: THE MAIN STAGE WHERE QUALITY ACTS SUCH AS JEFF LANG AND NEIL MURRAY WILL ENTERTAIN VISITORS IN A LAID BACK, RELAXING ATMOSPHERE; A BLACKBOARD STAGE WHERE VISITORS CAN SHOWCASE THEIR HIDDEN TALENTS; AND A CHILDREN’S STAGE CATERING FOR THE YOUNGER GENERATION. “YOU’LL NEVER GO TO ANOTHER FESTIVAL QUITE LIKE PATCHE. IT’S REMOTENESS, ITS OUTBACK FEEL... IT’S A WINNER. I HAD A HOOT, AND I WISH I COULD SING AT IT EVERY YEAR,” SAYS COUNTRY AND FOLK MUSICIAN GREG CHAMPION.
them after listening to the production they bring throughout their track listing. Although sparse on the instrumentation front, the ladies pack a lot of kick to their sound by utilising their instruments when creating their music. After recently releasing EP Vol.2, the two have played over 120 shows across Australia, New Zealand and Canada with no signs of slowing down. These two are a must see for sure. MDRN LOVE (SUNDAY, 3PM) These young lads from Geelong are sure to be the next big thing and are one of our top picks for this years showcase. With the release of their debut EP and hopefully another one on the way, the boys have already been making waves with powering support sets for acts such as The Black Sorrows, The Delta Riggs, Tash Sultana and Didirri. The guys from MDRN LOVE hold a classic Aussie sound that comes across throughout their catchy riffs and soothing vocals. NAT VAZER (SATURDAY, 11AM) The Melbourne based singer/songwriter is fresh to the music scene with a newly released debut EP We Used to Have Real Conversations. Her music is a mix of edgy, light and bubbly, accompanied with intricate guitar lines, grungy yet blissful vocals. This hidden gem is sure to blow you away when she takes stage as she continues to defy stereotypes throughout her music. If you’re a fan of artists such as Julia Jacklin, Stella Donnelly or Camp Cope, then make sure you set aside some time to check out her out. NANCIE SCHIPPER (SUNDAY, 2PM) You’re probably wondering why the name rings a bell? Well 18-year-old Nancie Schipper has been working hard at the game for the past six years - and it has definitely not gone unnoticed. Quick to gain attention from both triple j and Unearthed, Nancie has received reviews naming her sound as “irresistibly catchy” and she was also chosen as unearthed winner for “Live at the Steps” where she opened for acts Tired Lion, Ruby Fields and Jack River. The Birregurra Festival and Art Show in on the second weekend of October (13 & 14) and runs from 10am to 5pm. Check out all the details at www.birregurrafestival.com/
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merchandise on hand, to allow for open discussion surrounding mental health and suicide. All funds raised from will go towards the work of the Black Dog Institute, an institute working to solve mental health problems – to lower mental illness, lower suicide risk and promote wellbeing. If you or someone you know needs help or information regarding mental health, please contact Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14, or beyondblue on 1300 224 636.
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THE MANE EVENT RETURNS, RAISING FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT All over the world studies have shown the positive impact of music in combating depression. While the Mane Event certainly helps with this immediate effect, it’s much more about the long term.
ON THE MIND OF GEORGIA STATE LINE Catholic school choirs by day and local pubs by night makes for an interesting contrast, but for Georgia Delves, she of Georgia State Line, it was all about the ultimate goal. Quitting her day job, she sped off in a van with bandmate Patrick Wilson and played show after show on Australia’s east coast. With the release of their debut EP Heaven Knows last year, the rapidly rising alt-country act are now set to play 2018 Out On The Weekend Festival, have dropped their latest single ‘Dry My Tears’ and are preparing for a run of tour dates across the country. We chat to Georgia ahead of the shows. Hey thanks so much for chatting to Forte. You guys recently released your new single ‘Dry My Tears’, how are you feeling about its reception? It’s been really nice to see a warm reception to the song; from the great people that come to our shows to community radio support. It’s the newest track we’ve released since our EP last July, so it’s a great feeling having something new and a little bit different to our first releases out there. Your style has been said to blend vintage and contemporary sounds, to create songs that feel warmed and lived-in. Where do you draw your inspiration from? I feel the influence of songwriters I’ve always loved (Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt) makes me want to create music in the first place and their catalogues are always there to reflect on and gather new ideas upon every listen. Alongside this, I draw a lot of inspiration
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Returning for its fifth year running, The Mane Event Music Festival is the local festival giving back to the community, with the aim of raising awareness to combat the growing rate of suicide through the power of music!
Mental illness affects 1 in 5 Australians every year, with the most common being depression and anxiety. Mental illness doesn’t discriminate. It affects people from all walks of life – it impacts individuals, families, workplaces and communities.
The festival, now a permanent date in Geelong’s music calendar, taking place during Mental Health Week each year, is the brainchild of directors Jon Gilchrist and Tristan Gall, who after enduring their own battles with mental health, acknowledged the need for a safe space to discuss the topic.
Taking place at The Barwon Club, the one-day event is set for Saturday, October 6. With yet another stellar lineup with more than 20 acts across three stages, including headliners All Our Exes Live in Texas and Jeff Lang, the event promises to boast a relaxed environment, along with information and
from the music I listen to every day. I really like finding new and exciting singer songwriters out there making clever songs. At the moment I’ve been listening to a great songwriter I discovered when in the states called, Emily Nenni. I think both factors of past and present are always planted in my mind when writing… or at least I try to. You’ve recently come back from Nashville, were you guys touring scoping potential tour venues or just getting away? Mainly just went over to the states to attend Americanafest and get amongst all the great music that is always happening there. I’ll say it was a ‘research’ trip. Others might just call it a holiday. Did you have a favourite place that you’ll definitely be going back to? Well, the whole trip was pretty much spent in Nashville. So I’ll definitely be going back there! A real highlight of the trip was seeing singer songwriters like Erin Rae and Kelsey Waldon showcase with Americanafest. I started listening to their music shortly after I decided to start a band of my own, and it felt really surreal getting to see them perform on the other side of the world. You’re about to kick off your ‘Dry My Tears’ tour, what’s going through your head? Just feeling excited I think! We haven’t played as our usual full band line-up for a little while as we’ve all been busy travelling. So I’m just really excited to get to play alongside my stellar band- the people who help arrange and evolve ‘Dry My Tears’ to the song it is. I’m very lucky to get to play with great, kind-hearted, creative and positive people. It makes the music feel all the more complete. Thanks for chatting! To finish up, what can we expect to see next from you guys? Is there an album to follow the single? You can expect to see more new releases from us moving into 2019. Not quite sure at this stage if it’ll be an album, but I guess you might just have to wait and see!
When & Where: The Bridge, Castlemaine – October 14 (with Cookie Baker) The Vine, Bendigo – November 2 (with William Alexander).
ROCKTOBER Supporting local original bands Geelong crowds and venues have put a lot of love into celebrating and nurturing live music; and now we’ve got another place to get our live music fix. Feast your music loving eyes on this: Geelong’s oldest pub, The Petrel Hotel will be opening its doors to a month-long celebration of original music. ROCKtober is the event, and will see local and original bands take to the stage every Saturday night in October, with the aim of helping talented local musicians gain exposure and bring original music to the punters on the west side of town. “It’s a really healthy scene down here,” beams Marc Welsh, a musician, music fan, rock’n’roller, and the brains behind ROCKtober. “The idea was to get the young bands in that will bring people to the pub to enjoy some live music with their mates. “There’s a lot of musicians around, but what we’re trying to do is give young bands somewhere new to play, and somewhere not too big,” he continues. “This is the right size venue; it will hold 80 to 100 people in the side room so it’s really good for young bands to get a start and get paid to play their original music.” With a history steeped in music, Marc (who cut his teeth in Sydney band Asylum in the 80s and who joined chart topping Killing Heidi as bass and drum tech in the 2000’s) is keen to bring in a fresh vibe to the punters, and has spent the past month headhunting 13 original musicians and bands to play
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All Our Exes Live In Texas Jeff Lang Freya Josephine Hollick Nathan Cavaleri Anthony Snape Rach Brennan & The Pines John Flanagan Trio The Drunken Poachers Alister Turrill Famous Will Rick Hart Matt Joe Gow Weeping Willows Swamp Creechers The Louds Nathan Seeckts Sam Hanson City at Midnight The Hollow Majors Bipolar Bears Izzy Losi and the Auracles Isabella Khalife Connor Morel Blue Sunday Emily Suckling Tickets can be purchased online or at the Barwon Club direct.
in Geelong’s oldest pub. Kicking it all off this weekend (October 6), the riff-tastic Riff Raiders will be headlining. Starting out playing b-sides and obscure songs from their favourite artists, the band hit the studio early last year to release their debut album of original material, Live Like You Mean It. They’ll be joined by young Lorne rockers Dr Sayers and the Other Guys and Aussie punks IBIS. The next weekend will see Melbourne band Cranes Against Clouds - a quirky three piece inspired by love, loss and pets – headline the night, supported by Torquay indie-rockers Von Boheme and modern Geelong grunge rockers View From Here; while Saturday the 20th will see Geelong’s alternative rockers Smoked & Overdue and local psychedelic, indie rock quartet City at Midnight support headliners The Objex, who will finish the night with their hookladen, melodic original material. The last weekend will farewell ROCKtober with local glam rockers Dangerous Curves headlining the final night. They’ll be supported by heavy rockers Vendetta, Melbourne rock n roller’s Silver Bite and guitarist Jake Camillera from local hard rockers 74 Kings. “Each night is diverse and all the bands hold their own; they’re all just quality, local, original bands and that’s what we’re trying to promote. If it goes well, we could be looking to do a lot more over summer; whether that be a metal night, or a thrash night and a punk night; hopefully people will come out and support the venue and the new gigs.” Bringing the city’s vibrant independent music scene to life, these nights cater for all music tastes with only one prerequisite – a heartfelt love of live performance. Just come along, enjoy a cold beer and support some quality live, original music. Oh, and it’s free entry... A Saturday night at the pub has never looked so good! The Petrel Hotel is located 81 Pakington Street, Geelong West.
BRITISH INDIA ARE HEADING OUT ON A FAREWELL TOUR Eleven years since the release of their debut album, Guillotine, it’s been a love of music and a driving determination that has been the key ingredient to the success of four budding musicians of British India. The band’s creativity certainly flourished since their hay day of 2007, taking bold moves to represent their identity across six albums. It was their 2017 recent release Forgetting The Future, which truly represented the evolution of British India as a band, delving down a pathway of raw emotion in its most honest form. Now the band are evolving again, but this time it comes from guitarist and founding member Nic Wilson who has announced he will retire from music at the end of this year, finishing up with one final tour spanning 24 dates across Australia. “It’s all happening, but I think we all feel good,” reveals drummer Matt O’Gorman. “It’s a shock when you actually hear it but I don’t think it was much of a surprise. Nic’s recently married and he’s started a business with his now wife and that’s going gangbusters. Definitely writing and recording wise he absolutely loved it; but the touring is too hard.”
