Patti Smith meets Richard Gere: The Enninful x Mapplethorpe collision is curated to contrast.

New York City circa 1970 through to 1980 is a deeply romanticised period where art, music, and fashion were the…

The highlights of Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat this August

Nothing beats comfort during the dark of winter; something to warm you up and something to feed your mind. Her…

Geelong Arts Centre tackles literary classics and shines with stars of the 70’s this month

There is no such thing as off-peak season in Geelong, as the arts precinct continues to have exciting activations across…

The must-see regional showcase titles at this month’s Melbourne International Film Festival

The film buff’s calendar favourite is returning to Victoria this month as Melbourne International Film Festival slides onto screens across…

Gothic goldfields to dogs on screens, regional Victoria has an eclectic mix of festivals on this month

Let’s not curl up and sleep the day away like our feline friends – the state is alive with festivals,…

Ballarat International Foto Biennale’s 2025 program is a force of life

It’s big and it’s bold. The Ballarat International Foto Biennale breaths life into their 2025 festival with a dynamic range…

Reality TV and contestant-vetting is put under the microscope in Platform Arts latest exhibition

Djilang/Geelong contemporary arts organisation, Platform Arts, is launching their new exhibition season this weekend. Opening Saturday 2 August 2025 is…

Looks from Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe, and a Parisian parade of designers are showcasing in Melbourne

Timeless sophistication is the aim of Melbourne Fair’s current showcase at Caulfield Racecourse. A capsule of classic pieces has been…

Sydney based comic Daniel Muggleton makes his way to regional Victoria

Daniel Muggleton is set to bring his latest show, You May Be White, I May Be Crazy, right across the…

MJ The Musical finds its lead for Melbourne production

It’s not all moonwalking and hip thrusts; embodying Michael Jackson is so much more. There’s the smooth subtly of his…

Pony Cam charge into Malthouse Theatre with Chekhov classic The Orchard

The boundary-pushing cult theatre collective will be taking on one of Anton Chekhov’s most revered comedies. Going to see plays…

Studios, sheds, galleries and homes: Surf Coast Arts Trail takes travelers into the intimate spaces of creativity.

Across two days, the Surf Coast Arts Trail offers access to behind-the-scenes arts activity on the Victorian coastline. From Torquay…

Ballarat Winter Festival 2025 brings spiegeltent, ice-skating and fire shows to winter program

The Ballarat Winter Festival returns with exciting new additions designed to shake off seasonal blues through expanded entertainment options. The…

A jam-packed June at Ballarat’s spectacular Her Majesty’s Theatre

The team at Her Maj have packed in a variety of incredible shows for the June schedule – check it…

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ROAM Geelong calls on artists to transform the city with new immersive arts experience

Geelong is set to come alive in bold, unexpected ways this spring, with the launch of ROAM Geelong, a brand…

Geelong Arts Centre offers game-changing opportunity for live performance artists

Through its newly opened Associate Artists program, Geelong Arts Centre is on the hunt for two dynamic Victorian-based creatives to…

Our unmissable picks at RISING 2025: Melbourne’s Winter playground of wild creativity

For a few heady weeks this winter, RISING turns the city inside out, upside down, and pulses with life well…

This hidden festival will transform Ocean Grove alleys into a luminous dreamscape

Grove Illuminated, a boutique after-dark festival of light, music and art, will ignite the night this June, transforming a tucked-away…

Geelong printmaker launches emotional exhibition best viewed from the footpath

Exploring the quiet weight of emotion, strength in softness, and the human experience of being both seen and unseen, each…

Nostalgic glimpse into 1960s Geelong lights up Shorts Place

A slice of Geelong’s past is lighting up the night sky this month, as a cherished snapshot of mid-1960s life…

Tommy Little announces Geelong show on country-wide I’m Not Proud tour

Comedy powerhouse Tommy Little is bringing his laugh-out-loud hour of hilarious storytelling to Geelong this August. From mischievous personal stories…

Our guide to the Castlemaine Documentary Festival 2025: Truth, You Couldn’t Make This Stuff Up

From Friday 4 to Sunday 6 July, audiences will once again gather at the iconic Theatre Royal to experience stories…

New York photography royalty brings reimagined cultural icons to Ballarat in Australian exclusive

Curated by acclaimed Ghanaian-British editor Edward Enninful OBE, this unique presentation reimagines the iconic work of celebrated American photographer Robert…

Bold, tender and unapologetically queer: Geelong Pride Film Fest is a vital part of local culture

This year’s program offered a diverse mix of local and international films, narratives that were bold, tender, funny, and unapologetically…

 

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