23 September 2015
Jules Verne, the man who penned Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in Eight Days, is also responsible for Journey to the Center of the Earth, which tells the story of the Baltimore Gun Club, a post-American Civil War band of weapons enthusiasts and their attempt to build a rocket to launch three people to the moon.
22 September 2015
Taking a good selfie is hard enough let alone painting a self portrait, but Chelsea Gustafsson is helping students manouvre through the minefield and guide them through the steps of executing a line drawing, transferring it to a wood panel, blocking skin tones, building layers and refining detail. Set for October 10 at Boom Gallery it’s best to book ahead for this one as spots are limited.
22 September 2015
We don’t know about you, but laughter and music go together pretty nicely. That’s why the final announcement for QMF is on the money.
22 September 2015
Maybe you missed the news last issue (though how could you?) but Face the Music has come around again for the year. Tickets are on sale now for your chance to get an uncanny insight into the music industry and all its happenings. The event will take place at the Arts Centre in Melbourne on November 13 & 14.
22 September 2015
Road warrior Ash Grunwald is at it again, hitting the road for the kind of lengthy tour he is known for. As you may have heard through the grapevine, Ash has a new album for his many fans titled Now – and it has all the attitude of a classic power trio.
22 September 2015
We’re around a week away from the Mildura Country Music Festival, so dust off the ol’ boots and get all the details you need to know. Ranked alongside Tamworth Country Music Festival and the Gympie Muster as one of the big three, the festival welcomes some 80 performances across a 10-day stretch.
22 September 2015
Melbourne’s first dog friendly music festival, Dogapalooza, is selling out like hot dogs (pardon the pun) with all proceeds to the festival going towards dog rescue groups.
22 September 2015
Known for pioneering artists at the top of their game and getting onto those just about to break the big-time, Laneway Festival has done just that for its 2016 festival, set for the Footscray Community Arts Centre on February 13.
22 September 2015
Wouldn’t it be bliss to sit in a park, listening to great smooth tunes and eating even smoother cheese? It may seem like a dream now, but all is more than possible at So Frenchy So Chic set for Werribee Park on January 10.
21 September 2015
Local photographers Jack Griffiths and Natalie Evans have paired up to deliver their exhibition Traces. As they so aptly put it: “We leave traces of ourselves in the warmth left in our bed in the morning, in the litter we throw away, in the structures we place in our environment. Human intervention is widespread, and it is often difficult to find a space in which we have not left traces of ourselves.” Opening night is Wednesday September 23.
21 September 2015
As a sixteen-year-old, Pat Tierney was drawn to the lap steel guitar. Once he had found his love, Tierney began crafting songs with touches of folk, blues and reggae – the sounds on which he grew up.
21 September 2015
Thirsty Merc are fresh on the road for a tour which will clock up a lazy 39 dates, keeping them busy until the end of November. And it all has to do with their new album Shifting Gears, their first since 2010’s Mousetrap Heart.
21 September 2015
Alister Turrill & the Vagabond Brothers kicked off their Workers Club residency last night – were you there? They have a couple more shows coming up at the Geelong haunt, on September 23 (with Sean Patrick) and September 30 (with Rach Brennan), to which you can make amends.
19 September 2015
It’s no surprise that first and second round tickets to the popular, music, arts and lifestyle experience that is earthcore has already sold out. However, if that is a surprise to you, clearly you haven’t been before! Third round tickets are officially on sale and it’s set to be a sell out show. Jump onto www.earthcore.com.au to get your tickets. Pyalong, Victoria – November 26-30.
19 September 2015
If you haven’t discovered the Chinese dating show on SBS called ‘If You Are the One’ what have you been doing with your life? After first airing in 2013 the show quickly gained popularity and now SBS want to send Aussie contestants to the show (filmed in Nanjing, China).
19 September 2015
So maybe Geelong didn’t make it into the Grand Final, but who really cares, as there’s still some celebrating to be done! Get your tickets to the Sporting Globe for the big day on October 3. You’ll get the chance to celebrate with Gary Ablett Jnr himself as he provides half time exclusive insights, one off memorabilia items plus autograph signing and fan photos.
19 September 2015
There’s a new café coming to Geelong but this time with a bit of a twist. Craft Space is set to open soon and looks at bringing the best of coffee, food and creative inspiration into the same space through a creative studio also located at the venue. It’s also another addition to the Little Malop Street precinct (shop number 87), watch this space!
18 September 2015
Mightiest of Guns launch their long-awaited album, Drink Over Your Grave, at The Eastern, Ballarat on September 19. Chris Wilson and Fiona Boyes will spend a little time at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop on September 26.
18 September 2015
It’s time to once again withdraw some funds from your savings for the Bendigo Record, Comic & Toy Fair. Having quickly established itself as a must-attend event for pop culture lovers, the day will once again serve up thousands of records, CDs, comics, toys and pop culture treasures, along with an artists gallery and exhibits.
18 September 2015
It looks like the slow-release line up is set to continue. The eighth addition was announced this morning and Devil You Know are the newest band to be added to the line up.
18 September 2015
As you may have heard through the grapevine, local gal Izzy Losi is reaching out to the people of Geelong.
18 September 2015
Did you know that Australians love live music? You read it here first, buckaroos. So let’s share in the inaugural Aus Music Festival – Warrnambool together. Go on, tell that person sitting across from you on the train.
18 September 2015
The punk rock of Infernal Bliss is gonna eat you alive at The Karova, Ballarat on September 19. Formed in 2013, the band has been hard at it on their debut EP which they now wish to share with you. They’ll be joined by a few friends on the night, with Agent 37 warming things up from 9 p.m. The Shorts and Avora will follow before the blissful punk rockers hit the stage a touch after 11 p.m.
18 September 2015
Geelong shoppers, go find your wallet because you’ll be needing it. Purple Cow have been a household name for a number of years now but it’s time the store infiltrates the shopping centres. Opening a few days ago Purple Cow is officially Market Square’s newest store.
