North Bellarine Film Festival returns, celebrating great independent film this November 

Returning to the beautiful Bellarine region for its sixth iteration, North Bellarine Film Festival is a two-day celebration of all…

First look: A large-scale contemporary artwork from First Nations artist Kait James transforms Geelong Art Centre’s facade

Earlier this month, a section of the stunning artwork from proud Wadawurrung Woman and award-winning contemporary artist Kait James was…

Broadway’s blockbuster musical Wicked is returning to Australia in 2023

Wicked, one of the most successful musicals in the world, will make its grand return to Australia in 2023, flying…

A huge Spring market is happening in Geelong West this weekend

Hello Spring! It’s officially that time of the year where the urge to freshen up your home, wardrobe and office…

‘Roughly Twelve’: The exhibition celebrating The Gordon’s emerging artists worthy of your attention

The opportunity to create a portfolio of works and exhibit in a gallery space is an exciting prospect for growing…

A guide to Geelong’s best street art and public artworks

Geelong is bursting at the seams with public art pitstops to check out, whether you’re a newbie to the area…

Starkie family reach for the sky with their Geelong performances

On Saturday 15 October, Bob ‘Bongo’ Starkie will be living in the 70’s for his Skyhooks celebration at the Wool…

Melbourne Fringe Festival returns to Geelong with an eclectic three night program you can’t miss

Back for its 40th year in 2022, Melbourne Fringe Festival has announced an ambitious, bold and boisterous program full of…

An internationally exclusive Carla Zampatti retrospective is coming to Australia

The first internationally exclusive retrospective of Carla Zampatti AC, OMRI (1938–2021) will present the life and work of the inimitable…

Check out the new neon art installations popping up around Geelong

It’s time to brush up on your low-light photography because a bunch of glowing installations are taking over Geelong’s city…

Geelong-born artist Rone unlocks ‘Time’ with a new immersive installation in Flinders Street Station’s mysterious ballroom

In his most expansive project yet, internationally renowned artist and infamous Geelong street artist Tyrone Wright, AKA Rone is set to…

Daniel Sloss is returning to Australia in 2023

Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss is heading Down Under for his highly anticipated new solo show: hot off the back of…

Barbaroi: The Circus dystopian Cyperpunk Showdown coming to Geelong

Described as the ‘Underbelly of the Circus’, the high octane award-winning circus experience, Barbaroi, is coming to Geelong, arriving at…

Regional Victoria’s Art Guide: Exhibitions to see in September and October

With Melbourne branded the arts capital of Australia, it’s easy to forget about the wealth of art on offer outside…

Bestselling crime author Chris Hammer announces 10-date regional Victorian tour 

International best-selling author Chris Hammer will discuss his latest thriller novel The Tilt at venues across Victoria this October. Hammer…

Regional Australia’s first-ever opera festival is coming to Bendigo in 2023

The Ring Cycle is the pinnacle of opera — a 17-hour epic journey performed over four nights, consisting of four…

Diving into the colourful and whimsical world of Surf Coast-based artist Sinikka 

If you’re looking to bring some fun into your home, Sinikka is the Surf Coast artist producing breathtaking artwork with…

The Tony Award-Winning production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ is coming to Melbourne

Victorian audiences can immerse themselves in The Old Vic’s big-hearted, smash hit production that brims with Christmas spirit, when the…

Blending dance, circus and spoken word, ‘Relate’ makes its world premiere in Geelong in October

Dive deep into the messy, beautiful and complex world of relationships on October 6 at the Potato Shed in Drysdale…

White Night Geelong: The globally recognised late-night spectacle of culture, art and music returns 

Having already beguiled audiences in Bendigo in September, White Night now makes its way to Geelong for the first time…

Bendigo Comedy Festival returns for 2022, bigger and better than ever

The Bendigo Comedy Festival may have been absent the past couple of years due to Covid, but the laughter didn’t…

See the dazzling and boogie-inducing Shake Rattle ‘n’ Roll live stage spectacular in Geelong and Bendigo

First debuting in 1993 with humble beginnings at an old Melbourne icon, the fever took hold fast and now the…

‘Praise Dolly’: A celebration of the music of Dolly Parton is coming to Geelong in December

Following the incredible success of two sold-out Tapestry tours celebrating the career of Carole King, dual Helpmann Award-winner Esther Hannaford is returning with Praise Dolly…

Disney’s award-winning Mary Poppins musical is heading to Melbourne in 2023

Winds in the east, mist coming in, like somethin’ is brewin’ and ’bout to begin … an Australian production of…

 

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