The Geelong Arts Centre announce their livestream performance program for May

Where creativity meets at home.

Midsumma Festival are seeking expressions of interest for their new initiative ‘Living in Queerantine’

The program, Living in Queerantine, will award 10 grants of $1,000 each to produce a work on a queer theme that can be showcased on Midsumma’s online platforms.

2020 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition extends its submission deadline

The first-place winner will receive a career-changing $50,000 furnished by APRA AMCOS, Alberts and BMG; while second-place will receive $10,000 courtesy of Banki Haddock Fiora, $5,000 courtesy Aon, and the $5,000 AMPAL Emerging Songwriter Prize awarded to an unpublished songwriter and furnished by the Australasian Music Publishers Association.

Pamela Claire shares her captivating second single ‘End of Days’

‘End of Days’ captures you right from the start with its ethereal indie sound, championed by its hypnotic, double bass, a lush arrangement of violins, delicate percussion, and Claire’s soothing and sultry vocals.

Arnott’s have released the official Monte Carlo recipe

Arguably one of the best assorted cream biscuits…

Dave Grohl, Dua Lipa, Chris Martin and more perform a quarantine cover of Foo Fighters’ ‘Times Like These’

This is a bit special.

Evanescence have shared their first new original music in nine years

Evanescence have made good on their promise of new music.

The Coronavirus app has launched. Here’s what you need to know

Last night saw one million people download the COVIDSafe app with doctors and nursing – those on the frontline – backing the technology and calling on the public to jump on board with it and help save lives.

Australian online mental health service ReachOut has launched a study support hub for students

Stressed about study during coronavirus?

The Victorian Government has announced a $16.8 million arts survival package

The funding will provide immediate support to Victorian arts organisations and individuals, helping them sustain employment, develop new works, provide opportunities for creative community participation and keep Victorians connected through the Coronavirus crisis.

A Melbourne photographer has captured the abandoned city in the midst of lockdown

The photos feature major Melbourne sites, including Flinders Street Station, Bourke Street, Little Bourke Street, Queen Victoria Market, the Old Exhibition Building, Southern Cross Station, and many more.

Geelong Animal Welfare Society need your help

If you, a family member, or a friend have any clean blankets or towels that you no longer need, the GAWS family would absolutely love them.

Season Two of Ricky Gervias’ After Life arrives on Netflix today

Season 2 has finally arrived on Netflix, welcoming comedian and TV personality Ricky Gervais back to our screens.

National Wool Museum launches new online exhibition

Named Our Heritage, Our Collection, this digital exhibition celebrates the City of Greater Geelong’s Heritage in 50 objects, selected from the themes War, Wool and Work.

ABC have announced a $5 million fund to provide urgent support for Australian creatives

This money will support the sustainability and growth of Australia’s production industry during the current coronavirus crisis and supercharge the development of new Australian content for audiences across multiple genres, including drama, comedy, children’s, factual, music and the arts.

Spirit of Tasmania dock is moving from Port Melbourne to Geelong

A massive win for the region.

The Rolling Stones have just released their first new song in eight years

They’ve still got it!

Enjoying the blues in a digitally connected environment

The odds of a whole band being in lockdown together is relatively small… unless your family is the band.

Audio-Technica Australia have given away $250,000 worth of microphones

Taking to Facebook, Audio-Technica Australia offered its followers free microphones on a first comes first serves basis and within less than two hours, all items were claimed.

You can now pick up fresh cannoli and hot pies at Daniel’s Donuts drive thru

Pinch me, I must be dreaming.

Missy Higgins, Paul Kelly, Kevin Parker and more are playing a livestreamed Anzac Day concert

Titled Music From The Home Front, the concert will be broadcast on television on the evening of ANZAC Day.

Waiting on a parcel from Australia Post?

Australia Post said its parcel deliveries had doubled in the past month – and were up 80 per cent in a year.

City of Greater Geelong announce Arts Recovery Panel

This will help the City respond with new insights and programs designed to support the healing, strengthening and future evolution of our creative communities.

The Rubens are calling on fans to help them create their next music video

To get involved, all you have to do grab your phone and make a video of your iso experience.

 

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