Absolutely everybody is covered on the gig front this April

April is a great time for going to gigs. The sweat of the summer has said goodbye, and the evenings…

Geelong City Market will host the biggest Easter Egg Hunt in Geelong this weekend

Geelong’s Little Malop Street is about to get delightfully decorated with chocolate this Easter, as Geelong City Market gears up…

Alt-country festival Out On The Weekend goes on hiatus

Australia’s cherished Alt-Country and Americana festival, Out On The Weekend, will take a pause in 2026. Promoter Love Police confirmed…

Augie March unpack their cash-cow hit album, Moo, You Bloody Choir

As the vocalist and rhythm guitarist of Shepparton-born, Melbourne-fostered Augie March, Richards and his band mates and childhood friends bass…

WIN: We’re giving away 10 x in-season passes to see the hilarious Australian musical comedy, The Deb

On April 9, Rialto Distribution will release THE DEB, a glorious new Australian musical in cinemas nationwide, marking the directorial debut of…

The Amity Affliction on moving forward

This time last year the band announced that they had officially parted ways with founding member Ahren Stringer, but behind…

The book closes on Clunes Booktown’s 20th year

Clunes Booktown has closed the curtains on its 20th anniversary festival, and the weekend proved as unforgettable as the stories…

Queenscliff Music Festival release early bird tickets for 2026

While the festival fever feels like is has only just settled from the mammoth 2025 which say thousands gather on…

Inside Interstellar Groove Festival for 2026

Victoria’s Interstellar Groove Festival is returning bigger and bolder than ever, with its 2026 edition promising four days of electronic…

Shedshaker Brewing celebrate a decade of craft beer and the Castlemaine community

Castlemaine’s Shedshaker Brewing is going gold for its 10th birthday, inviting the local community to join a celebration as bold…

There’s an Easter Festival happening this Saturday at Bellarine Estate

That’s right Easter is here this weekend and Bellarine Estate Winery is celebrating the return of the Easter Bunny in…

Public transport is free for the whole month of April: Here are 10 spots to visit in Geelong using the free services

In an effort to keep the state moving as the rising costs of fuel put a pinch on the wallet,…

Travel Guide: Shepparton stands as a celebrated arts hub

Shepparton is a lively and dynamic regional hub, brimming with creativity, history, and natural beauty. Nestled in the heart of…

Bunnies, dragons, and bull: your guide to Bendigo Easter Festival

Since 1871, the Bendigo Easter Festival has been a cornerstone of community spirit, blending history, culture, and family fun into…

Kino Motel check-in to cinematic noir nooks on single ‘I’m Your Scene’

Since emerging in 2020, Kino Motel have carved a singular path between Melbourne and Berlin, crafting a sound they’ve dubbed…

Dark Mofo announces bold 2026 program with Candela Capitán, Princess Nokia and more.

The chills of midwinter are calling, as Dark Mofo 2026 unveils its adventurous and ambitious full program. For those in…

Celebrated Irish folk songwriter Grainne Hunt is playing in Geelong tonight

Music lovers, this is not a drill. Ireland’s celebrated queer nu-folk singer-songwriter Gráinne Hunt makes a rare, one-night-only stop in…

Anther Geelong Distillery are hosting a special event for parents and carers with neurodivergent kids

Parenting Neurodivergent Kids: An Inclusive Conversation brings together expert insight and lived experience to explore the unique challenges, joys, and…

Crate Diggers Rejoice: Castlemaine Record Fair Hits the Shedshaker Taproom

The Castlemaine Record Fair is rolling into the Shedshaker Taproom on Sunday 12 April, promising a day packed with rare…

Melbourne’s comedy playground: One night, endless laughter at Library Up Late

As the Melbourne International Comedy Festival celebrates its 40th year and State Library Victoria marks an astonishing 170 years, the…

There’s a huge pre-loved market coming to Geelong

Australia’s dedicated boutique vintage clothing event is returning to Geelong. Secondlife Market brings the best in pre-loved to Geelong waterfront…

BIGSOUND go big for first round of international guests

Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley is set to ignite once again as the Southern Hemisphere’s largest music industry event, BIGSOUND, returns from…

There’s a massive street art festival heading to Benalla

For three electrifying days this April, the streets of Benalla will pulse with colour, creativity and culture. From 17–19 April…

Wonder Mountain returns to Beechworth for a fifth birthday bash

Strawberry Fields’ beloved boutique sister festival, Wonder Mountain, is heading back to Victoria’s High Country this spring, ready to turn…

 

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