Melbourne Fringe Focus: Taiwan explores subculture, tradition, hope and fear

When many Australians think of Taiwan, they think of…well…China. Yet for decades, Taiwan has been home to one of the…

Geelong’s newest online florist Flowerkind understands that it’s the gesture that counts

Nothing brightens a room up (or one’s mood) like a fresh bouquet. As a dining table centrepiece, on your dresser…

Platform Arts LAB 2022 need you to be their next resident artist

Applications are almost about to close for Platform LAB 2022. Platform Arts have created a wonderful safe space for creatives…

Emily Rastas FEEL/HEAL exhibition will truly transcend you to another realm

After a severe back injury left Emily Rastas bed and couch bound in 2018, she has established a firm understanding…

‘What We Miss’ will leave you feeling a new sense of vibrancy to the days that seem to have once been lost

The multi-disciplinary artist from Melbourne, Christopher Jewitt, is bringing voltaic saturations of colour to Geelong’s Boom Gallery. ‘What We Miss’…

Melbourne Fringe is coming to Geelong with an ever-adventurous program you can’t miss

Each year Melbourne Fringe Festival descends upon Victoria’s capital city with an ambitious and ground-breaking program full of weird, wonderful,…

The Humans In Geelong expo confirmed to go-ahead in December showcasing Geelong’s amazing locals

The event aims to inspire, connect and strengthen the Geelong community. Visitors can expect guest speakers, exhibitors, live music and plenty of fun for the kids.

Winona Forever Tattoo is the Ocean Grove studio helping people to reclaim their bodies

Winona Forever Tattoo studio, based in Ocean Grove aims to be a safe and inclusive spot for people to come…

Elevate your bathing ritual with Lather Lust, Geelong’s new line of luxe, eco-friendly handmade soap bars

When you imagine luxury, your mind may not immediately turn to the bathroom. But that’s exactly where Highton resident Scott…

The Bellarine is getting a new multimillion-dollar library, complete with a living habitat on the roof 

The good people of the Bellarine will soon be able to enjoy a modern and accessible library in Drysdale, with…

GABS Can Design Awards return for 2021, shining light on designers within the craft beer industry

You love the taste of your favourite craft beers and we’re all in awe of the skills of the talented…

A Torquay seascape photographer has claimed the special prize at The Vienna International Photo Awards

The last few years have seen Tal hone in on photographing the ocean, taking breathtakingly beautiful photos from within powerful waves.

Public voting is open for the 2022 Geelong Calendar, showcasing our stunning region and talented local photographers

Replacing those cute kittens and motivational messages with stunning landscapes and natural beauties from the towns, cities and countries we…

How these emerging Aussie creatives had their short-film featured at MIFF 2021 

Earlier this year, the esteemed Melbourne International Film Festival was forced to cancel its in-cinema component before it even began,…

Geelong Arts Centre announce brave, bold and creative local recipients for this year’s Creative Engine grants

While the future of the arts remains in a constant state of flux as the coronavirus pandemic continues, the Geelong…

Ryan Gibson is raising money for cancer research with his independent clothing brand ‘CAULIFLOWER’

With a little bit of coordination, it’s amazing what we can achieve when we come together. For Torquay local Ryan…

‘Memoirs and Mullets’ is bringing a night of music, roller skating, circus, comedy and dance to Geelong

From brash comedies with a big heart to sweeping romances, musicals and cabarets are the ticket for a night out…

This local designer is using raw materials to create beautiful sustainable jewellery

In recent years, we’ve become more conscious than ever about how the clothes we buy impact the Earth. So many…

Meet JB Creates, the local business turning pop culture into geometric-inspired art

If you’re anything like us, you spent the majority of last years’ lockdown scouting out printmakers, artists and homewares to…

‘2019 – A Year Before Lockdown’ takes us back to the pre-pandemic live music scene we’ve missed so dearly

It’s no secret that COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the live music industry. As we pass the one-year…

Geelong independent project-based company Blink Dance Theatre achieve international success with short film feature

Across the world, film festivals have been showcasing the best that cinema has to offer for decades now, becoming an…

First Nations artwork is set to bring Geelong Arts Centre to life, submissions are now open for artists

For the past few decades, Geelong Arts Centre (previously known as Geelong Performing Arts Centre, or GPAC) has offered a…

Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival returns for 2021, loaded with excellent true stories, Australian premieres and local festivities

The Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival, which is a huge celebration of the most thought-provoking, passionate and eclectic documentaries, returns after…

Eight local First Nations creatives you need to know about

While it’s no longer NAIDOC Week, it’s still a great day to embrace First Nations creatives.  NAIDOC Week 2021 is…

 

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