In a statement, Wilson thanked the band’s fans and revealed he has other things he wants to try his hand at, as the time had come to say goodbye to the band who have notched up eight entries into the Hottest 100, released six albums, played every major festival in Australia and have headlined over 700 shows since their beginning. Despite the sadness, the boys are excited to celebrate Wilson’s awesome career and plan to send him off in style with one final tour with their best mate. “A lot of bands, when they lose members, it can be so sudden and it can end badly, but this is the best of both worlds. He’s still our best mate, we still love him, and we’re still lucky enough to do one more tour with him,” O’Gorman smiles. “We’re going to really send him off; he’s going to hate music by the end of it. He’ll never pick up a guitar again,” he laughs. With one final tour to go for Wilson, does this mark the end of British India? “As far as post this tour, we haven’t really decided yet,” he continues. “We finish touring at the end of January so there’s no real rush to decide and we’ll have a fair idea though during this last tour whether we want to. It’ll either be god it’s not the same and everyone’s over it, or it’ll be like ‘Oh well that was really fun, we want to keep doing it’.” With more than a decade spent in the closest of confines, and a solid reputation for their explosive live shows, O’Gorman admits that it’s the little things they’ll miss the most upon Wilson’s departure. “The gigs and the festivals are obviously awesome, but I think what we will miss are the car trips in-between gigs; that’s where a lot of the funny stuff happens. Usually, you’ll be going a six-hour drive and will just want to be home watching TV and chilling out, but this time it will be a different mind frame. Everyone will be thinking, ‘this is the last time we’re doing this’. It will be weird not to have that again going forward if we do decide to do that.”
Donna and Vikki Simpson, nowadays Vikki Thorn). “Broome is a really special place because that’s where we met and formed, 26 years ago,”he says, before also mentioning Western Australia, Melbourne and Regional Victoria as well. “I could probably just keep talking and reminiscing going around the country, and there would be a story related to every single place. That’s the beauty of having spent so much time on the road; it’s that experience and those memories that you make that makes it special.” The Waifs have always had a loving, close connection with fans, and especially regional fans throughout Australia, and it shows throughout their work over the past 26 years. The trio has insistently toured every corner of Australia and has endured all the changes along the ways. Before heading into a more complex touring schedule, Cunningham spoke about the nostalgia of the simpler times. “Back in WRITTEN BY SHAE LOUISE those early days, it was just the three of us in a single campervan that we owned. We were just a bunch of After promising fans that missed out on kids in a campervan,” he says before commenting tickets to the 25th Anniversary Tour Ironbark on their touring regime now, which includes more back in 2017, The Waifs are back, returning to airports, car rentals, additional band members and regional areas around the country this month. crew members. “There’s a whole production that Before getting stuck into the return of the regional goes with it – it’s just not as simple as it used to tour, we stopped in to chat with band member be. Those extra musicians and extra people all help to make the whole thing happen,” he continues, Josh Cunningham who gave us an insight into the country’s beloved folk rock trio. “Number one, “There’s beauty in that simplicity, but also on account keeping promises is really important,” Cunningham of having those extra musicians and extra people, says in reference to why they’re back on the road. But they all help to make the whole thing happen and it seems as though it wasn’t just about being true to the standard of everything is so much higher.” their words as to why they were drawn back to the For those Waifs fans out there, they will already know that the love for music and preforming is regional areas of this country. “Whenever we get a chance to get away from just evident whenever The Waifs are together. “The doing a standard major centre kind of tour and get to story of the band is much bigger than just music; some more out of the way places, we always love it,” it’s not just let’s get together and make music. We’ve he smiles. And it seems as though the fans really love shared life together and I think that’s something it too; with multiple sold out shows in towns such that’s really beautiful.” as Canberra, Noarlunga, Warrnambool, Frankston For those of you that have listened to their new and two in San Remo. album, we are sure that you’ll resonate with this It’s clear their love for playing country towns statement. has stemmed from the beginning. Although When & Where: Cunningham wasn’t able to pin-point the Waifs favourite places to stop around the country, he did The Lighthouse Theatre, Warrnambool – October 7 make mention on a few special places that meant more than a little to both him and the girls (sisters GPAC, Geelong - October 10.
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When & Where: Tap House, Bendigo – November 30 The Barwon Club, Geelong – December 1
tour upon their return to Australia, Caughthran gives a simple answer: “I just think that it’s fun.” “Why come over and do the same shit every time? And that’s not me having anything against the major cities because they already know that we love them and the shows are always great, but it’s more so, what can do we different? How can we do more? We just want to bring a little bit of chaos to town. No security, no barriers, no problems.” Touring off the bat of their most recent release V (which fits in nicely among the bands previous four eponymous titled albums), Caughthran explains that their upcoming tour isn’t quite an album tour for V. “We are going to be hittin’ every record,” he says. “The Bronx [the bands first album] turns 15 this year so we’ve got some old songs off the first record that we haven’t played in a while and then we will also be playing songs off The Bronx 2, 3 and 4, as well as 5. WRITTEN BY ALEX CALLAN “It’s going to be a magical evening man. I was putting together some set lists yesterday and just If you’re a fan of LA punk rock icons The trying to get things ready and it’s going to be pretty Bronx, you may have noticed that they crazy. There is one song on there from Bronx 2 called have been steadily touring Australia at ‘Three Dead Sisters’ that we haven’t played in easily least once a year for the past few years. 10 years. I don’t even know how it’s going to sound, If you’re really an avid fan, you may have even but we are going to give it a try because it’s a ripper noticed that each tour has perfectly aligned with song and we like to surprise the fans a bit.” the month of October, usually concluding with a Bringing along Aussie legends High Tension (who Halloween show. toured with the band in support of IV) and up and Well, I am here to inform you, that has been an comers Private Function, the regional shows are accident... but this years regional tour, you better bound to get pretty crazy and Caughthran is pretty believe that’s in October for a reason. bloody excited. “It’s Bronxtober man,” laughs the groups lead “High Tension are awesome. We loved those guys vocalist Matt Caughthran. “It just seems like such a and gals last time so I can’t wait to catch up with magical time for us to be down there. The last two them and I’m really keen to see Private Function; I years it was actually by accident but the geniuses we think it’ll be a killer bill that’ll be an awesome show. are, the light bulb finally went off and we thought We are looking forward to partying with all those ‘hey, October is a pretty righteous time to be in guys as well as all the fans down under!” Australia, so why don’t we make it an annual thing,’ and if we get to do a Halloween show every year When & Where: that’s pretty killer. Karova Lounge, Ballarat – October 29 “That was kind of the plan for booking the shows
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KEEP UP, IF YOU CAN WRITTEN BY DARBY-PERRIN LARNER “Now we’re on a tangent,” Alexandra Sholler says, before continuing on the same side note. Sholler, who produces and DJ’s under Alison Wonderland, is as go-go-go IRL as she is on stage. Her honesty-is-the-best-policy shtick is true. She’s just landed back in LA, her new ‘home’ – though she adamantly still calls Australia home, and on that note she steps into fifth gear again, “I miss home so much, I miss the coffee, I miss my family, I miss the weather, I miss the food, I miss the people, I miss Australians.” She doesn’t pause. “Every time I’m overseas, in Asia, Europe, or America, and there’s a bunch of Aussies, I just go up and talk to them like they’re my friends because I miss Australia so much.” Sholler will be home soon enough when she brings
DON’T THINK TWICE ABOUT SEEING MOJO JUJU ON HER NATIVE TONGUE NATIONAL TOUR WRITTEN BY TAMMY WALTERS “I don’t know where I belong”- a lyric from Mojo Juju’s title track from her 2018 album release, ‘Native Tongue’. Well, we sure know where the groundbreaking musician belongsat the forefront of the Australian music scene representing women, the LGBTQI+ community, persons’ of colour and those of mixed race. ‘Native Tongue’ has been out for just over a month now and critics, and fans alike, are raving about the talent Mojo Juju possesses, the progressive nature
her Awake tour to Australia at the end of November. Sholler is a swirling-derbish of energy and influences. It shows in her output of doom-strings and killer sets. “A lot of remixes I do, and a lot of the undertones in some of the music, you’ll hear strings. I like to write a lot of strings”, she emphasises. Sholler is a classically trained Cellist. In her live set for the new record Awake, you’ll see her play Cello in the flesh and then you might hear verses from trap legend Chief Keef. These are the incongruities you can come to expect. Keef is one of three rappers who feature on Awake. “I’m a big fan of Chief Keef and I was really, really nervous to work with him. When we were in the studio, to calm my nerves, I actually took my dog with me because I thought that it would kind of make our hangs a bit more chill.” She admits she’s a massive fan girl and can get awkward. Especially when she met artist/producer Hudson Mohawk. “I’m obsessed. Hudson Mohawk is the reason a lot my beats are the way they are”. Sholler even has a TNGHT tattoo – the Hudson Mohawk and Lunice super-duo – though she resigns to the fact that she would never want to work with ‘Hudmo’. It’s that honesty that has won many fans and doesn’t waiver. Not once. Sholler has always been open about herself with her fans and the music industry, though she realises she’s probably opened up more throughout her career. It’s a positive trend that’s finally catching on with other artists around her. “When I started I felt that a lot of people in the dance community weren’t really doing it. It felt more a risk when I did write Run because I could’ve made just club bangers but I was writing songs, so.” The one time she’s a closed book is before sets, when she’s in her head thinking about the show. “It’s funny every time I’m backstage at a festival everyone is socialising and I’m kind of locked in my trailer. I’m too nervous to say hi to anyone, just thinking about my show.” And then she steps on stage, and she combusts.
