Odyssey Short Film Festival returns for another year

Each year, the Odyssey Short Film Festival runs in Geelong, showcasing the work achieved through Year 11 and 12 studies at high school. Now in its fourth year, the film festival is set to run on December 3 with more than 10 schools (and even more students) showcasing their films.

Tricking the eye —contemporary trompe l’oeil

Inspired by the centuries old tradition of trompe l’oeil painting (or ‘trick of the eye’), this exhibition showcases a number of contemporary artists takes on creating pieces that are illusionistic or play with perspective. Forté chat to the exhibition curator Lisa Sullivan.

A massive moonlight market is happening in Bendigo this weekend

The Moonlight Market is set to be a night of great food, music and crafted goods.

The Melbourne exhibition celebrating women who changed history

Thirty-five artists have created 35 original portraits of trailblazing, history-making women to raise funds for those fighting for gender equality…

A 75-metre waterslide is coming to Fed Square for summer

The heart of Melbourne will reinvent itself as the place to be this summer with Federation Square’s huge list of activities for tourists and locals alike, including a 75-metre waterslide.

Bruthen Blues & Arts Festival

A feature packed weekend of music, arts, entertainment, food, markets and activities for the whole family.

Local hairdresser and performer, Adamo di Biase, set for cabaret show tonight

It all goes down at Hot House at 377 Pakington Street, Newtown

Blackman’s Brewery in Torquay are hosting a laneway session perfect for today’s weather

Featuring street food, pop-up stalls, live tunes and of course a range of Blackman’s Brewery beers.

Odyssey Short Film Festival

Odyssey Geelong Year 11 and 12 Media Studies Film Festival is the yearly showcase of the talents of young film makers in Secondary School across Geelong, Surf Coast and the Bellarine

The Fundraiser Kickstarting a Living-History Project

Kick off the weekend with your Friday night at the Old Paper Mills in Fyansford for some good old fashioned…

Pivot Summit: The Digital Future Event

“Pivot was born out of this idea that we can hold a world-class event in Geelong. We didn’t want to call it The Geelong Digital Summit – we wanted it to be something more forward thinking,” says Pivot Summit founder Leighton Wells.

Moonlight Cinema announces massive 2016/2017 summer program

Moonlight Cinema is back for another year, bringing a jam-packed program with it.

A massive silo street art project is going down near Horsham

Melbourne artist Adnate is currently in the process of completing the piece

Local artist Joshua Maxwell de Hoog is launching a book of drawings, thoughts and musings

His book is a capsule of thoughts and feelings spanning over a year.

Popular online store the Vintage Marketplace has opened a Geelong shop

Vintage comes to Geelong.

The infamous floating Christmas tree is back, and it gets lit up tonight

Geelong’s infamous floating Christmas tree makes its return with a magnificent “light up” celebration on Friday, November 11.

The Lorne Film festival is on this weekend, celebrating the great things happening in the film industry

Starting from November 11 and running until the 13th, the Lorne Film festival is about to take over the coastal town with more than 10 great films.

Geelong’s Emerging Artists Group

Emerging Artists Geelong is a group ran by the Geelong Arts Society which focuses on hosting workshops, exhibitions and educating others on art for emerging artists each year. Forté chat to mentor artist Dare Tekin about the program and the upcoming exhibition ‘Anthropoid’.

Sir David Attenborough unveils Melbourne show

The golden-voiced David Attenburgh will appear in Melbourne for one night only.

The Amazing Travelling Comedy Tour

Five of Australia’s best stand-up comics are heading regional as part of The Amazing Travelling Comedy Tour, with Aaron Gocs, Matt Steward. Angus Gordon, Nick Capper and Jess Perkins. Forté chat with stitch up comedian Aaron and RAW comedy finalist Jess ahead of the tour.

The Gordon: Graphic Design Program

The Gordon Graphic Design program has again exceeded expectations to deliver great students to local industry. Each year as part of the Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design, students are encouraged to take up work placement in local businesses to learn the ropes and get a feel for the fast pace the graphic design world can serve up.

PSA: Russell Coight Is Returning To TV

In news that proves dreams really do come true, Russell Coight’s All Aussie Adventures are returning to our TV screens in 2017.

Lawrence Leung on the longest selfie, aliens and hitting Ballarat’s comedy scene

Lawrence Leung is a familiar face. He’s graced the screen a few times for his pranks with the Chaser’s War on Everything and on Channel 10’s Offpsring, but it’s his wit and unique brand of comedy that makes him so memorable.

Upstate Yoga and Mt Duneed Estate are teaming up for the most original yoga class yet

Upstate Yoga and Mt Duneed Estate have joined forces to create perhaps the most original yoga experience in Geelong.

 

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