Inspired by the dark undercurrent of the 1850s Victorian Goldfields and intriguing stories of the past, Goldfields Gothic showcases the dark side of the goldfields in all its gruesome glory.

Maldons infamous Goldfields Gothic Festival of Dark Ideas returns with many eerie events on offer include ghost tours, cemetery tours, themed food experiences, workshops and performances plus talks on death, goldfields history and the shadowy side of life.

Highlights of the program include an exclusive performance by iconic Australian new wave band Real Life (Remember their hit song Send Me An Angel?) and the mysteriously magical Sass and Secrets featuring Australias most renowned female magician and mentalist Cath Jamison.

Explore the full program here. 

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Immerse yourself in the dark side with an exclusive evening of enthralling entertainment featuring internationally renowned New Wave legends REAL LIFE, as part of Goldfields Gothic Festival of Dark ideas.

Having toured the world extensively, their classic dancefloor hit Send Me An Angel went to number 1 in Europe and has been covered hundreds of times.

This is an extremely rare exclusive opportunity to see REAL LIFE perform live on stage. REAL LIFE will be supported by synthpop purveyors Suburban Spell, experimental Post-Punk duo Winternationale and dystopian dark electronica by Terminal Sound System.

DJ Kristin Solury from Bleeding Back Hearts Revue PBS 106.7FM and DJ Lilith Nirvana will also be spinning tunes to keep you dancing in the dark all night long.

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Tammy Gilson, a celebrated Wadawurrung (Ballarat) artist, is exhibiting her first solo showcase at the Art Gallery of Ballarat. Running from 29 June to 13 September, the exhibition, titled Beenyak, meaning basket, is a captivating display of her profound connection to her ancestors and their sustainable way of life.

Gilson refers to her homeland as Nans Country and feels a deep spiritual connection to her ancestors and their land. Gilson uses locally sourced materials and traditional cultural practices to highlight the sustainability of her ancestors way of life. Her weaving represents a sense of belonging, empowerment, and eternity while incorporating the Wadawurrung ways of seeing, doing, and being. Her art is a demonstration of the connections between the past, present, and future.

Stay up to date with whats happening within the regions art scene here. 

 

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Alongside international photographic artists Yvonne Todd and Erik Johansson, and pop culture polaroid portraits from Andy Warhol, the arresting work of international portrait photographer Platon will headline the 10th Ballarat International Foto Biennale. 

People Power Platon is a comprehensive world-first exclusive-to-Ballarat exhibition of over 120 portraits of the people who have shaped our world. 

Keep up with the latest in regional art and local events here.

 

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If youre a MAINfm listener (or even if youre not but want to be), its your time to shine once more as the best little not-for-profit station in the nation is gearing up for its annual MAINfm radiothon, running from July 15 to July 22 2023.

Under the theme, Bring the Noise, the three times crowned best little station in the nation is asking the community to help provide some much-needed assistance in keeping the place up and running, continuing to bring the noise the music, the talk, the singing, the song, the chit and the chat, the events and the vibe to the community. 

Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.

Over eight days, Radiothon listeners are encouraged to tune in, subscribe and show support for the long-running regional station. There are plenty of reasons to subscribe a bounty of daily prizes will be up for grabs and everyone who subscribes during Radiothon will go in the major prize draw. 

There is an ever-growing list of businesses around town offering discounts for subscribers too. 

 

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