There’s a new life drawing class on Tuesdays for an affordable $10

Life drawing mightn’t be something you’ve ever thought of doing, but with how these new Geelong life drawing classes are run, it’s really an experience everyone should give a try.

Central Geelong Sidewalk Sales: The One Day Sale Frenzy

The annual Sidewalk Sales is Geelong’s largest sale day – the day people flock to the streets to snap up some once-off bargains from local retailers. Held on Melbourne Cup Day, this year sees more than 200 local businesses participating.

Rone: Empty

For Rone, the internationally renowned street artist, his work isn’t just about painting large portraits of women. It’s about recreating public spaces.

Oxygen College Launch Professional Photography Program

Oxygen College has long offered the opportunity to study photography right here in Geelong. In 2017, they are embarking on offering a brand new Professional Photography Program which will give students the chance to do complete a full time, two year photography course.

Local designers Heyy Dream Swim launch first ever range

Just as the sun is starting to be a regular player in our lives again, some wonderful Geelong gals are launching a new swimwear brand tonight at Analogue Academy.

Tricking The Eye

The Eye Drawing on the centuries old tradition of trompe l’oeil painting (or trick of the eye), ‘Tricking the eye—contemporary…

Swan Lake: The Classic Love Story Travels Regionally

Swan Lake is the most famous of ballets – perhaps the most loved classical ballet of them all. The tale of a Prince falling in love with a graceful Swan Princess is a signature of classical ballet, and one that will be heading to Victoria next month with the The Russian National Ballet Theatre.

Cheez TV are re-releasing old shows on Facebook, and it’s partly thanks to a Geelong local

For those growing up in the late 90s and early noughties watching the like of Dragon Ball Z, X-Men, Pokemon and more on Cheez TV, served as some of the greatest moments of being a kid.

Geraldine Hickey on her loves: football, comedy and radio

Growing up in the country does something to you. For Geraldine Hickey, it made her an avid lover of sport in a town where, well, there wasn’t much else going on at the time.

Bill Bailey: comedian, bird-watcher and musical virtuoso

Fix up a strong tea with no sugar and you’ll share something in common with how British comedian, Bill Bailey, likes his cup of tea. But the commonalities are likely to stop there, as Bailey would much rather consume his tea from a flask – and that’s exactly where his uniqueness begins each day.

Bellarine Arts Trail: Artist studios, artist collectives and local galleries open their doors

The Bellarine Arts Trail offers a way for art lovers to gain insight into more than 40 local artists’ practice and their creative environments. Forté chat to one of the Arts Trail’s featured artist Libbet Loughnan, an artist who works in oil and acrylic on board, watercolour on paper and sculptures depicting animals, portraits and stories.

A massive fashion market is coming to Geelong next month

For those who love designer wears but not the price tag, The Fashion Market brings together some of the best pre-loved and vintage designer pieces in the one place.

Meet Graham in Bendigo

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) has collaborated with a leading trauma surgeon, a crash investigation expert and a world-renowned Melbourne…

The Creators Market

Bringing together hundreds of artists, designers, crafters and culinary creators, The Creators Market in Ballarat is a one-stop-shop for talent.

The local comedian bringing laughter to the people

Local comedian Tait Middleton is helping to create a thriving comedy scene in rural Victoria. After holding several shows in pubs and venues across the Geelong region, Tait is heading back to Aireys Inlet Pub on October 15 – the location of one of his most fruitful turnouts.

10 reasons to visit Ballarat this weekend

Below is a list of things to do, see and enjoy while hitting the ‘Rat.

A massive day of polo, food, wine and entertainment is coming to Geelong next year

If you’ve never seen a live polo match, now is your chance to do so, as the largest polo match ever is coming to Geelong on Australia day.

Oxygen College’s Diploma of Visual Arts is helping to develop local artists’ confidence

After three long years of planning and for the first time in 2017, Geelong’s Oxygen College will be running a nationally accredited full time course for Visual Arts.

Tom Ballard is putting his all into comedy

With the 4am wake ups of a triple j breakfast host out of the way, the worst thing Tom Ballard has to experience is the jet lag gained from travelling and gigging two months abroad.

Word for Word Non-fiction Writing Festival

Geelong welcomes the third annual writing festival Word for Word over the weekend of November 18-20.

Dazzling Dan the Magic Man celebrates 20 years of astonishing crowds

After 20 years of performing local magic, performer Dazzling Dan the Magic Man is going back to his roots.

Lady Eats Apple Premieres in Melbourne

In a world premiere, Geelong’s Back to Back Theatre presents Lady Eats Apple. Directed by Bruce Gladwin, this a show…

Geelong-turned-Melbourne street artist RONE is having his first solo show in two years

Known for his work creating portraits of women around the world, RONE is having an exhibition showcasing such works.

Award-winning director heads to Geelong for Q&A session of Joe Cinque’s Consolation

Award-winning director, Sotiris Dounoukos, is set to come to Geelong for a special Q&A screening of his new film Joe Cinque’s Consolation.

 

Subscribe to the
Forte newsletter

Stay up to date with everything going on around your region.