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Alongside the trauma of portable toilets at festivals, and when no one gets your music reference, one that really gets me is when two (or more) really cool gigs take place on the same day... at the exact same time! It mostly just annoys me because it forces me to chose and I really don’t like doing that, and it seems to happen all the time – which is probably due to the quality of music at the moment which I am definitely not complaining about. My most recent dilemma is on April 13, we’ve got Matt Corby hitting the stage in Geelong (which is a convenient location), but on that same night, Bring Me The Horizon will be bringing the house down in Melbourne (and I’ve never seen them live before!). Two talented acts; two different cities. God damn... send help.

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Speaking of Matt Corby, this issue we have the blue-eyed soulster gracing our cover for the said gig in Geelong. As one of Australia’s most-adored talents, the singer/songwriter has continually blurred the lines of folk, indie, rock, psychedelic and soul throughout his impressive, decade-long career and is now touring his most recent album, Rainbow Valley (2018) – which peaked at #4 on the ARIA charts. Check out his chat with Zach on page 12.

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METALLICA AND SLIPKNOT REVEAL 2019 AUSTRALIAN TOUR

PAWS WHAT YOU’RE DOING – IT’S TIME FOR THE MELBOURNE DOG LOVERS’ SHOW

In case you missed it, after six years, metal legends Metallica will be returning Down Under as part of their Worldwired Tour. Metallica have been touring since 2016, which is exhausting even to think about, and their Aussie circuit will be the first time the metal outfit have played stadiums here. To make it even more of a treat, Slipknot will be joining Metallica for every show. This marathon tour is all in celebration of their tenth studio album Hardwired...To Self Destruct. From the looks of their Facebook page, it appears they haven’t grown tired of selling out arenas yet. It get heavy at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on Tuesday October 22.

The Royal Exhibition Building will turn into puppy-heaven on the weekend of May 3-5 when the Southern Hemisphere’s premier dogdedicated festival returns to Melbourne for its seventh year. You’d be mad to miss the most adorable event of the year that celebrates the pure love that exists between dog and man.

There will be over 500 melt-your-heart dogs, cute competitions (yes, K9 Ninja Warrior is a thing) and even speed-dating for dog lovers to get to know each other. You’ll also get to see celeb vet Dr Katrina Warren giving advice on keeping your pooch in optimal health.. And get this: a puppy patting zone! Find out more info via dogloversshow.com.au/melbourne/

MELBOURNE’S MOST INCLUSIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL IS BACK

CLOUDSTREET COMES TO LIFE THROUGH THEATRE

Combine epic entertainment with a good cause and what do you get? Melbourne’s most inclusive music festival – Ability Fest. It’s wheelchair accessible and translated into AUSLAN, so even more people can check out their fave artists in the flesh when the fest returns on April 7 at The Coburg Velodrome after their massive sold-out launch last year. This time, with even more singers, bands and DJs you know and love: think The Presets, Luca Brasi, Interstella Fugitives, Kim Churchill and Hot Dub Time Machine (yasss!). The festival’s run by Untitled Group (the guys behind Beyond The Valley and Grapevine), and Dylan Alcott. He’s on a mission to normalise disability and bridge the barriers that exist between music festivals and disability – ‘cause we all deserve to enjoy killer music. The event’s hoping to raise over $200,000 through ticket sales and donations, with 100% of the profit helping young Aussies with disabilities.

Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet is considered one of the greatest books in Australian literature.

Winner of the Miles Franklin award, this book tops just about every favourite-book-poll out there. That’s why it’s sensational finding out that the masterpiece is going to be performed on stage in Melbourne after almost 20 years!

Director Matthew Lutton gathered that it’s time to bring the five-hour (yikes!) dramatic performance back. Don’t stress! There will be a dinner break in between. And if that’s still too laborious for you, there’s an option to watch it over two nights. Performances start from at the Malthouse Theatre from Monday 6 May and continue until Sunday 16 June.

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To launch their fresh album ‘Don’t Let Go’, Dear Seattle will be touring Australia very soon. After releasing their 2017 album, Dear Seattle has risen in popularity, and are now a household name among their genre. Their indie, punk and rock vibe mixed with their potent choruses evoke a 90s grunge nostalgia. However, their music doesn’t end at what the ear indulges in: their music touches hits a deeper note by exploring themes such as anxiety, unworthiness, and human hardship in the modern world. Ironically, the cynical flavour is somewhat cathartic, reminding us that we all face adversity and doubt. The band will be hitting up Melbourne on Friday 24 May at the Corner Hotel in Swan Street. This event is strictly 18+.

Hawkeye Vintage brings you the World’s Largest Unworn Vintage Fashion Sale from 15 May for 5 days only. The fashion blitz will occur in a warehouse in Young Street, Fitzroy. There will be tens of thousands of items from the 70s to the 00s – all still with their original tags. From among the heap lay high-end brands including Chanel, YSL, Gucci and Hermes. The Hawkeye Vintage team have worked arduously to assure you of every article’s authenticity and quality. Pieces from Europe and America are also featured. Exhibiting a multitude of male, female and gender-neutral clothing and accessories, almost anything can be found. Denim, dresses, jewellery, suits, leather goods, vegan bags, hats and more. With diversity in style, price, and size, there is something for everyone here.

A GARLIC BREAD FESTIVAL IS COMING TO MELBOURNE

THE ULTIMATE TRIPLE BILL KILL Australia are you ready? Well you better be well prepared because we have seen nothing like this before. A three pronged attack of darkened, deathly Swedish majesty, With At The Gates, The Haunted And Witchery headed our way for a hellishly heavy Scandinavian assault for what is a possibly once in a lifetime tour. At The Gates are innovators. From debut album, The Red In The Sky Is Ours, through comeback stunner, At War With Reality, the Gothenburg-based death metal act have always traversed the left-hand path on their own terms. Joined by The Haunted, who enjoy a cult status in the metal world, boasting a diverse catalogue of material that would have left other bands digging their own grave, and Swedish blackened Thrash Metallers Witchery, this will be one helluva show. Get down to Melbourne’s Max Watts on Saturday April 27.

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Stop what you are doing. A festival devoted entirely to garlic bread is coming to Melbourne next month, stuffed with both your classic garlic bread recipes and some fairly eyebrow-raising concoctions. Hosted by Welcome To Thornbury, well known for its food truck park, this will go down on Saturday April 6 and the team have brought together a number of beloved foodie establishments, including Mr Burger, Chef Calamari and Dr Sous, to help make all your garlic-ridden dreams come true... and it won’t just be traditional garlic bread on offer. Think garlic bread burgers, garlic bread gozleme and fancy garlic bread for punters to chow down on.

For dessert, be sure to taste test the intriguing abomination that is garlic bread ice cream. What a time to be alive.

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t t a M y b r o C WRITTEN BY ZACH EDWARDS FOLLOWING THE RELEASE OF HIS STUNNING the back is enough to make Matt happy. “There’s a lot my whole life of listening to various types of music. I - so it’s a big deal to have Australia’s prodigal son SOPHOMORE ALBUM, RAINBOW VALLEY, of new material to learn and everyone’s nailed it.” feel like I’ve tried to absorb as much as possible of the return to play a string of massive live shows, including AUSTRALIAN SINGER-SONGWRITER MATT CORBY With a decade of experience and quite a lengthy things I truly think are clever, or beautiful, or that make some fantastic regional stops in Geelong, Cairns and DISCUSSES HIS EXPERIENCES ON TOUR, THE resume, it’d be fair to assume that touring and you feel something.”

Rockhampton. “I think I’m going to enjoy playing more INCREDIBLE MASH OF MUSIC HE’S INFLUENCED performing his own music would be Matt’s second There are no surprises then, when Matt cites some regional shows, I haven’t done it that much. I didn’t BY, AND HOW BEING A PERFORMING MUSICIAN nature - not his second personality. “I don’t even know very diverse styles as his most recent inspiration. really know if it was even doable, if people wanted to COMPLETELY CONTRASTS HIS PERSONALITY TYPE. if I really like performing,” he admits, “It’s really against “I’ve been listening to this record by this rapper from show up. But that’s what we’re taking a punt on now.

Re-adjusting to small town life, spending time with my personality to get up on stage and perform. My Wisconsin, I think he’s like 20 or something. His name I think [the crowd] will enjoy themselves.” With eight his young family and “taking it easy” to allow jet-lag sister and I were having a chat the other day and she’s is Trapo. He is actually amazing. I really like the whole people on stage, Matt expresses his pure excitement to pass, Matt Corby reflects on the great aspects of his like ‘It’s so funny that there’s a side of you that goes record, it’s really grown on me. “I’ve also been listening for the shows, with a soft warning that he has “a lot of most recent tour across Europe, as well as the potential and does that’. She’s grown up with me doing that my to this old [record], the greatest hits of the Cornelius shit packed into a real small amount of time.” He’s not for upset. “It’s been probably the most positive vibes whole life, and she still associates that me on stage is Brothers and Sister Rose. Have you seen that movie wrong: between the Rainbow Valley Australian shows I’ve ever had, with the crew and the show... I try to a completely different person.”

BlacKKKlansman?” Matt asks me, the passion in his and a run of summer festivals in the UK (as well as a stay super positive when I’m on the road now. I used to Countless shows, two ARIA Awards and a number voice shining through. “There’s this scene in the cheeky whisper of a potential Splendour In The Grass struggle a lot more.” Living in small spaces - buses, vans, of genre-bending, chart-topping records later, Matt middle of the film where two of the main characters appearance), Matt holds a busy schedule. Despite this, hotels, green rooms - with 16 other people for almost reconciles himself to the fact that music is a craft; it are dancing in this club and they’re falling in love, he’s keen to “chill for the rest of the year” - by that, he a month could strike up a range of issues. “People are needs constant work and attention, and performing live everything’s super-duper 70s, people are in flares, and means getting straight back into the studio to work on people,” Matt agrees, “Sometimes it’s sketchy bringing is not something that he can become complacent with. this song comes on [Too Late To Turn Back Now] and some music for his next record. new people on the road. We are a family... [But] no “I find it the biggest challenge every time,” he tells me, it’s just the most baller song, it’s a beautiful song... I “Just like anything, the more you do it, the better you one had a problem with anyone because everyone is opening up about his attitude toward his live shows: listened to the whole record and it’s pretty awesome. get. Just hone your craft. We’ll see what I come up with.” such a lord.”

“I just try to get as focused as possible. I just want to It’s full of real cool musical moments.”

Writing and playing every instrument recorded nail all this stuff, I want everyone to have an epic time Matt’s preference for listening to instrumental music WHEN & WHERE: on Rainbow Valley, Matt is undeniably an extremely - that’s what everyone’s here for.” Thankfully for Matt, has evolved into a stronger source of inspiration, often MARGARET COURT ARENA, MELBOURNE – APRIL 12 talented musician. I question whether there was he’s surrounded by some of the best musicians and assisting in his writing process. “I struggle to listen difficulty trusting others with each part in the live crew in the industry, who all live and breathe the same to songwriters because I feel like I’ll start stealing GPAC COSTA HALL, GEELONG – SATURDAY APRIL 13 performance, but he assures me that’s never the case. philosophy. “It feels good, everyone wants to perfect melodies. I’d rather listen to instruments or music TICKETS ON SALE VIA LIVENATION.COM.AU “I don’t think anything that I did is super hard,” Matt the show... We’re all honing our craft and trying to be without vocals [so that] I can practice writing songs laughs, “I think the parts go together really well. We real about it as much as possible.” to them, just when I’m driving or something.” Taking PHOTOS BY MATT JOHNSON had a couple of weeks of rehearsal and there was a Powerful, personal lyrics often heard in indie/folk the essence of an idea he discovers and workshopping couple of days at the start where everyone was finding music, paired with indirect nods to psychedelic and ways to apply it to his own music “keeps him fresh”, he their feet, just getting into a pocket rhythmically, but neo-soul instrumentation weave the full flesh of Matt’s laughs, tongue-in-cheek. after that it’s been real good. I really don’t feel like we textured new album. His seamless flow between genres “Not that I’m ‘fresh’... I don’t think I am.” even played a ‘bad’ show as musicians the entire time and styles is clear evidence of an appreciation for all Matt’s humble nature and impressive musical we were away. That’s pretty amazing.” A secret pat on kinds of sounds. “I went through lots of phases through performance continues to build his reputation globally 12

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For fans of Max Sharam no descriptions are necessary. Plug into the universal heartbeat, trust your spirit, and walk boldly over the horizon: that is Max. And now it’s time to celebrate with Max before she returns to NYC...a new moon in April, end of Daylight Savings, six years for Pell — you name it — there’s always reason to celebrate. Get to The Door Gallery Café on Saturday 6 April from 6:45pm.

New York rockers Lez Zeppelin are the all-girl band earning the reputation as the most powerful all female band in rock history (SPIN Magazine NY) is touring Australia for the First Time in March 2019. They will be bringing their version of the rock laden classics penned by the legendary Led Zeppelin to Australia for the very first time and audiences better get ready for a blistering live show. Lez Zeppelin-aptly coined all girls all zeppelin has been paying homage to the British greats for 14 years and have earned acclaim around the world for doing it. The Barwon Club, Geelong – April 7.

FAMOUS WILL IS MOVING ALONG

MICF ROADSHOW Dates for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow have been announced, with performer line-ups set to follow. Kyneton Town Hall, Kyneton – May 3; Lighthouse Theatre, Warrnambool – May 23; Ballarat Mechanics Institute, Ballarat – May 30; Mildura Arts Centre, Mildura – June 3; and GPAC – June 29.

Everything you need to know about the festival can be found through comedyfestival.com.au.

MIMI GILBERT IS AN AUSSIE AT HEART American-bred, Aussie-based Mimi Gilbert is best described as indie, cinematic folk. Discovering her love of music on the streets of Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle, it is not unusual for the singer-songwriter to clock up more than 100 shows a year. 2017’s B Sides is her latest release, while in 2019 she has recently completed a tour supporting Lydia Cole. Handle Bar, Bendigo – April 13.

Local folk/pop outfit Famous Will have released their new single ‘San Francisco’ this month, the first taste of the forthcoming debut album. Front man Will Gardiner (who’s name you will recognise from the local gig circuit) created the band in 2014 and debuted with the release of hit single ‘My Scars’. The band then followed-up with the release of singles ‘Lonely’ and ‘The Stand II’. From touring Australia and New Zealand in a campervan, playing every venue possible along the way, Famous Will have put down the hard yards from the beginning.

The Workers Club, Geelong – April 27.

ELDAFYRE IS FOR THE PEOPLE Musician, writer and poet Mark Cottrell is behind multigenre songman Eldafyre, a name taken from his tenor recorder named ‘Alder’ and a friend’s fire element. Mark recently undertook the task of reworking his albums, undoing what he refers to as a selfish conquest and bringing the listener back to number one priority.

He is also working on his first novel, Storybook of Franklinford. Blue Bean Love, Hepburn Springs – May 5.

GOING AROUND WITH THE CHERRY DOLLS

NATIONAL CELTIC FESTIVAL

A band that has your back, The Cherry Dolls will finish off their Around and Around tour at Geelong’s Barwon Club on May 18. Sure enough, the tour honours their new single of the same name. The newie is a “song about dealing with alcoholism and feeling like every day is morphing together so you cling onto your friends to help you out”. The Cherry Dolls will be joined by Destrends and The Crookeds.

