YOOKAPA: Where real-life collaboration and connection empowers First Nations artists

Latest research shows two-thirds of young people are grappling with feelings of disconnection and isolation. And a recent survey by…

‘We have become like a family’: This free dance class brings the loneliest generation together

There’s not much to set up other than a Bluetooth boombox. The students trickle in, hugging each other hello. Dressed…

Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion exhibition nears closing with spectacular finale and $10 tickets 

The much-celebrated Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion exhibition at ACMI is nearing its final weeks and promises an electrifying send-off! To…

2023 Geelong Acquisitive Print Awards celebrate exceptional artistic talent

The top honour, the 2023 Geelong Acquisitive Print Award of $10,000, goes to the immensely talented Melbourne-based artist, Marian Crawford….

Poppie’s Nursery & Cafe is Anglesea’s plant-filled oasis combining a cafe, food store, gift store and nursery

Poppie’s Anglesea is situated along Victoria’s renowned Great Ocean Road. It goes beyond being just a Café; it is a…

UK comedian Russell Howard is coming to Geelong in 2024

Get ready to laugh your socks off as the hilarious Russell Howard, hailed as “one of the world’s top comedians”…

Embrace the Wildflower Season at the dazzling and free EverNow Festival

Get ready to experience a magical weekend of celebration like no other as the brand-new EverNow Festival comes alive from…

Geelong Arts Centre to unveil Grand Opening Festival with an Epic Free Community Open Day

Prepare to be dazzled as Geelong Arts Centre opens its doors for a thrilling Community Open Day on Sunday 20…

Geelong West Rotary Book Fair returns this weekend with thousands of books to explore

Calling all bookworms and avid readers! The highly anticipated Geelong West Rotary Book Fair is back, and it’s bigger and…

The winner of Geelong Arts Centre’s ‘Golden Ticket’ has been revealed

Ahead of unveiling its highly anticipated $140m Little Malop Street Redevelopment, the Geelong Arts Centre has announced the winner of…

(This Is) Air: The NVG’s new public artwork is a sphere that can breathe

They’re the perfect place to grab an ice cream, get some fresh air and chill for a moment before tackling…

‘Shoulda Been Here Yesterday’: The Ocean Art Exhibition Making Waves on Surf Coast

Get ready to dive into an extraordinary ocean art exhibition that’ll leave you in awe of the sea’s beauty and…

Glowing Nights, Local Delights: Piccadilly Night Market returns to Geelong Racecourse on Friday

Get ready to light up your Friday night because the Piccadilly Night Market is back at the Geelong Racecourse on…

Step into a World of Magic and Creativity at Geelong’s first Wonder Children’s Festival

Get ready to embark on a magical journey with the Geelong Arts Centre’s inaugural Wonder Children’s Festival, running from 16…

HoMie and Disney Unite for a Sustainable Fashion Statement on International Friendship Day

Get ready for a magical fashion extravaganza as Melbourne-based social enterprise, HoMie, and global storyteller Disney team up once again…

‘Without Limits’: The spectacular Banksy street art exhibition is coming to Melbourne

Have you heard? The art world’s most elusive and notorious graffiti artist is heading our way. Well, sort of. Celebrating…

Anangu Women Artists Celebrated in ‘Kungka Kunpu (Strong Women)’ exhibition at Geelong Gallery

Get ready to be awestruck by the powerful and inspiring works of celebrated Anangu women artists from the Anangu Pitjantjatjara…

Comedian Tim Dillon is bringing his new 2023 American Royalty Tour to Australia

Comedian Tim Dillon is ready to hit the road with his 2023 American Royalty Tour, making its way to Australia…

Local live music photographer Lucinda Goodwin brings second solo show ‘LIVE!’ to Geelong

Fresh from earning herself a nomination as a finalist in this year’s Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA), Geelong-based live…

Urzila Carlson has announced second shows in Geelong and Ballarat due to popular demand

Hot on the heels of the Just No! sold-out metro tour, multi-award-winning South African-New Zealander Urzila Carlson is taking her Just No! tour…

Geelong Arts Centre announce additional (and very limited) tickets for Grand Opening Festival

With just one month left until the sensational official opening of the reimagined Geelong Arts Centre, officially swinging open the…

Explore the Barry Humphries iconic costumes at new Arts Centre Melbourne display

A time capsule of items exploring the career of iconic Australian comedian Barry Humphries will be on display at Arts…

Comedian Ronny Chieng returns with one-off shows in Melbourne and Sydney

Ronny Chieng has announced two upcoming Australian dates as well as a show in Singapore show set to take place…

The Local Word Writers Festival returns to Geelong for two jam-packed days

Celebrating books, writers and readers, Geelong Regional Libraries launches the second iteration of Local Word Writers Festival for 2023. This…

 

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