The Easter break is upon us, which means it is time to relax.
For some people that means staying local and keeping active, including surfing at our beautiful beaches and exploring our wonderful trails on bike or foot.
For others it means getting away and visiting family and friends.
But for those who are looking for something close to home that is a little less physical, but all the while entertaining, I would encourage you to get out and attend one of the many upcoming shows at the City of Greater Geelong’s latest major event, Surround Sounds.
We are a week into this festival, which offers something for everybody, with plenty of family friendly options as well.
All Saints Anglican Church in Barwon Heads, The Grove Pavilion in Ocean Grove, The Mill in Portarlington and The Potato Shed in Drysdale are among the venues along the Bellarine playing host to visitors from far and wide and it is so exciting to have a new event in our backyard to showcase some of the area’s upcoming talent alongside household names.
The festival will no doubt boost our region’s standing in contemporary music and cultural heritage circles.
It is yet another step in the right direction towards Geelong becoming the live entertainment hub of regional Australia.
The arts and entertainment industries have taken significant hits for two years throughout the pandemic but this sector is critical to the strength of our local economy and I am proud that as a Council we have supported this area during what has been an incredibly difficult time, and that we
will continue to do so.
I hope that Ocean Grove residents embrace Surround Sounds during the holiday period, and I strongly encourage people to go to the City of Greater Geelong website to find out what acts are playing locally, or in the city, and get out to support this festival.
For more information about Surround Sounds, visit geelongaustralia.com.au/surroundsounds
