Following the cancellation of all scheduled performances and events and temporary closure of its building, the Geelong Arts Centre has adapted to life during shutdowns, continuing to bring a regular dose of creativity, direct from their theatres to our homes.
Featuring a collection of performances, behind the scenes moments and creative activities to enjoy from wherever you are and whoever you’re with, the Geelong Arts Centre launched the #WhereCreativityMeetsAtHome initiative earlier this month which has already featured two livestream takeovers by local folk singer/songwriter Hassall, award-winning comedian/songwriter Jude Perl, and cabaret star, Michaela Burger.
Now the Arts Centre has cracked the lid on their lineup of livestreaming performances for May featuring stars of pop, cabaret and music theatre.
Kicking off this Friday, May 1, the series begins with Melbourne’s Queen of Cabaret Dolly Diamond singing an array of classics accompanied by long-time collaborator Cameron Thomas; while Australian musical theatre leading men, Bert LaBonte and Rob Tripolino, team up for a steamy night of R&B, soul and funky acoustic classics on Friday, May 8.
The following Friday, May 15, will see home-grown talent Taylor Henderson return to the Geelong Arts Centre with a selection of original songs from his self-titled debut album and follow-up album Burnt Letters, while Friday, May 22 will feature a candid evening of popular songs with one of Australia’s most prolific Musical Theatre stars, Amanda Harrison, accompanied by composer and performer, Mark Jones.
The May live streaming program will wrap up on Friday, May 29 with Jessie Lloyd sharing her powerful Mission Songs Project in a special Reconciliation Week live-streamed performance, a collection of songs written about the lives of Indigenous Australians on Christian Missions and state-run settlements.
“The #WhereCreativityMeetsAtHome Live series allows us to keep our lights shining and create ways to connect during these unparalleled times, but most importantly, it enables us to continue to support our community of artists and creatives,” says Joel McGuinness, CEO Geelong Arts Centre.
While the live-streamed events are free, Geelong Arts Centre is also calling for donations, large and small, to enable the regional arts organisation to continue to deliver digital arts experiences to the community.
Geelong Arts Centre will announce its June live-streamed programming over the coming weeks, while also regularly releasing on-demand education content, family activities and long-form articles through the centre’s website for people to enjoy at their leisure.
Taking part is easy. Simply tune in at 8pm each Friday night via our live-stream takeover on the website home page, sit back and enjoy! Audiences are encouraged to share their at-home concert experiences by tagging @GeelongArtsCentre and using the hashtag #WhereCreativityMeetsAtHome.