There is some early word on the National Celtic Festival, with Inyal (Scotland), Duncan Chisholm (Scotland), The Lumber Jills (Canada), Angela Usher (Ireland), Eileen O’Brien (Ireland), Mary McNamara (Ireland), Maggie Carty & Maíirtín Staunton and the Tim Scanlon Trio the early bird performers. Speaking of early birds, tickets for the June long weekend festival are currently available. Get more through nationalcelticfestival.com.

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KYLE LIONHART IS SO CLOSE

SARA STORER MAKES IT RAIN With a lazy 21 Golden Guitars, Sara Storer knows her way around a country song. She releases her new album Raindance on April 12, with the title track out now. Sara: “Raindance is a song of hope. It also sends a message of coming together through dance and song. Music is great therapy and while our nation waits on rain let’s dance and sing this drought away.” Gateway Hotel, Corio – April 12.

Sparrow & Swan is the second solo release from Rob Snarski (The Blackeyed Susans), an album that has turned conversation into song. It features appearances from Rebecca Barnard and Jane Hendry and Kelly Day (aka Broads), as well as Shane O’Mara who offers both his guitar and production skills to the release. The Bridge, Castlemaine – June 14 & The Lost Ones, Ballarat – June 15.

Byron Bay artist Kyle Lionhart is heading on a mammoth 14-date headline tour spanning capital cities and regional towns, including Ballarat and Torquay. In November 2018, Kyle began recording his long awaited debut album in Nashville with executive producer Jon Hume and producer Lindsay Jackson. The first single, ‘So Close’ which dropped this month draws influences from the likes of Jeff Buckley, Ben Howard and Bon Iver. Karova Lounge, Ballarat – May 2 & Torquay Hotel, Torquay – May 4.

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DAVE GRANEY & CLARE MOORE If you can say Zippa Deedoo What Is/Was That/ This? ten times quickly, you’re in the hall of fame.

The new mouthful of an album is the latest work of Dave Graney & the mistLY, the title taken from track ‘Song of Life’ which celebrates the life of late actress Gloria Grahame. If you have the time to spare, you can learn about all the album’s songs through davegraney.com. Major Tom’s, Kyneton – June 15.

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How exactly does one balance pursuing the musical dream while making sensible life choices? Surely a question asked by every bedroom rock star armed with a tennis racquet guitar.

Melbourne band The Rollercanes may not have all the answers, but they do have a new song titled ‘Cost of Living’ that explores that very question.

The Workers Club, Geelong – April 6.

Joining them will be Barefoot Bowls Club and Trick Gypsy. Photo by Jo Vertigo

Tap shoes, trombone, spoons, finger cymbals, stomp box and djembe travel with one-man soul-band Rory McLeod, a nice little arsenal that works perfectly well alongside his guitar and harmonica. GUSTO! is his new album, featuring the tracks ‘The Quickest Way to Feel Rich’ and ‘No Use for a Gun’. The Pizza and Wine Club, Kyneton – March 27 & The Taproom, Castlemaine – March 28.

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CULLULLERAINE MUSIC FESTIVAL The Cullulleraine Music Festival is coming around the mountain, April 12-14. Held at the Johansen Memorial Reserve, the festival welcomes Mark Seymour, Broderick Smith, Sal Kimber & the Rollin’ Wheel, Pitts Family Circus, Cat and Clint, Bushfire, The Shared Affair, The Blueberries, The Cauldron, Blu Guru, Tiny Feet and Old Dog New Tricks.

For a full look at what is in store, hit cullullerainemusicfestival.com.au.

S TA M P S Y I S T H E M U S I C D I R E C T O R A N D D R I V E A N N O U N C E R AT K R O C K I N G E E L O N G

The Revolving Studio Door Of Men… And Me. I’ve just started my fourth relationship in 4.5 years.

That is, my fourth co-host on my Drive show, the Departure Lounge. I’ve now had more working partnership than ACTUAL relationships in Geelong.

(TBH that record was surpassed when my third co-host started on air with me).

Starting in 2014, I worked alongside Leigh K. While it took me 12 months to crack that man mountain’s personality, I owe him a lot. He restored my faith and my ability in the radio industry. He also taught me patience. Oh man, my patience was tested with Kuhlmann. I was the organised brains in that partnership. When Leigh, his wife and the poochies Max and Charlie moved to Sydney, a piece of my heart got the feels.

DARKCELL Who turned out the lights? The new self-titled release from Brisbanebred Darkcell (formerly stylised as Darkc3ll) is just around the corner, featuring Tim Sköld (Marilyn Manson/ KMFDM), Lindsay Schoolcraft (Cradle of Filth), KidCrusher and Johnathan Devoy. No doubt adding to the delight of fans is an accompanying tour. UK and Euro dates follow, so she’s a big year for the band. The Loft, Warrnambool – May 3.

I asked myself “what will I do now? Who will have my back?”. #mourningphase Andy “The Block” Sunderland, that’s who! I was thrilled (and exhausted) watching this cyclone of positivity in my studio. Over the six weeks he filled in, he picked me up when I was feeling flat, made me laugh everyday and would just be there. I can’t express how important that last one was during this time. “What do you need me to do Stamps? Can I help you with anything? Ohhhh look shiny things!”

(Yep, he’s easily distracted). When he occasionally fills in from time to time to time, I fist pump the air.

I then have a good night’s sleep. It’s like I’ve been nephew sitting.

ROLLING BLACKOUTS COASTAL FEVER A lengthy US, UK and European tour awaits, but before that takes place Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever have a few local shows in support of new single ‘In the Capital’. Fran Kealy: “I can’t neatly describe it, but something like connection despite distance. I was thinking about transience and water and death and big cities and fishing towns and moon river.” Theatre Royal, Castlemaine – May 3. They will be joined by Jess Ribeiro and Galaxy Hop. Photo by Pooneh Ghana

creatively with interviews, promotions or with talk topics. His experience in Perth gave me new ideas and had me thinking about different opportunities.

I wasn’t stale, but I did need this reinvigoration to shake up my world and my embedded habits.

His life as a new baby daddy has meant he and our workday announcer have recently swapped on air duties. So, latest man to join me on the Drive show journey is Josh O. I’m hoping this one will stick around for some time. I need some stability for a while. He is enthusiastic and driven, coming into this new role with fresh eyes and skill-sets I don’t possess (there will be A LOT of videos coming for your eye holes!). During this exciting phase, I’m now back on the other side of the desk, adjusting to the life of a co-host.

With each partnership I’ve learnt something I would love in an actual relationship. Each work husband has tested me, inspired me and encouraged me to strive for more AND be happy with what we have achieved once the microphones are switched off at 6pm. That should be the same for any healthy relationship.

And I’ll continue to be the backbone of your Drive home. I’m cool with that, if you are.

Til next time, Stampsy xx (HEAR THE NEW LINE UP 4-6PM WEEKNIGHTS ON K ROCK 95.5 & FIND STAMPSY ON THE ‘GRAM @LEE_STAMPS, FB @STAMPSYKROCK)

Jamie S was the next man to walk into my life. I thought I was organised and proactive. This guy was me x 3! While he adjusted to life in Geelong with a new team, I positioned myself behind the panel and into the anchor role. Jamie pushed me to expand

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CONGRATULATIONS TO YERGURL A big, warm, confetti-filled congratulations to bedroom pop artist yergurl, who has scored a date with the Bendigo leg of Groovin the Moo thanks to a triple j Unearthed competition. The musical identity of Fae Scott, yergurl, who made her live debut last year, is a previous finalist in triple j’s Unearthed High. She will join the likes of Billie Eilish, A$AP Twelvyy, Flosstradamus and Duckwrth. Go get ’em, and all the best!

CEDRIC BURNSIDE IS NO RELIC A number of shows are on the cards for Cedric Burnside before he zips off for other duties, and fortunately one of these shows takes place at The Bridge, Castlemaine on May 11. Raised by the late, great R.L. Burnside, his Grandfather, on a diet of Hill country blues, it would have been a poor bet to suggest anything other than music would be in his future. His latest album is Benton County Relic.

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LAURA IMBRUGLIA HAS HER GUARD UP Featuring a spiffy backing band comprised of Alex MacRae (Sons of Rico), Kelly Dingeldei (Loobs) and James Trewenack (Glass Diamonds), Laura Imbruglia is venturing out in support of album number four, Scared of You. Major Tom’s, Kyneton – May 3 (with Loose Tooth); The Bridge, Castlemaine – May 4 (with Loose Tooth); and The Eastern, Ballarat – May 16 (with Porpoise Spit and Honey Hunter). Photo by Kira Puru

MANCHESTER ARMS RESIDENCY 2020 If you think about how frustrating the ol’ ‘how do I gain experience, when you won’t give me an opportunity’ scenario is, spare a thought for musicians. Popularity can mean airplay, which is fantastic, but airplay could give undiscovered gems a healthy boost. Bendigo’s Manchester Arms is cooking up something they hope will give a leg up to a local solo, duo or band with their Residency 2020 competition. Nine acts will get the opportunity to strut their stuff in a competition over the next couple of months, with the winner scoring a sweet residency in 2020.

The only small catch is you will need to provide your own production and posters, but that is a little something for something big. Acts will also be paid $50 per set, which is good for a parma or two. Head to their Facebook page for full information.

From old-school acting to modern-day cabaret, the Potato Shed has you covered.

An Irishman walks out of his secure Telecom job and lands a role in the enduring Australian soap, Home & Away. A true story, The Fall of the Roman Umpire is actor Dennis Coard’s ode to his personal journey. Heading to the Potato Shed 8pm Thursday 4 April, The Fall of the Roman Umpire charts Coard’s odyssey from Ireland as a child, emigrating with his immediate family, to Adelaide. A stint working for Telecom, two divorces and a couple of kids later, Coard swaps the safe life for a life of theatre.

Coard’s decision to audition for the Victorian College of the Arts at the ripe old age of 35 paid off in spades as Coard nabbed long-running parts on shows such as Home & Away and Blue Healers.

The Fall of the Roman Umpire is testament to Coard’s comic timing and consummate skill as an all-round actor.

Things move up a gear 8pm Saturday 27 April when Anya Anastasia returns to the Shed with her sold-out Adelaide Fringe cabaret, The Executioners.

Brandishing her razor-sharp satirical wit, see Anastasia gleefully attack and dismember the perils of living in the modern world.

Alongside her musical partner-in-crime, Gareth Chin, Anastasia stalks the 21st Century landscape clad in white spandex and stacked heels, examining today’s world as we know it.

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Beginning his musical journey in Melbourne, Michael Charles has dedicated more than fifty years to the blues craft. His five decades have delivered more than thirty albums and the doco All I Really Know from A to Z, as well as extensive time on the Chicago circuit where he had the opportunity to perform with Buddy Guy, Phil Guy, James Cotton, Eddy Clearwater and Jimmy Dawkins among others. Pistol Pete’s, Geelong – April 10.

By the Meadow gets down with its bad self this weekend, and there is a thing or two we feel you should know. There is no coming and going. Once your vehicle is inside, you won’t be able to leave until Sunday. You can BYO, but there are limits: 18 standard canned beers or twelve pre-mix drinks per person (drops to twelve and eight respectively on Saturday). A last minute check can be made through bythemeadow.com.

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The next Ararat Live performance takes place next month with the very dapper Frank Burkitt Band lined up for April 10. Heavily influenced by American roots music, Frank was brought up in the highlands of Scotland before moving to New Zealand in 2014. The band recently won the Vodafone NZ Music Award for Best Folk Artist. You can also catch them perform at Daylesford Cider on April 13.

The Butterfunked crew are young, talented and have the musical world at their feet. Don’t you just hate them? Of course you don’t, nor should you, as their blend of funk, rap and blues is supa dupa fly. To kick off February the band released ‘Liquids’, a song that tackles domestic abuse. Karova Lounge, Ballarat – March 29; Beav’s Bar, Geelong – April 5; and Dart and Marlin, Warrnambool – April 13.

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Regional wine, food and music are all on the menu at the Grampians Grape Escape festival. Staged at the Halls Gap Recreation Reserve across May 4 & 5, festival-goers will be able to pick the brains of winemakers and producers, enjoy masterclasses and cooking demonstrations and stroll through the village containing more than 100 stalls. Further information is available through grampiansgrapeescape.com.au.

The Sound Doctor has charmed New York artist Joan as Police Woman to take in an evening at the Anglesea Memorial Hall on May 4 as part of her first tour here since 2014. The musical outlet of Joan Wasser, the first Joan as Police Woman album was released in 2006.

Several albums have followed since, with Damned Devotion her latest. She will be joined by bandmates Parker Kindred, Eric Lane and Jacob Silver.

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You could do a lot worse than while away a day with Earning his stripes as the frontman for Melbournean afternoon of music and good tucker, all topped off based Chicago blues outfit Catfish Voodoo, Julian James with a tasty cider drop. Daylesford Cider hosts a couple releases his second solo album, Silver Spade, at the of gigs next month, with the Frank Burkitt Band serv- beginning of next month. Original tracks are mixed ing up their American roots-inspired tunes on April 13 with his take on traditional songs by the likes of Ma and the sweet hey diddle fiddle of Cat and Clint cook- Rainey and Muddy Waters. Gold Dust Lounge, Bendigo ing up a treat on April 21. Both gigs take place from – April 4; 1895 The Royal, Echuca – April 5; and Pistol 12-3pm, and both gigs are free. The venue produces a Pete’s, Geelong – April 28. range of ciders made from 17 organically grown varietCELTIC PRIDE OF JOHN JOHN FESTIVAL ies of English-heritage listed apples. Grab a bite to eat, choose a cider or go nuts and choose two, and enjoy Have you heard about the Japanese band that plays Celtic music? They’re called John John Festival, and some lazy afternoon tunes. they are surprising and delighting music fans around BENDIGO QUEER FILM FESTIVAL the world. According to Mana Okubo, the trio’s fiddle The Bendigo Queer Film Festival will take place April player and vocalist, Celtic music is slowly but surely 12-14, while Queer Country kicks off today, March 28. becoming popular in Japan. Out this way to play the Films to be presented include The Ice King, a sports doco National Folk Festival, the band has tagged on further based around the late John Curry, the former Olympic shows including Bendigo’s Old Church on the Hill on figure skater and first openly gay Olympian. Other films April 7. include Untold Histories, Tucked and Mapplethorpe, as well as a collection of Australian shorts. Full information is available through bendigoqueerfilmfestival.com.au.

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Melbourne three-piece All the Colours have a lot to be thankful for, including having such generous fans. The band took to Pozible to record their latest album and had no trouble securing the funds. Titled Vol. 3, the album was recorded at Hollywood’s Vox Studios and produced by Chris Taylor (Grizzly Bear).

The Eastern, Ballarat – March 29. The current single from the album is titled ‘You Know, I Don’t’.

It has been a beautiful Autumn up here in Ballarat, however, we could do with some rain as it is incredibly dry out bush!

The year is really flying by and Easter is not far away. The Western Hotel have a fabulous idea to fill in your Good Friday. Carpark Jam will kick off at 4pm with Skyscraper Stan, Vince Peach, Immy Owusu, Grim Fawkner and Izzy Losi And The Auracles all on the bill. It’s $28.50 to get in and 10 per cent of proceeds will go to the Good Friday Appeal at the Royal Children’s Hospital.

