White Night magic returns to Ballarat this month

Proving to be the most ambitious program yet, visitors will witness international spectacles, local creations and even some of the most exciting parts of Melbourne’s White Night Reimagined program.

The Emerald Ball returns for 2019 in support of Headspace Geelong

We all know someone who has been touched by a mental illness. If you would like to make a difference and enjoy a fun night out, this is the night for you.

Beauty By Mikk will have you feeling like the fairest one of all

If you are in need of some brow love, a skin freshen up and some relaxation, Beauty By Mikk is a must.

Be More Mindful: Workplace Mental Health Training

Mental health challenges can affect anyone in the community and developing the knowledge, skills and confidence to support a friend, family member or co-worker experiencing a mental health challenge, is invaluable.

This Hot Mess talks qualifications…

Sometimes, I feel SO under-qualified to be doing what I am doing…

Great Ocean Road celebrates 100 years of greatness

A century after construction first began on the Great Ocean Road, Australia’s most famous stretch of road is celebrating its storied past with pop-up cinemas, public art installations, and documentary screenings.

The pastry chef instagram account you need to follow

A word of caution, though: don’t check out this page on an empty stomach.

Craft a better future through design and creative arts

If you’re a creative individual who wants to find an individual voice to make your mark on the world then you might want to explore Deakin University’s design and creative art courses and put your passion to work.

Breaky for Boobies Fundraiser is back for its fourth year

So many lives changed, maybe even saved, because of Breaky for Boobies.

Courthouse Youth Arts is championing emerging artists to take creative risks

Artists will receive in-kind venue hire, marketing and producing support, and the potential for their work to be presented in 2020

Our top picks for the JOLT Sonic Festival

Melbourne-based sonic pre-production house JOLT Arts has announced a new auditory festival, Copy That, Copy Cat – JOLT Sonic Festival 2019, set to land in Footscray this September.

Disney’s new streaming service is launching this November

With Disney merging with competitor Fox, Disney+’s range is hefty, spanning Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and National Geographic.

The renowned ‘Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience’ is coming to Australia

This one’s for all you dedicated fans who have devoted themselves to the 73 episodes of Game of Thrones over the past few years.

VidCon Australia is coming…

We sit down with Hank Green, the co-founder of VidCon, ahead of its Aussie arrival.

Geelong is going to get lit… with a major public art piece

Internationally acclaimed Victorian artist, Daniel von Sturmer, has won the commission to create a landmark public art piece for the centre’s eastern façade, with a large-scale digital work, Painted Light.

Geelong Vape Co and the Exchange bring you an Exclusive Bourbon and Vape Evening

It’s tough to argue, Bourbon is the finest whiskey there is, or as people like to call it, sweet liquid gold.

The KO Creative Studio

Located in Newtown, this brand new space has an aim to provide an environment for creatives and small businesses to work, connect and be inspired.

Brett Ashby brings Energy to Melbourne Fringe Festival

Energy is contemporary, experimental and performance art from international artist Brett Ashby, where he takes his painting studio to the theatre.

Australia’s favourite American comedian Arj Barker is heading to Castlemaine

We chat to the comedian ahead of his upcoming regional show.

This Hot Mess, refreshed and refocused

Originally created by Kim back in 2017, This Hot Mess is a blog about life, womanhood, mental health, empowerment and all the messy moments, that aims to soften the heart and sharpen the mind of women who might also consider themselves a hot mess like Kim…

Immigration Museum Explores Tattoo and Identity

We chat to Kip Fulbeck, the photographer, artist and designer of Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World.

Rockabul will soon be available on demand and DVD

How many bands from Afghanistan can you name? None? No, I didn’t think so. And honestly, neither could we… Until now that is.

Pivot LIVE are hosting Webinar Masterclass with Brian Solis

Are you struggling with focus, procrastination, anxiety, self-esteem, forgetfulness, or creativity?

Bendigo International Festival of Exploratory Music returns for 2019

A champion of innovation and progressive musical thinking, this year’s programme is proving to be one of the most industrious line-ups for the festival, bringing the most innovative and virtuosic concert music from all around the world direct to Bendigo’s View Street Cultural precinct with more than 120 local, national and international musicians.

 

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