Our top picks for the JOLT Sonic Festival

Melbourne-based sonic pre-production house JOLT Arts has announced a new auditory festival, Copy That, Copy Cat – JOLT Sonic Festival 2019, set to land in Footscray this September.

Disney’s new streaming service is launching this November

With Disney merging with competitor Fox, Disney+’s range is hefty, spanning Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and National Geographic.

The renowned ‘Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience’ is coming to Australia

This one’s for all you dedicated fans who have devoted themselves to the 73 episodes of Game of Thrones over the past few years.

VidCon Australia is coming…

We sit down with Hank Green, the co-founder of VidCon, ahead of its Aussie arrival.

Geelong is going to get lit… with a major public art piece

Internationally acclaimed Victorian artist, Daniel von Sturmer, has won the commission to create a landmark public art piece for the centre’s eastern façade, with a large-scale digital work, Painted Light.

Geelong Vape Co and the Exchange bring you an Exclusive Bourbon and Vape Evening

It’s tough to argue, Bourbon is the finest whiskey there is, or as people like to call it, sweet liquid gold.

The KO Creative Studio

Located in Newtown, this brand new space has an aim to provide an environment for creatives and small businesses to work, connect and be inspired.

Brett Ashby brings Energy to Melbourne Fringe Festival

Energy is contemporary, experimental and performance art from international artist Brett Ashby, where he takes his painting studio to the theatre.

Australia’s favourite American comedian Arj Barker is heading to Castlemaine

We chat to the comedian ahead of his upcoming regional show.

This Hot Mess, refreshed and refocused

Originally created by Kim back in 2017, This Hot Mess is a blog about life, womanhood, mental health, empowerment and all the messy moments, that aims to soften the heart and sharpen the mind of women who might also consider themselves a hot mess like Kim…

Immigration Museum Explores Tattoo and Identity

We chat to Kip Fulbeck, the photographer, artist and designer of Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World.

Rockabul will soon be available on demand and DVD

How many bands from Afghanistan can you name? None? No, I didn’t think so. And honestly, neither could we… Until now that is.

Pivot LIVE are hosting Webinar Masterclass with Brian Solis

Are you struggling with focus, procrastination, anxiety, self-esteem, forgetfulness, or creativity?

Bendigo International Festival of Exploratory Music returns for 2019

A champion of innovation and progressive musical thinking, this year’s programme is proving to be one of the most industrious line-ups for the festival, bringing the most innovative and virtuosic concert music from all around the world direct to Bendigo’s View Street Cultural precinct with more than 120 local, national and international musicians.

Walk for suicide prevention and awareness this September

The walk is a positive, active community event where people can come together and pay tribute to lost loved ones, offer support to those hurting and ultimately embrace the gift of life.

‘Hair’ The Musical Brings Flower Power to Geelong

50 years after it first sent Australian audiences on a trip, ‘Hair’ is bringing its peace-and-love message to Geelong for a limited run of shows this September.

Sports pundits Titus O’Reily and Sergio Paradise are recording their iTunes Top 50 Variety Hour podcast live at The Comic’s Lounge

Using social media as his megaphone, Titus O’Reily has built a reputation for himself as one of the funniest sport satirists around.

Oxygen College are hosting an Open Day for 2020

Oxygen College is set to open its doors to the public for its annual open day on Saturday August 24 from 11am-3pm.

The MIFF Travelling Showcase returns

While not every city is getting the same collection of films, with such a wide-ranging and eclectic line-up there’s bound to be something worth a watch whatever your taste in cinema.

Have you heard of The Lucky Find Book Club?

It’s a book club with a twist!

Deakin and GPAC join forces for a creative future

Creativity has never been more valued by individuals, society, and employers, and it’s increasingly clear that creative workers play an important role in driving economic, social and cultural development – especially here in Geelong.

Elvis is in the Building

Next month, Elvis (aka THE KING) returns!

Disciples of Ink, where art never fades

While you can find a tattoo parlour in almost any city, it’s Kieran’s linework, artistic design and high quality that truly sets Disciples of Ink apart from the rest.

Forte’s guide to WinterWild Festival

Taking place across August 16 – 18 and August 30 – September 1, WinterWild is embracing themes of ‘visions and ecstasies’, igniting Apollo Bay with flames, music, and dance for audiences in search of adventure and unforgettable experiences.

 

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