25 years on, ChillOut Festival has become an iconic four day celebration of queer country pride 

Since small beginnings back in 1997, ChillOut has grown to become Australia’s leading queer festival. 2022 marks a whopping 25-year…

Review: Matt Garrick’s ‘Writing in the Sand’ tells the epic story of Yothu Yindi

Indigenous readers are warned this article may include images of, and content about, deceased persons. Authorised biographer and ABC News…

From Daft Punk to stoner rock, here are Atlas Franklin Alexander’s favourite things to come out of the ’90s

With Enter Echo, Newcastle-based electronic artist Atlas Franklin Alexander has well and truly earned his place on your playlist for…

Wonderland Spiegeltent brings world-class circus, comedy, burlesque, music and more to Barwon Heads

Delivering world-class entertainment within an enchanting vintage structure, Wonderland Spiegeltent will once again be taking up residency on the foreshore…

A world-first immersive Space Jam experience lands in Melbourne this week

Following the release of Space Jam: A New Legacy earlier this year and the 25th anniversary of the original 1996 classic…

Where to jingle your bells this Christmas in Geelong

Now that the halls have been decked, stockings have been hung, and trees are glistening, it’s time to get out…

From classics to the unconventional, here are 100 Christmas Movies to watch this festive season

What constitutes a Christmas movie? We emailed fifty movie critics, philosophers and dentists to shed light on the question. No…

Start ticking off your Christmas list with these gift ideas that support local businesses in the Geelong region

Christmas is quickly approaching (way too quickly!) and if you’re anything like me you maybe left Christmas shopping a little…

Filmed in Geelong, this feature has just been named the Best Australian Film of the Year

Exploring the events leading up to the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, Justin Kurzel’s controversial film Nitram has dominated proceedings at…

On-ear vs ear buds: Which headphones are best for you this summer?

If you’re looking for the perfect pair of wireless headphones this summer, Audio Technica have two new beauties that both…

A new summer series is heading to the Bellarine with an outdoor cinema and live music 

Despite La Niña and her ongoing efforts to crush our good vibes as we emerge from lockdown, summer is here…

Avalon Airport-filmed short thriller ‘Grounded’ is making its Victorian premiere this weekend

An empty plane, all passengers departed, the crew having locked up and sealed the cabin. Hidden from sight and alone…

‘The Unfiltered Hood Life’ captures Spanian’s authentic voice, to tell his powerful and unflinching story in his words

“By the time he was twelve, Spanian knew he would follow his family’s footsteps to become a career criminal. What…

One of Melbourne’s best escape rooms is bringing a whole new venue to Geelong 

There’s just something so bloody exciting (and maybe terrifying) about being locked in a small, usually creepy room, forced to…

Robbie Williams is heading to Melbourne for ‘Better Man’ biopic in 2022

He’s sold more than 80 million albums and has six of the top 100 best-selling records in British history. Robbie…

In a festival-ready region, Raglan Presents is bringing Warrnambool’s live music scene back to life 

Pressure washing floors for an entire weekend isn’t everybody’s idea of a good time, but the members of boutique festival…

Saint Ignatius College are taking over Costa Hall in their production of ‘Wicked’

After sold-out productions of School of Rock, Beauty and the Beast and Hairspray in 2019, Saint Ignatius College is full…

A world-class music photography exhibition arrives in Geelong 

Geelong’s hub of photography, Focal Point Studio, Darkroom and Gallery, is showcasing some of the world’s biggest names in music…

Tropical Fuck Storm to premiere feature film ‘Goody Goody Gumdrops’ in Castlemaine this month

Described as “82 mins you’ll never get back”, Melbourne’s Tropical Fuck Storm will premiere their feature-length film Goody Goody Gumdrops…

Head to Geelong’s Waterfront for the return of NYE fireworks

In some truly sensational news for the region, Geelong’s free fireworks displays will return to the waterfront this New Year’s…

A huge Disney Pixar-themed mini golf course opens in Geelong for summer

Mini golfers, assemble and prepare to kick some serious putt at Pixar Putt, a pop-up mini golf experience that’s heading…

The best independent cinemas in regional Victoria to visit this summer

Gone are the days of heading to the movies and sitting in an uncomfortable seat, munching on some overpriced popcorn…

A new thrift store has opened in Torquay selling vintage treasures, surfboards and surf wear

Much like no one does burgers like Boss and ice cream like Messina, no one does vintage quite like The…

Lou Wall uses comedy as a “unifier” and joins the Illuminati in upcoming Geelong Arts Centre x Melbourne Fringe Takeover

Multi-award winning comedian Lou Wall “pretty much spent the last six months of lockdown trolling the Illuminati… trying to join…

 

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