The National Wool Museum is celebrating 50 years of Play School

For over 50 years now, since its initial broadcast in 1966, this much-loved children’s program has been a staple on our national television sets and has featured regularly in our lives as a legion of talented presenters takes turns hosting this beloved show.

Piano Bar takes over GPAC this month

They’re bringing award-winning stage sensation Catherine Alcorn to town with her hilarious portrayal of Bette Midler.

Why Comedy Needs Dylan Moran

As our understanding of gender outgrows existing bathroom constructs, people debate the spherical nature of earth, and an ex-owner of the Miss Universe pageant leads the free world, we need a hero… although we’ll settle for a chuckle.

Tom Ballard is bringing his latest comedy tour ‘Enough’ to the Geelong Spiegeltent

Read on to learn about the development of his own comedic voice, the corruption of the Australian media landscape and thoughts on comedy as a political tool to overthrow capitalism.

Woodend Winter Arts Festival returns this weekend

This year’s program encompasses a range of events, including pottery workshops, art exhibitions, live music performances from both international and Australian artists and talks.

Vance Joy, Peking Duk, Jack River and more launch solar investment initiative

The idea is the brainchild of Heidi Lenffer (pictured) from Cloud Control who was driven to design a strategy for touring in the era of climate change after she calculated how much touring costs the planet.

The Creative State Summit returns to Melbourne

This two-day event will include keynote addresses, skill development workshops, open discussion forums and opportunities to delve deeper with the speakers.

Geelong Barbershop wins Salon of the Year

Hunter Barbershop in Belmont has achieved one of the highest awards in Australian competitive hairdressing last Sunday, this is the first time a Geelong salon has won the award.

It’s time to enter the Altona Beach Film Festival

Returning for its fifth year, this year all films submitted must relate to this year’s theme of ‘Journey’.

Comedian Dylan Moran is bringing his ‘Dr Cosmos’ tour to Geelong

This will be the Black Books co-writer and star’s first visit to Australia in over four years.

City of Melbourne is offering music grants up to $20,000

The grants are available to artists or organisations looking for support to deliver a project or residency.

Geelong Region Cancerians are hosting their inaugural Art Show

All in support of cancer research.

Don’t Be Late for a Very Important Date at the Potato Shed

Two big shows coming up!

With Love Design is the local business who has all your quirky and bold accessory desires covered

We sit down with creative genius Alisha Taylor from With Love Design to talk all things business, creativity and how we can get our mitts on her designs.

Jump in for a high-octane street performance

You’ll be at the edge of your seat wowing amidst the smoke, bright lights and daring tricks.

CHYA is hosting a free one-day intensive Ableton Live workshop with Alice Ivy

This workshop will give female/female identifying musicians based in the Geelong region the opportunity to work with music producer Alice Ivy, developing their skills in using music production software Ableton Live.

Live like there is a creep in the car watching you

This Hot Mess gives us a nice little reminder…

Josh Wolf is bringing his funny and brutally honest show to Melbourne this week

It’s fairly common to come across musicians who grow up, become parents and seem to lack inspiration in their later materials and works.

Melbourne Summit CHANGES returns for 2019

Melbourne’s flourishing music community takes centre stage across CHANGES’ live music program

We take a close look at RocKabul, the documentary about Afghanistan’s first metal band

Our resident metaller Chris McEwin reviews RocKabul.

Women with Disabilities Victoria are hosting a free community engagement forum this week

Do you identify as a woman with disability (including chronic health issues and mental illness) living in the Greater Geelong area who would like to learn more about what advocacy and how you can be involved, or do you know someone else who might?

Make Mother’s Day mean more with the annual Mother’s Day Classic

We’ve got the perfect Mother’s Day gift for you, but register today so you don’t miss out.

The Spiegeltent Geelong have dropped their full program for 2019

There’s everything from circus and comedy, to cabaret, music and dance ensembles.

Kevin Bloody Wilson is bringing his new show to the region this month

We caught up with him for a chat about the new show and some career highlights.

 

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