GREATER GEELONG

Entertainment

Chopper for Prime Minister

By Luke Voogt Chopper will be in Geelong to cement his rule over new superpower Anzakistan - New Zealand and Australia combined without the “s**t...

Sunny day for bears

Sun Bear Children’s Festival is the playground where nature and culture meet, according to director Katja Nedoluha. “Put together a bunch of kids, their love...

Reggae on offer

Brisbane band Kingfisha will hit Torquay with its signature mix of weighty reggae and dub. The band is touring the country after releasing its second...

‘Rare treat’ of angelic voices

Some of Australia’s finest choristers will present a “rare treat” at Geelong’s St Mary’s Basilica of the Angels next month, according to the show’s...

Russian classic

A Ceres theatre group will take on the Russian classic the Three Sisters at its historic sandstone hall next month. Local actress Stacey Carmichael, who...

Coming of age on stage

By Luke Voogt Geelong’s young acting talent will hit the stage this weekend in the unique ‘song cycle’ play Edges. The play will feature Geelong Society...

Weekend of wildflower and art

By Luke Voogt For those who fancy a drive down the coast, Anglesea’s award-winning wildflower and art show will be back in town, starting this...

Snuggling up with some gumnuts

The colourful world of May Gibbs’ Snugglepot and Cuddlepie “will spring to life” in a new play visiting Geelong this school holidays. The play’s producer,...

Rock royalty jets into town

By Luke Voogt Geelong will host Aussie rock royalty next month with the Screaming Jets coming to town. The Jets released their first album in eight...

Along the little river of time

By Luke Voogt Australian rock legend Glenn Shorrock is still tearing up the stage, despite hitting 72 a couple months ago. “I never thought I’d be...

Around for a great adventure

Stampeding elephants, raging typhoons and runaway trains come to Geelong in the original amazing race Around the World in 80 Days. Producer Helen Ellis said...

There’s gold in that there country

GPAC’s Musical Mornings program continues in September with John Bowles and Michelle Fitzmaurice in Country Gold. This narrated concert celebrates a century of country music...

Latest

Gender equity awards open for nominations

Organisers of the third Recalibrate Gender Equity Awards have put the call out for nominations following the 2024 launch event in Melbourne last week. Founded...