Cabaret queen Anya Anastasia brings her hilarious one-woman comedy musical to Geelong

Drawing favourable comparisons to Kate Miller-Heidke, Kate Bush and Lady Gaga, Adelaide-born cabaret star Anya Anastasia is bringing her hilarious…

Some of Geelong’s coolest small businesses you need to check out 

Regional towns have some of the best and finest small businesses that shine a light on local creators and fresh…

Dark desires and devotion: Frolic Dark Rainbow Festival heads to Ballarat oozing with immersive thrill

The sensory feast that is Frolic Dark Rainbow festival is coming back to Ballarat from June 11 to 13, brimming…

Platform Arts is bringing back its $5000 residency to support early-career artists in Geelong

Applications are now open for Platform Arts’ free program in Geelong to support emerging artists to develop their practice, undertake…

White Night returns to Geelong this year with an after-dark program of illuminations, projections, music and more

The overnight art party that is White Night is returning south this November, with White Night Geelong making its colourful…

The St Kilda Film Festival is running a short film competition for regional Victorians

Have you been hiding away your film making skills, waiting for the chance to show them to the world?

The ultimate guide to museum hopping in Melbourne

The capital city of the Australian state of Victoria, Melbourne is one of the most exciting and impressive destinations in…

Immortalise your bestie forever at this ‘Paint-Your-Own-Pet’ art class in Geelong

In an epic collaboration, the artistic wonders at Pimms and Painting Geelong have teamed up with local favourite Pure Paws…

Get your glow on at this festival of lights hitting Geelong this year

Geelong locals are being treated to a brand-spankin’ new arts event with ‘Geelong Gets Its Glow On’. The key takeaways…

A new street art ‘precinct’ is launching in Geelong from the same crew that brought us the incredible Powerhouse

Chances are if you live in Geelong you’ve already heard of the Powerhouse, Geelong’s hot spot for street art. Hailed…

Focal Point Studio, Darkroom and Gallery is cementing its place as Geelong’s hub for photography

Originally opening in 2019, only to be buffeted by the effects of lockdown and what is surely now the world’s…

Watch this artwork grow with the Two Gatherer durational installation at Platform Arts

Platform Arts Presents Two Gather, a durational installation that will grow and change over the course of the exhibition as…

A stunning exhibition showcasing First Nations artists and connection to country has arrived in Fyansford

In wonderful news for the region, three impressive and extremely talented Indigenous artists are being celebrated in a stunning new…

When homes become creative spaces

Dance studios pivoted to hosting classes via Zoom. Software designers scrambled to build apps connecting families across the globe. Friends…

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Disney universe with ‘Disney: The Magic of Animation’

After being closed for the better part of two years, ACMI reopened in February to the glee of all Melburnians….

Prepare to be inspired by an evening with Rone and local creatives Laura Alice and Joshua Maxwell de Hoog this April

As if Geelong wasn’t pretty enough already, a bunch of talented street artists and local creatives have been channelling their…

These adorable plushies are on a mission to create a health conscious Australia

At only 20 years old, Melbourne University Biomed student Aayushi Khillan has founded Body Buddies – an incredible company boosting…

Renowned for their lush pop-up indoor plant sales, Plant Addicts Anonymous is opening a permanent store on Pakington Street

If you’re a big fan of indoor plants, it’s highly likely you’ve heard of ‘Plant Addicts Anonymous’ here in Geelong….

Daniel Longo is back in Geelong with his unique, thought-provoking photography

The award-winning photographic artist Daniel Longo is back at Platform Arts in Geelong for the third time with his newest…

The Hue and Cry Collective celebrates alternative artists in powerful exhibition

This Saturday The Hue and Cry Collective will transform into a prismatic celebration of urban art for ‘Prism City: Alternative…

Prepare to be inspired by the new kids on the block, The Passion to Profession Podcast

The Passion to Profession podcast is the newest podcast by Lee ‘Stampsy’ Stamps and Jayde Heywood and it’s showcasing the…

Supporting our local designers, artists and makers, Geelong’s biggest indoor market returns for its first event of 2021

Victoria has a lot to offer in the way of small businesses and locally-made products, with creative, innovative and motivated…

Mark Mordue On Fire with Nick Cave biography

I’ve always viewed this project as a social biography, with Nick at the centre of a kaleidoscope of stories. I…

Re-connect with Geelong’s land, culture and heritage at the National Wool Museum’s new exhibition

You only have to walk through the front door of the National Wool Museum to realise what an amazing asset…

 

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