BALCONYS WRITTEN BY ALEX CALLAN You may have noticed that local shoegaze legends Mosaicz haven’t been popping up on gig line-ups as much over the past year. The three-piece featuring Angus Crook, Ryger Miers and Harry Skelton had been establishing quite a buzz around the local scene due to their unique sound, and, as someone who saw the group a fair few times, it was rightfully deserved. That’s why it’s super bloody exciting that the groups lead vocalist Angus Crook has been busily working away on his solo project, Balconys. Delivering the newest soundscapes in shoegaze and psych, Balconys is a visceral experience that’s sure to take over the Melbourne gig scene. “Balconys is a project I started off the side of Mosaicz, just to experiment with the producing side of things through recording and producing my own song,” remarks Angus. “It’s mainly all made on guitar with pedals and distortion effects and then after I have recorded the songs I add some more effects through production, so its kind of a cluster of effects.” Speaking of the style of Balconys, Angus expanded, “It’s more about the soundscapes and creating a sonic environment instead of the stock standard song with verses and choruses.” Having just released two new singles and a
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of the album in sound and lyric, the complementary, undeniably powerful music videos attached to the singles, and the strong themes intertwined throughout of identity and representation in the Australian landscape. The third studio album explores Mojo’s background and that of her family and generations before them. “You know for the very first time ever I just kind of sat down and went ‘I want to write an album about me’, so I guess in that way it’s a concept record and I hadn’t ever done that before. There were several different threads that I thought were strongly related to one another and I sort of had to work out how to weave those things together,” Mojo says. “I wanted to talk about was really personal stories from my family history but in a broader sense- I guess about elders and ancestry and my relationship to those things and how that’s impacted on who I am and how I am in the world; how it’s informed the person that I am. I also wanted to look at my own story as a queer person of colour out in the world. How I fit in, in terms of the Australian landscape and Australian society. Where I fit and my frustrations with that, and I guess my kind of stepping into myself and all of the parts of my identity and taking ownership of them, which has been a really hard thing to do. Then the story of my parents and their experience; so I guess it’s a multi-generational thing. I think it’s about a really common story of identity and sort of being stuck between two worlds.” Through ‘Native Tongue’, Mojo reveals the disconnected and confusing path she took in discovering her identity as a queer, mixed race female and person of colour. “You know my father speaks four languages and I speak one,” Mojo explains. “I didn’t fit into the dominant narrative. I’m not white really, I never saw myself on the TV or anyone that looked like me and I didn’t hear stories that centred around people that I identify with, so you kind of really long for that connection to that culture and people that look like me and to people that have the same history that I have.” Now residing in Melbourne, the Filipino/Wiradjuri/ Anglo-Saxon artist feels like she has found herself and has connected with others who have felt that
same disconnect. “There’s a lot of other communities and people I’ve connected with that I didn’t have access to as a kid or a teenager growing up. Now I’ve moved to the city, I’ve been able to connect with queer communities and other people of colour from diverse backgrounds and there’s a solidarity in that experience.” The genre-bending powerhouse vocalist has announced a massive 21 date national tour to coincide with the album launch, hitting up regional cities across the country with a stop in Geelong at the Worker’s Club on the way. “I think it’s really important to reach out to those communities as well and provide entertainment. When you’re living in a really dense urban area things are different and people don’t have access to that entertainment,” Mojo acknowledges. “So it’s something I wanted to do because I did grow up in the country and it’s a huge part of who I am, and how I am, and why I do what I do. It empowered me to play music and express myself in that way and it’s cool if I can go there and give back a little, it’s good! I know that the album is pretty dense with lots of serious heavy kind of content but I’m just looking to have fun on this tour.” The Native Tongue National Tour is partnered with Plus1 to donate $1 per ticket sold to the Aboriginal Legal Services, a cause close to home for the artist. “I wanted to do something for the first nations community and it was really important to me that it was something autonomously run by the community or that was really culturally appropriate to the community,” explains Mojo. What better way to spend a Sunday night then by watching an incredible talent, hearing those roaring vocals in person, and supporting a good cause! When & Where: The Workers Club, Geelong – October 21 Tickets are still available at https:// www.mojojuju.net/tour/
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self-titled EP last year, Angus spoke of his writing process and if fans can expect a full-length album at some point in the near future. “Those are two songs that I had been working on pretty heavily since I put out the EP. I started making them around the time of the EP’s release and I just felt it was natural to put them out as stand alone singles. I was originally writing these songs to put those songs onto an album, but once they were made I just wanted them to be out there so I released them. I do still plan to do an album at some point in the future when I have a bit more time.” Spearheading a currently unrepresented genre within the local community, Balconys is one of the first bands to be released on Angus’ co-owned label, Reverse Shadow Records. “We [Angus and Dermott Sellers, the labels other founder] kind of realised that we had a unique sound in comparison to other local labels like Anti-Fade and Weathervane, both who I absolutely adore, but I just couldn’t see our stuff fitting in on those labels,” he says. “There isn’t actually many shoegaze-y labels around Geelong/Melbourne at all so we figured we would start something up and just see how it goes. “We officially kicked it off around the start of the year and uploaded a lot of recordings we had from throughout the years. Reverse Shadow is still a pretty big work in progress, a lot of the stuff uploaded at the moment is myself and Dermott and one of our friends, but we do hope to expand it,” he explains, before elaborating further. “We have our eyes on a couple of people. Seeing as we are pretty fresh in the market it might take a little bit before we fully feel comfortable getting other acts on board but I’d love to get some electronic acts. I feel that would be a really good place to start and then eventually branch out. I’d love to venture out in genres as we grow the label.” Keep up to date with everything Balconys via www.facebook.com/BalconysAC/
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MELBOURNE SINGERS OF GOSPEL There is only one way to experience a gospel choir and that is live. This November, the magnificent Sacred Heart Cathedral will host the Melbourne Singers of Gospel as part of the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival. Directed by Dr Darren Wicks and inspired by the energy, rhythms and harmonies of the large gospel choirs, the soulful voices of Melbourne Singers of Gospel is guaranteed to move you, put a smile on your face and lift your spirit. We chat to Darren ahead of the festival performance. Hi thanks so much for chatting to Forte. First up, can you tell us a bit about Melbourne Singers of Gospel? Thank you for asking! We’ve been around for a while now forming in 2001 in South Melbourne. We are 100 voices from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about performance and bringing joy to our audiences. It was my privilege to join the choir back in 2008 – yes, it’s my tenth year – and I’ve made it my mission to educate choir members in vocal technique as well as seek out uplifting songs across a range of genres and apply our unique gospel vocal styling to them. It’s exciting to see Melbourne Singers of Gospel on the line up for the Bendigo Blues & roots Music Festival 2018. Have you ever performed or attended this festival before? We’re excited to say this will be our first year, but the choir did form to sing at the Bendigo
Gospel Festival many years ago and we’ve appeared at Queenscliff Music Festival, Port Fairy Winter Weekends, Brunswick Music Festival and Eltham Jazz. We understand the MSG attracts 100 singers from across metropolitan Melbourne – what can people expect from the upcoming performance at the festival? Of course, you’ll see this energetic conductor who will get the audience moving as well as diverse and talented singers whose performance will inspire, hard-working soloists and jazzman, Jex Saarelaht, whose piano accompaniment will get us all in the groove. We can’t give away all our secrets. But I can say that we will bring familiar tunes - old gospel favourites and inspirational Broadway music. You’ll be performing in the stunning Sacred Heart Cathedral – what will this type of venue lend to the sound of the MSG and the experience for punters? These tall beautiful spaces were built for light and the human voice. A Gothic structure is a wonderful environment for a congregation whose liturgy is rooted in European music and Gregorian chants as the sound carries and reverberates off the stone surfaces. Outside of the MSG performance, what are you most looking forward to at the festival, or even places to see in Bendigo? It’s a long time since I’ve seen JoJo Smith - now there’s a performer who has a wealth of cultural knowledge in her head. Mostly, members will want to kick back - we’re a social bunch - and see what’s on in the evening that we can attend as a group. Thanks for sharing an insight of the choir with us; why should people come see the choir at the upcoming festival? It’s our pleasure. People should book as they get two hours of soul, gospel and blues music in an aweinspiring space. Anyway, there’s only one way to experience a gospel choir and that’s live!
Kitted up in a hard hat and miner’s light, you are guaranteed to catch gold fever on a Mine Experience Tour, 61 metres underground. Climb ladders and try your hand at working a mine drill on an Underground Adventure Tour, 85 metres underground. For the more daring, Australia’s deepest underground mine tour, Nine Levels of Darkness, will not disappoint. At an astounding 228 metres underground this tour has all of the bells and whistles, including a traditional miner’s lunch served underground.
LOOKING FOR A WEEKEND AWAY? Head to Bendigo for an adventure that is pure gold. Whether you’re in Bendigo for the weekend or just have an hour to spare, a Vintage Talking Tram Tour is the quickest way to get your bearings and see the city’s key landmarks and monuments. By hopping on and off the tram at each stop to explore the city’s iconic attractions you’ll uncover a golden story that dates back to the 1850s. Bendigo was one of the richest producers of gold in the world, yielding over 700,000kg between 1851-1954. That would be worth a staggering $37 billion in today’s prices. Bendigo’s grand heritage streetscapes, reminiscent of the great European cities, are a testament to this. To truly understand Bendigo’s golden origins, a visit to Central Deborah Gold Mine is a must. Guided through the honeycomb of hidden underground tunnels you will be amazed to discover what conditions for a miner were really like during the gold rush era and the lengths that they went to in the hopes of striking it rich.
The MSG will perform at Sacred Heart Cathedral on Sunday November 11 as part of The Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival (which runs from November 8 – 11). Visit www.bendigobluesandroots.com.au
Palais Theatre, Melbourne – Saturday April 27. George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic will be ensuring that all Aussie fans have one last chance to see the founding father of Funk perform live in Australia this April as he plays both a Melbourne and Sydney for his Funk-a-thon farewell. The man often referred to as a ‘musical genius’ who revolutionised R&B during the ‘70s is set to retire in May next year so this performance is sure to see him ‘Tear The Roof Off’’ with his Funk-melodies which still have a major influence and inspiration for today’s Hip-Hop and RnB artists. The Forum, Melbourne - Thursday April 25 Nahko and Medicine for the People Best known for their realistic lyrics and influential messaging through catchy melodies, Portland, Oregon based musical collective Nahko And Medicine For The People primary goal is to bridge cultural gaps and unify diversity with their music. Nahko Bear and his Medicine for the People are known for their high energy, powerful performances of conscious tribal anthems, often raising the roof of the Bluesfest tent and soon to do the same in Melbourne. 170 Russell, Melbourne - Sunday April 21
OUR FIVE PICKS FOR THE BLUESFEST SIDESHOWS HEADING TO MELBOURNE NEXT YEAR While Bluesfest is one of the festival highlights of the year, shining a light on local, national and international legends when it comes to blues, roots, soul and rock not everyone can make their way to the Byron Bay event.
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Luckily for those who can’t make it to Byron Bay, there’s still a chance to see some of the impressive acts hitting our shores. We put together a little bit of a list of which sideshows we’d be seeing and the acts generally heading to Melbourne. Ray LaMontagne Grammy winner and singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne is making his long-awaited return Down Under after a 10-year hiatus and will perform with John Stirratt, the bass player and founding member of the Grammy Award-winning band, Wilco. The pair will treat Melbourne and Sydney audiences to an intimate show, captivating crowds with a soft, delicate voice that can be as powerful as an instrument.