Don’t forget Bob Evans will play at Karova Lounge March 30th as he trips around Oz on his Full Circle Solo Tour. An interesting concept at Bob’s shows whereby you receive a raffle ticket upon entry and if your number is called out by Bob, you get to request a song! Really love this guy as an artist and he has been at it for almost 20 years, so a quality artist with a great voice. It’s $35 to get in and Madeline Leman gets to kick off the night as support act.

The other night worth highlighting at Karova is Wednesday 10 April when You Am I bring the Majesty Of Tap Tribute Show to our town. For those

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Comprised of Fiona Steele and Ailsa Mitchell, GraceJean is a folk duo rich in harmonies and intricate instrumentation.

2019 started with a bang, with the sisters-inarms releasing a 2018 show at the Skylark Lounge as an EP. The release was met with a sold-out launch in Melbourne, while the duo also took out second prize in the Darebin Music Feast Songwriting Competition. The Lost Ones, Ballarat – March 31.

youngsters, Spinal Tap was a mocumentary made back in 1984 which satirises the pretensions of rock bands. This will be an absolute belter of a night. It’s $45 to get in, but I’ll be doing my darndest to break the “school night” rule and get along.

Kyle Lionhart made his way onto the music scene by busking on the streets of his home-town Byron Bay. Having toured with Xavier Rudd, Lionhart has recently recorded his second EP Eleven & Two. Lionhart will land at Karova lounge on Thursday 2nd May. Could be a good one to get along to this one as Lionhart has been selling out shows near and far. A recent show in London sold out in one week,so you best get on your bike and get your ticket. It’s only $30 to get in,which is great value.

Mick Thomas and The Roving Commission are due to play at The Cabaret Club on May 11.

Coldwater DFU has finally been released. The album was recorded in Memphis and the band is keen to play the songs live. $30 entry!

Boss Burger is about to open up in Sturt Street,which is exciting. The Geelong restaurant has been incredibly successful and the doors in the Ballarat café should well and truly be opened by Easter.

CIRCLES BRINGS A CHANGE OF WEATHER Get your winter woolies ready because Melbourne prog-rock/ metal outfit Circles will be braving the chill later in the year. From the band: “We have a massive set in store, chock-full of ‘The Last One’ goodness, plus some epic delicacies from our back catalogue. You definitely do not want to miss this one!” Karova Lounge, Ballarat – August 3. Circles will be joined by local prog-punk specialists Ebonivory.

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The first of next month is no April Fool’s Day for renowned Catfish Voodoo frontman Julian James.

That’s the date James will be releasing his second solo album, Silver Spade. And fans can hear those songs - six of which are original material - at the album launch at the Gold Dust Lounge on Thursday, April 4.

“Most of the songs are a reference to materialism and how we are always chasing the next dollar at the cost of our happiness,” James says of his new material.

Silver Spade showcases the twentysomething road veteran’s love for traditional blues, which harks back to old-time acoustic strummers. In addition to his own songs, he presents a fresh take on traditional tunes by legendary American blues stalwarts such as Muddy Waters and Ma Rainey.

“Catfish Voodoo played straight Chicago blues, so I started with Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf and Willie Dixon,” James says. “And then when I went out solo, I just kept going back in time and discovering people like Mississippi John Hurt, Leadbelly, and Son House, and knew that’s what I wanted to do.”

Local singer/guitarist Bill Barber will also perform on the night. From 7.30pm; entry $10.

As usual, there’s plenty of live music running the genre gamut in town during the next fortnight.

Get funky with the Funk Junkies at Handle Bar on Saturday, March 30. Support from R+B chanteuse Erin Mannix. From 8pm; free entry.

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Hargreaves Mall will host another lunchtime singer-songwriter showcase on Friday, April 5. It features a trio of up-and-coming folkies originally from Albury - guitarist Jayden Michael Dunne; multi-instrumentalist Renn Picard (The Northern Folk, The Hot Springs), and Well Into Winter (Alex Cameron). From 11am-2pm; free entry.

Folk-pop-stomp-rock collective The Northern Folk will launch their album Watermark at the Old Church On The Hill on Friday, April 5. Support from singer-songwriter Grim Fawkner. From 7pm; entry TBA. Sons Of The Blues will bring a touch of Chicago, Mississippi and Texas blues to Handle Bar on Friday, April 5. From 6pm; free entry.

Local quartet The Ratbags meld blues, country and Americana at the Golden Vine on Friday, April 5. From 9pm; free entry.

Melodic prog metal five-piece Spacegoat will launch their debut EP 33 at the Vine on Saturday, April 6. Support from Geelong-based metal/altrockers FORMILES and Echuca alt-rock collective Ergasia. From 8pm; entry $5.

Brisbane thrash rockers DZ Deathrays bring their Tour With The Lot to Tap House on Thursday, April 11. Support from Canberra alt-rockers Moaning Lisa and Melbourne punk rockers Cosmic Kahuna. From 8pm; tickets $35-$40 from www.moshtix.com.au

Bendigo Autumn Music Festival has released its set times and special events for its 2019 shindig, set to kick off in less than one month.

Thursday April 25 is when things kick off for the opening night at the grandiose Ulumbarra Theatre, with performances from icons Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier as well as Saskwatch, Archer, Sibusile Xaba and more. The Gala, which runs from 6pm — 11.30pm, is hosted by RocKwiz’s Brian Nankervis and is the only limited ticket item of the event, offering festivalgoers a taste of the festivities and a who’s who for the next four days.

With such a mouth-watering lineup it’s fortunate that many artists are playing multiple set times throughout the weekend. If you can’t catch the superstar shows on opening Gala night, do not fret — they all play at least twice throughout the festival.

This means you can say goodbye to pesky festival set time conflicts. If you want to spend Friday night with Saskwatch but can’t miss Coda Chroma, you can just catch the Melbourne indie duo closing out Saturday instead at the Bowls Club. And if that’s got you ditching The Bean Project, they also play at Gold Dust Shamrock on Sunday.

Mojo Juju also serenades Saturday evening at Capital Theatre should you not want to stay up too late to catch her on Sunday. If you have a change of heart though, you can close out your Sunday sunset with Hello Tut Tut, Thando and Brekky Boy (if you

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haven’t managed to catch them days prior). No Mono is followed by Jeff Lang at the Shamrock from midday, and you can shuffle over to Bowls Club to cap off your astronomical weekend with Z-Star Delta.

Alongside the music, BAM will also feature several special guests for its On The Couch series that’s hosted by Nankervis, as he gets all buddy-buddy with our favourite artists and explores what goes on in their lives. Saturday April 27 sees jazz whiz Alma Zygier (who just happens to be the offspring of Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier), three-time ARIA award-winning blues guitarist Jeff Lang and the talented violinist and composer Xani (of The Twoks) take the hot seat.

Freya Josephine Hollick, as well as one of Australia’s most ingenious vocalists, Katie Noonan, will be taking the stage on Sunday April 28. Then, BAM audiences and fans of The Go Betweens will be in for a treat as they drown us in nostalgia with performances of their 30-year-old album 16 Lovers Lane, released in 1988. Lindy Morrison, Amanda Brown and John Willsteed will join for a sit-down, too.

Speaking of legends, Philadelphian born singersongwriter Kurt Vile is heading to Australia in support of his bangin’ new album Bottle It In, following last year’s collaboration with Courtney Barnett. Katie Noonan also helms one of the other festival highlight’s Gratitude & Grief, a collaborative performance with artist and poet Michael Leunig on Sunday April 28.

Festivalgoers will be treated to a very special documentary film screening of Waiting: The Van Duren Story, complete with an introduction to the film by Van Duren himself, followed by a Q and A session and a band show.

BAM runs the entire weekend till Sunday evening and caters to a diverse taste of audiences. With just a few weeks until its commencement, gather your mates, check the program online and start planning your weekend getaway in scenic Bendigo.

BENDIGO AUTUMN MUSIC FESTIVAL IS LOCKED IN FROM THURSDAY APRIL 25 UNTIL SUNDAY APRIL 28 2019. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS, HEAD TO BAM’S WEBSITE.

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GEELONG PRIDE FILM FESTIVAL WRITTEN BY JORDYN WORKMAN DID SOMEONE SAY DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE R E P R E S E N TAT I O N ? G E E L O N G P R I D E FILM FESTIVAL YOU CAN COUNT ME IN! Geelong Pride Film Festival is back for its second year in 2019 and it’s bigger and prouder than ever. Because you, the beautiful people of Geelong sold out every dang film last year, the festival has had to upsize. It will now take place across both the Pivotonian Theatre and Courthouse Youth Arts from 5th - 7th April.

LGBTIQA+ films have rightfully become more welcomed into mainstream culture over recent years.

Even the Oscars, an award show outed for its lack of diversity, showcased its largest ever number of Queer nominations this year. With the success of films like Green Book, The Favourite and Bohemian Rhapsody showcasing unashamedly Queer stories (some more than others *cough* Bohemian Rhapsody *cough*) it seems that the mainstream film industry has finally caught up, delivering a more accurate and inclusive representation of people and their remarkable stories.

Sponsored by locally based organisations Deakin University, WorkSafe Victoria and Piano Bar Geelong, the festival is a celebration of contemporary and classic LGBTIQA+ film and the unique stories that inspire them. Most sessions are sold out or close to selling out so make sure you get in quick. If you’re struggling to decide on a film to check out there are still tickets 20

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of professional sports. This issue dealt with by many LGBTIQA+ sportspeople in Australia regularly with many AFL and AFLW players proudly out as homosexual.

TRANSMILITARY Saturday 6 April 12:00 pm – Courthouse Youth Arts The U.S. military is notably the largest transgender employer in the U.S. with around 10-15,000 transgender people serving. However, those serving must carefully conceal their gender identities because military policies ban their service. Transmilitary is a brave story of four individuals who risk everything by coming out as transgender to the Pentagon in hopes of attaining the equal right to serve. The ban was lifted in 2016, but with President Trump trying to reinstate it, their future is uncertain. If you attend this film you’re also in for a treat because following the screening is a special Q&A session with the co-founder of Transgender Victoria Sally Goldner AM.

I believe it’s important now, more than ever to check some privilege and show up for communities that feel marginalised by society. Everybody deserves the right to feel included and visible within society and the Geelong Pride Film Festival is your opportunity to make sure you let that be known.

I mean, being represented poorly or even excluded because of who you love is so 2016.

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OPENING NIGHT: TUCKED THOMAS BANKS’ QUEST FOR LOVE FRIDAY 5 APRIL AT 7PM - PIVOTONIAN CINEMA TRANSMILITARY + Q&A SATURDAY 6 APRIL AT 12PM COURTHOUSE YOUTH ARTS AUSTRALIAN SHORTS SATURDAY 6 APRIL AT 3PM PIVOTONIAN CINEMA

RAFIKI SATURDAY 6 APRIL AT 5PM PIVOTONIAN CINEMA MARIO SATURDAY 6 APRIL AT 7:30PM PIVOTONIAN CINEMA DYKES, CAMERA ACTION! SUNDAY 7 APRIL AT 11:30AM PIVOTONIAN CINEMA MAPPLETHORPE SUNDAY 7 APRIL AT 1:30PM PIVOTONIAN CINEMA FINALE - WILD NIGHTS WITH EMILY + GINGER SUNDAY 7 APRIL AT 4PM - PIVOTONIAN CINEMA STORY PHOTO: MARIO FEATURE PHOTO: TRANSMILITARY

FORTE FAVOURITES colours and unique label designs, which is a direct reflection of the name KAIJU!, a Japanese word that means “strange creature” and is the general term for characters such as Godzilla and Mothman. Not only are the designs epic, but each brew actually has it’s own unique kaiju monster. Paying credit where credit is due, we can thank graphic designer Mikey Burton for the success of the brand - an internationally acclaimed designer and illustrator whose work has been featured in publications such as GQ, The New York Times, The Washington Post and Wall Street Journal. It was some of Burton’s original drawing which actually inspired some of the beers.

WHY WE LOVE KAIJU! If you’re a regular reader of Forte, you may notice that we feature Kaiju! every now and again in our pages – the fun, bold and distinctly comic-book style line of beers. We love Kaiju! and here’s a few reasons why...

THE KAIJU! KRUSH Well this one had to be obvious, surely. While we may love any beer here at Forté, the KAIJU! KRUSH is a tropical pale ale that boasts a super-clean malt profile that allows a shipload of juicy tropical fruit flavours to shore up on the desert island of your palate unhindered. Fresh and moreish, KAIJU! Krush is a drop that makes a perfect summer bev.

It’s practically made to be enjoyed in the pool or by the beach.

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THEY ARE GOOD TO THE EARTH Golden Axe Cider and KAIJU! are environmentally conscious brands, using ingredients that are veganfriendly “in the best interests of our avian and sea fauna friends”. The perfect guilt-free option for a cheeky mid-week beer at the end of a long day. That’s right, it’s beer o’clock.

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RAD MERCH With designs so eye-catching and fun, it only makes sense to make merchandise. Whether you opt for a cheeky tee with one of the brew designs (we quite like the Cthulhu On The Moon and the Baby Hop) or you go for a simple branded tee, your wardrobe will be turning heads all year round. They’ve even fully channelled the summer drinking season and have introduced a KAIJU KRUSH beach towel, Golden Axe inspired Canvas Tote Bag, coloured wayfarer style sunnies, a Meta Hop Snapback Cap and they’ve even introduced a signature Hip Hops “Brews of the World” card game. If that’s not summer BBQ worthy, I don’t know what is. Essentially, if you’re not drinking KAIJU!, you better be wearing it!

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If you’re a piercing fanatic (of any kind… no kidding!), you’d most likely be all over this incredible deal the edgy team at Off Ya Tree offer from time to time.

It’s always fun to shake things up when it comes to how you present your personality visually to the world, and piercings are the perfect way to personalise your outfit or style and define who you are and in this day and age.

So, the allure of a $5 piercing is just too good to pass up!

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RECORD STORE DAY IS COMING, HERE’S HOW TO SPEND IT For an incredible 12th time, Record Store Day will be once again celebrated on the same date around the world. Set for Saturday 13 April more than 180 indie music stores around Australia will throw open their doors to live music, DJs spinning the vinyl, treasure hunts, parties, barbecues, coffee carts, face painting and, of course, the legendary vinyl crate digging.

Once again, the record companies are planning

a series of limited edition vinyl releases for the collectors, and many stores are importing pre-loved vinyl specially for the day, as well as raiding their vaults for vinyl, CD and memorabilia treasures.

This two page spread details some of the local legends getting in on the action.

As the 12th annual worldwide party, that celebrates the culture of the indie record store, Record Store Day reiterates the importance of the traditional music outlet as one of the major avenues for the public to still discover the many genres of music releases each year.

This is the time to celebrate with music lovers, the musicians who make the music they love, and the people who sell it, so be sure to show your support come Saturday April 13.

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In the days of music at our finger tips with streaming services it’s easy to forget the lost art of sitting down and enjoying a vinyl. It reminds you that there is so much more to music; it’s a combined experience of the cover artwork, the imperfections and the rich complexity of the sonic structures that you just can’t get from a digital track.

At this point, after my rant about the magic of vinyl and the fast approaching Record Store Day, you might be thinking to yourself it’s time to get amongst the fun. Here is one turntable we’re loving at the moment.

Say hello to the ‘all-in-one Plug & Play’ turntable system with Bluetooth, line input and the easiest possible set-up, courtesy of Pro-Ject - an Austrian company that is famous for designing and manufacturing turntables of exceptional quality that are amazing value for money for their sonic performance.

