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.

Tim Lucas at Windowspace

Tim Lucas’s poetic single image Reclaimed (2015) captures Beeac history with salt and windmill production, two activities in ‘one take’.

Five street artists you need to see at the Wall to Wall Festival

The Wall to Wall festival is now in its third year, and serves as one largest celebrations of street art in Australia, and most certainly in regional Victoria.

A night of music, good food and local wares is heading to Ocean Grind in Torquay

If you are interested in locally crafted art, good food, drinks and awesome music, then head to Torquay for the Ocean Grind Twilight Market.

Bill Nighy to appear live in conversation at The Astor Theatre

Well-loved actor Bill Nighy is set to hit Melbourne to appear live in conversation.

Deakin University Twilight Fiesta

Deakin University will be celebrating cultural diversity at the inaugural Twilight Fiesta at Geelong Waterfront campus tonight from 5:30pm.

Carl Barron heads to Ballarat

Ballarat is set to be host to Australia’s biggest live stand-up comedian Carl Barron, as he brings his new show ‘Drinking with a Fork’ to Her Majesty’s.

House of Mirrors

Bendigo will be playing host to a fascinating walk-through installation composed of a labyrinth of seemingly endless mirrors.

The Lip Lab Opens in Geelong

Ladies of Geelong rejoice – you can now get your very own customised lipsticks and lipgloss.

Golden Plains Art Trail

The 2017 Golden Plains Art Trail is back again

A festival of wine, music and food is heading to Bendigo next month

Bendigo is ripe and ready for the 2017 Strategem Winemakers Festival, kicking off in April.

 

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