Dracula heads to Bendigo

Bendigo is in for a bloody classic with the critically-acclaimed production Dracula making its way to the Ulumbarra Theatre next month.

Geelong After Dark

Geelong After Dark returns this year, bringing Central Geelong alive on Friday 5th May.

Tracks: Geelong, the travelling pop-up program for young writers

Are you a young person with a passion for writing? Want to be the next George RR Martin? Got an exciting tale to tell? Well, Express Media have a mega opportunity for you.

Applications to the Regional Pitchfest and a share of $100k are now open

Applications are now open for Australia Post’s Regional Pitchfest, a national competition for rural entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses.

Record Low

Opening late last year, Castlemaine’s Record Low is dedicated to the music lovers in the region. Forté chat to owner Kate McDonald.

The Doctor Blake Mysteries Exhibition

Ballarat will be holding The Doctor Blake Mysteries exhibition, which will give an insight to behind the scenes of the series including props, set sketches, fabric swatches and costume design.

Bendigo Queer Film Festival returns

The Bendigo Queer Film Festival is back for another round of film and fun this month.

Street artist Baby Guerilla did a pretty impressive piece in North Geelong

Melbourne street artist Baby Guerilla has just finished a commissioned piece of work in North Geelong, thanks to Harcourts Real Estate.

There’s a barista in Geelong doing some pretty nifty coffee cup art

We’ve got serious respect for the barista jazzing up these coffee cups.

Geelong After Dark returns for 2017 with theme, ‘The Sound of Light’

Set for Friday, May 5, the program is yet to be announced, but the theme for the year is ‘The Sound of Light’.

Time to buy flights to Tazzie, the Dark Mofo 2017 lineup is here

Following last month’s confirmation that Norwegian genre-spanners Ulver will be performing in the fifth annual Dark Mofo festival, the lineup for the elusive festival has been released today.

Puttin’ on the Ritz is coming to Geelong and Bendigo with Rob Mills

Premiere theatre show ‘Puttin’ On The Ritz’ has been titled as a must see musical spectacular. The theatre show will feature music from Hollywood legends Irving Berlin, Cole Porter and George Gershwin.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow’s Announced

For those that want the laughs with the convenience of local shows, this one’s for you.

Keiynan Lonsdale: the triple threat

“I forgot how intense the show was,” Keiynan Lonsdale laughs at the thought of the 14-hour schedule of Dance Academy. “We were all dancers four years ago, but now we had to pretend that we were just as good, if not better.

A Street Cat Named Bob

The Pivotonian Cinema are now screening the feel-good flick A Street Cat Named Bob.

The Workers Club are doing a Netflix and Chill trivia night, and we’re ready

Grab your date and bring them to the Worker’s Club on the 19th of April for a Netflix and Chill themed trivia night.

There’s a new ’80s/’90s retro workout class in Geelong

The Loft Dance and Yoga Studio are welcoming a new class, which will bring out everyone’s inner (and classic) Jane Fonda moves.

Carl Barron is heading to Geelong and Ballarat on the ‘Drinking with a Fork’ tour

Arguably one of Australia’s largest live touring comedians, Carl Barron will be paying a visit to Ballarat and Geelong on tour with his new show, Drinking with a Fork.

Time to ditch the training wheels because Melbourne’s getting a 2.5km bicycle highway

Melbourne’s set to score a 2.5km bicycle veloway built above Footscray road, to make it easier and faster to ride into the CBD.

A barber in Ballarat is partnering with Headspace for men’s mental health

Headspace Ballarat has teamed up with Musket and Bayonet barber, Jim Morrison, to create a men’s health hub.

King of the Castle is hosting a market and auction to raise funds for the Good Friday Appeal

King of the Castle Cafe is bringing you a Good Friday fundraiser like no other.

Live out your Pulp Fiction dreams at the annual Tarantino Ball

The ultimate celebration of everything Tarantino is back after a sell-out success in 2016.

Boom Gallery Launch New Exhibitions

Geelong’s Boom Gallery has three upcoming exhibitions, running from 30 March – 22 April.

Meet the locals who are launching a blog about creatives in the region

To celebrate this new online community, Outskirt are holding a launch party at Laneway Loft on April 6 for a night of donuts and wine.

 

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