The Juke Box E is a record player, phono stage, Bluetooth receiver, line pre-amplifier and power amplifier in one, requiring only a pair of speakers to make a complete system. If you thought that a starter turntable system is complicated to set up, Juke Box E proves the contrary. This good sounding belt-drive deck offers the fastest possible installation process because it comes pre-adjusted out of the box and offers superb sound quality.

Tracking force and anti-skating of the turntable section are carefully pre-set, and an acrylic dust cover is included. The “All-in-one turntable system” is available in high-gloss black, red or white colour.

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Bookgrove has a great selection of contemporary and classic vinyl records... all new!

National Record Store Day is on Sat, 13th of April with an in store performance from local musician, Andrea Robertson at 11 am!

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AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST ONLINE VINYL STORE IS HERE As the resurgence of vinyl is bringing music consumption into a bright new era, the demand for the best new music on wax, as well as ownership of the classics and rarities, is rising more than ever. So too, with the internet as our marketplace, it has become easier to connect with fellow lovers of records and access records from all around the world.

Now it’s a whole lot easier for fans to be brought together by a shared love for vinyl, with the launch of a brand new Australian site: vinyl.com. au! Increasing the availability and improving the accessibility of vinyl titles for Australian customers, the launch of vinyl.com.au is ensuring that having a vinyl collecting hobby does not have to be an expensive one.

With over 40,000 titles on offer - with hundreds being added weekly - vinyl.com.au is set to be a new hub for Australians to get their hands on the best titles, and get them delivered quickly. “In this digital

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Launching in mid-March, customers are being exposed to not only a diverse and extensive online vinyl record library, but also low prices and fast shipping. With over 40,000 products, customers are sure to find every single record they’ve been looking for – including new releases, limited editions, coloured vinyl, vinyl classics, represses, box sets and more.

Satiating that itch record lovers always have when it comes to additions to their vault, Australia’s largest online store is ready to become the one stop shop for vinyl lovers. Whether it’s rock and roll rarities, psychedelic classics or hip hop crate favourites, vinyl. com.au has done the legwork in tracking the best and most eclectic collection of wax down, ready for it to be shipped direct to your door!

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BENDIGO RECORD FAIR

Vinyl hunters rejoice! Lord Lucifer is bringing his famed Record Fair back to Ballarat for a second instalment after a successful debut last year! Forte can confirm that Sunday the 7th of July is when the dig is on! Where you ask?

Never mind, Forte have the inside word that it will return to Housey Housey on Armstrong St North. Geelong, your turn is coming. A date and location is in discussion, but in the meantime, Ballarat is only an hour up the road, so you may aswell enjoy one now, and one later in the year!!

Smash open the piggy bank because Bendigo’s All Seasons Hotel will host the next Bendigo Record Fair this Saturday, March 30. More than 25 tables will be stacked up with vinyl, music and music-related merchandise. You will even find a few tables filled with comic book back issues. In related news, a heads-up that the next Bendi-Con pop culture fair has been locked in for September 22 at the Bendigo Exhibition Centre.

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THE KITE MACHINE DROP DEBUT ALBUM With the release of their debut record, Geelong’s The Kite Machine are deftly evading expectations and continuing to boldly carve out their own unique sound. We chat to the guys following the release.

Congrats on the release of your debut album which has been in the works for a long time!

Can you tell our readers a bit about the albums creation?

Thanks! We’ve been hard at work on this record for the last three years. Prior to getting stuck in we had a bit of a lineup change and have been building a team behind the scenes. We made the album in a studio in Melbourne and we’re really stoked with it!

It’s said to represent the band’s past, present and future. Are the album tracks in a way that reflects this where you would listen from track #1 through to track #10 or does it not matter?

HOT POTATO BAND WRITTEN BY ALEX CALLAN

Starting out as wandering musicians from Sydney and turning into one of the regions hottest brass-pop bands, the Hot Potato Band are the next discovery for fans of Fat Freddy’s Drop and Snarky Puppy.

Recently releasing their newest single, ‘Ritual’, Simon Ghali, the band’s leader says that ‘Ritual’ was an effort “to demonstrate the energy and power behind the band and its instruments.”

“The song is actually about coffee,” laughs Ghali.

“Coffee is a big part of everyone in the band’s lives.

The first thing we do if we are touring, or even getting together to work, coffee is always involved, which means by this point a fair few of us are quite fussy about the coffee that we drink.

“Now we all spend a lot of time researching before tours to find out what coffee shops to check out while we are in town,” he continues. “It’s the same for everyone who starts off their day with a cup of coffee, but it is a necessity so we thought we would write a song about it.”

‘Ritual’ is the second single off the groups sophomore release Stitch-Up, however, it’s one of the few songs online off the previously released album. But, that’s intentional.

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Not in a narrative sense - there are old tracks that we’ve revived, tracks that we’ve been putting out as recent singles and also a few songs that have pushed our boundaries as artists. But we’ve arranged the track listing so that each side has the right shape and vibe when you listen to it as a whole.

There’s certainly a lot of groove and rock on the album – what have been the main influences to your sound?

Groove and rock for days! We love the vibe and energy of bands like Mutemath and Grouplove which has definitely influenced the energy of the record, while Band of Skulls, Muse, Queens of the Stone Age, etc. are our riff rock champions.

The tracks ‘Walls’ and ‘Paper Plains’ stand out on the album as being more melancholy and emotive – is there a story behind either of these tracks? Was it important for you guys to experiment with different tempos and melodies?

Walls and its film clip are part of a story about dealing with anxiety or depression. It was also the first song that all three of us collaborated on from start to finish so while it is more experimental in texture and melody, it’s definitely something we want to pursue more of. ‘Paper Plains’ is similar in context of the album, it’s important that there’s balance, symmetry and breathing room. It’s just

a delicate track that fits great with the rest of the album.

Three years in the making - is there a particularly special track on the album? Perhaps a favourite or that you are most proud of?

We love playing ‘Top of the Hill’. Most of these songs are born on the stage and this has been one that has the most energy and is the one we get to cut loose on live.

You guys also had a Pozible campaign running which aimed to raise the funds required to fully bankroll a production run of 12” Vinyl copies of the album. Do you think this medium is something that musicians should continue to foster, and what is it about vinyl that you think music lovers particularly enjoy?

We think just put music out the way you want people to hear it. One of our goals is to encourage people to listen to this album as a whole experience and vinyl is great for that as you can’t skip or shuffle.

We’re really grateful that people have backed us in and want to see that dream realised!

In terms of people loving it, the music world is so crowded nowadays - I think the physical format can never die because it’s the most intimate way people can interact with their favourite artists.

Now that the album is out for all to hear, what are your plans for the rest of the year?

Getting on the road to tour, East coast definitely.

And hopefully get in to start writing as a band now.

We’ve already got some great ideas that are shaping up to look like some great new tunes. No rest for the wicked.

Any last words?

Thanks to everyone who helped make this record possible. See you soon at a show near you!

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“We are trying a little something different and trying to keep a bit of value in the albums,” reflects Ghali. “This has been a bit of an experiment for us, but we realised that as music streaming has become more and more popular, we started to notice the value of music is slightly lost, mainly because of how accessible it is. It is fantastic that anyone over the world can listen to our music, but it is all tying in with the mentality that people shouldn’t pay for music.

“What we are trying to do is to only release a song at a time so that fans can really listen and appreciate those songs and then go out and buy the full length album if they want to listen to it. It’s a good reminder that music is still art. It’s very easy to discard music into playlists, but it is an art form that has a lot of thought and effort put into each release.”

Showcasing the album on their current tour of Australia, the 10-piece act will be making their way to Geelong in April.

“We have played Queenscliff Music Festival a couple of years ago so we are looking forward to actually playing in Geelong.”

And we are bloody excited to have them. I mean, how common is it that we get to see a band with three drummers?

“The drums are a bit different to your regular kit style,” laughs Ghali, “It’s basically a de-constructed drum kit. It’s taken from the idea of the traditional New marching drummers.

“We have used the same kind of idea but instead we have modernised it a bit by using second lined grooves and a lot more of a funk-rock/skaa kind of sound. Listening to the songs you may not realise that it has three drummers but seeing them before it is incredible to watch the synchronicity between them.”

SUPERFUZZ MINISHOW This April, Superfuzz are hosting Milk Records’ LOOSE TOOTH at the Courthouse. Supported by local indie surf rock band Joanna and all female Melbourne band Milk Crate, head on down and suss this mad Melbourne alt/indie trio rock Geelong. We chat to drummer Etta Curry ahead of the show.

Hey guys thanks for chatting to Forte Magazine.

You’re heading to Geelong next month for the all ages Superfuzz Minishow. What can music lovers expect from the show?

Lots and Lots and Lots of fun!

Have you been to Geelong before? We know you’ve done a fair bit of gigging around the region (Castlemaine, Kyneton, Ballarat).

Yes, we’ve spent a lot of time Geelong over the years, although we haven’t ever played there with Loose Tooth. We’re excited to change that very soon!

You released your debut 11-track album Keep Up in August last year via Milk! Records / Remote Control Records. How’s it all going? Can you tell our readers a bit about the album?

It’s been awesome! We were so happy to put out our first record. The album was recorded and Head Gap studios and mixed by Anna Laverty who is based in Castlemaine. We all write songs in the band so the album as whole is kind of about growing up and

CHECK OUT FOR YOURSELF ON SATURDAY APRIL 13 AT THE WORKERS CLUB, GEELONG.

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FIERCE FEMALES TO THE FRONT FOR THE L AUNCH OF LOCAL ZINE WRITTEN BY JORDYN WORKMAN We all know the future is female and thanks to a collective of clever, creative and empowering Geelong based women there is a zine to prove it. The perfectly named ‘Fierce Females’ zine is about to launch into the world for the very first time and to celebrate they’re having a party!

The zine is a brand new publication that showcases talented local creatives who identify as women. Creator/Poet/Teacher/Mumma Annie Mullen - Walsh is obviously passionate about all things female, serving as an empowering force for women within the region. Joining her are graphic designer Stacey Williams and crochet cacti queen Zoe Boyd who are both Geelong based creatives.

These are just a few of the many many names behind the creation of the zine, who are ALL female ofcourse!

It’s no secret women in the arts are often underrepresented and underappreciated. Creator Mullen - Walsh firmly believes it’s important for all people to feel like they have a voice, are valued, supported and connected and to that, I say amen!

You can head down to Wah Bah on Friday 12th April from 6pm to 9pm to celebrate the launch with this wonderful group of women. While getting an opportunity to mingle with the locally based creatives behind the publication you will be serenaded by local songstress Jess Walters.

On the night they will also be raising funds for charities SisterWorks inc and Geelong Mums on the night, so be sure to bring some extra cash along.

YOU CAN CHECK OUT THE EVENT ON FACEBOOK THROUGH THE FIERCE FEMALES ZINE PAGE.

getting on with things or ‘keeping up.’ We have a sax on there too which is pretty cool!

You’ve been together as a band for quite a while now; how’s the dynamic between you?

Does someone take charge or are you all pretty chill?

We’re all pretty chill but me (Et) and Nel take charge. We manage the band and have our drivers licences. Luc supplies the good spirit and the musician-manship! We are all really close reins and love spending time together to the dynamic is that of friends and family. It is actually really lovely to have an excuse to spend all your free time with them!

What’s your favourite thing about hitting the road, heading to a new town and playing a show?

We love playing in regional towns and out of Melbourne. It’s great to discover a new place and see other parts of the country or world. We all love playing together too to it just sweetens the deal.

What are the three top tracks on your roadtrip playlist?

‘We like to Party’ - The Venga Boys ‘Party in the USA’ - Miley Cyrus ‘Party Hard’ - Andrew WK Loose Tooth has been signed to Courtney Barnett’s Milk! Records for quite a while now.

What’s it like been apart of a such a reputable and supportive independent record label?

It’s been great. Milk! is a family and we all get on so well. We absolutely love working with everyone and being a part of their great ideas and re-imagining of the Music industry. Great to have a girl boss too.

What are the plans for 2019?

Wr i t i n g , h o p e f u l l y r e co r d i n g a n e w album, playing a few shows and a few other secret surprises up our sleeves too!

WHEN & WHERE: COURTHOUSE YOUTH ARTS, GEELONG – APRIL 11

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LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE: STAND UP FOR CHRISTCHURCH BENEFIT COMEDY SHOW ANNOUNCED WRITTEN BY JORDYN WORKMAN

In wake of the disgusting terror attack that took place Christchurch, New Zealand earlier this month, Australian comedian Nazeem Hussein has joined forces with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival to create comedy event Stand Up For Christchurch.

The event will donate 100 per cent of its proceeds to The Christchurch Foundation’s, Our People, Our City fund to help ease the pain of a nation still in mourning. An impressive line up of comedians including Arj Barker, Urzila Carlson, Frida Deguise,

First up, let’s do a quick summary. Who are Butterfunked? How’d you guys get together?

Butterfunked is a nine piece funk-fusion that’s sure to have you up dancing! With our versatile vocals, hectic horns, groovy guitars, killer keys and driving drums, who could resist? Our lead vocalist (Anna Oliphant Wright) created the band in 2017 initially to build off her solo work, but that changed when Joel showed up to one of Anna’s parties where they had a drunk conversation ending with the trumpet player being invited to have a jam. Soon after our beautiful horn players Peggy (trombone) and Paula (sax) joined the band, then after that Duncan (baritone sax) joined in 2018.

Your new song ‘Liquids’ opens a dialogue about domestic abuse. What inspired this song?

We think it’s important to openly talk about the content behind our single “Liquids” as a lot of the members in our band have been impacted by domestic violence. During the time it was written, Anna was in an abusive relationship that ended with her successfully getting an AVO out on her ex-partner, many of the Butterfunked members were witnesses in court. We decided to record a stripped back, all female version of the song it in order to draw awareness to violence against women as it is such a huge issue in Australia. If nothing else we hope our single ‘Liquids’ can help spark conversations about

Dave Hughes, Jimeoin and Matt Okine to name a few, have quickly jumped on board in support. All of these comedians are donating their time and comedic talent in the hopes that they can spread some joy and raise some funds to help rebuild the families, communities and nation that have been torn apart in this tragedy.

There is no real way to fix everything that was destroyed during those attacks but through this event, we can sure try to create enough joy and laughter to drown out the amount of pain that has been felt in the Muslim community, New Zealand and across the globe.

If you’d like to show some love for our Kiwi companions the show will take place 4:30 pm Saturday, April 13 at Melbourne Town Hall. You can check the full line up and grab tickets at comedyfestival.com.au.

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violence against women and get people educating themselves on the facts, because unfortunately this

is not an issue in Australia’s past, it’s happening right now. We are lucky to have strong, intelligent, beautiful young women in the band and incredible young men who don’t accept any sexist behaviours toward women. We try to show this through our recordings and live shows in order to provide positive role models to those who listen to our music.

You’ll be performing a few regional gigs soon.

What should viewers be expecting?

They should expect a tight, polished and fun show.

We’ll be playing all the old favourites people know as well as possibly one or two new songs we’ve written with the new lineup, we’ve been working really hard to make our live show as seamless as possible and to get everyone to really bounce off each other and lock in not only sonically but also in terms of stage presence. Our beautiful keys player Tracey is also stepping up and doing a lot more vocal work, punters might also expect to catch a super special guest jump up with us on a few songs so keep an eye and ear out for them.

What are your upcoming plans?

