Sleepless Festival returns this May, turning Footscray’s hidden alleys, unused buildings and coolest venues into a music and art playground

Sleepless’ 2024 festival will build on its success in 2023 by celebrating the depth of culture and talent existing in…

Illuminate Adelaide returns in spellbinding fashion with Fire Gardens from French alchemists, Compagnie Carabosse

Illuminate Adelaide, winner of the 2023 Gold Medal Award for Major Festivals or Events at the South Australian Tourism Awards, today…

Vibrant First Nations art wraps Geelong NBN boxes as a present for the community

Keep your eyes peeled to the sidewalks between Central Geelong and Marshall as art takes to the street. The First…

Timeless tales, thrilling twists and glittering memberships illuminate your next visit to Geelong Arts Centre

The best part? Geelong Arts Centre has just announced their brand-new Membership program – The Glitterati  Whether you’re a seasoned…

Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Neighbourhood Sessions Will Bring Backyard Laughs to Wyndham

Akmal, Ali McGregor and Arj Barker are just some of the stars in the mix for this year’s highly-anticipated Melbourne…

Leonardo da Vinci’s legacy is illuminated at THE LUME Melbourne

THE LUME Melbourne has officially unveiled its latest offering, “Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius,” presenting an unparalleled…

Geelong Gallery has scored Bronze at Prestigious 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards

The beloved Geelong Gallery has clinched a notable victory at the 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, proudly taking home the…

Comedian Ali Wong is coming to Australia for the first time in July

Renowned stand-up comedian and acclaimed actress, Ali Wong, is all set to tickle the funny bones of Australian and New…

Geelong’s newest creative hub Parallax hosts ‘Gig with a Cause’ to raise mental health awareness

Owned and operated by Lauren Whiteley, Parallax is renowned for its photography studio and bustling events space. Whiteley, driven by…

Discovering Regional Victoria’s Top 10 Creative Spaces

While Melbourne often takes centre stage in discussions of Australia’s cultural scene, regional Victoria boasts its own array of creative…

Sorrento Writers Festival returns for its second edition this April

Mark your calendars and sharpen your pencils – the Sorrento Writers Festival is back for its second edition, set to…

Collaboration, Community, and Conversations: How Platform Arts Leads Arts Experiences    

Strength to strength, the not-for-profit arts organisation has been raising the profile of experimental and contemporary art in the Geelong…

The electric Tina Turner Tribute Show ‘A Night with Tina’ is coming to The Potato Shed 

Prepare to be enthralled as ‘A Night with Tina’ sashays into the Potato Shed at 8 pm on Friday, April…

Where Art Meets Nature: Australia’s first Environmental Art Gallery is coming to Halls Gap

Australia is about to witness the birth of its inaugural dedicated art and environment precinct, set against the breathtaking backdrop…

‘The Road to Patagonia’ comes to regional Victoria in a special run of Q&A screenings with filmmakers

Venturing beyond the confines of conventional filmmaking, The Road to Patagonia embarks on a journey that transcends geographical boundaries and…

Geelong Arts Centre announce the brave and bold Creative Engine grant recipients for 2024

The grants, totalling up to $16,000 in financial support alongside $30,000 worth of studio access at the iconic Ryrie Street…

The Australian Ballet is bringing enchanting performances to Bendigo in 2024

The cultural heartbeat of Bendigo is set to quicken as The Australian Ballet brings its mesmerising repertoire to the city,…

John Foreman and Australian Pops Orchestra bring the Best of Broadway to Geelong

Renowned musical director John Foreman, alongside the illustrious Australian Pops Orchestra, is set to light up Geelong’s Costa Hall for…

Melbourne’s RISING festival unveils monumental 2024 program of new music, art and performance

With 105 events, over 480 artists, 23 new commissions, 6 world premieres, and 8 Australian premieres, the festival is set…

Nat’s What I Reckon is bringing his new show ‘Hot Dogs Probably Aren’t Real’ to Geelong

On Wednesday, 17 April 2024, at 8:30 pm, the Gateway Hotel in Corio, will play host to an evening of…

Lisa Gorman + Mirka Mora: A fusion of fashion and art at Warrnambool Art Gallery

The exhibition, on display until March 17, is a vibrant collaboration between Warrnambool-born designer and visual artist Lisa Gorman and…

Frankston’s spectacular Big Picture Fest returns, elevating street art to global prominence

In the heart of Frankston, where laneways whisper stories of creativity and urban flair, this March will see the return…

Back to Back Theatre unveils Geelong premiere of Multiple Bad Things 

The production, marking the company’s return to the stage since receiving the prestigious Venice Biennale Gold Lion Award for Theatre,…

Celeste Barber is bringing her new show ‘Backup Dancer’ to Geelong

The tour promises a comedic exploration of a plethora of significant political topics, ranging from liberating nipples to sending inappropriate…

 

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