September 15, 2022
Comedy festival acts announced
A STAR studded, multi award winning line-up has been confirmed for the fast-approaching five-day Bendigo Comedy Festival. It all kicks off on Wednesday, 12 October...
September 11, 2022
Local artist profile: Lee Chatterton
THIS week we speak with Lee Chatterton, the guitarist for four-piece local hardcore/metal band ABREACT. What motivated you to become a musician and how did...
September 11, 2022
Homeward sound
Highly acclaimed folk siren Mariah McCarthy is full of anticipation ahead of the release of her debut album, At Home, which will be twin...
September 4, 2022
Local artist profile: Colin McLean
THIS week we chat with drag performer and costume maker Colin McLean. What initially motivated you to become a performer? As far back as I can...
August 28, 2022
Local artist profile: Joan Harris
THIS week we chat with Bendigo Pottery-based mixed media artist Joan Harris. What motivated you to become an artist? I think that most artists will tell...
August 28, 2022
Edible art themes on show
A UNIQUE collaborative exhibition focussed on food, friendship and cultural identity featuring ceramic and textile works by two Melbourne artists is set to open...
August 21, 2022
Local artist profile: Sam Pollock
THIS week we chat with Sam Pollock from the dynamic local blues/funk/country/punk band The Ratbags. What role do you play in The Ratbags? I play guitar...
August 18, 2022
Comedy Festival back from hiatus
THE much-loved Bendigo Comedy Festival will return in just a few short months after a forced two-year interlude, with a close-knit community of crack...
August 14, 2022
Local artist profile: Joybells
THIS week we chat with local artist and co-founder of the Bendigo Art Society, Joybells. What initially motivated you to become an artist? As long as...
August 13, 2022
Facetime with makeup guru
Makeup artist Ashley Morales is set to run the first of a series of variously themed makeup workshops at Bendigo Bank's flagship concept branch...
August 13, 2022
Discover your roots with DNA
ARE there a few branches missing from your family tree, have you ever wondered where you actually come from, or are you curious about...
August 7, 2022
Local artist profile: Garry Taylor
THIS week we chat with artist and author Garry Taylor. What initially motivated you to become an artist? I always loved drawing and I didn't really...
July 31, 2022
Local artist profile: Paul Fletcher
THIS week we chat with soundscape artist, musician, animator, filmmaker and fabric and jewellery designer Paul Fletcher. What initially motivated you to become an artist? I've...
July 24, 2022
Local artist profile: Ginny Jeong
This week we chat with Bendigo and Melbourne-based illustrator and animator Ginny Jeong. What motivated you to become an illustrator/animator? My parents trusted, supported and believed...
July 24, 2022
Write your way to better health
DID you know that the simple act of expressing yourself through writing can promote calmness and an extra sense of wellbeing? Well, now a workshop...
July 17, 2022
Local artist profile: Colin King
THIS week we chat with local writer and author Colin King What initially motivated you to take the leap and become a writer? I got to...
July 12, 2022
Local artist profile: Alicia Thomas
THIS week we chat with multi-medium artist Alicia Thomas. What initially motivated you to become an artist? I don’t know that I’ve ever not been an...
July 4, 2022
First aid course for little treasures
AN upcoming course at St John of God Hospital will teach expectant mothers and those with newborns, plus anyone else who might find themselves...
July 3, 2022
Local artist profile: Dr Michael J Leach
THIS week we chat with prolific poet Dr Michael J Leach. What initially motivated you to have a go at poetry? After penning the occasional poem...
June 28, 2022
Band’s return a brass roots effort
THE City of Greater Bendigo Brass Band is back firing on all tubas as it prepares for its latest showcase concert, titled Four Seasons...
June 26, 2022
Local artist profile: Alicia Parry
THIS week we chat with home grown multi-instrumentalist Alicia Parry. What motivated you to become a musician? I started off my music journey because of my...
June 20, 2022
Focus on gold rush religions
AN unprecedented line-up of local history pundits will come together on 23 June at the La Trobe Art Institute in View Street for a...
June 19, 2022
Local artist profile: Damon Myers
THIS week we chat with tattoo artist Damon Myers from the Gallery Tattoo Studio. What initially motivated you to take the path of a tattoo...
June 12, 2022
Local artist profile: Ashley Morales
THIS week we chat with multi award winning makeup artist Ashley Morales. What motivated you to become a makeup artist? When I was 21 I...
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