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…

Bourgeoning photographer Jed Shue explores life after death and Aboriginal identity in captivating photographic series

“Traditional Aboriginal art is made up of a variety of symbols. Put together, these symbols create complex narratives that usually…

10 Signs You Know You’re A Creative Person

“The world is a huge stage, and you continually find yourself lost in a daze while people watching.”

The Ballarat International Foto Biennale reveals 2021 program, boasting Australian exclusives, a world-premiere, and indulgent dining experiences

One of Australia’s most significant arts festivals, the 2021 Ballarat International Foto Biennale, has revealed its full festival program, comprising…

Bert LaBonté, Alice Pung and Joel Carnegie lead new digital summit for Australian storymakers

Storytelling is an art form. Made with a purpose, a good story wraps itself around you and whisks you into…

The Geelong Waterfront Film Foundation is supporting local talent and showcasing the city’s stunning natural landscapes

Geelong Waterfront Film is encouraging filmmakers across Australia and beyond to embrace Victoria’s beautiful and diverse natural and built environments….

The Melbourne Queer Film Festival is bringing some of the best LGBTQIA+ cinema to regional towns

We all know the power of films: they can transport, educate and empower. They can make you laugh or cry…

Random yet fun winter-proof hobbies to get you out of your post-lockdown rut

Coming out of lockdowns (no matter how short) there is always a little adjustment period while we get back to…

Bring back the positive vibes with this new online hub for crystal-infused products

Anyone whose self-care routine involves a good crystal facial roller and lit candle will love this new business: Dripped Out…

Off Ya Tree’s $5 piercings are back for a limited-time only

Whether it’s eyebrows, ears, bridge, nose, septum, tongue or other facial areas, the opportunity is all yours!

Take a virtual tour of the acclaimed ‘Rone In Geelong’ exhibition any day of the week

Last month, the Geelong Gallery officially said goodbye to Rone In Geelong, a comprehensive survey of street artist Rone’s work…

Cheeky cocktails and canvases, it doesn’t get any better than this

No matter when the last time you decided to paint was, the rise of ‘paint and sip’ workshops are sure…

Melbourne artist Martha Ackroyd Curtis takes multisensory performance art from the city streets to New Zealand

The locally renowned urban performance art The Video’s Suitcase Walk returns to Melbourne’s streets this month as part of the…

An exhibition paying tribute to music icon Michael Gudinski is coming to Ballarat this year

Ballarat’s International Foto Biennale will return this August, with this year’s event set to pay tribute to the late Michael…

Fundamental Studios has created a state-of-the-art photography and videography studio for Geelong creatives

Fundamental Studios is offering Geelong creatives a space to gather and work on their projects. The studio is available for…

Local artist Yasmin Mobayad is bringing a unique take on portrait photography to Analogue Academy

Meet Yasmin Mobayad, one of the founders of Geelong’s lowercasepoetry, a writer, film photographer and installation artist, as well as…

Time to plan your next winter weekend escape, the Woodend Winter Arts Festival returns to the Macedon Ranges

This year’s iteration of Macedon Ranges’ annual Woodend Winter Arts Festival has been extended to encompass all three winter months,…

Find your inner Van Gogh with 11 of Geelong’s best workshops sure to get your creative juices flowing

Whether you’ve got a secret creative side or just a burning passion to try something new, Geelong is here to…

AIAIAI and Ninja Tune break records with new sustainable headphones

The music industry may have a slight sustainability problem… Well slight is a bit of an understatement. Between old vinyl…

RONE in Geelong at the Geelong Gallery

Infamous Geelong street artist Rone is hosting his first survey exhibition at Geelong Gallery, with the gallery announcing late-night sessions…

Local artist Amanda Firenze is helping women take back power after tales of abuse

Portarlington based artist Amanda Firenze is using her platform to encourage conversations surrounding violence against women and gender-based violence. Amanda…

Last minute Mother’s Day gifts from a handful of amazing local businesses

How do you buy a gift for the women who do so much in our lives? Every year when Mother’s…

Regional Victoria just scored another huge winter lights festival

If there’s one thing each of the world’s greatest festivities has in common is a celebration and appreciation for light….

 

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