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Arlo Guthrie With a distinguished and varied career spanning almost sixty years, the American folk singersongwriter is best known for singing songs of protest against social injustice and storytelling through song. Guthrie’s humorous persona and his musical mixture of folk, rock, country, blues and gospel styles in songs almost equally divided between his own originals and well-chosen cover tunes are sure to entertain audiences across Australia. Recital Centre, Melbourne - Tuesday April 23 I’m With Her Multi-Grammy Award winners I’m With Her are Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O’Donovan, who between them have released nine solo
People from all over the world came to Bendigo in search of gold, but perhaps none is as evident and celebrated as the Chinese. Bendigo is still known today as ‘Dai Gum San’ or ‘Big Gold Mountain’. At the heritage-listed Bendigo Joss House Temple, a Chinese place of worship which was opened in 1871, you will discover more about Chinese beliefs and the story of the Chinese who came to Bendigo in search of gold. Central Deborah Gold Mine and the Bendigo Joss House Temple are both easily accessible by Vintage Talking Tram. Each tram tour includes a stop at Australia’s oldest operating tram depot, which is home to Bendigo’s renowned tram fleet. You’ll see first-hand the craftsmanship and techniques involved in restoring trams to their former glory and, if you’re lucky, you might even bump into Birney the Tramways Cat. If you love adventure, fascinating culture and trying something new, a visit to Bendigo should be added to your bucket list. Visit 76 Violet Street, Bendigo, call (03) 5443 8255, visit www.bendigoheritage.com. au or email bookings@bendigoheritage. com.au to get your weekend sorted!
efforts, co-founded two seminal bands and released their debut album ‘See You Around’ earlier this year. The threesome who have individually made their names in the maledominated field of American Roots-and-Country music will be a must see performance next year. Recital Centre, Melbourne - Thursday April 18 Alongside these great acts, you’ll also find sideshows from four-time Grammy winner and Blues influenced talent Keb Mo’ at the Recital Centre, Melbourne on Monday April 15; South Carolina Roots and Reggae artist Trevor Hall at The Corner, Melbourne on Thursday April 18; self-branded” Trouble-Makers” Vintage Trouble at The Corner, Melbourne on Thursday April 25; American BluesRockers Larkin Poe at The Howler, Melbourne on Wednesday April 24; and Bluesfest favourites The California Honeydrops at The Corner, Melbourne on Wednesday April 24. Bluesfest Touring kicks off on April 13 2019, tickets available now via BluesfestTouring.com.au
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Josh – Advertising & Editorial Executive Alice in Chains, Rise Against, High Tension, Alien Weaponry, and obviously Ozzy – you can’t go and not see Ozzy. Nathan – Graphic Designer Ozzy, Judas Priest, Alice in Chains, Slayer, Anthrax, Ghost, Converge & High Tension.
FORTE’S PICKS FOR DOWNLOAD 2019 2018 saw the Australian debut of the world’s premiere rock and metal festival Download! 30,000 heavy music fans descended on Flemington christening Melbourne into the Download family alongside Donington in UK (the spiritual home of rock), Paris in France and Madrid in Spain. In 2019, Download returns to Melbourne and will head north to serve up a mammoth line up of sonic brutality and great times to Sydneysiders for the very first time! Kicking off with a lash of bitter sweetness, Ozzy Osbourne and Slayer will be joining Download for the Australian legs of their final ever world tours, we know you all will rise and give them the sendoff they both deserve. Joining them includes names like Judas Priest, Alice In Chains, Sweden’s Ghost, hardcore punks Rise Against and Gympie’s muchloved metalcore sons The Amity Affliction, with many more to be announced. So who are we keen to see powering the mosh pits in 2019? Glenn – General Manager Judas Priest, Judas Priest, Judas Priest and Judas Priest – they’re the Gods.
Talia – Editor Luca Brasi, High Tension, The Amity Affliction and Rise Against.
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Lauren – Graphic Design Intern Rise Against FULL LINEUP SO FAR: Ozzy Osbourne Slayer Judas Priest Alice In Chains Ghost Rise Against The Amity Affliction Anthrax Halestorm Behemoth Me First And The Gimme Gimme I Prevail Converge Frenzal Rhomb Luca Brasi Code Orange Andy Black The Fever 333 War On Women High Tension Outright Ruins Alien Weaponry
WRITTEN BY ALEX CALLAN After 20 years listening to Eskimo Joe’s breakout hit ‘Sweater’, I don’t think I ever would have guessed how epic the response would be when I finally got the chance to ask Kav Temperley what his grandfather thought of the songs lyrics. “Well, the thing is, my grandfather passed away in 1997,” Temperley says. “At that time, like a lot of us, I was a kid playing rock and roll that wasn’t super well off and doing whatever grotty gigs I could get away with. “When my grandfather passed away, he left me about seven and a half thousand dollars. At that point in time, I could play music well, but I was just singing in other people’s bands. So I bought myself a bass and a bass amp and I started Eskimo Joe,” he smiles. “In some ways, you could say ‘Sweater’ was some kind of spirit of my grandpa kicking around to help me push my music career; he was never around for me to get his thoughts on the song, but he did help with the whole thing in a roundabout way.” One of the biggest perks of being a music journalist is hearing stories like this. Stories that, unless they end up going to print, no one else will ever know. This is also the reason why you should
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as a dancefloor-inducing set from Rival Console and Leon Vynehall, the rest of the programming is looking the good, especially with the addition of rockers You Am I will be taking over Melbourne Town Hall and incorporating its historic Grand Organ into their set for a special MMW show. They’ll be joined by Gareth Liddiard from The Drones and Tropical Fuck Storm, as well as local punk-outfit Clowns. The Civic Sounds day party at Cherry Bar continues with the rock n roll theme, fronted by long-standing legends Regurgitator, as well as Hiatus Kaiyote vocalist, Nai Palm.
MELBOURNE MUSIC WEEK REVEALS ENTIRE 2018 PROGRAM Following the first lineup announcement last month, Melbourne Music Week have revealed their full program and it’s pretty darn impressive. After taking over St. Paul’s Cathedral last year, this year’s hub will be the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI). The iconic space, located in the heart of Melbourne’s most highly visited location (Fed Square), will host a slew of free and ticketed events from November 16 – 24. ACMI’s Gallery One will act as the event’s primary hub and bar. Along with the Lightwell, it will be transformed into a unique music space that delivers high-quality audio and video production and some of the most immersive performances Melburnians have ever seen. Alongside the previously announced Opening Night Party that will be curated by party pros Heaps Gay, as well as events featuring Detroit techno don Jeff Mills, a disco celebration from Renee Geyer, as well
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For some sensory immersion, The Toff will become a pitch-black room of synths, loops, guitars, drums and bass in The Dark Space Project, and there’ll be a bunch of VR experiences on at ACMI, too. Victorian not-for-profit The Push will be throwing a free, all-ages Push Over party to celebrate their thirtieth year, featuring guest artists Allday, Ali Barter, Ruby Fields and Triple J Unearthed winner, Kian. Jebediah, Spider Bait and Something For Kate will also be dropping in, making for one stacked lineup. There’ll even be bands taking to the Melbourne Star Observatory Wheel, in a rotating musical roster programmed by Melbourne DJ MzRizk. All we can say is start preparing yourself for nine days of city-wide musical domination, discussion and distortion this November. Check out the full 2018 program at www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/mmw Melbourne Music Week runs from November 16 – November 24.
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go see the acclaimed songwriter on his first ever solo tour as he performs tracks from his debut solo album All Your Devotion. “I’m basically going out and playing the songs in a very simple manner and actually telling the stories behind the songs,” he says. “I guess the whole idea with that is the stories almost become as important as the songs so that seems like a really intimate and authentic place to start. “After that I’ll come out next year with a full band and hopefully the people in the audience can tell their friends, ‘oh, I was at the solo show and this song is about….’ and then it becomes about the fans telling the song’s story.” With Temperley telling the stories of the songs behind All Your Devotion, fans can expect an incredibly intimate experience, especially considering his first solo release is also his most personally intrusive album to date. “When you write an album by yourself, you get to sing the lyrics that may have been too embarrassing to sing when other people are in the room,” he laughs. “In Eskimo Joe, I would always bring my lyrics to a more universal place. I’d start out with honest stories about my life and what was going on for me; they would always end up sounding like they were grand universal messages. “With this solo album I can be really personal,” he continues. “There are songs like ‘Devotion’, the title track, which is the most seductive song I’ve ever written, and others like ‘Queen of my Heart’ which is probably the most straightforward love song I’ve written in a long time. Sometimes it’s hard to sing those kinds of songs when you are in a room with two dudes that you know really well. Doing a solo record has given me the freedom to really be authentic with what I want to say.” When & Where: Sooki Lounge, Belgrave – October 12 The Toff In Town, Melbourne – October 13
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restaurants, producers and vignerons. As most of the wineries are small and family-owned, the festival offers a personalised experience to learn first-hand from some of Victoria’s best wine artisans. Festival goers can get the chance to talk directly with people who grow the grapes and make the wine; perfect for all the budding wine connoisseurs.
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The Macedon Ranges are on the road less travelled and yet still less than an hour from Melbourne, so what are you waiting for?
If things like Habenero, Ghost, Scorpion and the like raise your interest, maybe you should get your butt
The Budburst Festival runs November 17 & 18. See www.budburst.com to purchase your festival passport.
down to Shannon Pizza in Geelong West and get some Grim into you!
FYI: Early bird tickets are available until November 10 for a cheeky $20.
Your butt won’t thank you for it, but if you love a challenge, I dare you to take it on the Reaper (aka GRIM).
Grim is not for the faint-hearted, but is a must for those that like to test themselves with spicy food. With Carolina Reaper (commonly known as the hottest edible Chilli) in powder and flake form, a Sriracha sauce base, cheese, salami, oregano, onion, jalapeno, capsicum and garlic, I must say it got the old taste buds scrambling for cover.
I shared this beast with three of my mates. They stopped at one piece and I took on two pieces of the volcanic tongue destroyer. I can’t say I ate this pizza to enjoy the flavour, but
MACEDON RANGES FOOD AND WINE BUDBURST FESTIVAL WRITTEN BY CHLOE CICERO Ever wanted the chance to explore the Macedon Ranges Wine Region and join in on a party? Now’s your chance... The coolest wine region in mainland Australia celebrates its 50 year anniversary this year, and you’re all invited! Featuring vineyard altitudes ranging from 300 to 800 metres above sea levels, this wine-making region is the coolest vineyard by world standards and is truly unique within Australia. Most of the producers are boutique, family-owned and produce
signature wines, some of them using age-old techniques – so you know it’s going to be good. This year is a special one, as the regions 50-year anniversary coincides with some exciting new wines emerging from what can be described as the ‘next generation of winemakers’. Sounds like a great place to immerse yourself if right? Well, running over two days in November, more than 30 wineries will be opening their doors for the Macedon Ranges Wine and Food Budburst Festival, where visitors can enjoy wine tastings, live entertainment, good old-fashioned country hospitality and explore the diversity of wine styles grown and vinified across this outstanding winemaking region. During the festival, winery dinners will be held in various locations across the region to showcase the
to take on the heat. I must say, the next day - with a bit of extra cheese, and a reheat in the oven - it was more manageable, and borderline enjoyable... until I went to the toilet.
Go on; don’t be scared! Go ask Anthony and the team to fire up your night! Where: 146 Shannon St, Geelong West When: 5-9pm every day except Tuesdays Site: www.shannonpizza.com.au Phone: 5229 6169
OKTOBERFEST A German feast at Blackman’s Brewery... Prepare your lederhosen and dirndl’s, Oktoberfest is just around the corner. This year, we recommend having your beercelebrations at Blackman’s Brewery in Torquay who are hosting their fourth annual Oktoberfest. Bringing a touch of Germany to the coast, the celebrations will be spread across two events – a day session and then the main event. The day session kicks off at 12pm until 5pm, where the steins will be flowing with beer and bratwursts a plenty! It’s no bookings for this one, so you’ll want to get in early. We recommend 12pm on the dot so word up those mates who are notoriously late now... The main event is where the real fun begins. Kicking off at 6pm, attendees will be treated to a four course German Feast while enjoying a stein full of the Blackman’s Oktoberfest beer, brewed especially for the event! With new chef Glenn Laurie joining the legendary Blackman’s team (bringing with him a wealth of worldly experience), this year promises to take the feast up a notch, serving up a mouth-watering range of traditional German food. Tickets for this one are at $85 per person, and we can promise you, it will be well worth it. What’s more, the 1 litre Blackman’s Brewery Stein will be yours to keep! Those who kept theirs from the event last year, tickets for you are only $65 but you must bring your stein on the night. It pays to hang on to event merch sometimes... Craft beer, bratwurst, guaranteed slap dancing and yodelling, and dudes in lederhosen. These are all
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the alluring elements of Blackman’s Oktoberfest – however the mention of craft beer alone was enough to get our taste buds tingling. So what are you waiting for?! Get your best crew together and wrangle up a lederhosen or dirndl for an epic night of beer and food at Blackman’s - prost!
