“There’s so much beautiful and amazing work, we want to throw the doors open”: Illuminate Adelaide’s 2023 program is bolder and more dynamic than ever

For those that may be unaware, the Fringe festival in Summer isn’t the only time Adelaide flexes its artistic muscle….

A series of Piano Bar Pop-Up Sunday Sessions is coming to Torquay and Ocean Grove

Get ready to experience a harmonious blend of Piano Bar goodness and exceptional craft beer as Piano Bar Geelong brings…

Score a bunch of discounts and explore window displays in central Geelong with the city’s new initiative ‘Kick On in Geelong’

We know what’ll put you in that good mood: a whole heap of discounts and deals running rampant across our…

Lace up your skates and head to this pop-up riverside ice skating rink coming this winter

Get ready to twirl, glide and triple salchow to your heart’s content. Following the success of last year’s Rinky Dink,…

Basketball returns to Melbourne this August for the Boomers vs World series

The Australian men’s national basketball team will return to Melbourne this August for the Boomers vs World series, allowing basketball…

‘Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story’ documentary will make its world premiere in Melbourne in August

The long-awaited Michael Gudinski documentary is on its way with Mushroom Studios revealing the official trailer and release date for…

Stewart Reeve, star of the hit show Rebel, brings new show Chameleon to Geelong this week

Stewart Reeve, star of last year’s Potato Shed hit show Rebel is back with Chameleon, an award-winning one-man show displaying…

Explore the creatures of the Wizarding World at ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature’ at the Melbourne Museum

Created by the Natural History Museum in London with Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment, the acclaimed exhibition Fantastic Beasts™: The Wonder…

All aboard, the Puffing Billy is hosting a luxurious dining experience this winter

Train experiences can vary widely. On the bottom end of the scale, there’s riding a tightly-packed PTV train while trying…

Get your gang together, The Sphinx is bringing back its karaoke nights in Geelong

If you’re feeling brave enough to take on one of Geelong’s most well-known venues, then head to The Sphinx Hotel…

Beyond the ratings: The cultural impact of Australia’s Reality TV obsession

Since the first season of Big Brother debuted on our screens in 2001, the genre has become an integral part…

Winter Wonderlights

Tickets are now on sale for Sovereign Hill’s Christmas in July event, Winter Wonderlights

Sovereign Hill in Ballarat is transforming into a magical winter wonderland to celebrate Christmas in July with their annual ‘Winter…

“This store is my love letter to Geelong”: Popcultcha Records on becoming one of Australia’s best independent record stores

There’s just something to be said about the experience of selecting a distinctive vinyl from a shelf, extracting the record…

Embrace the Magic of Port Fairy Winter Weekends, returning for three charming weekends in June and July

When winter arrives in the picturesque coastal town of Port Fairy, a sense of enchantment fills the air. Port Fairy…

Western Bulldogs bring AFL to Ballarat’s Mars Stadium this weekend

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’d notice the 2023 AFL season has finally arrived, and along with it…

A three day Festival of Magic is taking over Ballarat’s Kryal Castle in June

It’s time to service those broomsticks. Promising a spellbinding adventure for all involved, the popular regional tourist attraction Kryal Castle in…

Cult US pop culture podcast How Long Gone announces exclusive Melbourne show

Hailed as “the podcast everyone wants to appear on” (The Guardian) and “a clubhouse for the chattering classes” (The New…

There’s a Simpsons trivia night happening in Geelong next week

Do you know your steamed hams from your hamburgers, the year the first episode of The Simpsons went to air,…

A monthly Mario Kart tournament is coming to a Geelong brewery

Think you’re the champ when it comes to ruling the Mario Kart racetrack? Now’s the time to prove your prowess, with Ms Bartronica’s ultimate Mario Kart N64 Tournament on October 12.

British chef Marco Pierre White is coming to Melbourne for his debut live-on-stage theatre tour

Renowned chef, restaurateur, author and TV personality Marco Pierre White returns to Australia in 2023 for his first tour of…

The famed larger-than-life neon mirror maze Kaleidoscope is coming to Geelong this May

Geelong, prepare to lose yourself inside the euphoric human-sized ‘Kaleidoscope’ – a new work by renowned installation artist Keith Courtney…

There’s a Shrek-themed rave coming to Geelong and that’ll do, Donkey

Geelong, get ready to embark on a truly unforgettable journey as the iconic Shrek Rave makes its way to our…

Monty Python and Fawlty Towers’ legend of comedy John Cleese is coming to Geelong

Fresh from making headlines for likening King Charles Coronation to Monty Python, the legendary British comedian John Cleese has announced…

Where’s Scottie? The National Celtic Folk Festival launches Bellarine-wide ‘Where’s Wally’ style competition

Ahead of the National Celtic Folk Festival (NCFF) arrival in June, bringing the best in Celtic culture to the shores…

 

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