Heritage in hindsight

Remember when Geelong’s waterfront was almost totally excavated to create our new tourist precinct - only for workmen to discover a forgotten statue of...

Sun descends on Geelong

International performer Nilaja Sun will return to Geelong next month direct from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with her latest play, Pike St. Sun will bring...

Festive worlds apart

The Two Worlds Festival will showcase a variety of Indigenous and western performers, art, traditional and not so traditional activities, Indigenous and modern multicultural...

Murray’s hip hop album

By Luke Voogt Multiple Platinum artist Pete Murray will play in Geelong this weekend following the release of his new album Camacho. The new album had...

Wendy’s in Dusty shoes

By Luke Voogt After more than two decades celebrating the life of Dusty Springfield, veteran performer Wendy Stapleton brings her long-running tribute to Geelong next...

Gift for aspiring musicians

Indented Head singer Brianna Ekberg says a Geelong music scholarship was instrumental in taking her career to the next level. “As a young classical singer...

Quieten down, brainiacs

By Luke Voogt Von Stache will bring a giant eyeball and their trademark on-stage rowdiness when they launch their latest “party punk” EP on Saturday...

Music lights his fire

By Luke Voogt Comedian George Kapiniaris is most famous for his television and on-stage work, but after 30 years of performing, music remains his true...

You wouldn’t read about it!

By Luke Voogt Legendary Australian rockers Midnight Oil reignited the music scene in March, when they announced their reunion and first world tour in 20...

Hey Santa Claus … it’s Kev

By Justin Flynn There’s no doubt that Kevin Bloody Wilson is one of Australia’s most iconic comedians. He’s stood the test of time. People love his...

Wedding juggernaut out of control

Colleen Bacon wants her daughter Meg’s wedding to be perfect, unlike the disappointment of her own, but with mismatched shoes, ribbons the wrong width,...

Country queen Beccy Cole to raise spirits

Everyone’s country sweetheart, Beccy Cole, heads up another bumper crop of musical superstars headlining at the Queenscliff Musical Festival. The festival, from 24 to 26...

A run for love

The Portarlington community will show off its love of racing during the Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run on Valentine’s Day. The light coastal...

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