A new 18,000 square metre urban garden filled with biodiverse planting, public art and places for rest is being built as part of the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation project. The urban garden will be roughly the size of the MCG and will connect the creative venues and food outlets across the precinct and be a new home for events and activations to be hosted in the centre of Melbourne. Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks has announced the official name of the garden – Laak Boorndap – alongside Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Language Elder Aunty Gail Smith. The name means “heaven’s beauty” and is…
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Gracie Abrams is returning to Australia in 2025 with her highly anticipated The Secret of Us tour and will play five major arena shows across the country. Abrams recently visited Australia this January, with six concerts selling out within minutes of going on sale. The 24-year-old American singer-songwriter has become a powerhouse in the international music scene with more than seven billion streams globally. This week she’s kickef off her sold-out, 23-date North American run in celebration of her sophomore album, The Secret of Us, which she released in June. Debuting at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart and number…
Global superstar, producer and DJ Kygo has announced the Australian dates of his highly anticipated World Tour – Part Two. He will be performing at Melbourne’s John Cain Arena on Friday 7 March 2025 and Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on Saturday 8 March 2025 with special guests Cyril and Xandra. This is Kygo’s first tour since 2018, coming off the heels of the release of his self-titled project, Kygo – his fifth studio album featuring recent singles “Whatever” feat. Ava Max, “For Life” with Zak Abel and Nile Rodgers, “Without You” feat. HAYLA, and “Me Before You” feat. Plested, along with notable…
Canadian rock star Bryan Adams has announced he’s bringing his So Happy It Hurts tour to Australia and New Zealand next year. In Melbourne, you’ll be able to catch him at Rod Laver Arena on 6 February 2025. From his very first concerts in Australia in 1984, Adams has been a long-time live favourite Down Under. No stranger to being on the road, he is one of the best-loved performers of the last four decades, achieving a string of number one hits in more than 40 countries. The songs are legendary: Summer of ’69, (Everything I Do) I Do It For You,…
Melbourne’s CBD is about to get a little spicier with the launch of Hotel Nacional’s new Bottomless Brunch, debuting this weekend on their exclusive open-air rooftop. Situated on Hardware Lane, this five-level, 100% gluten-free Mexican-inspired hotspot promises an unforgettable brunch experience every Saturday and Sunday from 12 PM, with the latest booking at 2:30 PM. For just $75 per person, guests can indulge in 90 minutes of bottomless drinks, including classic, spicy, and frozen margaritas, prosecco, house wines, and beer. Pair these drinks with delectable Mexican bar snacks like tajín-coated corn ribs and house-made potato croquetas that are sure to…
Solomun – one of the world’s most recognised DJs – is returning to Australia this spring, with two shows only. This is the first time he’ll have been here since 2018. His first stop will be at the incredibly unique, open-air venue Coburg Velodrome in Melbourne on 30 November before going on to Carriageworks in Sydney, both venues with a reputation of hosting iconic DJs and producers. As one of the most recognised DJs worldwide, Solomun is known for his legendary underground electronic sound and entrancing sets which have earned him an indisputable reputation. In 2012, Solomun’s immense growth in…
Spring will officially begin in a few days, and the Bureau of Meteorology has released its 2024 Spring Long-Range Forecast, giving us a heads up about what the weather may have in store for us this year. The long-range forecast provides guidance on the likelihood that different parts of the country will see conditions that are warmer or cooler, or wetter and drier than average over the next 3 months. This year it is showing an increased likelihood of warmer than average temperatures across all states and territories this spring. Victoria is among the states with an increased chance of…
UK ska legends Bad Manners have announced their Greatest Hits tour is coming to Australia in 2025. Fronted by the larger than life Buster Bloodvessel, Bad Manners have a huge set of non-stop pop ska classics – Lip Up Fatty, Special Brew, Walking In The Sunshine, Lorraine, Just A Feeling, My Girl Lollipop, Inner London Violence and the ultimate knees up Can Can. The band quickly became the favourites of the ska movement through their wild on-stage antics, sheer joviality and obnoxious amounts of energy. Bad Manners were at their peak most popular during the late 1970s and early 1980s, during a period when other ska revival bands, such…
The Australian Ballet has unveiled its 2025 season. With the State Theatre closed for renos until 2027, all performances in Melbourne next year will instead be a the historic Regent Theatre. Eight rows of seats are being removed from the theatre so that a full live orchestra can play for the ballet productions, putting them in full view of the audience instead of being hidden away in a traditional orchestra pit. The program promises a stunning mix of both beloved classics and bold new works. The season will feature two world premieres – Blake Works VI (The Barre Project) by…
Some of Australia’s favourite performers including Silvie Paladino, Paulini and Josh Piterman are joining John Foreman and the much-loved Australian Pops Orchestra for The New Year’s Eve (& The Day Before) Gala Concerts at Hamer Hall on 30 and 31 December 2024. The spectacular gala event, now in its 41st year at Hamer Hall, will be packed with orchestral classics, traditional anthems and Broadway hits, all performed by a glittering line up of star performers. Led by John Foreman, the Australian Pops Orchestra will again ignite the Hamer Hall stage in a stunning display of musicianship, celebration and laughter alongside the Dana Jolly Dancers’ fabulous choreography. “The Australian Pops New…
The iconic UK punk act, The Stranglers, have announced they’re headed to Australia and New Zealand in 2025, celebrating their 50th anniversary as a band with their Fifty Years In The Black tour. Forming in 1974 in Guilford, The Stranglers began life as a pub rock act before embracing punk. Famous for hits such as Golden Brown, Always The Sun, Peaches and more they have enjoyed chart success over the past five decades both in the UK and Australia. The current lineup consists of sole original member Jean-Jaques Burnel on lead vocals and bass alongside guitarist and vocalist Baz Warne,…
A state-of-the-art facility designed to offer a comprehensive and immersive AFL experience – AFL Max – is set to open at Melbourne Airport in 2025. Perfect for footy fans, families, and schools, this state-of-the-art facility will offer fun, active experiences and skill development opportunities for all ages. It’s Victoria’s first AFL Max venue, which has already proven to be a huge success in South Australia, featuring indoor footy field, trampolines, climb zones, interactive screens, skill-testing attractions and more. The custom-built facility will add to the already stacked landscape of specialist tourism attractions and sports venues near Melbourne Airport alongside Australia’s…