October 16, 2022
Local artist profile: Gail Godber
THIS week we speak with songwriter and associate director of the Bendigo Youth Choir, Gail Godber. What initially motivated you to become a songwriter? When I...
October 16, 2022
Baroque stars coming to town
A RARE opportunity to experience an intimate live performance of the music of the baroque period will take place at Mackenzie Quarters later this...
October 13, 2022
Creativity comes alive at school’s arts fest
COMMUNITY members are invited to the opening night of Strathfieldsaye Primary School’s Community Arts Festival, which takes place this Friday, 14 October, featuring special...
October 9, 2022
Local artist profile: Poppa
THIS week we speak with local comedian Poppa, who’ll be right up to his neck in it at the impending Bendigo Comedy Festival. What initially...
September 25, 2022
Local artist profile: Jim Hallawell
THIS week we speak with Jim Hallawell, another local comedian appearing at the upcoming Bendigo Comedy Festival. What initially motivated you to have a go...
September 18, 2022
Local artist profile: Mike Elliot
THIS week we speak with Mike Elliot, a hilarious local comedian who will be appearing at the upcoming Bendigo Comedy Festival. What initially motivated you...
September 17, 2022
A flair for dragons, and dungeons
THOSE with a penchant for online role-playing games will have a chance to get off screen and in person at two come and try...
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...
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