Arts and Culture

Sue paints to elevate the everyday

by Emma BallingallGaining inspiration from her garden, nature and everyday surrounds, Gembrook artist Sue Jarvis is currently holding her first solo exhibition in West Gippsland. Sue, who is known locally for exhibiting at local competitions...

Emma Ballingall

10 Jun 2025

Arts and Culture

Tommy brings comedy gold to Warragul

One of the nation’s most loved comedians and radio co-hosts Tommy Little will be on stage at the West Gippsland Arts Centre this month with his latest show “I’m Not Proud.“Tommy’s television, radio and live show biography for the past 10 years is...

The Gazette

10 Jun 2025

Arts and Culture

Art show is a showcase of Tanjil Valley

The Tanjil Valley Art Show is now in its 19th year and has become a community event appreciated by both children and adults alike. The art show will be held at the Hill End Community Centre, 22 Paynter’s Road, Hill End on the King’s Birthday...

The Gazette

03 Jun 2025

Arts and Culture

Special Warragul Acoustic Unplugged winter program

Warragul Acoustic Unplugged will transition to a special daytime program over the winter months, beginning next Saturday afternoon. Instead of the typical program of evening events held on the second Friday of each month, during June, July and...

The Gazette

03 Jun 2025

Arts and Culture

Talented cast bring 80s musical to life

by Emma BallingallMemorable performances from a talented cast are on offer as “The Wedding Singer” continues at the West Gippsland Arts Centre this week. Warragul Theatre Company’s latest musical isn’t your traditional offering; it is 80s, loud, fun...

Emma Ballingall

27 May 2025

Arts and Culture

Director role for Kylie

Kylie Sinclair is thrilled to be directing “The Wedding Singer” for the Warragul Theatre Company. She has thoroughly enjoyed working with the fabulously talented cast and crew, along with the very hard-working creative team. Originally a Melbourne...

The Gazette

21 May 2025

Arts and Culture

Musical captures an 80s love story

by Bonnie CollingsBig hair, loud costumes and fantastic performances will greet audiences when Warragul Theatre Company presents musical “The Wedding Singer” at the West Gippsland Arts Centre. Opening on Friday night, the company will offer eight...

Bonnie Collings

20 May 2025

Arts and Culture

Alice display continues

The “Alice in Wonderland” project at West Gippsland Arts Centre has been a success over recent weeks with more than 160 visitors attending over the Anzac Day long weekend. Sixteen local artists came together to create an installation on site in the...

The Gazette

20 May 2025

Arts and Culture

Fibre artists bring textiles to life

The Creative Art Textile group is the latest in a continuous stream of monthly exhibitions to be hosted by the Baw Baw Arts Alliance at the Station Gallery in Yarragon. The monthly exhibitions range from the work of individual artists to group...

The Gazette

20 May 2025

Arts and Culture

The Wedding Singer: Filling a famous role

Dave Lamb will be rocking a truly authentic 80s hairstyle when he fills Adam Sandler’s famous role of “Robbie Hart”.A graduate of WAAPA’s acting course, Dave has been part of several Warragul Theatre Company productions. Audiences may recall him...

The Gazette

20 May 2025

Arts and Culture

The Wedding Singer: Romantic at heart

Experienced local performer Annelise Answerth will be playing the lead role of “Julia Sullivan” in her sixth Warragul Theatre Company production. Annelise is a familiar face to regular patrons of WTC, having previously performed in “Beauty and the...

The Gazette

20 May 2025

Arts and Culture

Local pianist featured on television series

A 12 year-old pianist from Warragul will make her television debut on ABC this week. Molly Lais will appear in the fourth of a five-part series “The Piano” on May 25. However, the show also can be watched now on ABC iview where all five episodes in...

The Gazette

20 May 2025

Arts and Culture

Local musicians at Wesley

Although more often seen as the place to go for chamber music and touring artists, Wesley of Warragul also is developing itself as a stage for local and regional performers across a wide spectrum of music styles. On Saturday (May 31), audiences will...

The Gazette

20 May 2025

Arts and Culture

Leave it all on the dance floor

People wanting to leave all their worries on the dance floor are encouraged to attend the Ecstatic Dance Warragul event at the VRI Hall on Friday night. Ecstatic dance is a free-form, conscious movement practice that encourages self-expression...

The Gazette

13 May 2025

Arts and Culture

Celebrating Gippsland’s biodiversity in art

A new exhibition celebrating the biodiversity of the Gippsland bush is currently on display at the Red Tree Gallery in Jindivick. Created by Drouin-based printmaker Helen Timbury, “Travelling Through” is an exhibition of linocut prints, mono prints...

The Gazette

13 May 2025

Arts and Culture

Get Rhythm at WGAC

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of entertainment on Friday, May 16 when “Get Rhythm - The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show” hits the West Gippsland Arts Centre stage. Starring real-life married couple Mark and Joanne Caligiuri as Cash and...

The Gazette

06 May 2025

Arts and Culture

Celtic music in Tonimbuk

Renowned Celtic musician Rennie Pearson will bring his show of traditional tunes, songs and storytelling from Ireland, Scotland and Maritime Canada to the Tonimbuk Hall on Saturday, May 17 at 7:30pm. Known for his engaging stage presence and...

The Gazette

06 May 2025

Arts and Culture

Take a musical journey with West Gippsland Chorale

The West Gippsland Chorale will perform it’s first concert series of 2025 at the Wesley of Warragul this Sunday and Friday, May 8. Led by musical director Nathan Byrne and accompanied by Chris Sim at the piano, the theme of the May concert series is...

The Gazette

30 Apr 2025

Arts and Culture

Exhibition explores the history of WAS

The latest exhibition at the WAS Gallery delves into the history of 37 Latrobe St, the previous owners of the property and their connection to the gallery as it is today. Named “Who Lived Here”, the exhibition is part of WAS Gallery’s fifth...

The Gazette

29 Apr 2025