Pulp 104

Hey there everyone, and welcome to 2017! 2016 may have finally breathed its last after claiming so many high profile names (RIP, Steve Dillon) but a new year has started and so I dive back into my comics pile to keep you all entertained week after week. It’s a hard life, I swear.

Joe Mungovan on beer, new music and heading home

Recently Joe Mungovan celebrated the three-year anniversary of his single ‘June & July’ coming into the world. It was a song that threw him into the industry, and served as a marker for his change from being a drummer to guitarist/vocalist, though things are quite different from that release.

Geelong Heritage Wine Walk

What better way to start your weekend then with a walk – and one which involves wine. On Saturday February 11 (from 11am – 5pm), 14 acclaimed wineries and seven of Geelong’s favourite venues (including Wah Wah Gee, Geelong Gallery and Customs House) come together to give walkers an experience like no other.

Rainbow Serpent Festival Introduces Safe Space

With the Rainbow Serpent Festival set to arrive shortly, the good team have announced the introduction of ‘The Nest’, a safe space which will offer support services to women, trans and gender-diverse people experiencing harassment at the festival.

Music In The Vines: The community festival with a purpose

2017 will mark the second year of Macarthur’s local event Music In The Vines which celebrates all things art, music and wine. Returning after a massively successful debut year featuring Troy Cassar-Daley as the headliner, this year features a stellar line-up with the likes of Dean Ray, The Settlement and Jade Alice, among many others.

New Beer Launching at Ballarat Beer Festival

The time has come beer lovers – lather up in suncreen, round up the crew and prepare your taste buds. The Ballarat Beer Festival is finally here and it is looking to be a treat with the release of more than 20 new beers from a range of breweries.

Learn to Brew at Federation University

Federation University is the forward thinking uni to bring the art of brewing to students by tapping into the recent explosion of Australian craft beer scene.

Hardys Cafe, Patisserie & Chocolates

Geelong’s newest cafe is the perfect place to go to indulge in sweet temptation and enjoy a quick coffee break.

Wil Wagner announces intimate solo tour with three hometown shows

The Smith Street Band’s Wil Wagner will be heading out on an extensive solo jaunt throughout February.

Briggs’ record label is throwing a ‘Reclaim Australia Day’ party in Melbourne

House of Beige and Bad Apples Music are coming together for one big bash.

Patti Smith will play her last Australian show with Courtney Barnett in Melbourne

Slated to hit the country for Bluesfest, the legendary Patti Smith has locked in another sideshow – announcing her last ever Australian performance.

Nudest Dude Comp Returns to the Paddock

As if Party In The Paddock wasn’t already looking to be huge, the guys behind the PITP have made certain it will be a day of foot stomping perfection – complete with the nudest dude competition.

Surfbeat: Bells Beach Surf Film Festival…

Last week saw the running of the 7th annual Bells Beach Surf Film Festival. The festival is the longest running surf film festival in Australia screening a wide range of new and rare surf films at the Australian National Surfing Museum in Torquay.

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes: Modern Ruin

Modern Ruin is the illusive return for English punk superstars Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes. Following on from their debut album Blossom that was released back in 2015, Carter is back in a big way.

Pause Fest is the massive celebration of creative technologies hitting Melbourne

Starting six years ago, Pause Fest is the premier creative tech conference and festival for Asia Pacific.

Pnau, Miami Horror, Young Franco + more lead Hot Dub Wine Machine lineup

Fresh from announcing the return of Hot Dub Wine Machine, the full lineup has now been revealed.

Client Liaison and Luke Millions are performing a show in Geelong

Australiana synth-pop warriors Client Liaison are taking a break from analysing their stocks and heading out on a huge national tour.

Red Hot Summer Tour

The Red Hot Summer Tour has outdone itself this year, serving up two line-ups that will tour regional Australia throughout the first few months of the year.

Blues News #655

Oh boy! Start of January, and I am still not sure when the exhaustion of Bluestone and New Year’s Eve will wear off. Hope you all survived it as well.

Leah Senior

The delicate voice, the stripped back folk tunes and an unassuming nature are the stand-out characteristics of Melbourne’s young songwriter Leah Senior.

The Cottage on Pakington St has reopened with a new name and look

After closing the end of last year, popular cafe The Cottage has reopened with new owners, a new name and a refreshed look.

Volunteer at the Great Australian Beer Festival

Are you a beer lover? Would you be keen to meet some of Australia’s best brewers? Do you enjoy spending time in the sun? Are you a keen helper?

The fresh new grocer on Pako

Minerva Grocer is the brand new grocer/store on Pakington Street and is THE place to go for fresh and local fruit and vegetables.

Beer vs BBQ at Workers Club Geelong

If there are two things that go perfectly together, it’s beer and BBQ cooked foods.

 

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