The Fundraiser Kickstarting a Living-History Project

Kick off the weekend with your Friday night at the Old Paper Mills in Fyansford for some good old fashioned…

Pivot Summit: The Digital Future Event

“Pivot was born out of this idea that we can hold a world-class event in Geelong. We didn’t want to call it The Geelong Digital Summit – we wanted it to be something more forward thinking,” says Pivot Summit founder Leighton Wells.

Moonlight Cinema announces massive 2016/2017 summer program

Moonlight Cinema is back for another year, bringing a jam-packed program with it.

A massive silo street art project is going down near Horsham

Melbourne artist Adnate is currently in the process of completing the piece

Local artist Joshua Maxwell de Hoog is launching a book of drawings, thoughts and musings

His book is a capsule of thoughts and feelings spanning over a year.

Popular online store the Vintage Marketplace has opened a Geelong shop

Vintage comes to Geelong.

The infamous floating Christmas tree is back, and it gets lit up tonight

Geelong’s infamous floating Christmas tree makes its return with a magnificent “light up” celebration on Friday, November 11.

The Lorne Film festival is on this weekend, celebrating the great things happening in the film industry

Starting from November 11 and running until the 13th, the Lorne Film festival is about to take over the coastal town with more than 10 great films.

Geelong’s Emerging Artists Group

Emerging Artists Geelong is a group ran by the Geelong Arts Society which focuses on hosting workshops, exhibitions and educating others on art for emerging artists each year. Forté chat to mentor artist Dare Tekin about the program and the upcoming exhibition ‘Anthropoid’.

Sir David Attenborough unveils Melbourne show

The golden-voiced David Attenburgh will appear in Melbourne for one night only.

The Amazing Travelling Comedy Tour

Five of Australia’s best stand-up comics are heading regional as part of The Amazing Travelling Comedy Tour, with Aaron Gocs, Matt Steward. Angus Gordon, Nick Capper and Jess Perkins. Forté chat with stitch up comedian Aaron and RAW comedy finalist Jess ahead of the tour.

The Gordon: Graphic Design Program

The Gordon Graphic Design program has again exceeded expectations to deliver great students to local industry. Each year as part of the Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design, students are encouraged to take up work placement in local businesses to learn the ropes and get a feel for the fast pace the graphic design world can serve up.

PSA: Russell Coight Is Returning To TV

In news that proves dreams really do come true, Russell Coight’s All Aussie Adventures are returning to our TV screens in 2017.

Lawrence Leung on the longest selfie, aliens and hitting Ballarat’s comedy scene

Lawrence Leung is a familiar face. He’s graced the screen a few times for his pranks with the Chaser’s War on Everything and on Channel 10’s Offpsring, but it’s his wit and unique brand of comedy that makes him so memorable.

Upstate Yoga and Mt Duneed Estate are teaming up for the most original yoga class yet

Upstate Yoga and Mt Duneed Estate have joined forces to create perhaps the most original yoga experience in Geelong.

Lorna Jane are having a massive warehouse sale in Geelong next weekend

When you’re on the student budget, buying Lorna Jane gear can be hella-difficult. But thankfully, there’s a warehouse sale coming up so you can grab a bargain on all your spandex needs.

Jerry Seinfeld reveals Melbourne stand-up show

Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be heading to Australia for a stand-up tour.

Queen Victoria Summer Night Market returns with a very tasty lineup

The Summer Night Market is returning to the Queen Vic Markets, bringing a rotating weekly theme with it as well as live entertainment.

A new record store just opened in Castlemaine, proving vinyl is still on the rise

Opening in early October, Record Low is the newest store to open in Castlemaine dedicated to the music lovers.

What’s On at The Geelong Gallery

Forté suss out what’s currently on show and upcoming at The Geelong Gallery, one of Australia’s leading and oldest regional art galleries.

Pleasure Garden festival reveals arts line up, includes giant hairy snail

As well as offering a killer music lineup, Pleasure Garden is proving that it’s so much more than just a day of sweet tunes.

There’s a new life drawing class on Tuesdays for an affordable $10

Life drawing mightn’t be something you’ve ever thought of doing, but with how these new Geelong life drawing classes are run, it’s really an experience everyone should give a try.

Central Geelong Sidewalk Sales: The One Day Sale Frenzy

The annual Sidewalk Sales is Geelong’s largest sale day – the day people flock to the streets to snap up some once-off bargains from local retailers. Held on Melbourne Cup Day, this year sees more than 200 local businesses participating.

Rone: Empty

For Rone, the internationally renowned street artist, his work isn’t just about painting large portraits of women. It’s about recreating public spaces.

 

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