We’re releasing a few singles over the next few months during the tour, and after the tour we’re going to start recording an EP to release around September.

WHEN & WHERE: KAROVA LOUNGE, BALLARAT – MARCH 29 BEAVS BAR, GEELONG – APRIL 5 THE DART & MARLIN, WARRNAMBOOL – APRIL 13

club. A testament to their skills is that they had sections of the audience up and dancing at 8:50 on a school night. Keep an eye out for these two gentlemen in the future, they are an exciting pair to watch.

A THURSDAY EVENING WITH ELLA HOOPER When: Thursday March 21 Where: The Furphy Hall, Little Creatures Brewing Village Reviewed by Zac Tapscott As if Little Creatures’ Brewery on Swanston Street wasn’t already popular enough, the addition of the Furphy Beer Hall will certainly cement their reputation as one of Geelong’s best social spaces.

An unassuming stage flanked by red brick walls with the Furphy feature wall behind it the space is both comfortingly familiar yet filled with untold promise.

With the bar located at the back of the room, the spattering of candle lit tables and chairs creates a scene where the eyes can’t help but be drawn back towards the stage.

The entertainment begins with the delightfully androgynous two-piece Pollyman, a Melbourne twopiece heavily inspired by the British Invasion and the later New Wave revival. These young men would sound equally suited playing alongside David Bowie, The Skyhooks or The Cure. They sound thicker and fuller than any two men have the right too immediately feeling right at home in the warehouse-cum-rock

With the briefest of intermission between warm up act and main event Ella Hooper saunters out with her easy charm and begins a show with all the grace she has developed over the last twenty years in the business. Even starting with a slower number Ella Hooper has the crowd hooked in before launching in to the solo album classics “Wild Stallionz” and “Red Shoes”. Three songs in and it is evident that the crowd is putty in the hands of the Violet Town native. There are few performers who can pull off a Neil Young cover, a quick detour into a lesson on making fake vomit believable and back to some of Australia’s contemporary pop-rock without missing a beat. Ella Hooper manages all these things.

A stirring cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Thunder” threatens to turn in to a full-blown tribute show and helped remove the disappointment some of the crowd felt when it was announced that there wouldn’t’ be any Killing Heidi songs tonight. The return to her solo material peaked with Australia’s most underrated pop song in “Low High” and more than half the crowd packed in to the dance floor for a boogie. Ella’s backing band are as in tune with her as they can be, keeping up with impromptu set changes and wit-filled exchanges throughout all sorts of anecdotes. By the time 10:30 rolls around Ella Hooper and co. have given the crowd more than they bargained for and as enjoyable a night as ever. Even with the supposedly non-autobiographical “Sorrow” closing the show, the crowd is anything but sad.

Tonight has proved that Ella Hooper is still at the top of her game and well worth tracking down tickets every time she is in town.

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HILLTOP HOODS WRITTEN BY TAMMY WALTERS Hilltop Hoods are still sitting pretty on the top on the urban music world in Australia. With nine ARIAs, multi-platinum sales, half a billion global streams and songs cemented in Australia’s DNA, the Adelaide boys are not stopping.

February saw the release of their 8th studio album, ‘The Great Expanse’, and it represented everything the trio embody; greatness. But even after their undeniable success, MC Suffa (Matt Lambert) is still humbled by their achievements and the response from fans.

“It’s always a surprise when you come back and people are still there for it,” he says. “We don’t take anything for granted so we always come back, not with low expectations, but managing our expectations.”

Working with renowned songwriter, Sarah Aaron’s, and produced by One Above, ‘The Great Expanse’ features a tonne of hot collaborations from talented artists, including Ecca Vandal, Timberwolf, Illy, Nyassa, Ponda Baba, Adrian Eagle and Ruel.

“We like supporting people who we think have got talent, particularly people who are local like Adrian Eagle. All three of us really wanted to see someone who grew up in the area [Adelaide] who has a real gift just do well.” Suffa continues “with someone like Ruel, he’s hard to miss because the last year he’s been coming up so wildly. It’s hard to miss when a Ruel or someone comes onto the scene.”

As for future collaborations, could Eminem make the cut? “I don’t think that is on the cards any time soon,” he laughs.

Wishful thinking even though the lads have just finished up supporting the rapper superstar for the second time on his record breaking Rapture tour.

“It was amazing! It was a really great experience!

We actually did the Rapture tour about 7 or 8 years ago- the first time it came out here - so to jump on it again. We were really grateful for that opportunity and since we did it the first time we’ve gotten a bit more used to bigger crowds and put out a few more records so we were a bit more confident and had a lot more fun with the crowd so it was good.”

Stress less if you missed out on the sell out tour the boys will be joining the line-up for Groovin’ The Moo and are also gearing up to announce a national headline tour. “There is a very strong chance, *wink*, definitely, that we will be announcing our own headline tour,” Suffa laughs. “We’ve done Splendour and Falls and doing Groovin’ but you definitely miss doing your headline shows as well. So we can’t wait to get back on the road again.”

There’s no indication of the group slowing down and if their album artwork is anything to go off of, their career is far from over. Fans would be aware that their album artwork tells the continuous story of protagonist assassin, ‘Armageddon’, an idea inspired by Suffa’s love for Iron Maiden and their character Eddy. When the story comes to an end, does that signify the end of Hilltop Hoods?

“We were talking with someone about this the other day…and they sort of suggested that someone standing on the cover with [Armageddon’s] decapitated head might be a good way to finish things,” Suffa laughs. “I thought that might be a bit too brutal and a bit too final. But as far as the artwork goes, we don’t have a final plan in that regard. It’s something that moves and develops as we go along.

There’s no master plan behind the whole thing,” he continues, “I guess the one thing I can say is we have no intention of slowing down any time soon.”

Let’s hope not!

for something different and it works really well with what we’re looking to be.”

To have a unique presence in their music was a natural progression for Little Quirks, Abbey saying, “We’ve always love harmonies. We used to put on little shows for our family and perform little songs – we loved harmonies. I think that’s what started giving us a sound in general because we loved

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Abbey agrees though, that the band’s success and entry into the professional world of music has been incredibly rapid, indeed, the girls recently supported The Preatures on tour, something that Abbey says was a highlight for them so far. “We haven’t really been doing it like this for very long, probably a year and a half now.

It’s all in the family with Little Quirks, and “We played our first festival and from there it’s just that kind of relationship only serves the girls gone up – more festivals, more interest. It’s been well. Wholesome, humble beginnings on the awesome, it’s been pretty crazy to see this happen!

Central Coast NSW, two sisters, Abbey and Mia Toole, along with their cousin Jaymi Toole, came “Two years we busked every week, now we get to do together in 2015 because they just wanted to sing. awesome things – it’s really incredible.”

If you have any romantic notions of little kids playing band together, that’s exactly how it began for Little Quirks. “Obviously because we grew up together, we were always playing around with music – our whole family is very, very musical!” says vocalist Abbey Toole. “We used to sit there and muck around with things – one day we decided to really do it together, about five years ago now.”

Performing at the National Folk Festival is going to be an opportunity, Abbey says, to not only showcase what Little Quirks are doing, but to learn more about what goes on in the scene in Australia – a lesson as much as an experience. “There’s so many amazing folk acts, they just come out in these festivals because they have the opportunity – folk music doesn’t often get onto mainstream festivals.

Little Quirks have an undeniably rich and wholesome “It’s great for us as we go into the folk genre, to see sound, yet it’s clear they have influences outside the people who have been doing it for ages, who are folk-blues and country nuances we hear. As they professional. It will very much an experience to see grew up, Abbey says she listened to a lot of the music such incredible acts and hear their stories, it’ll be her parents liked. “The Cranberries, The Beatles, awesome!”

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THE OTWAY FOOD & FIBRE SHOWCASE From humble soil and grass to quality food and fibre, the Otway region is gearing up again to put on a showcase of everything locally grown and sown this April, including olives, cheeses, native bush foods, fruits and vegetables, honey, meat, small goods, wine and other brewed delights.

Forté chat to organiser Andrew Gray ahead of the event.

Hey Andy. For readers new to the region, can you tell us a bit about the showcase?

The Otway Food and Fibre Showcase is a biennial one day event celebrating the diversity and quality of food and fibre producers in our region (Colac Showgrounds on Sunday 28 April 2019).

More often than not, these producers are also land managers so the event has an additional focus on sharing the story of these farmers and their stewardship for the land that sustains us all. We do this by mixing stall holders (farmers) with guest presenters, hosting workshops and presentations about all things local food and fibre. Let just say it’s a ‘meet the maker’ big day out!

What’s the main idea behind this showcase?

What are people to take away from the event?

The main idea behind the showcase is to encourage participants to pose some simple but powerful questions or considerations when it comes to buying

BREAD BROTHERS BAKING CO WRITTEN BY CHLOE CICERO Geelong’s favourite classic Aussie bakery on the block is Bread Brothers Baking Co, muchloved by locals and visitors since its opening in April last year – and are killing it. Located next to the former King Broccoli fruit and veg store on Shannon Ave, Bread Brothers is the one-stop shop for all things baked, home-made and bready!

The talented Bread Brothers trio come from a family who have been baking for generations (I’m talking 30 years or more) since their father John Casboult launched Westcoast Bakeries in 1985.

Brothers, Sam, Tom, and Nick are no strangers

food and fibre. Effectively, buying food and fibre is a farming and land management decision. Our purchases help determine how the land around us is managed for future generations. Buying locally and taking the time to ‘know your farmer’ contributes to social health, landscape health, the local economy and building a resilient food and fibre system.

Who is this event for? Food lovers, families, farmers etc.?

The event is for all of us who eat and wear clothes...

That’s right, if you eat and wear clothes you are making a farming and land management decisions.

Chefs and cooks love the event as it’s become a bit of a dating service for them to meet the farmers.

Families have a great day out with many staying for several hours to participate in the workshops while the kids enjoy the food, fibre, arts and wildlife based activities. If you’re a food lover, this is the place to stock the pantry with all things grown and sown your back yard.

It’s been two years since the last event back in 2017. Are there any massive changes this year for event number three?

Having two years to plan allows us to observe changes, themes and conversations around local food and fibre. It also allows us to invite guest presenters who are current and hands on in such an important field. This year we will have three stages running concurrently. One is dedicated to local fibre production and systems, the other two cover all things from cultural land practices, regenerative farming, soil biology and pasture health, food availability and land accessibility, home butchery, young farmers and even a range of local chefs who offer diverse local food experiences.

Tell us about how your passion for local produce began?

My passion for local food and fibre has come from wanting to know who produced the food we eat and how they produce it. Having a keen interest and later a professional interest in natural systems, biology, conservation and environment, I realised early on that food choices are important. If we want mineral rich, healthy, ethical food it needs to come from land that is being looked after. I’ve realised that if we help farmers at the pointy end of business, we have the opportunity to also help them with managing the

land that sustains us all. I’m fortunate to work in a field that encompasses my passion and allows me to link food and fibre production with regenerative land management and in turn, human and environmental health and resilience.

How do you go about sourcing local growers and makers? Do they have to meet any specific requirements to be involved in this festival?

Most local growers who attend the event are people I have met and worked with in my role as a Landcare Facilitator with the Central Otway Landcare Network.

Others, I have come across at regional food and fibre events or on social media. We just make sure they are sourcing locally and/or growing their own.

Sometimes stall holders are doing their best, but by getting involved in the event they see more opportunities to network and source even more local ingredients and implement practice change.

There seems to be more conversation and interest in the local produce field around the country as with more access to information now. How do you think things are changing and evolving in the local produce field?

I think people are questioning the origins of their food more and more. Once people start asking questions they inevitably get to a point where they need to ‘know their farmer’. There’s also a strong link back to climate and environmental issues and peoples ability to make choices that can contribute to the solutions and not the problems. When consumers make the link from food and fibre choices to farmers and their stewardship role in land health which leads to human health, it’s a no brainer!

Thanks for chatting. Any last words?

There’s music too – we have the talented Finnigan August @finninganaugust and Tommy Castles @ tommycastles entertaining us throughout the day.

These fellas are definitely flying the flag for the Otways and Surf Coast!

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to baking – and are super good at it too if I might add. On top of running the Bread Brothers store in Manifold Heights, they also own and operate Highton Bakery, Pakington Bakery, Zen Café & Bakery, and Anglesea Bakery. These guys are wellknown for their pies across the Geelong and have perfected their sourdough recipe over the span of a year prior to the bakery’s opening to get it just right.

It’s safe to say they know their stuff!

Bread Brothers have your breakfast and lunchtime sorted, as the bakery-café caters for every mood, with everything, and yes, I mean EVERYTHING made in store. They have a large range of pies, sandwiches, rolls, toasties and focaccias, as well as salads, and Buddha Bowls. To top off the classic Aussie bakery experience, make sure to pair your meal with a coffee, juice or milkshake, and one of their homemade slices, donuts, biscuits, muffins or cakes.

There really is something for everyone!

Since 2013, Blackman’s Brewery has been helping fuel the excitement around the craft beer industry with locations in both Torquay and Geelong, guided solely by their philosophy - ‘we love good beer, it’s really that simple’.

Well known around the region as the local brewers who are all about creating new batches with interesting flavours, while maintaining the highest quality of craft beer, the team have come up with some pretty famous brews in their time (think their espresso martini kölsch, ‘Blackberry Gose’, the ‘Juicy Banger’ and The Zinger Slinger NZ Pale Lager – just to name a few).

Continually pushing the boundaries on flavour combinations and creative collaborations, now the team are back at it again, launching their new passion project, specialising in Barrel Aged, Sour and Farmhouse Ales.

Coined The Barrel Farm, Blackman’s have created a space dedicated to a love of old-world blending and brewing, located on a private farm on the Bellarine Peninsula.

BREAD BROTHERS BAKING CO IS LOCATED AT 153 SHANNON AVE, MANIFOLD HEIGHTS.

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“It has been a dream since our first visit to Cantillon Brewery in Brussels, 2012,” says Renn Blackman. “We were absolutely blown away by everything we tasted, smelt, heard and saw in this magical Brewery and became instantly inspired to one day bring such beers to our region.”

The range will include the first two beers, both inspired by this local region.

First up, there’s the SOUR. A pale, refreshing sour beer with hints of oak, tropical and a crisp, dry, salty finish. This is a naturally acidified kettle sour.

Inspired by river walks in Barwon Heads, the team have added sea water into the boil, fermented with lager yeast on French oak, dry hopped with Mosaic and Simcoe.

The second beer of this range is the SOUR NEIPA. It’s big and hazy, inspired by gin-based cocktail The English Garden and tastes like fruit salad in a can.

Here, they’ve used local, Teddy and the Fox Gin to soak cucumber, mint and lime which have been added during cold conditioning. Created at Renn’s home in Drysdale over a local gin, it makes sense that this become a key ingredient in the beer.

What’s even more special is the team have created stunning artwork for this new range of beers.

With The Barrel Farm going from dream to reality upon a visit to a farmstead in Barwon Heads, the design for the SOUR is a reflection of this sense of place and Barwon Heads. The Coastal Moonah trees along the estuary make such unique, twisted shapes, and peeking through them, right at sunset, was the inspiration for the SOUR artwork.

As for the SOUR NEIPA, the artwork here was inspired by sight of the rolling hills of Drysdale, against the silhouette of the mountains over the bay during a red sunrise. Capturing this special time and place as the artwork for this Drysdale inspired beer encompasses not only the feeling, but the beer style as well.

