Random yet fun winter-proof hobbies to get you out of your post-lockdown rut

Coming out of lockdowns (no matter how short) there is always a little adjustment period while we get back to…

Bring back the positive vibes with this new online hub for crystal-infused products

Anyone whose self-care routine involves a good crystal facial roller and lit candle will love this new business: Dripped Out…

Off Ya Tree’s $5 piercings are back for a limited-time only

Whether it’s eyebrows, ears, bridge, nose, septum, tongue or other facial areas, the opportunity is all yours!

Take a virtual tour of the acclaimed ‘Rone In Geelong’ exhibition any day of the week

Last month, the Geelong Gallery officially said goodbye to Rone In Geelong, a comprehensive survey of street artist Rone’s work…

Cheeky cocktails and canvases, it doesn’t get any better than this

No matter when the last time you decided to paint was, the rise of ‘paint and sip’ workshops are sure…

Melbourne artist Martha Ackroyd Curtis takes multisensory performance art from the city streets to New Zealand

The locally renowned urban performance art The Video’s Suitcase Walk returns to Melbourne’s streets this month as part of the…

An exhibition paying tribute to music icon Michael Gudinski is coming to Ballarat this year

Ballarat’s International Foto Biennale will return this August, with this year’s event set to pay tribute to the late Michael…

Fundamental Studios has created a state-of-the-art photography and videography studio for Geelong creatives

Fundamental Studios is offering Geelong creatives a space to gather and work on their projects. The studio is available for…

Local artist Yasmin Mobayad is bringing a unique take on portrait photography to Analogue Academy

Meet Yasmin Mobayad, one of the founders of Geelong’s lowercasepoetry, a writer, film photographer and installation artist, as well as…

Time to plan your next winter weekend escape, the Woodend Winter Arts Festival returns to the Macedon Ranges

This year’s iteration of Macedon Ranges’ annual Woodend Winter Arts Festival has been extended to encompass all three winter months,…

Find your inner Van Gogh with 11 of Geelong’s best workshops sure to get your creative juices flowing

Whether you’ve got a secret creative side or just a burning passion to try something new, Geelong is here to…

AIAIAI and Ninja Tune break records with new sustainable headphones

The music industry may have a slight sustainability problem… Well slight is a bit of an understatement. Between old vinyl…

RONE in Geelong at the Geelong Gallery

Infamous Geelong street artist Rone is hosting his first survey exhibition at Geelong Gallery, with the gallery announcing late-night sessions…

Local artist Amanda Firenze is helping women take back power after tales of abuse

Portarlington based artist Amanda Firenze is using her platform to encourage conversations surrounding violence against women and gender-based violence. Amanda…

Last minute Mother’s Day gifts from a handful of amazing local businesses

How do you buy a gift for the women who do so much in our lives? Every year when Mother’s…

Regional Victoria just scored another huge winter lights festival

If there’s one thing each of the world’s greatest festivities has in common is a celebration and appreciation for light….

Cabaret queen Anya Anastasia brings her hilarious one-woman comedy musical to Geelong

Drawing favourable comparisons to Kate Miller-Heidke, Kate Bush and Lady Gaga, Adelaide-born cabaret star Anya Anastasia is bringing her hilarious…

Some of Geelong’s coolest small businesses you need to check out 

Regional towns have some of the best and finest small businesses that shine a light on local creators and fresh…

Dark desires and devotion: Frolic Dark Rainbow Festival heads to Ballarat oozing with immersive thrill

The sensory feast that is Frolic Dark Rainbow festival is coming back to Ballarat from June 11 to 13, brimming…

Platform Arts is bringing back its $5000 residency to support early-career artists in Geelong

Applications are now open for Platform Arts’ free program in Geelong to support emerging artists to develop their practice, undertake…

White Night returns to Geelong this year with an after-dark program of illuminations, projections, music and more

The overnight art party that is White Night is returning south this November, with White Night Geelong making its colourful…

The St Kilda Film Festival is running a short film competition for regional Victorians

Have you been hiding away your film making skills, waiting for the chance to show them to the world?

The ultimate guide to museum hopping in Melbourne

The capital city of the Australian state of Victoria, Melbourne is one of the most exciting and impressive destinations in…

Immortalise your bestie forever at this ‘Paint-Your-Own-Pet’ art class in Geelong

In an epic collaboration, the artistic wonders at Pimms and Painting Geelong have teamed up with local favourite Pure Paws…

 

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