MICF is taking some of its best comedians ‘Outta Town’, bringing a whole bunch of comedy to regional Victoria 

There’s an overwhelming amount of stand-up comedy coming to Melbourne this year, and lucky for us and our stomach muscles…

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative to undergo a $26M redevelopment 

With a primary purpose to provide holistic and culturally secure service responses to meet the specific needs of the Aboriginal…

Castlemaine State Festival presents Dialogues 2022, a thought-provoking four-day literary festival 

Following the Castlemaine State Festival’s 23rd iteration last year, the beloved regional arts festival is bringing back one of the…

Geelong Design Week returns, showcasing the best designers, artists and innovators in the region

The 10-day event – which started to showcase why Geelong is Australia’s only UNESCO city of design– presents, explores and…

A $2.55M koala hospital is being built at Werribee Open Range Zoo

Originally announced back in 2020, Zoos Victoria and RSPCA Victoria have joined forces to build a new, world-class veterinary facility…

New exhibition ‘In Collaboration’ celebrates eight local, emerging photographers worthy of your attention

Shining a light on the most exciting new talent in photography, a new exhibition is opening in Geelong this month,…

BallaRatCat Comedy is back, bringing regular comedy nights to regional Victoria 

While we’ve got Melbourne’s annual International Comedy Festival to look forward to each and every year, there are a number…

Broadway production of hit musical Hairspray is coming to Melbourne this year starring Shane Jacobson

The Broadway musical is set to open in August 2022 with acclaimed director Jack O’Brien (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory),…

Stand-up star Ronny Chieng brings ‘Hope You Get Rich’ tour to Melbourne this March

It’s Ronny’s first live show in Australia since 2019, and follows off the back of an outstanding 44 show tour…

Ethically and locally made, Tilly & Co. Swim is the Bellarine-based, size-inclusive swimwear label to know this summer

Ocean Grove’s Christie Forde is liberating women with a new swimwear collection that is not only function, comfortable and sustainable,…

All the best things happening at the Geelong Arts Centre this February

After two incredibly topsy turvy years for the arts and entertainment industry, the Geelong Arts Centre is presenting a 2022…

Geelong-based theatre to debut feature film at South by Southwest festival in the US

Based in the Victorian regional centre of Geelong, the internationally acclaimed Back to Back Theatre will see their feature film…

10 of the best theatre shows coming to Regional Victoria this year

Things are a little bit different in the world of music in Victoria at the moment, it’s hard to know…

A Friends musical parody is coming to Melbourne this year

If it hasn’t been your day, your week, your month, or even your year (and let’s be real, it really…

Explore Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel from a never before seen perspective in Melbourne

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel the Exhibition is a unique exclusive for Victorians to explore. With life-sized recreations of the historically and…

The Potato Shed launch must-see 2022 season filled with music, theatre, comedy, circus and cabaret 

Drysdale’s beloved Potato Shed has revealed its stellar program for 2022 combining music, storytelling, comedy, drama, captivating circus and extravagant…

Applications open for Geelong Arts Centre’s Creative Engine grants, designed for local creatives with bold ideas

Here to inspire creativity and support positive risk-taking, the Geelong Arts Centre are offering a new round of grants through…

Major First Nations-led exhibition ‘Still Here, Now’ celebrates creatives on Wadawurrung Country 

Platform Arts has opened their 2022 gallery program with a celebration of First Nations people, place and art for a…

Frankston’s Waterfront Festival returns with Sneaky Sound System, carnival rides, garden bar and Ventana Fiesta

After going into isolation last summer, the popular event returns with a stacked line-up of musical talent, drink and food…

Viral comedy champion Nat’s What I Reckon is returning to Geelong in 2022

Thanks to his unique brand of dry comedy and extensive use of swear words, Nat has quickly became a viral success

It’s time to stroll through your favourite regional art galleries

Victoria’s fast-growing regional art scene has simply exploded with art spaces dedicated to promoting local and Aussie artists.

Australia’s biggest open mic competition RAW Comedy returns to Geelong for 2022

Australia’s biggest open mic comedy competition RAW Comedy returns for another attempt at finding the nation’s next belly-busting performer.

Legend of Australian film to open exhibition in Geelong this February

Multi-award-winning Australian film-maker David Parker will open a unique exhibition of movie stills photography at Geelong’s hub of photography, Focal Point…

The life and work of Gabrielle Chanel has arrived at the NGV in classic twentieth century style

Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto is one of the most extensive and spectacular displays of twentieth century fashion the NGV has…

 

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