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.

VidCon Australia is coming…

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

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.

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.

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.

Learn Stand-up Comedy with Nikki Osborne

Confronting your fears and performing stand-up comedy is one of the most challenging, exhilarating and courageous things you can do for yourself.

This Hot Mess talks self-care

Now please know, these won’t “work”, count as refreshing or be relevant for everyone like they are for me, but if hopefully the ones you don’t relate to can act as an inspiration to find your version of self-care that you need in times of high stress.

An immersive photography exhibition which highlights life after the Chernobyl disaster is coming to Melbourne

If you’ve been hooked on HBO’s mini-series Chernobyl, you might be keen to see the real thing for yourself

Geelong Living Plus: Your guide to family friendly Geelong

Did you know Geelong recently got its very own online community hub?

Surf Coast Arts Trail: Kellyann Vaughan

Kellyann Vaughan gathers, untangles and cleans kilometres of fishing wire and rope that she finds along the Surf Coast beaches and beyond in the name of art.

GPAC’s upcoming show is one for everyone who’s ever loved and anyone who’s ever hurt

Acclaimed Queensland performance collective, The Good Room are capping off their national tour of I Want To Know What Love Is at Geelong Performing Arts Centre next weekend (Friday 9 and Saturday 10, August).

The Hunter. The Hunted at the Potato Shed

Weaving three theatrical styles into one, physical theatre ensemble Company13 will bring the fruits of their labour to the Potato Shed 8pm Friday 16 August with The Hunter. The Hunted.

 

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