BYO Coffee Cups

Plastic Free July is upon us and with the recent show war on waste creating a huge buzz around Australia, I have jumped on board to reduce my use of One use plastic.

Fall Out Boy Announce 2018 Australian Tour Dates

Fall Out Boy have finally announced that they’re bringing their forthcoming new album Mania to Australia in 2018.

Geelong local labels collaborate in launching winter range with pop up store

Cactus Clothing Co. and Enough Co. will be holding a temporary pop up store in Geelong to showcase their winter releases and largest collection to date.

Gold Fields set to return to Karova Lounge with their mature sound and independent attitude

After a two year hiatus, Gold Fields delivered a sold out set earlier this year as part of Sydney’s ‘Vivid Live’ shows, and will be making their way home for a headline set for 13th Birthday Party of the esteemed venue Karova Lounge, which D’Sylva says is held close to the hearts of Gold Fields members.

A trip to The Lip Lab promises a gorgeous experience

To me, there are few things greater than a bangin’ lipstick colour. Opening in March earlier this year, ladies of Geelong welcomed an innovative new beauty concept that has changed the way you buy lipstick and find that perfect colour – completely designing it yourself.

Fresh Music Night in Geelong

A night of original music

MIFF launches full 2017 program

The 2017 Melbourne International Film Festival just got even bigger with the announcement of multiple new additions to the already impressive program.

Dune Rats Announce New National Tour With Wavves, Hockey Dad & WAAX

Notorious party boys Dune Rats may have only just wrapped up a world tour, but they’ve just revealed brand new Aussie tour dates. Life’s too short so they say!

Sigur Ros Release Tee-Shirt in Support Of Marriage Equality

Sigur Ros have released a tee-shirt in support of marriage equality, with all proceeds going towards Australian Marriage Equality.

Splendor in the Grass Essentials

It’s nearly time, festival-goers for one of the unrivalled Australian Music Festivals, Splendor in the Grass!

For The Love, blending positive vibes, music, fashion and lifestyle

Just weeks after their Los Angeles rooftop soiree, Melbourne music and lifestyle event For The Love have announced yet another international event.

Two Door Cinema Club on coming back together to produce their most danceable record yet

Two Door Cinema club is the indie-rock band that produce the tunes that are bound to get every man and his dog dancing. The Irish three-piece emerged in 2010 with their first studio album, Tourist History, which would change the way we would think about indie-rock forever.

Northlane announce 2017 Australian tour

It is an exciting time to be a Northlane fan, especially since they are bringing their Mesmer World Tour to Australia later this year with a string of shows planned in capital cities around the nation.

Meredith Twenty Seven is here

It’s first look at Meredith Twenty Seven and the ticket ballot is open (visit the website) for the 27th installment from one of the most loved festivals in Australia.

BIGSOUND Unveils Second Speaker Lineup For 2017

BIGSOUND Festival just keeps growing and growing with a huge second round of local and international speakers added to the mix for 2017.

Boo Seeka Announce Huge National Tour For Debut Album ‘Never Too Soon’

Sydney electronic duo Boo Seeka have announced an extensive national tour in support of their upcoming debut album Never Too Soon and they’ll be hitting regional spots like Ballarat and Geelong.

Cupcakes with a cause

Geelong’s Bridie Bakes is taking fundraising to the next level with goodie boxes full of gorgeous handmade sweats and treats.

Recruit a feline for free because a cat and kitten adoption evening is going down in Melbourne

As if The Lost Dogs’ Home weren’t doing enough splendid things, they’ve just announced they’re hosting an all-inclusive cat and kitten adoption evening.

The ANZ Geelong Small Business Expo 2017

Geelong has a lot to offer in the way of small businesses, with creative, innovative and motivated minds aplenty. After their debut appearance in 2016, the Geelong Small Business Expo is back next month to celebrate that fact; bigger and better than before.

Geelong-born rock star Chrissy Amphlett is being honoured with a mural

Geelong will finally honour late home-grown rock star Chrissy Amphlett with a mural to be installed in the city’s arts precinct.

Splendour In The Grass 2017 Set Times Announced

The official set times for Splendour In The Grass 2017 are hot off the presses and ready for all you keen festival-goers.

Doughnut Time have a gold-flaked 1kg Nutella doughnut

It’s the day serious chocoholics have been waiting for all year – World Chocolate Day is upon us again, and there are some sweet reasons to celebrate.

Frequency 4 presents Ascend 1.0

The event bringing the best local and international electronic music acts to the town, Frequency 4 presents Ascend 1.0 on Cup Eve.

A salami festival is coming to Melbourne

Melbourne has done it with the Salami Festival Extravaganza.

 

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