Forte - The Magazine

1 week ago | fortemag.com.au | Liam Heitmann-ryce- LeMercier |Frankie Anderson-Byrne

“I must have been 15,” Peter recalls of the images compiled in this new retrospective, “up till I was about 19, all of that work. It’s very early, it’s more than 45 years ago! I look at it now and there’s a lot I remember, but a lot I don’t remember at all. It’s a very strange kind of relationship I have with it, because it’s almost as if it was done by a person who doesn’t exist any more.

1 week ago | fortemag.com.au | Frankie Anderson-Byrne

words by staff writer Get ready to flip through some serious wax, Torquay — the 2nd Annual Torquay Vinyl Fair is dropping back into town , and it's set to be bigger, better, and groovier than ever. Hosted at Bells Beach Brewing, this free event is bringing thousands of new and pre-loved records to dig through — from rare gems to classic hits across every genre you can think of.

1 week ago | fortemag.com.au | Frankie Anderson-Byrne

words by staff writer Dust off your festival hat and cue the nostalgia — The Beautiful Girls are back and hitting the road in 2025 for a huge national tour to celebrate two decades since their iconic album We’re Already Gone first graced our ears. For the first time ever, the band will perform the beloved 2005 album in full — yes, front to back — alongside a stack of their biggest crowd-pleasers.

2 weeks ago | fortemag.com.au | Frankie Anderson-Byrne

With the 2025 Australian federal election dropping on Saturday 3 May, savvy voters are already plotting their early ballot strategy. Not all early voting centres run the full two-week marathon, so check their dates and opening hours below before making the trek. Stay up to date with what’s happening in and around Melbourne here. You can rock up to any early voting centre in your state or territory from April 22 onwards if you meet the early voting eligibility criteria.

2 weeks ago | fortemag.com.au | Frankie Anderson-Byrne

words by staff writer If your long weekend plans involve beaches, beers, and a bit of a boogie—ding ding ding—we’ve got a winner. Stone & Wood have teamed up with the legends at Pholklore this week for a laid-back hang across their Lorne and Torquay spots, and honestly? It’s giving coastal holiday dreams. Keep up with the latest food and booze news across the region here.