Tastes of Central Geelong Brings a Month of Food Events to the City

Running from July 1-24, the event showcases some of the best the town has to offer while creating a number of specialty events and fun activities that pair food with something unusual.

Up the Guts Announces Debut Line Up and Regional Tour

Regional Australia is set to get a brand-spanking new touring festival that heads right through the outback of Australia.

Nutella Is Going on Tour

The thing we all love most in life (no, not your mum, that delicious hazelnut spread) is heading on a tour of Victoria.

‘Extinction’ Locked in for Arts Centre Run

Partnered with Red Stitch Actors Theatre and Geelong Performing Art Centre, Arts Centre Melbourne have announced a new cast for this Hannie Rayson play.

The Supper Club Bendigo Show

Fancy a night out but with a little sophistication? ‘The Supper Club’ is an intimate, candle­ lit experience in a cosy cabaret setting.

Dreadnaught Lock in Karova Show

For more than two decades, Dreadnaught have proudly and loudly played metal. Formed out of the remnants of Tasmanian bands including Fridge, the band released their debut album, Body.Blood.Skin.Mind, in 1996.

The Festival Raising Funds for Geelong Animal Rescue

The Geelong Animal Rescue (GAR) is a not­-for­-profit organisation established in 2012. Not to be confused with animal shelters, what makes GAR unique is that it operates from within the homes of volunteers, helping to provide homes to neglected and abandoned cats and dogs.

Ngaiire to Play Karova Lounge

Where does the time go? 2013 was the last time Ngaiire took to the road for a national tour but that is all about to change next month.

Aston Shuffle Lock in Warrnambool and Geelong Shows

Fill another bowl with Weet­ Bix, ladies and gentlemen, because The Aston Shuffle will be coming your way shortly and you’re going to need all the dancing strength you can muster.

The 27 Club

There will be more than a few readers who have heard the term ’27 Club’, a reference to musicians who died at the age of 27.

One Electric Day Reveals 2016 Lineup

Titans of Aussie rock are banding together for the the latest incarnation of One Electric Day.

Martians Café Fundraiser

A fundraising event for the people affected by the Wye River and Separation Creek fires will be held at Martians Café, Deans Marsh on Saturday, June 11.

Free ice education session in Geelong

Victorian families are joining together to support each other and challenge stereotypes about their loved ones’ ice use.

A Day On The Green Announces Massive 2016 Winery Concert Tour Line Up

For the 2016 installment of A Day on the Green, this year they present a national winery tour concert in November in which You Am I, Something For Kate and Spiderbait will team up for the first time to headline.

Leo Sprayer’s Big Tickle Bash

It’s just the kind of thing where your grandma would get a little loose.

Four Lions Lock in Castlemaine Show

Formed out of Bendigo in 2014, Four Lions lend their name from a drinking fountain in their hometown which was designed by prolific architect William Vahland and discontinued from public use in 1906.

Upcoming Ararat Live Shows

One of the country’s finest exponents of the blues, Geoff Achison, will team up with a red­ hot new face on the circuit in Rhiannon Simpson for a date with Ararat Live on June 8.

Mariachi El Bronx, Missy Higgins, CW Stoneking feature on The Lost Lands Festival’s Inaugural Line Up

Started by the founder of The Falls Festival, Simon Daly, The Lost Lands is a three-day festival taking place at Werribee Mansion over the Melbourne Cup Weekend (October 28 – 30).

Chris Cavill & the Prospectors Announce New EP and Tour

Sometimes you need to step away to gain a little perspective, and so it became that when Chris Cavill returned to the music world with Know Your Destiny, he did so with his most ambitious record to date.

Vera Blue Announces Australian Tour

After just wrapping up her sold out ‘Finger Tips Tour’ Vera Blue has announced she will be heading around the country on a national tour.

Dane Overton Locks In Regional Shows

When singer­ songwriter Dane Overton hits the touring road at the beginning of next month, he will perform more than 15 shows before the month is out. Now that is the kind of hard touring we love and respect.

Julian Assange to Headline 2016 Bendigo Writers Festival

With the colder months comes the many writing events to enlighten your mind, and the Bendigo Writers Festival has kicked things off with its official 2016 program.

The Eastern Triple EP Launch

One EP launch, ha­ ha­ ha. Two EP launches, ha­ ha­ ha. Three EP launches, ha­ ha­ ha. A huge night of hip hop is coming to The Eastern in Ballarat, with 1/6 (featuring Discourse), Angus Younga and JP set to launch their EPs. For JP, he will be serving up Grumpy Old Man.

Castlemaine Jazz Festival

Another festival taking place next month is the Castlemaine Jazz Festival, and with some 100 bands on the line­ up, it’s one very musical Queen’s birthday weekend.

 

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