Co-founder of Melbourne-based social enterprise STREAT, Rebecca Scott OAM has been named the 2024 Melburnian of the Year, alongside Alex Dekker as Young Melburnian of the Year, at this year’s prestigious Melbourne Awards Gala at Melbourne Town Hall on Saturday Night. Melbourning was delighted to have been invited to attend this event that recognisesthe roles committed Melburnians play in making our city a better place. Ten awards were presented to social enterprises and individuals by the newly re-elected Lord Mayor of Melbourne Nick Reece. The 2024 Melburnian of the Year and Young Melburnian of the Year awards were additionally presented…
Author: Eloise Duncan
If you’re looking for something to get you in a spooky mood for Halloween, we highly recommend Fever’s Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics. This spooktacular candlelight concert is sure to get you looking over your shoulders. Featuring Eclective Strings, a classically trained string quartet, Candlelight springs a sophisticated twist on your Halloween festivities. Melbourning attended the first of two of these Halloween performances on Saturday 19 October at the Fitzroy Town Hall. The stage was dramatically lit with hundreds of candles, which intertwined with the music to create a beautifully sombre atmosphere. Just a handful of the songs…
Disney’s classic tale of Beauty and The Beast has been brought to life on the stage – back in Melbourne at Her Majesty’s Theatre for the first time in almost three decades -and is an absolutely enchanting spectacle full of the very best Australian musical theatre has to offer. Complete with a star-studded cast, breathtaking set design, and meticulously crafted costumes, this production is a must-see for fans of the beloved tale. It is a testament to the power of live performance, blending nostalgia with fresh, creative energy that captivates audiences from start to finish. The musical will be in…
The Australian tour of the musical SIX is a theatrical triumph, blending historical narrative with contemporary pop culture in a way that feels fresh and empowering. It’s currently playing at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre until 20 October 2024. This reimagined tale of Henry VIII’s six wives is delivered through a high-energy, concert-style performance that leaves the audience buzzing with excitement. From the moment the queens take the stage, the audience is immediately drawn into a vibrant world where history meets modernity. The show’s premise is simple yet ingenious: each of the six queens gets a chance to tell her story through…
We’d like to thank Fever for giving us the opportunity to experience and review their museum quality exhibition ‘The Art of Banksy: Without Limits’ currently showing at The District Docklands until 3 August. This stunning street art exhibition is an exploration of over 180 works produced by the anonymous artist including certified art, prints on different materials, photos, sculptures, installations, digital installations, murals, animations, mapping shows and more. ‘The Art of Banksy’ has been widely successful with more than 1,750,000 people coming to see it. After much anticipation, following the exhibition’s incredible popularity in Europe, the United States, South America…