WIN GEELONG ARTS CENTRE’S ‘GOLDEN TICKET’

WORDS BY EVA MARCHINGO

Geelong Arts Centre is preparing to unveil its highly anticipated $140m Little Malop Street Redevelopment. The Art Centre is Victoria’s only state-owned cultural institution outside of Melbourne, and with this new development, it will be Australia’s largest regional arts centre.

Geelong Arts Centre is bringing the ultimate arts adventure into your hands. To celebrate its exciting Grand Opening, the Geelong Arts Centre is giving a Golden Ticket to one lucky winner, packed with money-can’t-buy experiences and valued at over $4K. Think epic experiences, heart-stopping performances, and mind-bending spectacles. This is your opportunity to witness highly regarded shows in one of Victoria’s most creative cities.

SO, WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS ADVENTUROUS GIVEAWAY?

First up, you’ll receive an exclusive double pass to every single show during the Art Centre’s epic 4-week Grand Opening Festival (August 19 – September 23) where you’ll see the best homegrown and international talent, including the likes of Jessica Mauboy, Missy Higgins, Ross Noble, and more. The Grand Opening Festival will be an immersive whirlwind of extraordinary talent, unforgettable moments, and a tidal wave of applause, and it could be all yours to experience for free! But performances aren’t all.

A money-can’t-buy giveaway such as this calls for an event with equal exclusivity, which is why you and a plus one will also be invited to the coveted black-tie VIP Grand Opening Gala event. Don your finest get up, the champagne will be flowing and glitz and glam will be on high at this once-in-a-lifetime affair.

This giveaway ensures you won’t just be a spectator. You’ll secure a spot on the very first backstage tour at Geelong Arts Centre where you’ll get to experience firsthand the ins and outs of their multiple new performance venues and refurbished back-of-house facilities. This behind-the-scenes tour will give you a peak behind the curtains, let you in on the secrets of the trade, and allow you to witness the magic that brings performances to life. In no time you’ll be a true insider in the world of the performing arts.

Just when you thought this giveaway couldn’t get any sweeter, there are a few more treats to reveal. Thanks to the generosity of the Geelong Arts Centre, and in the celebratory spirit, you’ll also be given two $500 Geelong Arts Centre gift vouchers to spend at the cafes and bars in the centre. Treat yourself and a friend to an unforgettable night out and soak up all the cultural goodness Geelong has to offer.

Last but most certainly not least, you’ll also receive an Ultimate Subscription to Geelong Arts Centre’s ‘Our Season 2024’ for you and a friend. That means access to a whole year of shows, events, and cultural delights all thanks to the Geelong Arts Centre. You’ll be on the front foot to claim premium seats in brand news theatres to see the broad range of performances that grace this incredible new cultural hub.

ARE YOU CHOMPING AT THE BIT TO GET YOUR HANDS ON THIS GOLDEN TICKET YET? HERE’S HOW.

First step to this arts adventure is to turn the page and find the Golden Ticket, where you will see a QR to scan. It will take you to a website; follow the steps by signing up to Geelong Arts Centre’s What’s On e-newsletter at www.geelongartscentre.org.au and answer the questions. Don’t worry, we have all the golden answers hidden in the artwork!

Sign up now and be swept off your feet by exciting and extraordinary arts news delivered straight to your inbox, and for a chance to be part of the biggest prize giveaway in Geelong Arts Centre history. Think of it as a passport to a world of awesome entertainment.