Calling all local photographers: Geelong’s 2023 calendar photo competition is now open

Entries close on 28 August 2020 and a shortlist will be put to a public vote in September.

Virtuoso didgeridoo artist William Barton to bring powerfully moving ‘Sky Songs’ to Melbourne’s Hamer Hall

Composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and one of Australia’s leading exponents of the didgeridoo William Barton will perform ‘Sky Songs’ at…

Corio Foodshare is hosting a market fundraiser this weekend to help fight food insecurity in Geelong’s northern suburbs

The cost of living never gets any cheaper, and it seems our dollars have to stretch further every week. For…

Returning to Melbourne, award-winning musical Come From Away asks, “Where were you on 9/11?”

Come From Away softens the horror of the worst terrorist attack in US history, a tragedy that claimed 3000 lives and forever changed American domestic and foreign policy.

Apollo Bay’s multidisciplinary dark arts festival, WinterWild, returns this August

Wrapped in the darkness and elemental power of the Victorian winter, the boundary-pushing dark arts, food and music festival WinterWild is…

It’s time to lose yourself in a world of lines as Astrid Lempriere brings her artworks to Geelong this month

Have you checked out local print artist Astrid Lempriere yet? If not, then get ready to discover work that will…

Lucy Durack to bring romantic musical ‘Rom-Comcert’ to Bendigo this November with Rob Mills and Bert LaBonté

Unashamed fan of rom-coms and their soundtracks that tug at your heartstrings, Australia’s leading lady of stage Lucy Durack is…

CentreStage’s production of iconic Les Misérables opens in Geelong to standing ovations and rave reviews

Local theatre lovers were gifted a truly mesmerising experience over the weekend with the opening of CentreStage‘s Les Misérables.  Opening on…

Merrick Watts brings hilarious (and delicious) new show ‘An Idiot’s Guide to Wine’ to Geelong

Looking to elevate your next night out? Why not spend it tasting six wines and having a laugh with beloved…

Regional Victoria just scored another magical winter lights festival, GLOW – Bendigo After Dark

If there’s one thing each of the world’s greatest festivities has in common is a celebration and appreciation for light….

An immersive, multi-sensory intergalactic exhibition arrives in Melbourne this winter

Mars sunsets, Venus lightning storms and the surface of Jupiter … experience it all at Neighbourhood Earth, an award-winning exhibition that’s making…

White Night unveils magical program for its first-ever Shepparton event this month

As White Night looks to claim Victorian cities in a visual arts takeover this year, Following the news that the…

From Les Miserables to the world premiere of Mountain, here’s the best shows at the Geelong Arts Centre in June

It’s shaping to be a magnificent year for theatre and stage lovers alike in regional Victoria thanks to our friends…

‘Be Brave. Make Change.’ Open your eyes to the Wadawurrung Community with this photographic experience

 ‘Journey on Wadawurrung Country’ is the perfect addition to Reconciliation Week. The exhibition is packed with iconic representational portraits, sounds and…

UK comedy legend Bill Bailey confirms 2022 Australian tour dates

Following a thumbs-up from immigration, UK comedy icon Bill Bailey is locked in to return to Australia for the huge…

A witty, sassy, pop-fuelled musical about Henry VIII’s six wives coming to Melbourne this June

Described as a ‘pop-fueled musical packed full of sass’, SIX remixes the history of the six wives of Henry VIII…

Melbourne’s First Nations-designed art trams have been unveiled for 2022

Six First Peoples-designed trams are set to roll out across the city of Melbourne today, as part of Melbourne Art…

The Girl who cried Sick

Art House Films & Feast returns to the Bellarine for another magical evening celebrating independent film and local fare

Prepare to be immersed in the brilliance of some of the world’s most talented up and coming filmmakers; cross frontiers…

The East Gippsland Winter Festival returns with winter feasts, art installations, bonfires, live music and more

Coinciding with the winter solstice and the Victorian school holidays, the East Gippsland Winter Festival is a unity of art,…

Geelong’s funky art studio Brush & Bubbles is hosting a boozy floral arranging class

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

A massive Alexander McQueen exhibition is heading to Melbourne’s NGV in an Australian-first

Alexander McQueen – one of the most extraordinary and significant fashion designers in recent memory, lauded for his conceptual and…

Viral sensation Jimmy Rees brings his Meanwhile in Australia tour to Geelong

Social media sensation Jimmy Rees is bringing his first ever live comedy tour ‘Meanwhile In Australia’ to Geelong this year…

Mountain

‘Mountain’ by Geelong local André Jewson makes its world premiere debut in Geelong this June

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

‘Comedy value, five stars‘: Australian comedy legends Lano and Woodley bring Moby Dick to Geelong

For anyone looking for the latest unique comedy show with the deepest thought level, the new show from comedy duo…

 

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