It all goes down on Saturday October 13. Get your tickets now via Oktoberfest at Blackman’s Brewery on Eventbrite.
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A CHAT WITH COMEDIAN ALEX WILLIAMSON Best known to his fans for his ‘Loosest Aussie Bloke’ and ‘Bogan Aussie’ characters, Alex Williamson writes a hilarious new live solo show every year, and So Wrong, It’s Wrong is proving to be his most popular show to date. We chat to Alex ahead of his 20-date Australian tour this month. Hi Alex, Thanks for taking the time to chat with Forte, we’ve been lucky enough to chat with you a few times now - we last spoke in May/June, Can you tell us a bit about what you’ve been up to since then? I’ve been over to Edinburgh & London to my further cement Australia’s international reputation as drunken, unruly tourists. I’m doing my bit. My comedy seems to translate nicely over there, I suppose we all speak English, besides the people of Glasgow, could never work out what language
DEAKIN CELEBRATE DESIGN WITH COLLAB 18 Many young people studying at university have an idea of what they want to do as a future career, but some 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. Deakin University is one institution that excels in providing students with real industry experience in a number of their courses, and one new to the
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they spoke. You’ve played six comedy festivals across Australia, New Zealand and the UK, eleven shows in England and Ireland and a 14-date tour of greater Australia - You’re definitely one of Australia’s hardest working comedians at the moment, What are some of the highlights of your travels this year? Hard working is an overstatement, but I like that you’re spreading that rumour, keep it up. My highlight for the year was getting a level 93 Ronaldo on FIFA on me playstation 4. If anyone was present in the room with me they would’ve, stood & applauded. I’ve rang my dad straight away to tell him the good news but he just hung up (I assume from disbelief). You’re known for consistently uploading hilarious content to your Facebook and YouTube, can you tell us a bit about your process of coming up with ideas for bits? I do a lot of people watching. Not in public, I seek strangers out and watch them in their home on a daily basis. People do weird stuff when they don’t know someone’s watching, it’s quite funny. Sometimes they call the police on me, but the cops
list includes Deakin’s Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication). The design industry is changing rapidly, as is the profession of Communication Design, and this course addresses this shift through a fresh and exciting course focusing on all facets of communication design. From day one, students are introduced to the professional design world, learning and creating in an array of state-of-theart facilities with industry leaders and becoming connected to industry throughout the course, with the opportunity to take part in regular exhibitions and showcases, including a final year exhibition. This year Deakin University is presenting ‘Collab 18’, an exhibition that will see these third-year design students showcase their impressive final projects in a public environment. As part of the degree, the students have taken part in a collaborative industry project, exploring the practices and processes for multidisciplinary design collaboration. This saw students being divided into teams and work on real-world projects with real industry and commercial clients (including the likes of Humans of Geelong, Creative Geelong, Geelong Irish Society and Anglesea Art House) to resolve complex creative projects from conception to completion, ensuring graduates finish with the knowledge and skills for a successful creative career. “It’s absolutely fantastic, and it’s one of the only degrees at third year that provides students with clients at that point – most of them have to go through to Honours or into industry until they can actually meet with clients,” explains Tonya Meyrick, Lecturer in Visual Communication Design. “We prep the students and guiding them throughout the degree to get ready for work; to become industry-ready. The real briefs, which have come to us in a variety of ways, are just fantastic opportunities for the students to get their teeth stuck into something that’s meaningful, make links to industry, and gain that real industry experience.” With the students working hard over the past 11 weeks to produce a range of visual communication solutions for these businesses, they now get to celebrate their success with the exhibition opening on Friday October 5 at Deakin’s Project Space which
are always on my side & understand I’m just fishing for great material for online content. Your YouTube channel has reached over 78 million views - what do you think has been the key to your comedic success and popularity? I guess being a fairly approachable, semi-normal human helps. I think people laugh at me like they do with the Kardashians. They’re like “check this guy out, doesn’t he remind you of some of the worst people we know in our actual lives”, and they share a chuckle and therefore I’ve instantly my toxicity as a human being makes me relatable. I also focus on things that are topical & being discussed currently, which always gives your posts a bit of relevance which is useful when I am becoming increasingly irrelevant. As a comedian renowned for having a no holds barred approach to comedy, what are your thoughts surrounding the drama in the media recently regarding politically incorrect humour? Is there anything you won’t joke about? I’ll joke about anything if the jokes good enough. If it’s some half-hearted attempt to be shocking I won’t partake but if I go in there confident as hell, which a cheeky smile on my boyish face, I could get away with murdering a family. Thanks for talking to us again Alex, probably sick of us by now but you’ve become a Forte Favourite! Just before we go, as the loose Aussie bloke you are, settle an office debate for us – what’s better, Pie or Pasty? Pasty is better because you get all those essential veggies, carrot, potato etc. I hear some of the world’s top models are on the ‘Pasty diet’ to stay as fit as they are. I just copy the trend. Alex Williamson brings ‘So Wrong, It’s Wrong’ to Mildura Arts Centre on Friday, 26 October as part of a huge national tour. For all dates & ticketing links go to frontiercomedy.com/alexwilliamson
ASTROMAN, A COMING OF AGE STORY Astroman is the new must-see 80’s themed play opening on Friday 2nd of November at the Arts Centre Melbourne, Fairfax Studio. Astroman is a coming of age story set in 1980s Geelong, brimming with nostalgia for anyone who grew up in that era. Set against a backdrop of BMX bikes, Michael Jackson, Gary Ablett, Donkey Kong and Friday night Kentucky Fried Chicken. The play stars Elaine Crombie (Black Comedy), Nicholas Denton (Wild) Kamil Ellis (Nowhere Boys), Tahlee Fereday (Fallen), Tony Nikolakopoulos (Wentworth) and Calen Tassone (Red Dog). Astroman is Albert Belz’s irresistibly funny and heart-warming love letter to the `80s. MTC Associate Director Sarah Goodes (A Doll’s House, Part 2) directs this delightfully charming play, with Tony Briggs (author of The Sapphires) as Associate Director. With so much talent this one is not to be missed, head to mtc.com. au or call 03 8688 0800 to book tickets today!
BENDIGO COMEDY FESTIVAL Bendigo Comedy, the Shamrock Hotel and the City of Greater Bendigo have decided it is about time Bendigo got its own comedy festival. So say hello to the Bendigo Comedy Festival, which has a lot of laughs to give at the Shamrock Hotel from October 11-13. The line-up includes Elliot Goblet, Nick Capper, Cath Styles, Alex Ward, Daniel Connell and 2018 Most Popular New Talent Logie winner, Dilruk Jayasinha.
BIENNALE OF AUSTRALIAN ART will serve as their final requirement for their degree. “This will show the projects they’ve been working on; both the brief from the clients, and the works that the students designed for them, will be on show which takes many different forms. Some are publishing, some are infographics, there’s components of re-branding, promotions items, websites; really the raft of visual communication solutions.” Not only will the exhibition showcase work from the final year design students from both the Geelong and Burwood cohort, but it will also see designs from aspiring VCE design students, who have been selected to exhibit their work alongside the Deakin graduates. “So many things have changed in Geelong over the last 10 years that people are looking for new ways to consider their futures and new ways to consider what they can do that they like and it’s sometimes hard to think past year 12 – hence this VCE opportunity,” Meyrick explains. “It’s also come along at a good time for the students in Geelong; many of them are interested, they’re already on Instagram, they’re already playing with social media, they’re already taking photos – this is just a really good way to consider how to prepare them for something they might enjoy doing in the future.” The exhibition opening will run from 4pm to 6pm, and Meyrick encourages anyone with an interest in design to come along, whether you’re an adept illustrator or an amateur photographer. “It’s a wonderful opportunity just to come down, meet the students, meet the staff, meet some industry practitioners who are working with us and just get amongst us,” she smiles. “We just want to celebrate the contribution that the students have made to industry and the collaborative links between industry and academic or tertiary institution. We want to acknowledge, and reflect, and to celebrate what they’ve achieved.” Be inspired by design at The Project Space at Deakin Waterfront (Geelong) on October 5 from 4pm. If you’re interested in studying Design, visit www.deakin. edu.au/courses/find-a-course/design
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Ballarat’s Biennale of Australian Art festival (BOAA) is underway, a massive six-week event that is the largest-ever showcase of living Australian artists. Artist talks, music and a community engagement program will all feature. BOAA will have a strong Aboriginal focus, as well as reflect on what it means to be Australian today. Get all the fixings through boaa.net.au. The festival runs through until November 6.
COMEDY 4 KARMA The Daylesford Dharma School abides by the motto ‘Live to be Kind. Learn to be Wise’. A key event on their social calendar is Comedy for a Cause, a showcase of comedians plucked from the Melbourne and Sydney comedy festivals. The 18+ event welcomes Josh Earl, Tim Hewitt, Peter Jones and Zack Dyer. Saturday, October 13 is the date. Daylesford Town Hall is the venue. Get your ticket information through dharmaschool.com.au.
THE MASTERS OF DESIGN ARE COMING The Masters of Design have landed in Geelong at the National Wool Museum to celebrate the city’s status as a UNESCO City of Design. Masters: Art of the Precious Metal Object is a premiere Australian exhibition showcasing spectacular design, exceptional works and authentic practice from eleven masters of contemporary Australian goldsmithing, silversmithing and enamelling. Guest curated by the award winning Geelong based Gold and Silversmith, Victoria Edgar and NWM Director Padraic Fisher, this ones run until 29 January 2019.Daylesford Town Hall is the venue. Get your ticket information through dharmaschool.com.au.
performing the piece on Friday the 26th of October at 8pm. Come along, it’s free!
If you back a winner or not, this is the horse race that has you eating mouthwatering foods (those hot salty chips, for example) and enjoying world-class drinks, with the numerous bars and food vendors around the venue.
In more theatre news, coming to Courthouse Youth Arts in the next few weeks is The Hope Song, presented by APA. Seven actors take us on a journey that attests to the enduring power of hope. In this honest and moving new play, souls are bared in a potent piece of Verbatim Theatre, which offers fascinating insights into the people whose portraits make up The Hope Song, a performance you wouldn’t want to miss.
Whether you’re a seasoned punter, or you’re just tempted to try your luck on the stallions, it’s nice to see your winning horse thunder across the finish line leading the pack – and possibly see you sharing a prize pool of more than $300,000. As for where to watch the action go down, The Sporting Globe Marquee is the perfect spot. Located in the heart of all the action right next to the new Little Geelong – Fashion, Food & Fun precinct, this marquee offers an alternative for those racegoers who are looking for a relaxed party atmosphere especially for those 18-40 years-of-age who have come for a good time!
