December 24, 2023
Local artist profile: Jay Howie
THIS week we chat with the phenomenal blues and rock singer, songwriter and musician Jay Howie, who cites Led Zeppelin, Joe Bonamassa and Marcus...
December 17, 2023
Local artist profile: Lloyd Dodsworth
THIS week we chat with guitarist and singer/songwriter Lloyd Dodsworth, who originally hit the stage with his folks at the ripe old age of...
December 10, 2023
Local artist profile: Louise MacGregor
THIS week we chat with Bendigo singer/songwriter Louise MacGregor, whose first attempts at composing music were sparked by a bout of glandular fever during...
December 3, 2023
Local artist profile: Dane Knowles
THIS week we chat with local rising comedic star Dane Knowles, whose self-described “weird, often fairly anecdotal and pretty performative” breakout style, as seen...
November 26, 2023
Local artist profile: Stephanie Baker (aka artcomfy)
THIS week we chat with the startling mixed media artist Stephanie Baker, who draws inspiration from not only visual artists but musicians as well,...
November 19, 2023
Local artist profile: Kim Burns
THIS week we chat with ukulele maestro, performer and inspirational musical director Kim Burns, who fell in love with the Portuguese-originated instrument while studying...
November 12, 2023
Local artist profile: Bill Conroy
THIS week we chat with highly accomplished local photographer Bill Conroy, who’s been there and done that across the worlds of editorial and commercial...
November 5, 2023
Local artist profile: Bridie Lynas
THIS week we chat with dynamic local singer, songwriter and guitarist Bridie Lynas, who says there’s a certain amount of vulnerability behind her “aggressive”...
October 29, 2023
Local artist profile: Jared Healy
THIS week we chat with blues, rock and country singer and guitarist Jared Healy, whose self-described style has been influenced by Gary Moore, Slash,...
October 22, 2023
Local artist profile: Sam Edmonds (Earth Cadet)
THIS week we chat with Sam Edmonds - singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, label owner, and the founder of Bendigo Vinyl in Hargreaves Street, who’ll...
October 15, 2023
Local artist profile: Angie Robinson
THIS week we chat with ceramicist and mosaic artist Angie Robinson, whose self-guided approach to and passion for ceramics is built around a deep...
October 8, 2023
Local artist profile: Tracey Koolen
THIS week we chat with Central Victorian sculptural and ceramic artist Tracey Koolen, who upped stumps from her decade-long engineering career 30 years ago...
October 7, 2023
Bangarra presents new show at Ulumbarra
LOCAL lovers of contemporary dance will be thrilled at the prospect of Bangarra Dance Theatre’s latest visit to Dja Dja Wurrung country during the...
September 24, 2023
Local artist profile: Michelle Loschiavo
THIS week we chat with talented local painter and illustrator Michelle Loschiavo, who was drawn to art during a challenging childhood. What initially motivated you...
September 13, 2023
Focus on democracy at Bendigo Library
THE brittle nature of self-governance and civil liberties will be on the agenda when former Fairfax journalist and current La Trobe University researcher Shane...
September 10, 2023
Local artist profile: Lorraine Brigdale
THIS week we chat with stunning Yorta Yorta multimedia artist and First Nations Engagement Curator at Bendigo Art Gallery, Lorraine Brigdale. What initially motivated you...
September 3, 2023
Local artist profile: Jess Keeli
THIS week we chat with watercolour and mixed media artist Jess Keeli, who most recently received the Emerging and Energised trophy at the Bendigo...
August 27, 2023
Local artist profile: Alice Bottomley
THIS week we chat with accomplished singer and musical theatre performer Alice Bottomley. What initially motivated you to become a singer and performer? My grandfather was...
August 23, 2023
Debut mystery novel for local author
BENDIGO wordsmith Amy Doak celebrates the release of her first ever young adult work of fiction next month and quite fittingly will mark the...
August 21, 2023
Tales of two-wheeled transport
A FILM festival with a difference is due to roll in to Eaglehawk’s Star Cinema at the end of the month, with Bendigo’s burgeoning...
August 20, 2023
Local artist profile: Taylah Chisholm
THIS week we chat with uber-talented young musical theatre performer Taylah Chisholm. What initially motivated you to become a musical theatre performer? Growing up as a...
August 13, 2023
Local artist profile: Kim Ritchie
THIS week we chat with legendary long-time local country music singer and guitarist Kim Ritchie. What initially motivated you to become a singer and guitarist? I...
August 5, 2023
Local artist profile: Rose Norton
THIS week we chat with another self-styled emerging local artist whose practice spans signing and visual art. What motivated you to become a singer and...
July 30, 2023
Local artist profile: Tara Muscatello
THIS week we chat with up-and-coming dynamo singer/songwriter (and rapper) Tara Muscatello. What motivated you to become a singer/songwriter/rapper? I will always remember the exact moment...
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