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with) and personal experience - all cemented the goal to write this book.

What is the meaning behind the title?

I love movies, particularly Marvel movies with superheroes. When you think about it, we are all the lead role of our own movie that we call our lives.

The common term among parents ‘super-mum’ or ‘super dad’ is relevant - because it’s a constant battle of light and dark - but love prevails and drives us forward. Often to children, their parents are just that - superheroes. So it seemed fitting that having Autism in the title implies that those who identify with that diagnosis are also superheroes - as well as their families. It’s relatable and light-hearted, so to me there was never a question about the title. It was perfect.

You’ve based Autism Superheroes off personal experience, were there experiences you felt you couldn’t include?

Absolutely! There was a very real struggle to keep the deeply personal stuff out, different things that already cause massive anxiety within our daily lives.

To write about that, knowing it would help readers perhaps, would also risk shaming or be an invasion of We are all living a Superhero’s Journey, each my family’s privacy. Details of the deaths of both of Soul playing out their own individual starring my parents and aspects of relationships close to my role. Anyone who is touched by Autism will understand that their Superhero Journey may children that affected who/where we are now, would have been an important contribution to the book. It be different, the ‘road less travelled’ so to would have shown just how resilient and brave we speak. Well, this book is for you, the Superhero’s Superhero. We sit down with author Niki Humm. are, challenges we’ve overcome and continue to face.

First, what made you decide to write this book? What it came down to was: despite the therapeutic benefit of being able to get that off my chest through Over the years I’ve written random notes about my experiences with my children: feelings, concerns, my writing, it was not crucial to the focus of the book.

Definitely not enough to risk upsetting my family by deep perspectives and such. Early on it was a coping discussing such things so publicly. There are some mechanism and form of expression, as I didn’t have things just for us. many people to talk to about it at the time. I was You describe autism as misunderstood, what always concerned about sharing my writing publicly about such personal matters for fear of judgement do you mean by this?

I put my hand up to being someone who used and harshness from others. to think of Autism as ‘something wrong’ with a What made me decide to write Autism Superheroes person - that there was perhaps something missing -The Spark Within? The short version is; during the or something to feel sorry for. I don’t think that I Spiritual Life Coaching Certification course I am would have been the only one with that perception. studying, I was able to unravel deeper meanings to my purpose in life and what it is that I am ‘here for.’ Although it definitely comes with challenges, I know now that there’s nothing ‘wrong...’ but wonderfully A combination of my passion for writing, the drive to different. In my experience there is a perception that help others (often with the very things that I struggle

autism superheroes: the spark within

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Take a walk back to your childhood with a circus experience like no other - then take a walk even further back to the Mesozoic era for a jaw-dropping dinosaur experience.

This year, Silver’s is here with a 165-million-year-old surprise. Presenting Jurassic Unearthed by Silver’s.

Don’t miss your chance to see these prehistoric creatures rule the earth again with their 90 minute international show!

Silver’s is celebrating their 42nd year of family fun this year. Owned by Anna and Anton Gasser, Silver’s Circus has made its way into the Top 10 Circuses of the World. The tent of talent that is constantly wowing, surprising and entertaining is jam-packed with death-defying stunts and international acts.

This year they’re showcasing...

The wheel of steel: Two men jump and run through their act of sheer physical strength. Watch them dangle from unbelievable heights and prepare

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all people on The Spectrum are often categorised to be ‘sick’ or less than ‘normal,’ less intelligent perhaps: that they will always be limited by default.

Although it is less taboo now days with so much awareness and advocacy - Autism has been almost something to be feared in some form or another. This fear has seen many isolated I’m sure, I can personally relate to that. I wanted to challenge that view for my readers, and get them thinking about it from a different perspective.

Was writing Autism Superhero’s a challenging experience?

For the most part - no. I found it a great experience, it came naturally and flowed beautifully and quickly.

I enjoyed it and it was an incredibly soul-singing experience for me. However, as the techniques and perspectives I employ at home are of a spiritual nature - I did grapple with sharing that side of myself on such a platform. I spent a lot of extra time trying to keep it easily understandable and relatable, maybe I over-explained a few things...but keeping it simple wasn’t always possible.

I was concerned about ‘freaking people out’ so to speak, but I had to stay true to myself and my mission in order to get it out there. I got through it with the notion that those who are meant to see it will, and those who don’t resonate or understand will at least have a different perspective if nothing else. If these things can help just one person, then it’s all worth it. It became obvious that it was less about me, and more about the message I am gifted to pass on.

Thanks for taking the time to chat with us, is there anything you would to say to those considering reading your book?

Keep an open mind! Not everything is black and white - but an array of colours perhaps never seen before. If you want something to relate to, something to make you feel you belong or something to give some deeper insight into energy, Autism or just being a soul living the human experiment - there’s something in this book for you. Also, I’m hilarious so...there’s that too!

ECLECTIC DREAMS A new exhibition of film and video art is open at The Project Space, Deakin University waterfront campus until Tuesday April 9.

Coined Eclectic Dreams, the exhibition features 10 works of film and video art from Australia, France, Germany, Scotland, South Korea, Turkey and the USA. The works were curated by international awardwinning experimental filmmaker David King and were originally screened at the Potato Shed arts complex, Drysdale, as part of the North Bellarine Film Festival in November last year.

Where the Potato Shed only had a 21” LCD TV to screen them, The Project Space is projecting them in all their glory across a full wall in a darkened space – truly upping the ante of art indulgence.

Eclectic Dreams will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at The Project Space, 1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong from 10am to 4pm until Tuesday April 9.

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to be shocked again and again.

The Globe of Death: Four motorbike riders speed around inside a huge metal globe, missing each other by literally millimetres! This act will leave your heart pounding but begging for more.

Juggling Genius: This legend surpasses basic juggling, using downward rebounds and contortion to add to her unbelievable performance.

Vegas with Simon Tait: Get a feel of Las Vegas with Simon Tait and his sexy assistants as they perform the hottest new illusions straight from Sin City.

Hula Hoops: Gypsy from Argentina joins the crew and will leave you dizzier than you’ve ever been. She takes on 80 hula hoops being thrown at her from every direction - and all this while balancing on a mirror ball!

Comedy: Get ready to laugh like a hyena with Dominik Gasser and his hilarious friends. They’ll hit you with their riotous silliness till your gut hurts.

Unicycling: Yonas jumps from unicycle to unicycle showing off his precision, swiftness and. You’re sure to be astounded by his one-wheeling stunts.

All this and WAY more...but we won’t spoil it all for you.

Ringmaster Simon Tait has a passion for extracting the fun-side out of us all: “There is a child deep within all of us, and I have the great opportunity to realise that child every time I step out on stage!

And with a little coaxing am able to prise the child from within each and every person in the audience.”

Don’t miss an experience like no other at the worldrenowned Silver’s Circus in Geelong from April 5 to May 5.

THIS HOT MESS Phone Addiction If we’re honest, we all kinda have it. Your bestie has it, the guy or girl you’re dating right now has it, you probably have it, and I know I DEFINITELY have it... that’s right, I’m talking about a phone addiction.

It’s one of the biggest “first world problems” we have that is effecting the way we do life (more than we’d like to admit). If you’re like me and know deep down that you stare at your phone too much, here are a few tips I’ve gathered on how to help keep your phone out of your hand, and your head up in the real world a little more than usual during 2019… May the force be with you, Lord knows we need it!

1. Turn your notifications off You don’t need to know that Susie from high school liked your fave selfie the exact moment she

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liked it; you can find out and feel good about it later when you check Insta. So, just turn them off. It takes one more moment out of the day where you’re inadvertently drawn to your phone - because let’s be honest, we check it enough on our own without our phone and apps reminding us to check it.

2. Re-arrange your home screen This one REALLY helped me. I put my Facey and Insta on the very last page of my apps so I have to swipe over a few times intentionally to check it. I even went next level on this shiz and put them in a folder that says “Choose Life, babe”. It just reminds me that before I check it to ask myself, “do I wish to choose what’s happening in real life right in front of me instead?”. Does it always work? No. Does it sometimes work? Yes. And that’s enough for me.

3. Check your battery usage Go to Settlings > Battery > Scroll down and look at Battery Usage, then click the little clock looking icon on the right side. It will show you how many minutes/hours today you’ve spent on your apps. Ok. Now deep breathes. It shocked me too the first time.

Like, really shocked me. SAHHH confronting! But hopefully the above tips can help you change that a little bit.

And guys remember, you’re not alone! We are all struggling with some degree of phone addiction.

They’re smart little buggers up there in the Facebook and Instagram headquarters, and they’ll do anything to up your screen time because that’s how they make their money which is why these app companies invest HUGE amounts of cash to create ways to keep us addicted and on their product, much like junk food companies. So fight The Big Man, show them who is boss and take back your power!

And lastly, promise not to be be too hard on yourself when you don’t nail it and find yourself three months deep in your ex’s pics... we’ve all been there babe.

MUCH LOVE AS ALWAYS, KIM XX

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While this is an extremely detailed and often gripping re-enactment to the 2008 terrorist attacks across Mumbai (specifically the hostage situation inside the Taj Hotel), Hotel Mumbai isn’t a docu-drama. The ensemble cast, which includes Armie Hammer and Nazanin Boniadi as a married couple staying at the hotel, Jason Issacs as a shady Russian businessman, and Dev Patel as a Sikh staff member who elects to stay and help when the fighting starts, are only loosely based on real characters; it’s the horrors they endure that are real. The events here have a gritty, well-observed feel, and the horror of the attacks is convincingly portrayed – at times almost too convincingly. It’s the story of an event rather than the story of the characters involved; some dip in an out of the film, others spend lengthy periods hiding or being held hostage. As a cinematic experience, it’s hard to shake off.

Cystic fibrosis sufferer seventeen-yearold Stella Grant (Haley Lu Richardson) is in hospital for treatment when she meets up with Wil Newman (Cole Sprouse). He’s everything she’s not: she obsessively follows the rules, he’s the original bad boy of cystic fibrosis, right down to having an infection that means he no longer qualifies for a lung transplant. Thanks to the risks of crossinfection, all CF patients have to stay at least six feet apart from each other (yes, that’s not what the title says; yes, the film explains it), which obviously will never be a problem because the pair have almost nothing in common and no reason to spend time together let alone fall in love, right? The story is utterly predictable in just about every direction, right down to a side character who’s obviously doomed from the start declaring he’s going to finally overcome his fears and finally live his life right before he stops living; it’s the way this balances the demands of the romance weepie with the hard-and-fast rules around their medical condition that makes this interesting. Stella learns to love, but any expression of that love will most likely kill her; the rest of the film might be cheesy, but that conflict gives it enough drama to (mostly) work.

It’s a tale as old as time: a struggling circus a hundred years ago buys a pregnant elephant as a last chance to pull in the crowds, only to find what the newborn lacks in looks he makes up for in aerodynamics. Tim Burton’s slightly distracted remake of the Disney animated classic about a flying elephant never quite manages to tug at the heartstrings like the original, despite an adorably big-eared baby elephant pining for his mum and a one-armed Colin Farrell (his circus cowboy character lost an arm in WWI then came back to find his wife dead and his two kids kind of boring).

Burton does better with the comedy, peppering this fast-moving film with jokes both sly and obvious – someone even refers to Dumbo as “big D”. His regular cast are clearly having fun too: Danny DeVito plays Dumbo’s original shabby circus owner, while Michael Keaton steals the show as the slick toupee-wearing proprietor of the excessive proto-Disneyland venue Dreamworld. Disney’s current business model of remaking their entire back catalogue using “realistic” CGI is a dead-end artistically, and just underlines how impressive and expressive the animated versions were; this particular Dumbo is never less than watchable, but it never really figures out how to take flight.

As part of a tight-knit but low-rent wrestling family, siblings Paige (Florence Pugh) and Zak (Jack Lowden) fight in the ring and take care of each other outside of it. Zak’s dream is to wrestle in the WWE: Paige isn’t quite as committed. But when they’re both offered the chance to try out, neither want to pass it up – but only one (okay, it’s Paige) makes it in. Based on the true story of WWE wrestler Paige, director Stephen Merchant focuses as much on her scrappy family (Nick Frost and Lena Headey play her rough but loving parents) as on her way to the top. The later scenes with her struggling with WWE training lose a bit of focus, but Vince Vaughn as the head scout / trainer is excellent (as is The Rock, who appears as himself in a handful of scenes), while Zak’s struggle to figure out a path in life that doesn’t lead to pro wrestling is predictable but still packs a punch. It’s Merchant’s willingness to lean into the quirky side of his characters without sacrificing their heart that makes this drama so funny (or this comedy so moving); like wrestling itself, it’s great value for your entertainment dollar.

Back in 2014, the first Lego movie ended with cheerful can-do type Emmet (the voice of Chris Pratt) and his badass warrior buddy Wyldstyle / Lucy (Elizabeth Banks) having defeated President Business, only to be being confronted by the unstoppable evil of… Lego’s entry-level Dulpo blocks.

Now it’s five years later, everything is Mad Max-style grim and gritty (except for Emmet) thanks to constant attacks from “The Sis-star System”, and when an invader kidnaps Lucy, Batman (Will Arnett) and a bunch of others to take them to a sinister matrimonial ceremony that will trigger “Ar-momageddon”, it’s up to Emmet to save the day. The first film ended with the big reveal that everything was a reflection of a struggle between a father and son who wanted to play with Lego in different ways. Here the clash is between a brother and younger sister, and despite some solid attempts at misdirection the series’ pro-play attitude makes it obvious how things are going to end up. But this retains the mile-a-minute comedy, impressive action and first-class animation of the first film, only now with more musical numbers, dinosaurs and exploding love hearts. The story drifts a bit in the middle stretch, but it’s still a worthy successor to the original.

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So before I get into describing the ethereal experience that was Golden Plains, I want to give a quick shout-out to all my bitch-ass friends that decided to go to Pitch over Plains this year. I won’t name names (Xu, Tyson and Jake), but, you guys all well and truly missed out.

So alas, for the first time ever, I was heading to Plains as a lone ranger. With that in mind I also want to give a quick thank you to Dez and Dare; the lovely Plains veterans who adopted me into their campsite this year - it was an absolute pleasure to be camping within the revered white picket fence.

Now to the music, because after all, Plains is a ‘multi-dimensional musical vortex’ and the tunes are what it’s all about.

Californian based garage rockers Shannon & The Clams opened up the weekend with their unique brand of beachy-blues that was slightly reminiscent of acts such as The B-52’s. With impressive time signatures (specific mention to their drummer), groovy tunes and apricot suits; they were the perfect opener. Their set was drawn to a close with their impressive cover of Jefferson Airplane’s ‘White Rabbit’ which certainly acted as a prophetic indication of most punters weekend.

Every year there is an act I’ve never heard of who end up blowing my mind. This year it was Raw Humps.

Think heavy psych funk in a similar vein of The Seven Up’s and Fat Freddy’s Drop. I don’t even want to describe their sound because I’m not sure I’ll do them complete justice. So suss them out and decide for yourself, because I thought they were bloody unreal.

I first encountered Marlon Williams a few years back on a film set in Melbourne. Since that day I have monitored the New Zealander’s career very closely and it’s so incredible to see how far his popularity has now spanned. I also think that any promoter reading this should keep in mind that Marlon Williams should exclusively play sunset shows because it was honestly magical hearing his soaring voice tear through tracks such as ‘What’s Chasing You?’, ‘Can I Call You?’, ‘Dark Child’ and ‘Party Boy’ with a picturesque orange skyline in the background. His set scored an incredible amount of boots, in particular during his mesmerising cover of ‘Tahupotiki’ by Ruahine Crofts.

