Moorabool council is set to host an abundance of music and literature events across Bacchus marsh, Ballan and Blackwood this year, pairing with local artists and visiting talent.
Council was successful in its funding application to the state government’s small regional presenters program, which helps to attract high quality artists to regional venues while building local skills and growing creative talent.
Under the shire’s ‘Hide + Seek’ umbrella, these music and literature events, proposed to take place in late 2026, aim to build audience engagement, creative participation and presenter capacity in the shire, leading to the next Hide + Seek Festival in 2027.
Mayor Steve Venditti-Taylor said he was excited to start promoting these unique events, with details to be released in the coming months.
“This is an opportunity to empower local presenters to bring music and cultural events to life, strengthening community connections and celebrating the diversity of our creative talent,” he said.
Locals have been given a sneak peek of the proposed events to be held across the municipality later in the year.
In Bacchus Marsh, Better Off Said invites audiences to an evening of spoken word, live music and a special Living Eulogy honouring someone still here to celebrate.
Young writers can also hone their craft at a workshop with acclaimed poet Emilie Zoey Baker.
In Blackwood, Songlines – Live and Local, presented by Regional Arts Victoria and Songlines Aboriginal Music, showcases First Nations artists through workshops and performance.
Meanwhile, Ballan’s long-running Thin Red Lines returns with poetic duets, live music and powerful literary performance.
Details: moorabool.vic.gov.au/artsandculture/whatson
