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WYT’s Frozen Jr breaks records at WGAC

by Bonnie CollingsWarragul Youth Theatre’s performance of Disney’s “Frozen Jr” melted the hearts of everyone in the audience, both young and old. The opening performance saw an auditorium filled with excited theatre goers, and a large amount of young...

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Pub choir brings British culture to Thorpdale

by Bonnie CollingsThe owner of Thorpdale’s Travellers Rest Hotel is bringing a British pub culture to the small community with a pop-up choir night. Community members have embraced the concept, putting their singing skills on display at the choir...

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Former Gippslander takes MICF stage

Former Gippsland performer Megan Connolly is returning to the Victorian comedy scene, bringing their fantastic improvised comedy show “Jez and Jace: Lads on Tour” to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Performed by Megan and their comedy...

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Local studios open this weekend

Artists across West Gippsland will again open their home studios for community members to visit and explore this weekend. Run by Open Studios West Gippsland, the open weekend aims to introduce the community to artists right on their...

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Easter Art Sale on now

Baw Baw Arts Alliance’s fourth annual Easter Art Show is on again at the Warragul Exhibition until this Sunday April 7.A collaboration with Warragul Rotary Club, BBAA’s Easter Art Show is designed to support artists, and give community members an...

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WYT bring Arendelle to the WGAC stage

by Bonnie CollingsWith incredible singing, fantastic costumes and a sprinkle of some stage magic, Warragul Youth Theatre’s production of “Frozen Jr” is set to wow audiences at the West Gippsland Arts Centre these school holidays. Based on the...

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A taste of classical guitar at Wesley of Warragul

Brisbane-based Contra Guitar Duo, will showcase the tone colours and styles of classical guitar at the Wesley of Warragul on Saturday afternoon. Hamish Strathdee and Emma-Shay Gallenti-Guilfoyle are set to perform a diverse range of classical guitar...

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Chamber music at WOW

Drouin pianist Brian Chapman will be joined by friends Susan Pierotti and Rosanne Hunt for an evening program of chamber music at the Wesley of Warragul on Saturday March 9. Performing exceptional pieces from Beethoven, Franck and Mendelssohn, Brian...

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Exploration of Ikebana artistry at WAS Gallery

The WAS Gallery 2024 season has begun with a flourish of flowers and foliage thanks to the latest exhibition from local artist Janice Hunter. Titled “mono no aware” the exhibition features sculptures of foliage and flowers created with paper, paint...

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Artists create “crazy flowers”

Baw Baw Arts Alliance will once again host an “art frenzy” at this year’s Ficifolia Festival. The theme for artists this year is “crazy flowers”, something BBAA artist Yvette Stubbs said everyone can connect with. “The idea behind ‘crazy flowers’ is...

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Brian Cadd brings classics and new hits to WGAC

by Bonnie CollingsAustralian country-rock pioneer Brian Cadd is returning to the West Gippsland Arts Centre this Sunday for an evening of classic hits and some new favourites. A member of Australian country-rock supergroup Axiom, renowned songwriter...

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Rehearsals in full swing for WTC’s Legally Blonde

by Bonnie CollingsReturning from its Christmas hiatus, rehearsals are back in full swing for Warragul Theatre Company’s production of “Legally Blonde The Musical”.Set to take to the West Gippsland Arts Centre stage from Friday, May 17, the show will...

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Program for young musicians to continue in Warragul.

A program by the Warragul Municipal Band to develop young musicians will continue this year. It follows a successful pilot of the course late last year. Conducted over 10 weeks it introduced stude4nts to playing brass and percussions instruments...

Returning to gum tree magic

West Gippsland author and illustrator team Karen Casey and Guy Price are back with the third and final book in the Extraordinary Gum Tree series. Supported by Regional Arts Victoria, The Extraordinary Reunion will continue to raise money and...

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Creative Harvest showcases innovative gardens

by Bonnie CollingsReturning for the seventh consecutive year, Baw Baw Sustainability Network’s Creative Harvest in on this weekend from 9am to 3pm each day. Twelve private food-producing gardens across West Gippsland will host more that 20 artists...

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Landmark year for Arts Centre

The West Gippsland Arts Centre saw one of its biggest years since opening in 2023, hosting nearly 160 performances and 276 functions. Baw Baw Shire reported revenue from ticket sales during the 2022/23 financial year increased about 50 per cent on...

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Putting a modern twist on classic ventriloquism

Variety style entertainer and comedy ventriloquist “CJ” is coming to Warragul for a unique night of fun. Appearing at the Community Church Warragul auditorium on Friday, February 2, CJ’s show “Who Said That?” puts a modern twist on old-school...

Kids show creativity in art tour

Around 40 children and families visited the Trafalgar Public Hall on Thursday for the “NGV Kids on Tour” event run by Baw Baw Arts Alliance. For the past six years, Baw Baw Arts Alliance members have committed to hosting free art activities for...

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Joe Matera rocks Myli

by Bonnie CollingsMusician, music journalist and now author Joe Matera, is coming to Myli Library Warragul for an author talk and performance on Tuesday, January 16. It follows the release of his new book “Backstage Pass: The Grit and The...

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