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…

Meet Anton Cleary, the prolific Warrnambool based street performer and radio presenter, championing up and coming talent amidst a bruised local music scene

Stereotypes are a funny thing, we know they exist for a reason, but they can never tell the full story….

The hype is real for Melbourne alt-metal rockers Figures

Exploring themes of dehumanisation, isolation and oppression, all through the idea of mass media influence and manipulation, Operating in Unsafe Mode is slated to position Figures amongst some of the biggest names in the Australian metal music scene.

Geelong’s Popcultcha raised $750K for charity with Funko Pop Figure honouring Aussie firefighters

So far 750,000 Australian dollars have been raised and already donated to the RSPCA National Bushfire Appeal.

Electro-pop looping wunderkind Tanya George reveals first taste of her upcoming EP ‘Normality’

Tanya George; if you don’t know the name, now is the time to start paying attention.

One year on, and The Streets Barbershop has become a thriving hub of social action

It’s about taking that 45 minutes or so, not just to perfect a skin-fade, but to establish genuine connections and bring people happiness.

Celebrate all things delicious in the region with Tastes of Central Geelong Festival

Despite the easing of restrictions, the thriving foodie scene in Geelong has a long road to recovery – and the Tastes of Central Geelong is giving it a push with a program aimed at helping Central Geelong eateries get back on their feet.

The innovative new card game that will have any music fan in stitches

If you love music and you love card games, then MYFAKEBAND is the game for you.

Mick Thomas created an album in isolation and is launching it with a live-streamed performance from Memo Music Hall this Sunday

Written, recorded and released in under three months, See You On The Other Side: A Postcard from April 2020 is a product of Mick Thomas’ innate need to make music.

Meet Billy Reeves, Melbourne’s prodigy in the making

The extremely versatile rapper has just launched into the second half of 2020 with a new name, a flurry of ideas, and an upcoming swag of riveting sonics that will place his skills for songwriting and production front and centre.

Geelong’s Lash78 are breaking the stigma of perfection in the entertainment industry

Guests so far have included New Zealand singer-songwriter theajsound, comedian Blaise White, session and touring drummer Joe Torre, and TikTok creator Lucy Wilson.

You can now enjoy the Xmas-themed, George Michael-soundtracked rom-com ‘Last Christmas’ via streaming

As the director of Spy, A Simple Favour, Ghostbusters and Bridesmaids, Paul Feig has dealt with car chases, ghosts, murder plots, and uncontrolled defecation. But with Last Christmas he’s taking on his biggest challenge yet: George Michael.

Lonely Diamond at the bottom of the Ocean Alley

Lonely Diamond is out Friday 19 June 2020.

A moment with Ballarat progressive rockers Scyphozoan

February saw the release of Scyphozoan’s newest album Arrive – bringing their heavy/progressive rock sounds mixed with some cosmic melodies.

Geelong extreme metal veterans Nemesium are releasing their highly anticipated debut album this month

We managed to catch up with guitarist Chris McEwin for a chat about the upcoming album, among other things.

Ballarat’s prog metal masterminds Ebonivory have crafted a sensational new album with ‘The Long Dream I’

Finally dropping tomorrow, June 5, the five-piece’s much-anticipated release has been a long time coming.

Amidst a pandemic, Workers Geelong found a creative way to survive – and even thrive

Meet Workers Barbecue.

Riff Raiders are proving to the world that honest to goodness Aussie rock is far from dead

We sit down with lead guitarist Marty Powell to talk all things Riff Raiders.

5 of the smoothest tracks of all time, as told by Sydney’s Oly Sherman

Oly Sherman’s latest track is smoother than a fresh jar of skippy

Heaps Good Friends have returned with a heady slice of 80s-inspired synth-pop

To celebrate the new track, Heaps Good Friends let us in on what they’ve been up to in iso (aside from folding laundry together).

Geelong’s Anna Waters has dropped a buoyant indie-pop gem with ‘Sunshine’

We sit down with Anna to delve into the details of her new release, collaborations, musical therapy and growing up in Geelong.

Music Victoria waive membership fees for the entire Victorian music industry

With more members, comes more power.

Meet RISING, the new festival taking over from White Night and Melbourne International Arts Festival

The festival will be locally-focussed first and foremost.

Sattwa Arising releases contemplative single ‘Strange Days’

‘Strange Days’ explores the nature of modern society, and the breakdown of communication as a result of social media, pondering its effect on human connection.

 

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