RocKabul is the documentary about Afghanistan’s first metal band, and is screening in Geelong this month

Filmmaker Travis Beard examines youth identity and freedom of expression in Afghanistan.

Treat your mum this Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and here at Forte, we want to make sure your mum has the best day ever.

In conversation with Miranda Tapsell and Gwilym Lee

Miranda Tapsell is excited about what she’s managed to achieve with Top End Wedding. “I’m really glad we got to show a more in-depth view of what the Territory is, it’s more than just 4X, mosquitos, and bing tang singlets.”

The Wizard’s Annual Book Fair returns

Make your way to Messengers Hall in Soldiers Hill to experience thousands of cherished books, comics, mags, and records.

Australian comedy legend Steve Hughes talks music, comedy, mental health and a new show

Strap in…

Denis Hilton and Limbo are coming to heat up cold winter nights in Geelong

Internationally recognised arts event company, Strut & Fret has announced the inaugural season of Spiegeltent Geelong presenting a world-class line up of cabaret, comedy and music at Johnstone Park from 30 May – 23 June 2019.

AFL returns to Ballarat for 2019

Cue the red, white and blue, the doggies are coming.

Clunes Booktown Festival is featuring an exciting new Australian voice you need to know about

The New Zealand born author had publishers fighting for the rights to his debut novel, psychological thriller Call Me Evie, which has been described as a ‘razor sharp, claustrophobic and unputdownable’ literary thriller.

Heighten your senses at Geelong After Dark

They say the best of life happens when the sun goes down, and with Geelong after Dark returning for another night of mystery, mirth, and madness this May, we couldn’t agree more.

All aboard, this is the train we’ve been dreaming of

Stepping back in time to an era of first-class steam travel, Ales on Rails is the ultimate beer, food and steam train experience.

Calling all emerging artists, it’s time to enter the Brackets Art Prize

CHYA are thrilled to announce that they’ve teamed up with Analogue Academy and Creative Geelong to bring you the inaugural Brackets Art Prize.

There’s a month-long festival coming to Queenscliff this winter

So far we can expect performances by Archie Roach, Clare Bowditch and Dan Sultan, whisky and gin masterclasses, Winter Solstice Fire Sculptures and many more experiences.

Voice For Change unveils empowering new exhibition

Voice for Change is open until Sunday May 19 at Immigration Museum.

Record Store Day’s strongest lineup of Aussie releases yet

Aussie music lovers will be treated to exclusive releases from the likes of music legends including Midnight Oil, Bob Evans, Johnny Diesel & The Injectors, and more.

Australian Music Vault opens new hip hop display

Melbourne’s Australian Music Vault has teamed up with several prominent industry figures to launch a new display celebrating the past, present and future of Australian hip hop.

This Hot Mess talks giving blood

This month I put my big girl pants on, faced my fear and did something I have been putting off for pretty much 10 years.

Geelong After Dark returns

One of the highlights of the year for Geelong is the multi-disciplinary celebration of art, music and everything the CBD has to offer with the event Geelong After Dark.

The Boho Suitcase

Calling lovers of all things crafty, do we have a treat for you!

Pivot Summit 2019: Experience The Future

This year Pivot Summit is moving beyond the surface and will look at some of the darker impacts of technology and why we need to be smarter about how we incorporate it into our lives, embracing the theme ‘Tech vs Humanity’.

Nominations are now open for Geelong Youth Awards 2019

Do you know a young person aged 12 – 25 who is making a big difference in our community?

The Spiegeltent premieres in Geelong this year

A world-class line up of cabaret, comedy and music at Johnstone Park from 30 May – 23 June 2019.

The Rockstar Signs #711

This is a time to focus of who you are in life.

Fierce Females to the front for the launch of local Zine

We all know the future is female and thanks to a collective of clever, creative and empowering Geelong based women there is a zine to prove it.

Stand Up For Christchurch Benefit Comedy Show Announced

Laughter is the Best Medicine

 

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