Magic Dirt are as iconic as Geelong rock bands come and if I’m being honest, I’ve never really liked them all that much. My dad would hate me for saying that because he used to blast ‘Dirty Jeans’ and ‘She Riff’ in the car when I was a kid but for some reason I just never really got into them... But, they were fucking awesome. Quite clearly a favourite with the

Plains veterans, their set was a energetic and precise display of rock and roll. If I wasn’t a fan beforehand, I certainly am now.

Acid Mothers Temple and the Melting Paraiso U.F.O was an act I was super excited to see. Not that I knew their material but let’s be honest, who isn’t intrigued by that name. I found the first third of their set to be a bit tripped out for me, not because I wasn’t on the ‘right level’ or anything like that, I just found it to ‘just be noise’. Similar to some of Zappas work, just ambient build ups to come to a crashing stop because someone hits a symbol. Not that it wasn’t cool, I just didn’t feel as if they were playing songs per say, but then at some point randomly their set turned into a heavy psych-doom affair and I was in awe for the remaining two thirds.

Considering I was an Odd Future fanboy for a while I’ve always been a big fan of Syd Bennett branching out and doing her own thing so I was really excited to see The Internet and they did not disappoint. Their set consisted of hazy dance music, groovy bass-lines and just an all round sexy/loungey sound. But those basslines... God damn they were good and just got better and more intricate as the set progressed.

Finishing with their hit ‘Girl’ everyone was buzzing, even Syd who commented how confused she was driving through the Australian “forest” to end up at such a “beautiful festival”.

The Living Eyes are my favourite local band so when I saw them on the Plains lineup I felt proud as punch.

Not to say that my support has at all enhanced their career as a band (because that’s not the case), but just because I knew that there would be a lot of people in the crowd who may not have known them prior to Plains, but would love them, and that’s exactly what happened. Playing as the rain began to subside on the Sunday, The Eyes blasted through their set, busting out tracks like ‘Spring’, ‘Eat It Up,’ and ‘Square One’ which has always been a personal favourite of mine (that bass line is just too good). Punters got around the fast-paced riff of ‘Horseplay’ whilst ‘International Fashion’ scored a great singalong. Busting out a cover of The Cure’s ‘I Just Need Myself’ was a welcomed surprise, as was the huge amount of boots that was raised during their set- a feat that wasn’t unnoticed by the band who seemed absolutely chuffed with the

crowds response.

Amp Fiddler provided some cool afternoon dance vibes. It was a little bit jungley and a little bit spacey - what’s not to like?

Four Tet was an unreal change-up for the afternoon providing his intricate and melodic brand of techno for the start of his set before it really got thumping halfway through and the crowd was loving it. I would of been interested to see how his four hour set at Pitch went because the one hour we scored at Plains was magical.

Khruangbin were, according to majority of the people that I spoke to, the favourite act of the weekend and that’s said with no surprise considering Meredith and Plains consistently gets some of the best psych acts in the world before they are incredibly well known. And let me tell you, their set was flawless.

Songs such as ‘Two Fish and an Elephant’, ‘Lady and Man’ and ‘Como Me Quieres’ were some of the best songs I’ve ever seen in the ‘Sup. Happy Mondays provided old school dance vibesback from the era where dance music was still being made primarily by full band set-ups. It was an affair you couldn’t not dance too-even if that means just standing there and bobbing your head, their tunes where infectious. Also on a side note; to the bloke in the white suit covered in red hearts who gave me a red heart prior to their set - thank you, you’re the real MVP because that set was so much fun and it was unreal to drink some tinnies with you and your girlfriend during it.

Confidence Man are one of those acts that I’ve never liked when I hear them on the radio, but I had heard fantastic things about their set at Plains a few years back so I was excited to see what was in store.

Donning neon lingerie and funky synths, their set was the perfect party vibe for Golden Plains and the punters loved it.

DJ’s brought out the night for the 24 hour party people (Happy Mondays pun intended there), all of which provided the perfect soundtrack to the morning. DJ Harvey was very notable for me-his set was very groovy and was perfect for the 3-5 time slot.

As always, I want to extend a huge thank you to Aunty Meredith for having me, yet again it was an absolute blast.

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Aussie punks Blind Man Death Stare have recorded 12 fast paced, head bangin’ tracks, reminiscent of nineties American punk sneer, with a tinge of Australian piss-taking.

The album wakes you up quick-smart with an alarm buzz as it opens with ‘Clock In Clock Out’, a burst of frustration at the repetitive cycles we get stuck in in life over sharp riffs and a blasting snare.

‘Dusty Schnitzel’ is a nice heavy one; it’s got a mad, deep riff that rips along before a big breakdown toward the end. The title track, ‘Comin’ In Hot’, has a ghostly little intro, and its chorus is one of the catchiest moments on the album. ‘We’re (un)Just Cops’ is a minute-long tirade, and there’s an extra rawness in the singer’s voice on this one that works really well.

‘My Choice’, is… ah, my choice of favourite song on the album (bud um tss). It’s almost a minute longer than any other track and shows off the bands chops at coming up with some really interesting sounds. The song ends on a pretty funny moment, a twenty second piano riff before a few minutes of silence before a skapunk cautionary tale about using the correct lube.

All in all, Comin In Hot rocks a pretty old school punk sounds, with enough little twists and turns and heavier moments thrown in to keep things spicy and exciting. To me, they sound a bit like the love-child of Frenzal Rhomb and Bad Religion, which definitely isn’t an insult.

If your familiar with any of Seeckts’ older works, the first thing you notice is the big step up in production quality; his voice and acoustic guitar accompanied this time by more electric, bass, drums and even strings, with everything arranged perfectly in its place.

The album opens strong on my personal highlight of the album with ‘Old Blood’. It tells a vivid story of a young man looking for fame and losing himself after he becomes a local hero, but before he makes it big beyond.

The lyric ‘the only stars ‘round here play football’ is an awesome one, very pertinent to any Australian country town. The song has a nice jangly beat, the electric riff is cool with a melancholic feel to it, and the earnestness in Seeckts’ voice is palpable, the latter which, to me, is the strongest aspect to all his songs.

After a couple of bigger sounding tracks in the first quarter of the album, it strips back and quietens on ‘Moonlight Creek’, to just guitar and vocals, accompanied by some strings. The track is a tearjerking tale of a young woman being murdered in a country town and the events aftermath.

‘Three Soldiers’ is another one with incredibly poignant lyrics, that does really well to capture the strength of those best-friendships you’d have as kids, and the sadness of how hard it is to connect with people like that as an adult.

At the end of the day, the guy is a storyteller, and it’s his vivid lyricism delivered by his gravel-filled-yetemotional voice that’ll get you into this album.

Oooooh that sweet, sweet 60’s psychedelia vibe.

Reminiscent of the ‘Nugget’ series of compilations with vocals that wouldn’t be out of place on The Beatle’s ‘Revolver’, Tom Christie’s Canopy is a dreampop experience for fans of Tropical Strength and Tame Impala. Not that it sounds similar, but ‘I Have to Make You See’ for some reason reminds me of The Turtles’ ‘Happy Together’, having that vibe that tiptoes between being ominous and euphoric.

‘Now That She’s Gone’ has some interesting 60’s style synth and nice harmonies (which I assume as all done by Christie).

By the time the album closes out with ‘Guess I’m Changing’ I realised that this is an album I would happily show to my Nan. Not to say that it’s aiming at an older demographic, but I more so feel as if it leases so much from so many genres and eras that ultimately people of any age would enjoy it, well worth the suss (unless you’re the dude at my local bus stop who has a collection of 7 different Dying Foetus T-shirts... maybe you shouldn’t suss it out.)

If you’re among blues fans and you haven’t heard of Julian James, that will soon change with his upcoming record - Silver Spade.

Oozing with charm and soul similar to blues legend Robert Johnson, matched with the warm instrumental delivery akin to the iconic Lemon Jefferson, Silver Spade is a carefully and painstakingly crafted blues record that is rooted in the classics and yet still establishes itself as a premier modern blues release.

The record opens with the unique and original title track ‘Silver Spade’ and it immediately sets the high standard for a record that includes fresh takes on some classics as well as some original works that sit seamlessly among the classics.

It’s a shining example of excellent musicianship and an understanding of blues structure that you can only get from being on the road for a long time. Silver Spade is a strong indication that a younger generation artist (Julian is in his 20’s) can deliver a top-tier blues record that can run with the best.

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A long time ago, when dinosaurs ruled the Earth and DVD were something you could rent as well as buy, watching shows on disc was the great leveller. No matter where a show or movie originated, eventually if you waited long enough it would turn up on DVD. Arthouse movies that only played in one cinema, or generic commercial dramas that were shown on the one night of the week when you had cricket practice, you could catch up with them on DVD. These days Netflix wants to replace “DVD” in those sentences with “Netflix”, and for a lot of people they already have – even if more often than not what you’re actually watching on Netflix feels just a little like a no-name brand version of something that was more popular elsewhere (If you enjoyed A Quiet Place, you’ll love Bird Box! If you enjoy the John Wick movies, you’ll love Polar! And so on).

This fracturing of what was one a fairly reliable system is designed, like all the internet’s fracturings of once reliable systems (remember bookshops?), to concentrate consumer choice in one much more profitable place, so if you want to watch Netflix shows the only choice you have is Netflix… and yet, thanks to a variety of licensing agreements that feel like holdovers from an earlier time, if you look closely on the shelves down at your local DVD store, you might discover that not everything that starts out on Netflix stays on Netflix.

Remember the admittedly minor outcry a while back when Annihilation was pulled from Australian cinemas – well, it hadn’t actually started here, but trailers had definitely been shown on the big screen – and became a Netflix exclusive? With absolutely no fanfare at all the Natalie Portman science-fiction film has just now been released on DVD and blu-ray.

Numerous Netflix TV series also turn up on DVD if you’re willing to wait a while; all their Marvel stuff for one, the first series of American Vandal for another, and older series like Orange is the New Black and House of Cards keep on coming out too.

Presumably Netflix simply doesn’t care about individual shows: their business model is a firehose of content, and people who pick and choose their entertainment these days are pretty rare. But if you are somebody who likes to watch specific shows rather than just see what Netflix recommends, DVD is somewhat surprisingly still the way to go.

To watch something like the second season of HBO’s excellent The Deuce costs you a Foxtel subscription; the latest season of Doctor Who was free on the ABC, but each episode was only available for a week. But both (and a lot of other titles) are recent DVD releases; rather than being locked into subscriptions or watching at certain times, they’re freely available to all.

Sure, they still cost money and take up space, but as yet you can’t have everything – and as pretty much all the streaming services are already fully committed to a rentonly business model, having a DVD around remains the only way you can be sure the show you bought will stick around and not vanish into the ether when a corporation strikes a new deal with some other service.

After all, Disney recently bought Fox: who knows what’s going to happen to the Predator movies now.

Hey everyone, hope things are trucking along well for you all – after all, another issue of Forte means another edition of Pulp, and we all know what that means! Yup, it’s comics time. This time around, I’ve picked up a comic that I’ve been meaning to come back to since it first came out, way back in 2013. It’s written by one of my favourite authors of all time – Neil Gaiman, the mastermind behind so many of my favourite books and author of one of the best-loved comic series of all time.

This week’s comic is the prequel to said classic series: The Sandman: Overture, a trippy, awesome rediscovery of the world of Morpheus, a.k.a. Dream of the Endless.

Somewhere, on another world, far off in a distant galaxy, a flower begins to dream.

In his dreams, he is met by a tall, dark stranger, a plant with dark roots and a white flower. He is unnerved, however, when the stranger suddenly bursts into flames and perishes. In another galaxy, Dream of the Endless has died. In 1915 London, another Dream prepares to unmake the Corinthian, a creation of his gone rogue. As he makes his preparations, he feels a pull, a compulsion the bids him to travel to an unknown location. Perturbed, he readies himself for war, only to be met by a conclave of other Dreams, readying themselves to prevent the end of the universe itself.

Sandman comics are hard to describe.

They’re mystical, and trippy, and honestly, are an experience. There is a reason that the original Sandman Chronicles series comes so highly recommended; Gaiman is a master of his craft, and I can’t speak highly enough of his talents. Much of the experience has always been dictated by the art style – the original Sandman series featured a huge roster of artists, all with different – sometimes conflicting – styles. Overture’s art was handled by one person – J.H Williams III, best known for his work on Batwoman, which I talked about a while back, as well as Detective Comics and a few others. Williams’ artwork is spectacular, and that’s putting it lightly.

Williams handles fractured multi-panelled pages, sweeping vistas, spiralling vortexes and melting dreamscapes with absolute aplomb, with styles changing multiple times across a span of 2 or 3 pages.

The biggest downside to this approach is that the fractured panelling makes the story a little hard to follow in places, and when the story takes you down a vortex like a Steve Ditko-inspired acid trip, it’s even harder to follow along. With that being said, Gaiman does a great job of pulling together Overture and Chronicles – which is no small feat, given that he was coming back to the series a good 25-or-so years after its initial publication. I think one of the things I miss most about Overture is its lack of interaction with the “real”, human world – so much of its story is spent elsewhere, exploring alien worlds and civilisations, which turns the series into more of a Silver Surfer style cosmic romp than the slightly more grounded stories I’m used to.

With that said, the Sandman has always been one for bizarre storylines, so this shouldn’t be too surprising.

If, by some miracle, you missed this when it came around, I highly recommend checking it out. It’s weird, it’s trippy, and it’s majestic, and I loved every page of it.

There are some fabulous blues treats coming up in the very near future in Geelong.

Australian turned US musician Michael Charles is coming to Pistol Pete’s on the 10th, one of two international acts performing there in April.

What can you say about someone who formed their first band and got a paying gig at the age of nine? Obviously, this is someone very different. During the seventies and eighties, Charles played and toured in Australia. He was a member of bands such as Blue Venom and Magnum and also performed solo. Not only was he recording during this time, but he created his own independent label, Moonlight.

In 1990 he began touring the USA. He played at Buddy Guy’s Legends in Chicago, performing with Buddy Guy, Eddy Clearwater, George Baze, Junior Wells, James Cotton and Phil Guy. He featured on Jerry Bryant’s JBTV on Blue Oasis, which led to a DVD collaboration. If I include the names of all the festivals and tours he has been on, I’d blow my word limit on this column!

In 2015 he was inducted into the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame. At that time, he had recorded about 34 albums of blues rock music. He’s currently on his “A to Z” tour, promoting Salik Silverstein’s documentary on his life and musical career, “All I Really Know from A to Z”. There is also a soundtrack CD. The second international act is The Ocelots on April 11th.

Wexford 18 year-old twins Brandon and Ashley combined to create The Ocelots. I must admit, the only Wexford related music I’ve come across was to do with a very negative approach to marital problems.

With just a guitar, a harmonica and their voices, they have created a raw sound that has been generated from years of street performing around Europe. They have a light and clear acoustic tone, with glorious harmonies.

Several months ago, the Unwined Bar, in High Street, went off the map.

Another venue for live music disappeared.

At about the same time Gorge Camorra closed his Cloud 9 cocktail bar and moved from Pakington Street to open the 18th Amendment Bar in Little Malop, across the road from Pistol Pete’s.

