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…

Central Geelong is hosting a Black Friday Shopping Festival this week with discounts, goody bags, gifts, and workshops

Over the past few years, the Black Friday (and Cyber Monday) sales have crept onto Australia’s retail calendar, despite their…

PSA pet owners: You can now book in for pet Santa photos in Geelong

Christmas is quickly approaching, and I for one cannot wait to put up the Christmas tree and call it a…

Discover the best photographic art with these must-see exhibitions at the Ballarat International Foto Biennale

Ballarat, like all of Victoria’s regional cities, never fails to surprise with the depth and wonder of its artistic offerings….

A free pop-up outdoor cinema is coming to the city with some absolute Christmas classics 

Christmas songs are great, and wrapping Christmas gifts is a surefire way to get you in high spirits—but those joyful…

‘Sunset Soiree’ is the new weekly Sunday summer series heading to Geelong’s waterfront

Summer was made for Sunday sessions. Is there anything better than watching the sunset paint the sky over the water…

Melbourne Fringe Focus: Taiwan explores subculture, tradition, hope and fear

When many Australians think of Taiwan, they think of…well…China. Yet for decades, Taiwan has been home to one of the…

Get festive with Adventure Park’s magical Christmas Festival of Lights, returning for 2021

The countdown to Christmas is well and truly underway for 2021, and after an incredibly tough few years, this festival…

Live music has made its return to the region and The Hop Inn is putting local musicians front and centre

The Hop Inn has built a dedicated local following over the last couple of years. While becoming one of the…

Live music is back, and it is hot! Here’s your guide to the Torquay Hotel’s ripper lineup

We’ve all long known the Torquay Hotel to be the home of live music, where artists perform their breakthrough gigs,…

Some of the coolest events to hit Geelong this summer

With things opening up, and the chances of future lockdowns looking pretty slim, it’s time to get out and enjoy…

Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will make its Melbourne premiere in 2022

The two-part play will continue performances through to early 2022, in what will be the last chance for Australian audiences…

Sip on boutique gin and mingle with local powerhouses at Geelong Young Professionals’ upcoming networking event

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s the power of community. Filled with some of the most creative, innovative and…

A dedicated karaoke bar is opening in Geelong

For those with the stage confidence of Aretha Franklin, the voice of Adele or the moves like Jagger, we’ve got…

Happy Place, the world’s most Instagrammable exhibit, is coming to Melbourne 

Following sold-out residencies in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Boston, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Sydney and Auckland, innovative experience Happy Place is…

Six movies worth checking out at Geelong cinemas right now

Movies are back – again – only this time the cinemas are bringing out the big guns. No more trickle…

A drive-in cinema is popping up in regional Victoria once again for the summer

The hallmark of 1950s suburban kitsch, oozing nostalgia from a time most of us have only ever experienced first-hand at…

 

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