MEDIA RELEASE • 09 NOVEMBER 2020
Geelong Arts Centre is delighted to raise the curtain on their 2021 summer season; The Summer Sessions! The February events and performances will see the arts centre take an array of dazzling performances and creative, educational activities outdoors as live arts makes its long-awaited return.
As announced by the Minister for Creative Industries Danny Pearson today, the Victorian Government will assist Geelong Arts Centre in hosting The Summer Sessions outside under a big top in a bid to begin safely welcoming back live arts to regional areas. The Summer Sessions is also proudly supported by Geelong Arts Centre’s Major Artistic Partner Deakin University.
With a focus on accessibility and safety, throughout February 2021, Geelong Arts Centre will host performances and events outside and in the recently redeveloped Ryrie Street building.
Geelong Arts Centre is working closely with the City of Greater Geelong to collaborate on opportunities for The Summer Sessions.
Geelong Arts Centre scrupulously adheres to COVIDSafe principals, including the mandatory wearing of face masks, provision of ample sanitization stations and design of physically distanced performance spaces for audiences.
Set to include acts like Jude Perl, Meow Meow, The Musical Sprouts, Silvie Paladino, The Syncopators, One Fell Swoop Circus, Dolly Diamond, a photographic exhibition, Journey on Wadawurrung Country, by Ferne Millen, and a range of creative industries networking events, the dynamic Summer Sessions program will have you covered no matter your taste.
“We are thrilled and excited to showcase the creative talent of some incredible artists and safely celebrate this milestone of returning to live audiences with generous support from the Victorian Government.”
Geelong Arts Centre CEO, Joel McGuinness
“It is more important than ever to support our local artists as they take the stage with live audiences once again. As an essential thread in Greater Geelong’s arts and culture fabric, we’re proud to support Geelong Arts Centre to celebrate regional arts, showcase homegrown talent and re-connect with audiences.”
Christine Couzens MP, Member for Geelong
The Geelong Arts Centre Summer Season is proudly supported by Major Artistic Partner Deakin University.
Tickets will go on sale in the coming weeks, and will be strictly limited.
To keep up to date with what’s on during Geelong Arts Centre’s Summer Sessions visit geelongartscentre.org.au and sign up to our e-newsletter.