THE GEELONG RACES ARE ALMOST HERE AND SO IS THE SPORTING GLOBE MARQUEE Get ready to partaay WRITTEN BY CHLOE CICERO
The Spring Racing Carnival is arguably one of the most exciting times of the year. With the fashion, food, social experience and the best from the racing scene, The Geelong Cup a winning day out for everyone.
SPRING AT CHYA This Spring, the flowers won’t be the only thing blooming at Courthouse Youth Arts! In music news, Diversity Rocks Music Festival is taking centre stage this October! Diversity Rocks is a one-day inclusive music festival that celebrates the diverse skills of artists of all abilities, both emerging and more experienced. Come along on Saturday 27th October and hear music from our talented line-up.
Ideal for party people, this race-day-option includes entry to the racecourse and the Marquee, a five-hour beverage package (including beer, wine, cider and a cocktail on arrival), a food voucher to The Sporting Globe Burger Bar and live music all day from DJ Adam Metwally.
In theatre news, these school holidays, CHYA’s new resident theatre company: Someone New Theatre Company, will be holding a range of workshops in acting for theatre, directing theatre, improvisation, makeup for stage and script writing! Open to all ages 14+ at any level.
Your ticket also gets you access to private toilets and entry to the Official After Party at the Sporting Globe – with free bus transport. What more could you want? So go on, glam up and get ready to party.
CHYA’s resident theatre company Somebody’s Daughter Theatre Company are on the lookout for creatives between the ages of 12-26 to participate in the Voicebox production for its fourth successive year. The show, “Dodging the Path” is open to all youth at any level and every style of artistic expression!
When & Where: Geelong Racing Club, East Geelong – Wednesday October 24. Marquee opens at 12 noon – 5.30pm. Tickets are $130.00 per person and can be purchased over the phone (03) 5229 4414 – via email hello@geelong.countryracing.com.au – online country.racing.com/ – or in person at the Geelong Racing Club and/or the Sporting Globe Geelong.
Join us for a two-weekend intensive vocal training with Christina Koch, a world-renowned voice production teacher dedicated to voice training and development. The workshop is an introduction to Linklater progression, physical awareness, breath awareness, touch of sound, sigh of relief, gathering and releasing vibration, freeing the channel for sound – releasing tension in jaw, tongue and toning the soft palate for responsiveness to impulse. Spaces for this workshop are limited, secure your position now for this unmissable experience! In art news, ‘Common People,’ a visual art exhibition by Louise Devery is open and will run until the 19th of October. ‘Common People’ is a collection of art using paint, copper leaf, posca pen and fine liner, to explore the human form beyond the naked eye. Art workshops in tote-bag decorating, pattern making and so much more will be held at Courthouse Youth Arts this Spring/Summer! These workshops are open to all youth at various levels in their crafts. To book or to find out more on what’s on @ CHYA, visit www.courthouse.org.au
Western Edge Youth Arts presents, Antigone. A theatre performance with the promise of song, dance and poetic text and the opportunity to interact with the characters and together; explore the complexity of the play’s themes. Western Edge Youth Arts will be
fascinating range of topics, ranging from the impact of technology on the advancement of mankind to the mindset needed for successful entrepreneurship, the challenges and rewards of leaving planet Earth and the implications of allowing AI to make decisions for us. Hosting the event will be the brilliant TV presenter, author and videogame critic Stephanie ‘Hex’ Bendixson, accompanied by outstanding Australian actor Francis Greenslade. Together they will present an array of speakers from around the world who are the leaders of their chosen professions.
PIVOT SUMMIT 2018 EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE WRITTEN BY JOSH DOWLING Technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate and humankind is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. But what are the potential effects and consequences of such technological leaps? Which advancements will advance society, and which will hinder it? You can discover the answers to these fascinating questions and much more by hearing from some of the brightest minds on the planet when they converge on Federal Mills in North Geelong for this year’s Pivot Summit.
Speakers will include Torquay-raised NASA rocket scientist Dr. Elizabeth Jens, former NASA Space Shuttle Commander Pamela Melroy and the head of the Australian Space Agency, Dr Megan Clark. Other speakers include author and tech commentator on ABC and 3AW Steve Sammartino, global leader in neuroscience and psychology, Alfred Deakin Professor Michael Berk, tech evangelist Steve Cooper who has represented companies like PayPal, Braintree and Xero and CEO of the LaunchVic startup agency, Dr Kate Cornick. The event will also feature artist and music producer Alice Ivy, Mycroft AI director of developer relations Kathy Reid, Melbourne entrepreneur extraordinaire Michelle Mannering and co-founder of Project Rockit, Rosie Thomas. Pivot Summit 2018 promises a two-day visit to the future. With mind-blowing presentations and a sensational exhibition space, it will deliver a technology and innovation-based experience unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Pivot Summit 2018 runs December 6-7 at Pivot City Innovation District located at 33 Mackey Street, North Geelong. Visit www.pivotsummit.com.au/
Held over two days, this event will feature a diverse range of speakers covering an amazing and
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film reviews
BY ANTHONY MORRIS
THE DAWN WALL
NIGHT SCHOOL
AMERICAN ANIMALS
In early 2015, American rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson attracted global attention with their attempt to climb the Dawn Wall, a 3,000 foot high rock face in Yosemite National Park, California. Their effort took 19 days, with the men camping out on the vertical cliff face as they climbed. But there was more to their attempt than just trying to do the seemingly impossible (Caldwell had been planning it for close to a decade). Overcoming a history of setbacks – Caldwell had been kidnapped by rebels in Kyrgyzstan (he ended up shoving one of his kidnappers off a cliff ) and had lost a finger in an accident – this climb became his way of working through and getting past the collapse of his marriage. The film’s co-directors, Josh Lowell and Peter Mortimer, are climbers themselves, and it shows: this is stunning filmed, over in extreme close-up. If you’re not good with heights, this may not be for you; everyone else will find it thrilling.
Teddy Walker (Kevin Hart) is a successful BBQ salesman with a fast car, a girlfriend who’s well out of his league, and a dark secret: he’s a high school drop-out. Which isn’t really a problem until his career goes down the toilet and the only job on offer requires a High School degree. With his sales skills he figures night school will be a breeze until he discovers his high school nemesis Stuart (Taran Killam) is now the principal, his teacher (Tiffany Haddish) is not interested in his nonsense and his classmates are a mix of the wacky and the disturbed – and sometimes both at once. It’s a flimsy plot and intentionally so, as many of the laughs here come from the cast taking an idea and running with it. It’s the kind of comedy full of set-ups for jokes that were left on the editing floor: Teddy has a smart twin sister who’s introduced than never seen again, and what’s going on with his girlfriend‘s bitchy best friend? She’s always there but gets nothing to do. But all that really matter here is whether it’s funny or not, and despite the rough edges this does have some good laughs scattered throughout. Just don’t expect to learn from this particular school.
Films based on true stories usually go down one of two paths. Either the story’s told documentary-style with voice-over and talking heads and archival footage and the bare minimum of re-enactments, or it’s a full re-creation “based on actual events”. American Animals mixes the two. Large stretches of the film are thriller-style re-enactments of the real-life attempt by four not-so-sharp guys to steal a number of extremely valuable books from Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky in 2004, but the film also features the real-life guys talking about what they were thinking (or not) and brief appearances from their parents and other involved parties. It’s a freewheeling approach that only really adds to the story on the brief occasions when the guys’ recollections don’t coincide, but it does firmly underline the main point of the film: these guys definitely didn’t think things through; they came up with a plan based almost entirely from watching heist movies, and when things didn’t go according to their plan – which they were never going to do – they fell apart in ways that were way more real than they were ready for. It’s definitely an interesting way to tell a story, but it’s the story and not the way it’s told that makes this so gripping.
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DON’T WORRY, HE WON’T GET FAR ON FOOT
THE SEAGULL
Gus Van Sant’s biopic of US comedian John Callahan (here played by Joaquin Phoenix) is named after Callahan’s memoir, which is turn is named after the punchline of perhaps his most famous cartoon: a couple of cowboys clearly chasing a villain down find an overturned wheelchair and… you get the idea. It’s a sharp skewering of clichés, the kind of cartoon that’s bound to offend, and this biopic contains pretty much none of that spirit. Rather than dig into why Callahan – a boozehound who became a quadriplegic after a drunken accident – became a cartoonist, or what drove him to drink in the first place (it turns out he always had drawing ability but never used it: the shame he felt at being adopted is the reason he gives for hitting the bottle), this film is largely a look at how Alcoholics Anonymous helped him straighten out after his accident, following him through all twelve steps as he gets back on track and eventually finds some success with his cartooning. Phoenix gives a great performance and there’s a solid sense of what kind of guy Callahan was to be around, but the AA steps feel largely generic: they could be from a film about anyone.
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GEORGE MICHAEL - FAITH
Lately there has been a plethora of reissues of Australian music on vinyl which is a great thing, but this month has seen the reissue of two uniquely iconic Australian albums by indigenous artists.
NATHAN METRIC - ART OF DOUBT
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Kev Carmody’s “Pillars Of Society” had Rolling Stone saying this is “arguably the best protest album ever made in Australia” and comparisons to Bob Dylan, while Yothu Yindi’s “Tribal Voice” created something that had never been heard before with a mash of electronic and traditional instruments and the single ‘Treaty’ was a worldwide phenomenon.
GREAT LEAP SKYWARD - MAP OF BROKEN DREAMS
GLENN SARCOFAGO - I.N.R.I.
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For fans of Archie Roach, Bob Dylan & Gurrumul
KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD - I’M IN YOUR MIND FUZZ
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With a great cast and a classic play, this highlight of the year. But something was lost along the way and director Michael Mayer’s adaptation of Anton Chekov’s The Seagull never quite comes off. After a gloomy flash-forward opening that reveals the superficially tolerable yet still somehow disheartening fate of most of the characters, the action returns to the sunny heyday of the Edwardian-era Russian lakeside mansion owned by Sorin (Brian Dennehy), where his actress sister Irina (Annette Bening) holds court. Her lover, the author Boris Trigorin (Corey Stoll) adores her; her son Konstantin (Billy Howle), a budding playwright himself, struggles to escape her constant need for attention. When he puts on a (admittedly surreal and somewhat pretentious) play starring his girlfriend Nina (Saoirse Ronan), Irina’s constant interruptions sends the curtain down early, stirring up the frustrated desires that drive almost everyone present. The performances are excellent; Elizabeth Moss as lovelorn drunk Misha is a standout, while Bening dominates as a grandstanding tightwad with an emotionally vulnerable core. But overly flashy camerawork and some weird pacing issues detract from rather than support the performances. There’s a lot of great pieces here that never quite fit together.
songs setlist, only three new songs where actually performed. As previously stated, I’m not complaining… I just found it odd. BUT, each and every song on their set was performed so exceptionally that it seemed fans where in a state of nirvana, not thinking twice about what songs where being played and instead standing in awe of the professionalism on display in front of them. Concluding their set with ‘Acceptance,’ Part 1 of the six-part ‘Concealing Fate’ saga found on their debut album was an impressive end to the night. At times I felt as if I was seeing a shoegaze act just due to the sheer wall of sound hitting me, but damn it was good. As a live act, TesseracT, were unfaultable. Regardless of your taste in music I would recommend seeing TesseracT next time they are out because they truly are an elite live show.
