Ever wonder what happens backstage at a festival? Now’s your chance to find out! We’re calling for volunteers to help bring the Woodend Winter Arts Festival to life – and we’d love you to be part of it. There’s a range of light and flexible roles – front of house (tickets and ushering), setting up chairs, helping with signage, and post-festival pack down. No experience needed – just a friendly face and willingness to pitch in. In return, you’ll get to enjoy an event that interests you – for free – while being part of a warm, welcoming crew. Many of our volunteers return year after year. They love the camaraderie, the chance to meet artists, and the thrill of seeing the festival from the inside. New to Woodend? Volunteering is a brilliant way to meet locals, make connections, and feel part of the community. Join us for a casual volunteer arvo tea: 🗓 Sunday 1 June at 3pm 📍Woodend – location TBC (details will be provided once you have signed up). Come along, meet Irene (our Volunteer Coordinator), enjoy some refreshments, and find out more. Keen to get involved? Email woodendwinterarts@gmail.com to register your interest. Let’s make some winter magic together. #WoodendWinterArtsFestival #VolunteerCallout #WoodendCommunity #FestivalLife #BehindTheScenes #MacedonRangesEvents #ClassicalMusicForEveryone (fb)

A remote island. A towering glacier-ringed volcano. And an expedition that refused to turn back. The Great White Whale tells the incredible true story of the first daring attempts to summit Big Ben on Heard Island – Australia’s loneliest outpost. With stunning original footage, a stirring score by Paul Jarman and John Crick, and a touch of humour, this is a bold tale of survival, spirit and sheer Aussie determination. Join us for the Woodend première screening, featuring a special introduction and Q&A with the film’s director, Michael Dillon AM – recently named Australian Geographic’s Lifetime of Adventure Awardee. 📍 Monday 9 June, 4:30 PM at Norma Richardson Hall. 🎫 www.woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au/the-great-white-whale #TheGreatWhiteWhale #MichaelDillon #HeardIsland #BigBenVolcano #AustralianAdventure #WWAF2025 #WoodendWinterArtsFestival #TrueStory #MountainFilm #AustralianDocumentary #DaylesfordMacedonLife (fb)