Gippsland › Latest news › Baw Baw Local News
West Gippsland Arts Centre celebrates 40 years in showbiz on 26 February 2023
Celebrating 40 years of showbiz with West Gippsland Arts Centre on 26 February 2023!
To kick off a bumper 2023 showstopping season, West Gippsland Arts Centre invites friends and families across Baw Baw Shire to an Open Day event and belated 40th birthday celebration, featuring free activities for the kids, backstage tours, live entertainment and yes, there will be cake!
Range of packages at West Gippsland Performing Arts Centre to explore, offering discounted and exclusive bookings, newsletters and regular members-only events suited to suit all budgets
Maximising the celebrations
Held on Sunday, 26 February, the day's festivities will begin in the forecourt of the iconic West Gippsland Arts Centre (WGAC) from 11am, with live music by local musicians as well as behind the scenes' tours of the venue, rehearsal sneak peeks of upcoming shows and a series of interactive workshops for the little ones.
This state-of-the-art facility has been a landmark community venue since its construction in the early 1970s and has officially been operating as West Gippsland Arts Centre since July 1982. Since then, the venue has undergone a significant $13.4 million redevelopment project in 2017 that saw the facility refurbished and expanded to better serve the needs of the local creative community.
Having officially turned 40 last July, anniversary celebrations were put on hold to maximise celebrations on the forecourt in line with the warmer weather and coincide with the 2023 season launch.
Near packed - out shows
Since its reopening to full capacity, WGAC doesn't appear to be slowing down. The venue has recently played host to a number of near packed-out music and comedy shows, including Noiseworks performance last week and upcoming performances featuring the comedy duo of Lano & Woodley on the 24 February, and Ross Wilson's celebration of 'Eagle Rock' on 5 March. Don't just take our word for it! The WGAC was also recognised as one of Victoria's top 10 regional theatres by the RACV.
West Gippsland Arts Centre prides itself as being a community space that offers something for everyone. The best way to keep across new shows, exhibitions and special events is through a WGAC membership. There are a range of packages to explore, offering discounted and exclusive bookings, newsletters and regular members-only events suited to suit all budgets
Join the 'Open Day' event
Mayor Cr Annemarie McCabe said, "For 40 years, visitors from every corner of the state have walked through the doors of the West Gippsland Arts Centre to experience incredible shows, see the iconic exhibitions and utilise the quality function spaces on offer at the venue."
"Celebrating this incredible milestone recognises the value of our Arts Centre and reminds us how fortunate we are to have the region's leading performing arts and cultural spaces right here in Warragul. I hope you can join us at the Open Day event and to find out more about what's in store for this iconic venue in 2023!" Mayor McCabe said.
To learn more, buy a membership or book your tickets to an upcoming show, visit West Gippsland Arts Centre's website. For a full program of events scheduled for the Open Day as it is confirmed, please visit West Gippsland Arts Centre's - Events website.
Pictures from Baw Baw Shire Council website.
Source: http://gippsland.com/
Published by: news@gippsland.com
Latest News
Cann River fire damages three commercial properties and burns popular Squires Cafe to groundCommunity feedback wanted for the Wellington Shire Draft Budget 2024/25 by 29 May 2024
Appreciation to Bairnsdale volunteers for their support during Gippsland Rotary Centenary House fundraiser extended by Darren Chester
Baw Baw residents will get new purple-lidded glass bins collected separately every four weeks to better recycling process from October 2024
Exhibition by artist Matthew Bagley is captivating journey into ocean conservation at Berninneit Art Gallery
Outward Bound Australia praised by Darren Chester for their effort to revitalise Gippsland outdoor education
Penny Glover from Guthridge Primary School presented with John Printz OAM Award in front of a huge crowd at Sale Memorial Hall
Upgrades to Kalimna Hill trail in Lakes Entrance prioritises safety and accessibility for walker
Baw Baw Shire Council funds 28 community groups total of $105,303 from Community Grants Program
Free Masterclass sessions to promote safe and sustainable community events in Lakes Entrance and Bairnsdale over May 2024