TesseracT: Sonder Australia Tour When: Friday, September 14 Where: 170 Russell, Melbourne Reviewed by Alex Callan Photo by: William Adam Russ Starting off the night was Melbourne progmetal act Circles. Delivering a set of hard prog riffs and heavy bass-lines it was obvious that the crowd loved it. Doing exactly what they should as a support act Circles played as if it was their headliner show, commandeering the stage and getting the crowd extremely up and about in the lead-up to TesseracT.
Opening with ‘Luminary,’ the title track off their 2018 album ‘Sonder’, it quickly became clear why TesseracT hold such a revered reputation for their live show. Seamlessly ebbing and flowing from melodic, sinister build-ups to sheer heavy riffs it was evident how much thought and execution had gone into their live show. Ushering in older songs such as ‘Concealing Fate, Part 2- Deception,’ and leading straight into ‘Concealing Fate, Part 3- The Impossible,’ set the crowd off, and also began the start of a very interesting and dynamic setlist. Whilst it was extremely welcomed and performed impeccably, TesseracT’s set list was primarily older songs. Again, I’m certainly not complaining, but with it being the ‘Sonder’ album tour I was very surprised at the scarce amount of new songs that were showcased. After opening with a new track, ‘Smile’ was the next to find it’s way into the setlist towards the end of the show, as was ‘King.’ Meaning that over a 14
LEGS ELECTRIC: Two Sides EP Tour When: Saturday July 28 2018 Where: The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar, Melbourne Reviewed by Lauren McKinnon It’s Saturday night, around 11pm and Perth rockers Legs Electric are about to take us on a “bohemian rock journey” Ama Quinsee the frontwoman declares as the ladies enter the stage composed with confidence, attitude and style. This is the 5th show of their “Two Sides” regional tour around Aus, showcasing their new EP. The front woman, Ama, has a strong stage presence whipping about her thick blonde mane while belting out powerful vocals and playing the tambourine. So do the rest of the band members owning their instruments and adding strong backing vocals in harmony. At times I’m mesmerised by Elana Haynes on the left of the stage absolutely shredding some killer solos on lead guitar, then over to Kylie Soane’s skilled and powerful drumming, then to Erin Gooden rocking out on the bass. Ama introduces the songs with wit - engaging with the audience which bands don’t always do, so credit to her. My favourite songs performed include “Wanna Riot” with interesting, energetic riffs, as the name suggests. As well as another killer song with a guest guitarist “Black Magic”, followed by “Trigger” and “Dark Paradise.” I absolutely love “Dark Paradise” and they do an incredible live version. The band room continues to fill up as they play some favourites like “Kingdom” and “She’s Like a Saint”, and encore with “Illicit love.” The set was a great mix of old favourites from their first EP, songs from their new EP ‘Two Sides’ and some new tracks. Legs Electric produce infectious, hook driven, toe tapping rock n’ roll that appeals to a wide audience. They have a fantastic, energetic and engaging live show. The band has been gaining traction for a few years now and it was wonderful to see them in such a intimate venue before they take on the world.
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Living In Excellence is the newest release in the Anti-Fade Catalouge and boy, oh boy, it is a pearler. Featuring members of Nun, Terry, Taco Leg and Velvet Whip, Constant Mongrel may honestly be one of the best punk bands around at the moment. It is extremely common to come across punk bands that craft their sound around a particular style or instrument; this is not the case for Constant Mongrel. Instead, they incorporate it all and geez it gives them a huge sound. From the melodic synths on ‘Lifeless Crisis’ and ‘Warm Hands,’ to the proto-punk riff found in ‘Birch’, to the political lyrics on the albums opener ‘600 Pounds,’ I’m bloody sold. If you’re a fan of Eddy Current, Total Control or UV Race, ‘Living In Excellence’ is an album you absolutely have to check out. Listen to the song ‘2x4’ and tell me the drum fills don’t impress you...
Behemoth are arguably one of the most popular and most successful extreme metal bands on the planet right now. Epic, heavy, commanding and anthemic are what I would describe Behemoth to someone as if they had never heard them. This album definitely captures those themes, while at the same time exploring some very interesting pathways into a sound that is almost an evolution of the epic grandeur we were treated to on ‘The Satanist’. The only downfall of this in my perspective is that this record takes a few listens to truly appreciate for what it is. While their 2014 masterpiece ‘The Satanist’ was immediately catchy and had all the moments you were hoping for, just when you wanted them, ‘I Loved You At Your Darkest’ is almost simpler in its delivery while sounding more deliberate in its approach. And for this reason, it initially seems weaker as well. I can’t bring myself to consider the song title “God = Dog” without wondering what Nergal was thinking our reaction would be? Listen to this one a few times before you truly make up your mind. You won’t regret the effort being put in though, as it is still a solid release from a band that can’t seem to do much wrong nowadays.
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Released on September 14, the Cronulla boys have Roots/rock legend Broderick Smith is an open brought the sounds of Dark and Moody surf rock to book wrapped in an enigma. More is revealed by Man shore with their latest six track EP Silver Linings. Out Of Time, also the title of his newly published The EP gives off a psychedelic vibe touching on memoir. His first solo album since Unknown Country a few different feels and capturing the likes and (2008) is equally evocative, those unmistakable vocals similar sounds of Tame Impala with a hint of Cage all the more compelling with the passing of time. The Elephant; this is especially noted in tracks such On harmonica, he remains one of this county’s best proponents. Yet it’s a passion for storytelling that as ‘Modern Love’ and ‘Sliver Linings’. stands at the centre of Smith’s craft. He advocates The EP opens with the track titled ‘Come Back to Me’, which is a tribute to a lost friend, and sets the for truth and justice - striving to correct historical tone of Dark and Moody for the rest of the tracks to fake news and cast kinder eyes upon today’s lost come. The release takes a dive into their personal lives souls. As monuments to colonial ‘heroes’ are slowly as they take us on a journey of “Love, perception and dismantled, ‘Angus McMillan’ sets the record straight on the dubious practices of a Gippsland ‘forefather’. ultimately death”. ‘The Desert Blooms Again’ sweeps sensory The overall sound of the EP is well in touch with summer and the rapidly approaching festival season. brushstrokes across an Australia both contemporary and timeless. ‘She Is Still Beautiful’ celebrates one Summertime vibes are set to hit hard with a National who hardly knew she ever was. He sings of the artist Tour from the Sydney lads starting in September and wrapping up at the Torquay Hotel on Saturday October he never wants to be (‘Singer In Chains’), the legacy the 27th. Armed with the perfect summer soundtrack, some create (‘When The Minstrel Passes’) and the you’ll definitely want to get down the coast and hear ‘Man Out Of Time’ who goes about his honest business in an affluence-driven world. these tracks live. Co-writers include Matt Walker, Kevin Bennett and Backsliders Dom Turner and Rob Hirst. Sparse instrumentation is a mixed palette of strings, keys and rhythms. Pedal steel (Shane Reilly) and flute (Stu MacKenzie) echo sombre, wistful and resolute tones. Time is relative and Man Out of Time has been well worth the wait.
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Russell Mulcahy is one of Australia’s best-known directors, though these days his name doesn’t come up all that often in conversation. He directed Highlander (and yes, Highlander 2) and a massive number of music videos in the 80s: while his name might not instantly come to mind there’s a very good chance you’d recognise his style if you saw it. And even now, there’s a very good chance you’ve seen it: if you’ve seen a Duran Duran music video he almost certainly directed it, he did a swag of Elton John videos, plus clips for everyone from Billy Joel to Paul McCartney to The Rolling Stones to Queen to AC/DC to a whole lot of bands best forgotten. He was no slouch when it came to movies either: aside from the Highlander films he directed Ricochet (trust me, it’s good), The Shadow (ok, maybe not so good), Resident Evil: Extinction (hmm) and then nothing since 2009’s little seen Give ‘em Hell, Malone. For the last few years he’s been busy in television (largely on the MTV series Teen Wolf), which is why it’s such a surprise – and thankfully, a pleasant one – that he has a new film out in cinemas next week. In Like Flynn is based on the historically somewhat iffy memoir (ghost-) written by Errol Flynn recounting an expedition from Sydney to New Guinea with three friends in search of gold. It’s a throwback adventure tale not dissimilar (especially early on) to the Indiana Jones films, though things settle down a little when young Flynn (Thomas Cocquerel) returns to Sydney after his opening New Guinea adventure to organise a return, teaming up with burly Canadian Rex (co-writer Corey Large), and an English fop nicknamed “Dook” (William Moseley) to take a fishing boat they don’t exactly own back up north. On the way to make their fortune they encounter various shady types (including David Wenham) and collect a salty sea dog (a scene-stealing Clive Standen). For the most part it’s a rollicking good time, though it does have its serious side; Mulachy hasn’t exactly mellowed as a director, but he is a lot better at the character side of things than he was starting out. If you want proof, just check out his first feature film Razorback, which has recently received a very impressive special edition release on blu-ray. Known somewhat dismissively to some as “the killer pig movie” – and yes, it is about a killer feral pig terrorising the outback – almost 35 years on this thriller (which owes a very heavy debt to the original Jaws) seems a lot less cheesy than it did back in the VHS days (and the new blu-ray actually features a copy of the uncut VHS version). The pig effects aren’t exactly state of the art (and they weren’t back then either), but the film has atmosphere in spades (and not just from the smoke machines running all night), giving it a strange dream-like feel for much of the run time that helps gloss over a script that perhaps isn’t quite as fresh as the visuals. It’s a movie where a giant pig eats someone by pulled a (closed) door off a car: what’s not to like?
Strap yourselves in, gang – this week, we’re gettin’ weird. That’s right – we’re heading for classic Pulp territory right here, deep into the realm of madness that masquerades as the mind of one Gerard Way, better known as the author of The Umbrella Academy or that dude that sang for My Chemical Romance. I’ve been a fan of his brand of weirdness for a while – definitely recommend The Umbrella Academy, FYI – and it made sense to have a gander at the first volume of his run on the home of DC’s favourite band of misfits – the Doom Patrol. Casey Brinke is your run-of-the-mill EMT. She drives an ambulance, has a weird past, works the graveyard shift with her partner, Sam Reynolds, and she’s about to be neck-deep in the weirdest adventure of a lifetime. She lives for the darkest parts of the night, and the blackest alleyways of her city, but that level of strangeness is about to be taken to the next level. With the revelation that her ambulance is actually a sentient former-street-and-sortof-god named Danny (yes, you read that right), Casey is dragged into an adventure to reunite the team of misfits known as the Doom Patrol and save Danny from the clutches of an intergalactic empire, who want to turn the inhabitants/creations of Danny’s dimension into fast food. Yep, told you it’d be weird. Doom Patrol is like the weirdness of Doctor Strange’s astral plane meets the sheer fluidity and malleability of the Dreaming from Sandman, blended together and frozen in superhero-themed ice blocks. Each member of the Doom Patrol has their own bizarre origins – including Casey – and their own little stories going forward. Robotman is hit by a truck and broken into pieces almost as soon as he’s introduced and has to be rebuilt. Negative Man loses his connection to the Negative Force and has to work to restore it. Flex Mentallo is in hiding, recovering from his loss to the Men from N.O.W.H.E.R.E. Crazy Jane is straight up missing, having disappeared after a traumatic experience somewhere in space. Each little story line helps establish the preexisting characters, mesh them with the new ones – i.e. Casey and Sam – and turn an otherwise fractured set of circumstances into a (relatively) coherent story. Gerard Way says himself in the afterword that Doom Patrol is a hard book to review – and it is, trust me – and rather is a book to experience for yourself. That’s absolutely true, as long as you bear in mind that sometimes, it’s OK to have absolutely no freakin’ clue what’s going on. Doom Patrol has always thrived on being abstract, and features characters that are deliberately off-kilter. If you like your heroes with a few screws loose, Doom Patrol will tick those boxes. There’s a surprising amount of history to the team – they’ve been around since ‘63, after all – but there’s enough content for relative newbies like myself to get on board. If you’re a fan of other Young Animals titles – especially Shade, The Changing Girl – or other bizarre titles a la the more abstract sections of Sandman, you’ll definitely appreciate this one – check it out!
