‘Clothed In Memory’: The nostalgic book from a Bendigo creative combining celebrities with clothing and memories

Filled with fond fashion memories, Clothed In Memory is full of moments where familiarity meets the unexpected. Providing a window…

Melbourne artist Danielle Weber continues to captivate the world with The Rock’s Black Adam portrait

Melbourne artist Danielle Weber, renowned for being loved by Hollywood’s elite, continues to go from strength to strength with her…

Castlemaine State Festival returns in 2023 with expansive 17-day music and arts event

Castlemaine State Festival, one of Australia’s most important regional arts festivals, has announced its return to the creative capital of…

‘The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez’: Master surfer/shaper Gerry Lopez hits Lorne for film premiere 

Gerry Lopez has been wowing surfers and surf film audiences for over 50 years.  ‘Mr Pipeline’ Mr. Pipeline, is one…

Daniel Johns immersive ‘Past, Present & FutureNever’ exhibition in Melbourne has been extended

Silverchair legend Daniel Johns has extended his ‘world first’ immersive exhibition, ‘Past, Present & FutureNever’, in Melbourne due to overwhelming…

A first-of-its-kind collection is coming to Melbourne featuring some of the most treasured pop culture items

Historically significant performing arts costumes and objects, ranging from Kylie Minogue’s gold lame hotpants to Dame Nellie Melba’s La Traviata bodice, will be made available…

Make someone’s day, every day, with chic online flower delivery store Bloomeroo 

Dedicated to providing beautiful bouquets for any occasion – including no occasion – online florist Bloomeroo has become a digital…

Indie record store and music venue Trash Cult announce T-Shirt Design Competition

Most of us have a favourite t-shirt. It’s that t-shirt that fits as if somehow made specifically for us. It’s…

Daylesford’s ChillOut Festival reveals full 2023 lineup

Celebrating 26 years in 2023, Australia’s longest-running and largest regional pride festival will take place in regional Victoria’s LGBTQIA mecca…

North Bellarine Film Festival returns, celebrating great independent film this November 

Returning to the beautiful Bellarine region for its sixth iteration, North Bellarine Film Festival is a two-day celebration of all…

First look: A large-scale contemporary artwork from First Nations artist Kait James transforms Geelong Art Centre’s facade

Earlier this month, a section of the stunning artwork from proud Wadawurrung Woman and award-winning contemporary artist Kait James was…

A huge Spring market is happening in Geelong West this weekend

Hello Spring! It’s officially that time of the year where the urge to freshen up your home, wardrobe and office…

‘Roughly Twelve’: The exhibition celebrating The Gordon’s emerging artists worthy of your attention

The opportunity to create a portfolio of works and exhibit in a gallery space is an exciting prospect for growing…

Starkie family reach for the sky with their Geelong performances

On Saturday 15 October, Bob ‘Bongo’ Starkie will be living in the 70’s for his Skyhooks celebration at the Wool…

Melbourne Fringe Festival returns to Geelong with an eclectic three night program you can’t miss

Back for its 40th year in 2022, Melbourne Fringe Festival has announced an ambitious, bold and boisterous program full of…

An internationally exclusive Carla Zampatti retrospective is coming to Australia

The first internationally exclusive retrospective of Carla Zampatti AC, OMRI (1938–2021) will present the life and work of the inimitable…

Check out the new neon art installations popping up around Geelong

It’s time to brush up on your low-light photography because a bunch of glowing installations are taking over Geelong’s city…

Geelong-born artist Rone unlocks ‘Time’ with a new immersive installation in Flinders Street Station’s mysterious ballroom

In his most expansive project yet, internationally renowned artist and infamous Geelong street artist Tyrone Wright, AKA Rone is set to…

Regional Victoria’s Art Guide: Exhibitions to see in September and October

With Melbourne branded the arts capital of Australia, it’s easy to forget about the wealth of art on offer outside…

Bestselling crime author Chris Hammer announces 10-date regional Victorian tour 

International best-selling author Chris Hammer will discuss his latest thriller novel The Tilt at venues across Victoria this October. Hammer…

Diving into the colourful and whimsical world of Surf Coast-based artist Sinikka 

If you’re looking to bring some fun into your home, Sinikka is the Surf Coast artist producing breathtaking artwork with…

White Night Geelong: The globally recognised late-night spectacle of culture, art and music returns 

Having already beguiled audiences in Bendigo in September, White Night now makes its way to Geelong for the first time…

All the best theatre, concerts and workshops happening at the Geelong Arts Centre this Spring

The city’s finally getting starting to get its warm weather groove back with festivals, outdoor events, plenty of great exhibitions…

Australia’s largest ever Augmented Reality Art Trail arrives at the NGV

From a floating human skull to a neon pink warrior, visitors to the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) can experience…

 

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