An unexpected venue in Geelong is presenting a modern gothic cabaret about grief this weekend

With the tagline, “A modern gothic tales of grief, tenderness, and myth-making after loss”, Olam’s new stage show is a…

Quilt, Wool, Use: a history of a forgotten fabric friend within the fast fashion space

“The first is as described by The Bulletin newspaper in 1906: A covering made by sewing together three or four…

Geelong City Market reveal their juicy opening weekend stallholder lineup

Geelong City Market is launching next weekend, Saturday 25 October and their stallholder lineup has just hit, dropping some of…

Your guide to the biggest festivals happening this month

From Geelong to Gippsland to Germany?? Not entirely, but German tradition is coming to Melbourne! This month cities are alive…

In The Studio: Go behind the work with Joel Hammond, the artist responsible for immortalising Ballarat’s music history in mural

Joel Hammond is a name synonymous with the Ballarat art scene. In the UNESCO City for Craft and Folk Art,…

Global talent, choirs and calisthenics: it’s a flexible program this month at Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat

Another month and another thrilling showcase of events comes to the heart of Ballarat. Her Majesty’s Theatre and Civic Hall…

First Friday’s and Comedy at the Club come to East Geelong Golf Club

East Geelong Golf Club is giving their members and the Geelong community even more than a green. Their social calendar…

One more sleep until Wanderer Festival, a weekend of wonder on the Sapphire Coast

If you’re heading out to the far east of Australia this weekend for premier music and arts festival, Wanderer we…

There’s a huge market happening in central Geelong tonight

Piccadilly Market returns to Geelong Arts Centre this evening full of artisan artists to adore. Running from 4.30pm until 8.30pm…

“My Dad Tried to Sue Me Over a Joke”: How this Geelong Comedy Festival standup pulled the funny out of family drama

When you see the title of 2024 Geelong Comedian of the Year, Steven Bradshaw’s new standup show the phrase “you’ve…

Berets be gone for this spoken-word showcase

The Surf Coast will be slammed with spoken-word and poetry presentations this Friday night, 3 October 2026. Open mic poetry…

Matt Rife marks Australia on Stay Golden World Tour

Live Nation have announced the return of US viral comic, Matt Rife. He brings his side-splitting show to New Zealand…

Castlemaine cultural institution up for sale

After nine years at the helm of heritage-listed theatre, live music venue, cinema and entertainment space, owner operators Felicity Cripps…

Naarm artist Georgia Banks discusses death and legacy in the digital age in the lead up to her theatrical debut

Across five years, Naarm-based performance art maker has been immersed in research that has seen her undergo a nine month…

Arts Guide: The best arts experiences in regional Victoria this month

September is a stacked with prestigious arts events, local arts showcases and archival reinterpretations. Here are some of the best…

Adaptations are a-plenty on stages across Victoria this month

Commentary on culture, romantic stories retold, and a reality TV show focused on a funeral; this month theatres and arts…

A guide to Victoria’s best festivals this month

As the sun returns into view and the flowers start to bloom, festivities across the state begin to rise. This…

Ponds and Prisms fill Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat’s September program

The Cat Empire and beloved children’s book The Gruffalo’s Child took to the stage at Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat over…

ROAM Geelong: Victoria’s Newest Arts Event Takes Over the City

ROAM Geelong, Victoria’s most ambitious new cultural event, is ready to flip the switch on our creative heart, transforming streets,…

In The Studio: Step into the creative space of live music and portrait photographer, Lucinda Goodwin

While her face is often covered by a camera lens, Lucinda Goodwin is a face that is incredibly recognisable in…

Off-Peak. On Point: Geelong boasts the best of fine art and delicious dining

There’s something spectacular about central Geelong during the ‘off-peak’ season. The renowned waterfront ripples with movement, ebbing and flowing from…

Kait James helps to identify the red flags of our history

Kait James is an identity that many in the art world are across. For the observer, they may not know…

Eight must-see art exhibitions happening across regional Victoria at the moment

Responsive works, touring exhibitions, debut shows and research-led developments are on show across regional Victoria as our arts scene explodes…

Shepparton Arts Festival announce 2026 dates

Ahead of their full program of events for Winter Weekend later this month, Shepparton Arts Festival have announced their 2026…

 

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