It’s getting into the festival season, and QMF has released most of their lineup, so let’s have a look at the blues and blues influenced. Young guitarist and songwriter Omara “Bombino” Moctar was born and raised in the Tuareg town of Agadez during an era of armed struggles for Tuareg independence and violent suppression by government forces. Bombino’s electrifying jams capture the spirit of resistance and rebellion while echoing with guitar riffs reminiscent of fellow Africans Tinariwen and Ali Farka Touré not to mention rock and blues icons such as Jimi Hendrix, John Lee Hooker and Jimmy Page. Dan Sultan is always worth a listen. He’s become one of the country’s most revered songwriters, who quickly became a household name and has played every Australian festival under the sun, touring for a mammoth two months to sold-out venues defined ‘living the dream’. Inspired by the flavours of New Orleans to Fitzroy, The Horns of Leroy take brass band music to a whole new level. From humble beginnings, the band has evolved from playing the streets of Melbourne to some of the biggest festivals and stages across the country. Jesse Redwing grew up on punk, found inspiration in the likes of Peter Green, John Mayall, Eric Burdon, Eric Clapton and the Stones, then took a step back to “the real shit”: Chess Records, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Buddy Guy and Willie Dixon. Definitely worth circling on the program. Australian music legends The Black Sorrows and Vika & Linda join forces once again for a very special performance at this year’s Queenscliff Music Festival. What’s not to like? Another one for circling. The Turner Brown Band is a joint Australia/USA musical collaboration between Australian slide guitarist and music producer Dom Turner (of awarded blues act ‘Backsliders’ fame) and Ohio based ‘Sacred Steel’ vocalist and lap-slide guitar sensation Nikki D Brown. They sound sensational. We all know local musician Fenn Wilson and I have to mention him. His debut album, Tales Of The Black Dog, released in 2015, is a collection of ballads, featuring his powerful yet gentle and deep voice and strong, rhythmic guitar. Fenn spent a year writing and honing these songs and they form a snapshot of his past; brushes with heartache, depression, worldweariness and uncertainty, lightened with compassionate observation, love and redemption. Locals The Sweethearts return to QMF this year, performing with legendary drummer Bernard ‘Pretty’ Purdie, the worlds most recorded drummer. Purdie is known for his precise musical time keeping and his signature use of triplets against a half-time backbeat: the “Purdie Shuffle”. The list of recording and live credits is simply too long to list.... but here’s a few: Aretha Franklin, James Brown, BB King, Miles Davis, Cat Stevens, Hall & Oates, Bette Midler, Joe Cocker… the list goes on. The Sweethearts comprise up to 30 members who rotate on and off the stage like a sporting team, this all female soul band, exude explosive energy with their refreshing take of soul, funk and blues. QMF is 23-25 Nov, hit the website now – tickets are going fast!
Welcome to THTH, Forte’s premier source of all things heavy, hard, fast and metal. My biggest fear was announced recently along with the Download 2019 line up, Slayer’s Australian leg of their final world tour will be the Download festival dates, not their own headlining tour. I’ll be holding my breath for the announcement, well after Download have sold enough tickets, that there’ll be an announcement for Slayer’s own headlining shows. Whilst the line up is a little light on the metal front because Ghost don’t count, there’s 13 more bands to be announced in the (hopefully) near future and let’s keep our fingers crossed they’re modern metal acts to balance out the classics such as Judas Priest and Ozzy.
Kissed or cursed… the Andy Irons story. ANDY IRONS: KISSED BY GOD is one of the most highly anticipated surf films in years. We all know about Andy Irons, three times world surfing champion, two times Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach winner, fierce rival to Kelly Slater and one of the most talented surfers of the past 30 years. It didn’t matter how small or how big the surf was. Andy irons could rip in both. He brought to the competitive surfing arena skill, talent and a desire to win eclipsed by few others. His battles with Kelly Slater in surf contests around the world were epic as they fought for waves, trophies and world titles. Andy Irons life came to an abrupt halt on November 2, 2010 when he was found dead in a motel room near Dallas Texas. He had bailed from a surf contest in Puerto Rico a few days earlier and twice attempted to fly back to Hawaii but was too sick. The coroner found a cocktail of drugs in his blood and stomach that were the cause of death. The surfing world went into shock and mourning. Irons was aged 32 at the time of his death and at the top of his surfing game. What many people weren’t aware of was his constant battle with bipolar disorder and opioid addiction. Two demons that rocked his world too many times. The story of Andy Irons has now been told in the surf documentary ANDY IRONS: KISSED BY GOD. Produced by Hollywood star (and keen surfer) Chris Hemsworth, the film tells the story of Irons from hot grommet on the North Shore of Hawaii to world surfing champion and one of the most feared surfing competitors on the planet. Featuring interviews with Kelly Slater, Joel Parkinson, Sunny Garcia and many others it provides a rare glimpse behind the scenes of professional surfing, the highs and the lows and everything else in between. Moments that were magnified by Irons mental health issues. If you get a chance, check out this film. Surf documentaries have evolved enormously over the last decade from hard and fast punk music and editing to thought provoking works of visual art that explore the people and places that make up surf culture around the world. ANDY IRONS: KISSED BY GOD is one surf documentary worth having/seeing. Check it out now on iTunes and all of the usual surf/sport download sites. Even better catch it on the big screen if it comes to a cinema near you.
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In other news ++ Behemoth will release their new album I Loved You At Your Darkest on Friday October 5. ++ Ichor will release their debut album God Of Thunder God Of War on Friday October 5. ++ Dimmu Borgir will headline their first ever Oz tour this October and their SOLD OUT Melbourne show will be at 170 Russell on Wednesday October 17. Fortunately, the band have announced a second show on Tuesday October 16. Get in quick before this one sells out as well! ++ Eye Of The Enemy, Fall and Resist, As Flesh Decays, Interitum and Distorta will all play Ballarat’s Eastern Hotel on Friday October 19. ++ Disturbed will release their new album Evolution on Friday October 19. ++ Pig Destroyer will play The Arthouse on Tuesday October 30. ++ The Ocean will release their new album Phanerozoic I: Palaezoic on Friday November 2. ++ Opeth will release Garden of the Titans: Live at Red Rocks Ampitheatre on Friday November 2. ++ Parkway Drive, Killswitch Engage and Thy Art Is Murder will play Margaret Court Arena on Friday November 2. ++ Psycroptic will release their new album As The Kingdom Drowns on Wednesday November 7. ++ Conan and Bell Witch be at Max Watts on Thursday November 8. ++ Architects will release their new album Holy Hell on Friday November 9. ++ Sinsaenum will play Max Watts on Saturday November 10. ++ An Evening With Steven Wilson will take place at the Palais Theatre on Saturday November 10. ++ Amon Amarth will release The Pursuit Of Vikings: 25 Years In The Eye Of The Storm, a retrospective documentary and a live album, on Friday November 16. ++ Amenra, YLVA and LO! will be at Max Watts on Saturday November 17. ++ The Metal in the Mountains 2018 day festival featuring I Am Duckeye, Grindhouse, Monarchus, As Flesh Decays, plus more, will be held at Beechworth’s Servicemen’s Memorial Hall on Saturday November 24. ++ Psycroptic will play Geelong’s Barwon Club on Wednesday November 28, then Ballarat’s Karova Lounge on Thursday November 29. ++ The 10th annual Progfest featuring The Ocean and Monuments, with more to be announced, will be held at Melbourne’s The Croxton on Saturday January 26. ++ Devin Townsend will release his new album Empath in March 2019. ++ 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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BIRREGURRA FESTIVAL & ART SHOW
EDGE GEELONG: LIVE MUSIC
GROVEDALE HOTEL: BEN DEW MIFF TRAVELLING SHOWCASE GEELONG PISTOL PETE’S: STEVE BOYD’S RUM REVERIE TUES 16TH BOAA BALLARAT GASOMETER UPSTAIRS: HARRIS WITH CRUEL BLOKE DON WED 17TH BEAVS BAR: OPEN MIC, KARAOKE, LUKE BISCAN BRIDGE HOTEL: WEDNESDAY TRIVIA BOAA BALLARAT PISTOL PETE’S: SWEET HEARTS (VET)
BARWON CLUB: SCHOOL DAMAGE
GEELONG GALLERY 22 SEPTEMBER–18 NOVEMBER
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699
FRI 5 OCTOBER:
SAT 6 OCTOBER:
SUN 7 OCTOBER:
SOLO ACOUSTIC SET
ACOUSTIC TRIO SET
SOLO ACOUSTIC SET
JACK WRIGHT
Jack crafts lush melodies and up beat percussion filled with soul and passion. You can look forward to hearing influences from the likes of John Butler and Andy McKee.
DEAR IVY
This trio are the Burrill sisters plus Barry Davies. Whether you’re out for good fun, or to get lucky ... Dear Ivy will take those shackles off your feet so you can dance.
ABE ANDERSON Abe’s acoustic mastery plus stylistic clean vocals in covers and originals equal your next cold-pint-in-hand big night out.
* FRIDAYS
7PM-8PM *
ESPRESSO MARTINIS
— $10 —
FRI 12 OCTOBER:
SAT 13 OCTOBER:
SUN 14 OCTOBER:
DUO ACOUSTIC SET
SOLO ACOUSTIC SET
SOLO ACOUSTIC SET
GROOVE JUNCTION Jace Excell and Isaac Walker are a musical duo that bring you the songs you love with soulful harmonies, tasteful guitar, smooth piano, and funky rhythms.
PH: 5278 2911
DEAN COCKERELL Organise the troops and get down to taste the soulful acoustic flavours of Dean Cockerell dreadlocked singer, guitarist and one half of Enquire Within.
BEN DEW
Ben provides all the beats – from smooth vocals, clean acoustic rhythms, slide guitar, stomp box and tambourine, prepare for a night of berserk feet tapping.
SPHINXHOTEL.COM.AU 699
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