Jungle featuring at the MIFF Travelling Showcase

A true story of survival against all odds, four travellers set off into the heart of the Jungle, but what begins as a dream adventure quickly deteriorates into a nightmare.

Miss Muddy, a female only obstacle course with foam, mud and colour

Miss Muddy is untimed and a non-competitive, making it a fun day out for individuals, groups, friends, mothers, daughters and sisters (but by all means, bring your A game!)

2 Chambers is hosting Beyoncé Birthday Bootyshake Night

Being the month of the Queens Bey’s Birthday and 2 Chambers own birthday, it would be only fitting to celebrate with another bootyshaking birthday party.

Supports announced for Karova’s Carpark Festival

The ultimate street party is heading to Ballarat this October, with Aussie rapper Illy and the recently announced supports of Spit Syndicate, Alice Ivy & Citizen Kay.

Drake Announces ‘Boy Meets World’ Australian Tour

Following his phenomenally successful Boy Meets World tour across Europe, Grammy-Award winning and platinum-selling recording artist ‘Drizzy’ is set to play some huge all-ages arena shows in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne this November.

The 2018 Let Them Eat Cake Festival lineup is here

Returning for its sixth instalment, Cake is an architecturally abstract, sonically lush and audaciously indulgent gathering.

FOMO reveals their massive lineup and expands to Melbourne

The Melbourne edition of the one-day festival boasts Kaytranada, Post Malone, SZA, The Kite String Tangle and more.

The MSO are performing ‘Star Wars’ live in concert

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will present the exclusive Australian premiere of Star Wars: The Concert Series performing The Force Awakens live as the film plays overhead.

Geelong Gallery hosts Archibald Prize this year

Geelong Gallery is delighted to be the exclusive Victorian venue for the 2017 Archibald Prize. High profile, eagerly anticipated and often controversial, the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ Archibald Prize is Australia’s favourite art award, and one of its most prestigious.

GPAC is getting developed

Geelong Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) is currently in the beginning stages of undergoing a 38.5 million dollar redevelopment.

Aus-born, LA-raised producer Hansaa has just made his debut

Hansaa, aka Vinay Matta, has just made his debut with the stunning single ‘Need To Know’

There’s an annual Dachshund race happening this month

An amazing day of fun to watch the gorgeous dachshunds running down a 15 meters long track – you should see them go!

Jack Johnson is heading to Australia this December

Jack Johnson and his band return this summer playing all your favourite songs outdoors, under the stars, touring in support of his forthcoming studio album, All The Light Above It Too.

Citizen Kay: Belly of the Beast

His new album Belly of the Beast takes off with the second track ‘Early’, following an instrumental opening which has you on the edge of your yearning for more from the rapper.

The Attics: The Attics

Listening to The Attics self-titled debut is like reliving life’s moments of ecstasy.

Tempus Sun: Tempus Sun

Melbourne-based up and comers Tempus Sun have hit the ground running with the recent release of their self-titled EP.

There’s a new program helping Victoria’s local music industry build international networks

As part of the new Victorian Government Music Works package, Association of Artist Managers (AAM) and the Independent Record Label Association (AIR) have come together, with $22 Million worth of government funding, to introduce the Fast Track Fellowships program.

Surfbeat: Dick Dale

Twenty years ago this month, I was sitting in the foyer of the Prince Of Wales Hotel in St Kilda interviewing Dick Dale.

Birregurra Festival and Art Show returns this October

Celebrating community life, the Birregurra Festival and Art Show combines the best in local gourmet food and wine with modern agriculture and regional artists.

Robbie Williams is coming to Geelong in 2018

Global pop phenomenon, Robbie Williams today confirms that he will bring his mammoth Heavy Entertainment Show World Tour to Australia in February and March 2018.

Toast to the Coast early bird tickets are now on sale

The best of the best in food and wine will be on display this November, as the Toast to the Coast takes a pleasant stroll through the Bellarine, Moorabool Valley and Surf Coast regions.

There’s a Gluten Free Expo in Melbourne coming up

And it’s the only dedicated gluten free expo in Victoria.

The Pierce Brothers on jet lag, their EP trilogy and a full Australian tour

The last time we spoke to Melbourne folk-pop duo Pierce Brothers in May, the guys were just about to release their new EP ‘The Records Were Ours’ and were beyond keen to start their tour showcasing tunes from the forthcoming EP.

New Yorker Nilaja Sun brings entire Lower East Side to life in Pike St

Acclaimed international performer Nilaja Sun will return to Geelong next month direct from Edinburgh Fringe with Pike St, part of GPAC’s 2017 Deakin University Theatre Season.

 

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