Adam Spencer and Wil Anderson are set to tour a comedy show across Australia. The pair were the co-hosts of the Triple J breakfast show in the early 2000s and hung up their headphones in 2004. After they ended their radio gig they toured a show called The Last Time. Their “The First Time (In A Long Time) tour marks the 20th anniversary of their final radio show together. The two beloved broadcasters are promising the show will be a journey back to the early 2000s “for a night of stories, comedy, music, news and whatever other memories they can…
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British naturalist and television presenter Steve Backshall will return to Australia in January 2025 with his live show, OCEAN. He will be at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall on Saturday 18 January 2025. After three successful sold-out tours in the UK, Backshall is now bringing his unique blend of education and adventure to fans across Australia and New Zealand. OCEAN celebrates the marine world and showcases the wonders of the ocean through stunning visuals and science. Backshall will use a giant screen to display incredible footage from his extensive career, alongside live experiments, stunts, and life-size models of ocean giants. Best known for his…
The Prodigy – sometimes referred to as “The Godfathers of Rave” are returning to Australia in 2025, which will mark their first tour down under in five years. They’ll be playing three shows on the east coast, including Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on 18 February 2025 as part of their “Disrupta” tour. The Prodigy was founded by Liam Howlett, Keith Flint, and Maxim and have had a career spanning three decades, renowned for pioneering the big beat genre, blending elements of rave, techno, and industrial music with hits including Firestarter, Smack My Bitch Up and Voodoo People. The group gained international acclaim with…
Take in the fresh spring air and serenity of the Yarra Valley, stroll around stunning displays of cherry blossoms and indulge in a luxury high tea as Mary Eats Cake transforms a row of blossoms at CherryHill’s Coldstream orchard into a whimsical high tea oasis. This two-day-only picturesque high tea experience brings together the elegance and sophistication of high tea and the natural beauty of the Yarra Valley during CherryHill’s annual Blossom Festival. Attendees will find themselves nestled amongst a private row of cherry blossoms on beautifully set shared long tables adorned with flowers and vintage crockery. Guests will be…
If you’re missing the Olympics now that they’re over for four years – you have another opportunity to cheer on the green and gold. The 2024 Paralympic Games kick off in Paris on 28 August and are set to be a spectacular celebration of athleticism, resilience, and inclusivity. Running until 8 September, the Games will feature more than 4,400 athletes from around the world competing in 22 sports, including new additions like para-taekwondo and para-badminton. Paris, known for its rich history and vibrant culture, will once more provide a stunning backdrop for the Games. The city is committed to making…
Father’s Day 2024 is but a week away. We’re big believers in skipping the socks and jocks and making memories instead. If you’re not sure what to do for Dad, and you haven’t already made reservations at a restaurant or pub, here are some things you can take him along to in and around Melbourne. 1. Take him to Grazeland’s BBQ and Beer Festival Melbourne’s foodie wonderland, Grazeland in Spotswood, is firing up the grill this Father’s Day weekend — indulge in BBQ, smoked meats, beer specials and more across the whole weekend from 31 August – 1 September. 2.…
St Andrews Beach Brewery is bringing the flavours and coastal flair of the Mornington Peninsula to one of Victoria’s most popular sporting precincts – opening a brand new brewery at Melbourne Park’s Garden Square on Tuesday 27 August. Located at CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park, the venue holds 350 people with both indoor and outdoor dining spaces so people can enjoy the precinct all year round. It’s located adjacent to both Rod Laver and Margaret Court arenas. The venue will also serve as a functioning brewery so visitors can try beverages made on site by the team behind Mornington Peninsula’s number one…
A spring maintenance and construction blitz being carried out by the state government will affect some public transport services and roads across the state, which the government claims will deliver safer and smoother connections for regional Victorians. Annual rail maintenance will take place in the state’s east, with crews working on culvert replacements in the Rosedale area and bridge renewal works at Sale to improve reliability. Coaches will replace trains between Traralgon and Bairnsdale from Wednesday, 16 October to the last service on Sunday, 27 October. Coaches will replace trains between Ararat and Ballarat as V/Line crews work to deliver…
The NGV Gala, a highlight of Australia’s cultural calendar celebrating art, music, fashion and food, returns on Saturday 14 December 2024 at NGV International. The 2024 version of the spectacular late-night event offers guests first-access to the NGV’s world-exclusive exhibition, Yayoi Kusama. Curated by the NGV especially for Australian audiences, the never-before-seen blockbuster exhibition charts the artist’s eight-decade practice through close to 200 works, including the global unveiling of her most recent immersive infinity mirror room. Born in Japan in 1929, Yayoi Kusama is one of the world’s most important and recognised artists working today. She is renowned globally for…
Ballarat’s medieval adventure park, Kryal Castle, is celebrating 50 years of bringing history to life later this month and is throwing a birthday bash. Founded in 1974, the Castle was created by history buff Keith Ryall, who grew up fascinated by the medieval era and whose family had a business manufacturing medieval weapons and armour. Determined to be a King and have a castle of his own, ‘King Keith Ryall’ started building the attraction in 1972, with Kryal Castle officially opening its gates two years later. On Saturday 31 August – Sunday 1 September, the iconic castle will host a…
The full program for the 10th anniversary edition for Melbourne International Games Week (MIGW) has been announced. It’s the biggest games event in Asia-Pacific and a fixture on the global calendar, with a broad program for industry, educators and game enthusiasts alike. – 3-13 October 2024. Celebrating a decade of connecting games, technology and culture, MIGW is the biggest games event in Asia-Pacific and a fixture on the global calendar, with a broad program for industry, educators and game enthusiasts alike. MIGW 2024 is all about fostering connections – between games enthusiasts in the community, between students and the local…
The Good Things 2024 lineup has been announced, with an extremely Gen X friendly range of artists performing at the traveling festival this year. California nu-metal band Korn will headline the event to mark the 30th anniversary of their debut album. They’ll be joined by Sum 41 who are set to play their final ever Australian shows. Veteran rockers the Violent Femmes will also round out the headline acts, performing their classic hits dating back to the 1980s and beyond. The festival will be held in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. In Melbourne you can catch it at Flemington Racecourse on…