‘America’s Funnyman’ Neil Hamburger returns to Australia in July for show in Ballarat

Bringing along Dr El Suavo (Australia’s “wokest” parlour magician/social commentator), Neil Hamburger will take to The Eastern in Ballarat on…

All the best theatre, concerts and musicals to see at the Geelong Arts Centre in July

Despite that minor chill you’re feeling, Geelong still buzzes through Winter, especially as we head indoors for the biggest season…

Must-See: ‘Bruce Munro: From Sunrise Road’ is illuminating the lush grounds of Heide at night

This Winter, Heide Museum of Modern Art presents Bruce Munro: From Sunrise Road, the first museum exhibition in Australia of…

‘Fabulous, filthy and downright hilarious’: Piano Bar brings comedy show Teardrops on my Dildo to Geelong

Described as a ‘stand-up comedy performance you will want to lay down for’, Vanessa ‘Larry’ Mitchell is bringing her hilarious…

Stand-up star Russell Peters announces Australian tour

Russell Peters is launching a new world tour in 2023 called The Russell Peters Act Your Age World Tour, which actually started…

A Ballarat bookshop is hosting a magical Harry Potter Treasure Hunt this winter

From the original book series to the movie franchise, theme parks and the spin-off events, the world of Harry Potter…

Anything Goes Entertainment is bringing weekly comedy nights to Geelong’s most-loved laneway

While Melbourne doesn’t have a shortage of belly-aching comedy theatres, it’s a bit of a different story here in Geelong,…

Spellbinding Australian theatre show Stardust + The Mission announces free Geelong show 

Family drama unfolds, and the tension between patriotism and racism is revealed in the double bill performance of Stardust and…

UK comedian Jimmy Carr adds second Geelong show due to popular demand

Jimmy Carr, one of the biggest comedians in the world, is returning to Australia for a headline tour in February…

 Wadawurrung Dja: Awakening Country exhibition arrives at Geelong’s National Wool Museum, celebrating the art of Deanne Gilson

Arriving just ahead of Naidoc Week in July, the National Wool Museum is celebrating new life through Deanne Gilson’s exhibition…

$200,000 arts grants open for music, theatre, literature, gaming, design and fashion creatives

The Victorian government is offering micro creative organisations and collectives the chance to apply for a stable two-year funding base with its…

Theatia Podsie is the festival bringing original, Victorian scripts to the stage and the radio in Geelong

This year, Someone New Theatre Company is taking up the torch of the annual (and incredible) Theatia Podsie festival, bringing…

A running list of the coolest markets to check out across Victoria

There’s something for everyone out there, anything from a market featuring Stone Wallers to space for Gender diverse people to…

UK comedian Jimmy Carr brings his Terribly Funny tour to Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo

Jimmy Carr, one of the biggest comedians in the world, is returning to Australia for a headline tour in February…

Replay Festival is bringing back MICF’s fan favourite comedy shows for the next four weeks

Happening this winter, the Replay Festival brings back the best of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Spanning stand-up, sketch, musical…

Callout for artists to develop public art for the Bellarine’s new multimillion-dollar library (with a living habitat on the roof)

One lucky artist or group of artists will get to play a part in making their mark on the Bellarine’s…

Geelong Illustrators are hosting a massive group art exhibition for mental health 

Trigger warning/content warning: Talks on the night will mention depression and suicide. Renowned as a community group of artists from…

WIN! We’re giving away tickets to the premiere of ‘Mountain’ in Geelong, the powerful story of a man in pieces

Making a very special world premiere debut this month as part of Geelong Arts Centre’s Our Season 2022, Mountain is the…

Mick Harvey and supergroup Springtime to re-score ‘Chopper’ live at the Astor for MIFF 2022

The combination of Mick Harvey, Springtime (Gareth Liddiard, Jim White and Chris Abrahams), and Eric Bana’s Chopper Read is a…

Unique Aussie fashion brand Gorman is opening a store in Geelong this winter

Combining classic vintage styles and retro prints with a modern twist, Gorman’s range of apparel and accessories has a seriously…

Covideo Twenty21 is Geelong’s newest short film festival with a twist 

Arriving in Geelong this July, Covideo Twenty21 is a new short film festival reflecting on the last two years of…

Unleash your creativity with bottomless boozy art classes at Geelong’s funky art studio Brush & Bubbles

Geelong’s loved art space Brush & Bubbles has carved itself a strong reputation in the region as a unique creative space for…

A massive camera market is coming to Geelong with vintage film cameras, darkroom equipment and modern drones

There will always be a love for the early eras, the decades which perhaps we missed out on or that…

Switch on Your Mind to ‘Light: Works from Tate’s Collection’ this Winter Season

A pinnacle of the UK art world is coming to Melbourne’s iconic ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image) gallery…

 

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