Boom Gallery finds new home on Pakington Street

Contemporary art gallery, Boom Gallery says farewell to its original location of Rutland Street in Geelong West after 13 years…

In just four years, Illuminate Adelaide has proven its unlike any other festival. These 12 unmissable attractions show why

In just a few short years it has changed what winter means for the city. Spanning from the 4-21 July,…

G: Zines: The new zine vending machine in Geelong is launching this Saturday

G: Zines new vending machine is arriving into Geelong Library and Heritage Centre this weekend. The new initiative from local…

Cutting Through Time is now open at Geelong Gallery

As the first significant exhibition in Victoria for more than a decade focused on Margaret Preston (1875–1963), one of Australia’s…

UK comedy legend Bill Bailey is coming to Australia this October

Bill Bailey, legendary comedian, musician and actor is best known for his film and television work such as Never Mind…

Platform Arts upcoming exhibition explores the construction of our personal worlds

Contemporary and experimental arts organisation Platform Arts has the mind cogs turning again with their upcoming exhibition WORLDING. Bringing the…

Vale Norm Jurrawaa Stanley, Kurnai / Wotjabaluk musician, artist and storyteller

On 15 May 2024, beloved Wadawurrung Country community member, educator, leader and artist, Norm Stanley lost his battle with cancer….

Music and art collide at the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s ‘Art Late’

With a different alternative band set to liven up the gallery over three Saturday nights, this after-dark series curated by…

Audiences across Australia are set for a bowtiful day as Emma Memma comes to town

A big, bright, orange Butterfly Bus will be spotted around the country between June and October as ARIA-award-wining children’s musical…

Celebrating Pride Month dazzled in drag at Geelong Arts Centre

As presented by Soft Tread Enterprises in association with The Maybe Pile, Trophy Boys is billed as an exciting epic,…

Never Mind The Buzzers: RocKwiz Live! is back with Brian, Julia and the RocKwiz OrKestra heading on the road

For 15 seasons, Julia Zemiro, Brain Nankervis, Dugald and the RocKwiz OrKestra entertained us with the televised rock quiz to…

Melbourne Art Book Fair release regional program for 2024, expanding into Geelong, the Surf Coast and the Bellarine

Celebrating Regional Victorian arts and publishing, the annual Melbourne Art Book Fair has launched its fresh regional program with some…

Fancy a festival? We have you covered with the best festivals happening in regional Victoria this month

May is National Inventions Month, an annual celebration that seeks to promote “the positive image of inventors and the real…

East Gippsland Winter Festival has everything for the perfect winter escape

Dubbed one of the largest winter festival programs in Australia, East Gippsland Winter Festival returns for a fourth year, celebrating…

Illuminate Adelaide lineup led by Joep Beving, Max Cooper, Kim Gordon and more

Illuminate Adelaide is one of Australia’s greatest arts festivals and its lineup in 2024 celebrates the intersection and innovation between art, light…

Jim Jefferies

Comedy sensation Jim Jefferies drops stadium tour dates this August

Having sold out arenas worldwide – including iconic venues such as Madison Square Garden and London’s O2 Arena – Jim…

City of Greater Geelong announce new funding stream for artists and creatives

The City of Greater Geelong has announced a new funding stream for the arts to cultivate clever and creative projects….

Geelong Comedy Festival is seeking performer applications

With their first year under their belt, Geelong Comedy Festival are looking toward another exciting year of tear-filled laughter, announcing…

Victorian Creative Cities Network launches campaign Creative State of Mind to celebrate Victoria’s four UNESCO Creative Cities

Introducing Creative State of Mind – the new marketing campaign launched today by Victorian Creative Cities Network (VCCN) set to…

Neon Fields and a Human Library: South Side Festival is brimming with exceptional events this May.

Held across ten days from Friday 10 May until Sunday 19 May, South Side Festival is set to thrill, challenge…

Castlemaine Art Museum unveil two day Melbourne Art Book Fair program

The 1931 heritage art deco building of Castlemaine Art Museum (CAM) will be lined with creatives in June for a…

Put away the garlic: Dracula’s Sanctuary is coming to Geelong

Melbourne, 1980. Down a dimly lit laneway, a figure of the city’s night-life was born. Reigning for 43 years and…

Em Rusciano takes Outgrown Tour around country from July through August

Performer, podcaster, writer, comedian, singer, stand-up comedian; that’s a solid resume for one person but not for go-getter Em Rusciano…

Geelong Arts Centre introduce a new membership tier to their entertainment experience with The Glitterati

Geelong Arts Centre has announced a bright new addition to its membership offering, adding a new tier titled The Glitterati….

 

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