The 18th Amendment of the USA Constitution effectively established the prohibition of alcoholic beverages in the United States by declaring the production, transport, and sale of alcohol illegal from 1920 to 1933. Thankfully, the 18th amendment was limited to the USA, although organisations such as the Lord’s Day Observance Society worked hard here to limit access to alcohol, and preserve the “six o’clock swill” that reigned in Australia until the liberalisation of the laws.

The Green Room has been opened by some of the Unwined people in the Cloud 9 premises and is hosting live music from Thursday to Sunday, and is most welcome.

I haven’t made it there yet, but it’s definitely on the “to do” list.

So there you have it. This time you have two international acts – Michael Charles and The Ocelots – and a new venue to choose from.

Welcome to THTH, Forte’s premier source of all things heavy, hard, fast and metal.

Every fortnight it seems that the world is getting more and more pathetic based on the actions of the vocal minority, which is what has happened in New Zealand recently, and I’m not talking about the mass shooting in Christchurch, but is somewhat loosely related. It appears that New Zealand venues have been advised (my words) about Philip Anselmo’s 2016 alleged “racial” “incident” at a Dimebash celebration and in turn, have pretty much labelled Anselmo a white supremacist and a racist and have cancelled his gigs. Sure, the folk in NZ might be a bit sensitive about this kinda stuff at the moment following the aforementioned shooting, and understandably so, but this pathetic and limp reaction from venues based on next to nothing just smacks of virtue signalling. I guess the real test will come if Anselmo ever attempts to tour NZ in the future.

Meanwhile, in more understandable news, the final ever NZ Slayer gig in Christchurch was cancelled due to security concerns, as it was due to take place only two days after the shooting. Hopefully Slayer will be able to make it back to Christchurch in the near future.

DICK DALE… the King of Surf Guitar Dick Dale passed away recently. If you have ever developed an interest in hard and fast surf guitar music then thank Dick Dale…. he popularised this form of music back in the sixties. With his custom Fender amps, upside down guitar (he was left handed) and sublime surfing skills, Dale introduced the world to surf music inspiring hundreds of bands and guitarists.

Dick Dale didn’t invent surf music… but he was the glue that connected fast guitars with the sounds of the ocean. He was one of a kind and now he is gone.

I was lucky enough to interview Dick Dale in Melbourne a few years ago at the Prince of Wales Hotel. I wrote about him in Forte three years ago and thought now was a good time to revisit some words from the King of Surf Guitar.

Dick Dale, St Kilda, 11 August 1995: “I went to a place at the beach called Newport Beach Boardwalk because I was in SouthWest L.A. and I went surfing with a bloke called Bill Barber who has passed on now and he was a keyboard player for Dick Dale and my buddy Ray Samra. Ray and I were bike riders and we rode down to Newport Beach to go and look at the girls and got kicked out and came back in the next day in a car and brought our guitars and played in this ballroom.

We went in there and I said: “Hey, I’m Dick Dale and I’m supposed to be playing during your intermission,” and they said “Dick who?” and they didn’t know we were bullshitting them. So we got up on stage and I just started playing this rukukuk beat that I developed and they were all dancing in their big petticoats and dancing ‘Lyndi’ and the ‘Gitterbug’ and it was cool that night.

My music used to resemble the sound of the ocean, the roar, the feeling of the rumbling when you’re sucked up from the bottom and smashed through your board. The feeling when you’re on top of the wave as it screams and lips over your head. It reminds me of my mountain lions screaming. My music is a mixture of both spiritual forces from my animals, my lions who at 2200 pounds per square inch can bite through stainless steel to the ocean.

Both of these make you realise what you are not, you are just an earthling, you cannot lick and control these wonders, you can only live with them. We came into this planet, the planet didn’t come into us.”

The last word on Dick Dale goes to another legendary guitarist, the late Jim Hendrix. Hendrix was recording in a studio when word came to him that Dale was really sick and could be dying. Hendrix turned to others in the studio and quietly said: “You’ll never hear surf music again.”

Dick Dale lived for another 50 years but the sentiment in Hendrix’s quote rings true. Dick Dale… he surfed with the Duke and played guitar with Elvis.

One of a kind.

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In other news ++ Whitechapel will release their new album The Valley on Friday March 29. ++ Emperor will play their landmark album Anthems To The Welkin At Dusk in its entirety at 170 Russell on Wednesday April 3. ++ You Am I will play a Spinal Tap set entitled ‘The Majesty of Tap’ at Ballarat’s Karova Lounge on Wednesday April 10. ++ Crack out your 26 Red or Cross Colour jeans because Heistfest 2019 featuring Superheist, 36 Crazyfists, From Crisis To Collapse plus more to be announced, will be held at The Evelyn Hotel on Friday April 12. ++ Boris The Blade have announced their farewell tour and will play Ballarat’s Eastern Station Hotel on Wednesday April 17, Warrnambool’s Loft on Friday April 19, the Evelyn Hotel on Friday May 3 to a sold out crowd, and a second Melbourne show at the Workers Club on Thursday May 2. ++ At The Gates, The Haunted and Witchery will be at Melbourne’s Max Watts on Saturday April 27. ++ Sevendust will play the Forum on Saturday April 27. ++ Hypocrisy, with special guests Kataklysm, will be at 170 Russell on Sunday May 5. ++ Cult Of Fire will play their only show of their current tour at Melbourne’s Max Watts on Tuesday May 28. ++ Destoryer 666 with special guests Bolzer will play Melbourne’s Max Watts on Saturday June 1. ++ Crowbar will be at Melbourne’s Max Watts on Saturday July 27. ++ Slipknot will release their currently untitled new album on Friday August 9. ++ Devildriver and special guests All That Remains will play 170 Russell on Sunday August 25. ++ Metallica, with Slipknot as support, will be at Marvel Stadium on Tuesday October 22. ++ The Soilwork gig has been postponed and will now be at Max Watts on Saturday November 2. ++ Crowbar will play Melbourne’s Max Watts on Saturday December 7. ++ 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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SHEDSHAKER BREWING TAPROOM: BUDDY KNOX

FRI 5TH

THE SPHINX: WOOSHKA

1895 THE ROYAL: JULIAN JAMES

ST JAMES: MANDRAGORA SUN 31ST AMPED: THE DETONATORS BARWON CLUB: MADDER LAKE, SPECTRUM, ABE ANDERSON BLACKMANS BREWERY: ROAST RIB SUNDAYS THE BRIDGE: THE ORBWEAVERS

THE LOFT: THE CLIPART COWBOY (WORLD PREMIERE)

THE LOST ONES: GRACE JEAN

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL

NATIONAL WOOL MUSEUM: BUSH ANIMAL WORKSHOP

PIANO BAR: SINATRA ON SUNDAY, PITCH PLEASE!

OLD CHURCH ON THE HILL: THE NORTHERN FOLK

PISTOL PETES: SWEET SOUL SESSIONS

PALAIS-HEPBURN: LEZ ZEPPELIN

ROYAL HOTEL MEREDITH: THE BLACK SORROWS

PIER BANDROOM: DZ DEATHRAYS

TERINDAH ESTATE: SUNDAY SESSIONS

PISTOL PETE’S: VICTOR CRIPES + CAM WALTER BLUES

VALHALLA: ISABELLA KHALIFE

THE ROYAL: JULIAN JAMES

WARRALILY EASTER MARKET

SILVERS CIRCUS VALHALLA: GARY THACKRAH

MON APRIL 1ST GEELONG HOTEL: VEGAN NIGHT MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL TUES 2ND

BEAVS BAR: LUKE BISCAN

POTATO SHED: THE SEEKERS TRIBUTE WED 3RD

EDGE: LIVE MUSIC AND DJ

THE LOST ONES: LIFE DRAWING MAJOR TOMS: TENX9 KYNETON: SIBLINGS

LITTLE CREATURES: GEELONG CHAPTER MEET

SOUTH GEELONG FARMERS MARKET TERINDAH ESTATE: SUNDAY SESSIONS WORKERS CLUB GEELONG: PSYCH LORDS, 1000MODS MON 8TH COURTHOUSE YOUTH ARTS: MELBOURNE TRANSFORMERS SHOW CHYA: MELBOURNE TRANSFORMERS SHOW MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL SILVERS CIRCUS TUES 9TH BLUES BOOT CAMP

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL PISTOL PETE’S: HAMMOND B3 BREAKOUT – LIAM KEALY SILVERS CIRCUS WED 10TH ARARAT LIVE: FRANK BURKITT BAND

EDGE: LIVE MUSIC AND DJ

BEAVS: OPEN MIC, KARAOKE, LUKE BISCAN

ESSENTIAL BABY & TODDLER SHOW

BLUES BOOT CAMP

GEELONG PRIDE FILM FESTIVAL

KAROVA LOUNGE: YOU AM I – THE MAJESTY OF TAP

GROVEDALE HOTEL: RACH BRENNAN DUO

LITTLE GREEN CORNER: INSTAGRAM WORKSHOP GEELONG

HANDLE BAR: THNX FR THE MMRS HOME HOUSE: DJ SHOOK, COURTNEY MILLS THE LOFT: THE OLD MARRIED COUPLE

PISTOL PETE’S: JACK MEREDITH

PISTOL PETE’S: LOS TREMOLOS SILVERS CIRCUS

THE DOOR GALLERY CAFE: MAX SHARAM

GPAC: AKMAL – OPEN FOR RENOVATIONS

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL

PICCADILLY MARKET

COURTHOUSE YOUTH ARTS: MUSICAL ADVENTURES WITH PEER GYNT

BARWON CLUB: SACRAMENTO SWEATERS, YEARS, FUTURE TONGUES, DJ BLACKWAVE

PISTOL PETE’S: HAMMOND B3 BREAKOUT – LIAM KEALY

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL OLD CHURCH ON THE HILL: JOHN JOHN FESTIVAL

YOUNG STREET SUPPER CLUB: NATHAN SEECKTS

AMPED: BLUE DOG CRUISER

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL

GROVEDALE HOTEL: LEVI ANDERSON THE LOST ONES: MICHAEL WESTLAKE TRIO

WORKERS CLUB GEELONG: OXYGEN PRESENTS: DIRTY DANCE MACHINE

AIREYS PUB: LIVE MUSIC

MELBOURNE BLUES APPRECIATION SOCIETY: JULIAN JAMES

ESSENTIAL BABY & TODDLER SHOW

BRIAGOLONG HOTEL: RORY MCLEOD

SAT 6TH

GEELONG LIBRARY: JACKIE GILLIES

THE EASTERN: SOME JERKS, POWERLINE SNEAKERS, BABY 8, PREHISTORIC DOUCHE

GEELONG PRIDE FILM FESTIVAL

GROVEDALE HOTEL: MADZ GOT RICH

LAMBYS: SOUNDCHECK PARTY TOUR

BLACKMANS BREWERY: BEER YOGA

CAPTAIN: TOGAR & FRIENDS

GENU GOURMET FOOD & WINE TRAIL

THE HILLS ARE ALIVE

BARWON CLUB: LEZ ZEPPELIN

EDGE GEELONG: LIVE MUSIC

GEELONG PRIDE FILM FESTIVAL

GROVEDALE HOTEL: DELLA

AUTISM WALK

BEAVS BAR: BUTTERFUNKED, ABANDONED SOFA, TIM HULSMAN, QUENTIAM

THE ESPY: BAKER BOY

GREEN ROOM WINE BAR: BUDDY KNOX

AMPED: KIERAN T

THE BRIDGE: JO JO SMITH & LUCIE THORNE

ESSENTIAL BABY & TODDLER SHOW

THE EASTERN: GARETH SKINNER

SUN 7TH ABILITY FEST

BARWON CLUB: BEER GARDEN PARTY WITH PALEO DISCO

EDGE GEELONG: LIVE MUSIC AND DJ

CHYA: YOU CAN’T LEAVE THIS PARTY

WORKERS CLUB GEELONG: THE ROLLERCANES

BIG EARS: BEER KLUB / AMERICA

THE DOOR GALLERY CAFE: RIORDAN (FREE)

CASTLEMAINE STATE FESTIVAL

TORQUAY HOTEL: DZ DEATHRAYS

AIREYS PUB: OPEN MIC NIGHT

THE DECK: KARAOKE

BY THE MEADOW 2019

THE DECK: CUBAN SALSA WEDNESDAY

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PISTOL PETE’S: PISTOL PETE’S JAM NIGHT

QUEENSCLIFF BREWHOUSE: SALTED FISH

DOWNTOWN GEELONG: LATE NITE TUFF GUY, LINDA MARIGLIANO, TOGAR

THE HILLS ARE ALIVE

PIANO BAR: DOLLY DIAMOND

POTATO SHED: PARIS UNDERGROUND

BEAVS BAR: OPEN MIC, KARAOKE, LUKE BISCAN

GROVEDALE HOTEL: MICHAEL MONEA

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL

PISTOL PETES: TWILIGHT IN TULSA

THE DECK: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE

GPAC: CINDERELLA

MELBOURNE STREET EATZ – GEELONG

PALAIS-HEPBURN: DAVID.M LEWIS ALBUM COVER ART EXHIBITION

MAJOR TOM’S: MATT JOE GOW

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL PISTOL PETE’S: MICHAEL CHARLES SILVERS CIRCUS SOOKI LOUNGE: DZ DEATHRAYS

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL

THURS 4TH

MEMO MUSIC HALL: LEZ ZEPPELIN

BEAVS BAR: ANDY FORSTER

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FRI 29 MARCH:

SAT 30 MARCH:

SUN 31 MARCH:

SOLO ACOUSTIC SET

SOLO ACOUSTIC SET

SOLO ACOUSTIC SET

LEVI ANDERSON DUO To keep it fresh, Levi will be supported by a guest accompanist.

You’ll find out who on the night.

But what we can tell you is that you wont regret listening to them.

MICHAEL MONEA Influenced by John Mayer and Jack Johnson, Michael delivers a unique performance that will be perfect for an audience who are looking for a relaxed atmosphere.

DELLA

One voice, one guitar, one stomp box – and many happy ears. Della the pro has supported legendary artists Jimmy Barnes, Guy Sebastian, Dragon and many more.

* FRIDAYS

7PM-8PM *

ESPRESSO MARTINIS

— $10 —

GROVEDALEHOTEL FRI 5 APRIL:

MADZ GOT RICH DUO ACOUSTIC SET

With Madeliene on vocals and Richard on guitar a great night is guaranteed. Their repertoire covers a range of top 40 hits as well as classics from over the decades.

SAT 6 APRIL:

RACH BRENNAN DUO ACOUSTIC DUO SET

Rach and a frequently changing guest accompanist will combine soulful vocals and playful and harmony based acoustic guitars for a killer night out with ya mates.

SUN 7 APRIL:

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SOLO ACOUSTIC SET

He’s a dapper gent who’s finger work is reminiscent of a young Hendrix. He’s a funkster, with riff styled acoustic originals and covers. Go on treat yourself.

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Foodie tour

KIDS GO FREE THESE HOLIDAYS!

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A delicious and fascinating guided walking tour of Queen Victoria Market. Wander through the heritage-listed food halls and visit some of the Market’s best traders, indulging in an abundance of food as you go.

For $69 per adult, the tour includes generous tastings, a Market shopping bag and a $5 Market voucher.

Book at qvm.com.au/tours

MELBOURNE´S MARKETPLACE CORNER OF ELIZABETH & VICTORIA STREETS, MELBOURNE