Entertainment
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Electric trio lighting it up
From learning his trade as a guitarist in the pub scene after leaving high school and building amplifiers with Dave Ulbrick, to making equipment and…
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Witty women come to town
Comedian Maren May was born and raised in Germany, but she has spent almost all her adult life living in Australia. What began in 2010…
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Groove Doctors have the cure
Kenny Miller and John Dallimore are two of Geelong’s favourite musical sons, with a musical relationship spanning more than 30 years. But for Miller, the…
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Keeping the funk alive
Local band Suneden are making a splash in 2025. With a breakout appearance at Byron Bay Bluesfest, their sophomore album on the way and a…
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Young singers hit the big time
Local young people will have the opportunity to perform with Australia’s premier opera company this month. Geelong Youth Choir (GYC) ensemble Cantore Choir will join…
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Soaring through music
The Royal Australian Air Force Band will take the soul on a transformative journey with Apparitions coming to Geelong. The 40-piece wind band will breathe…
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Big year for Hassall
It’s all happening for Matilda Hassall in 2025. The singer-songwriter, hailing from Geelong but currently based in Melbourne, is having a bumper year. Known professionally…
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Mamma’s still not happy
If you ask any Italian son about their mother, most will tell you that their mum is unhappy with them about something. As a 42-year-old…
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National tour starts again in Geelong
A decade ago Conrad Sewell’s life changed forever with the release of hit single Firestone. Written and sung by Sewell, the track was released in…
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Around the world in 80 minutes
Take a musical trip around the globe when the Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra brings its latest show to Geelong. Music From Around the World collects the…
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Past and future of rock collide
While Simpsons-themed metal band Dr Colossus are ostensibly Melbourne-based, Geelong is their home turf. It comes as little surprise, then, that Colossus frontman Jono Colliver…
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Bringing the laughs to the Bellarine
The Tin Shed in Barwon Heads is set to become the Bellarine’s newest comedy venue with a series of shows kicking off in June. The…