Reggae Fest: The Geelong festival dedicated to Caribbean culture happening this weekend

Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme, Reggae Fest is the brand new event heading to Geelong this weekend, dedicated to…

Castlemaine State Festival returns in 2023 with expansive 17-day music and arts event

Castlemaine State Festival, one of Australia’s most important regional arts festivals, has announced its return to the creative capital of…

You can now head down to this beautiful local field and pick your very own strawberries 

Nothing says summer on the coast quite like juicy strawberries warm from the sun, and fortunately for us, we have…

‘The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez’: Master surfer/shaper Gerry Lopez hits Lorne for film premiere 

Gerry Lopez has been wowing surfers and surf film audiences for over 50 years.  ‘Mr Pipeline’ Mr. Pipeline, is one…

The magical production Wish Upon A Song returns, bringing some of the best Disney hits to Geelong

Everyone – I repeat everyone – knows Disney songs. Sitting in front of the television watching your beloved Disney flicks over…

There’s a Game of Thrones trivia night happening in Geelong tomorrow

Have you watched every episode of “Game of Thrones”… twice? The blockbuster HBO hit spanned dozens and dozens of important…

Deni Todorovic brings their book ‘Love This For You’ live to the stage in Geelong

Non-binary icon, fashion editor, content creator, activist, creative director, podcast host and now author Deni Todorovic (they/them) is gifting their…

The best uplifting pop playlists for your summer

Unless you have a love of music so strong it’s become a personality trait (or you’re a DJ), chances are…

Huge lineup of local stars headline the Christmas in Geelong opening night

The iconic Geelong floating Christmas tree is heading back to the waterfront for the start of a new festive season…

Rob Mills and Bobby Fox bring new show The Kings Of Christmas to Geelong

Australian actor and singer Rob Mills and Irish-born Aussie Actor Bobby Fox, two of Australia’s leading men, are bringing their…

Australia’s favourite queer rave POOF DOOF is heading to Ballarat for one-night-only

Fresh from announcing the highly anticipated 2023 lineup, Victoria’s longest running regional LGBTQIA+ pride festival, ChillOut Festival, has announced a…

Tickets to Melbourne’s Australian Open on sale with a return to capacity crowds

Tickets to the Australian Open are officially on sale as of October 12, with the first Grand Slam of the…

The best events and after parties to get to on Geelong Cup Day 2022

The Spring Racing Carnival is arguably one of the most exciting times of the year. With the fashion, food, social…

Spookfest: The free family-friendly spooky Halloween festival returns to Geelong

Spookfest, the free, Spookiest Halloween on the Bellarine returns with a doubleheader celebration 6pm Saturday 29 and 11am Sunday 30…

Australia’s largest Sneaker Convention is bringing rare kicks and streetwear to Melbourne

Australia’s largest sneaker and streetwear convention, Sneakerland, will be making its way to Melbourne at the iconic Melbourne Convention &…

Run 4 Geelong 2022 returns to the beach for first in-person event in three years

It’s back! Geelong’s annual fun run is back on November 13 with 1.1km, 5km and 10km courses. Dubbed ‘A Race…

Traditional Santa photos return to the Geelong CBD this November

With the iconic Floating Christmas tree on its way, Christmas in Geelong will be complete this year with the annual…

A massive two-day Christmas Gift Market is happening next month with 100+ local makers

Christmas is coming and with it comes along a lengthy list of presents and Kris Kringle gifts, festive treats and…

Vibes and Vino Festival brings live music, Victoria’s best wines and craft beer to Heathcote

Set in Heathcote, which is fast becoming one of Australia’s most loved wine regions, the Vibes and Vino Festival returns…

North Bellarine Film Festival returns, celebrating great independent film this November 

Returning to the beautiful Bellarine region for its sixth iteration, North Bellarine Film Festival is a two-day celebration of all…

A pop-up European-inspired Christmas Village is coming to Geelong

Carolers, hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts, holiday decorations, dustings of snow and twinkling lights… celebrating Christmas is an art form, and…

27 unmissable festivals and events happening across Victoria this October

In October of 1972, wedged between Michael Jackson’s Ben and Johnny Nash’s I Can See Clearly Now, Chuck Berry had…

Local leading Australian brand for sensitive skin, Tribe Skincare, opens pop-up store in Geelong CBD

Until the end of the day on Sunday, October 16, Westfield Geelong is playing host to a pastel-coloured pop-up store…

Vision Australia Carols

Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight returns for 2022

For over 80 years, Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight presented by AAMI has been supporting children who are blind or…

 

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