The Arts Centre Melbourne’s much-loved Morning Melodies program returns in 2025 with an expanded line-up of stellar performances, celebrating 40 years of joyous entertainment on stage. From February to December 2025, established stars and emerging talent will perform on the iconic Hamer Hall stage to mark this special milestone – including David Hobson, Bernadette Robinson, Zoy Frangos and Darren Coggan, and more. Spanning genres and generations, the 2025 program pays tribute to musical icons such as Elvis Presley, celebrates 1960’s rock ‘n’ roll teenage pioneers, female powerhouses Dolly Parton, Edith Piaf, Barbra Streisand as well as the emotive country and folk tunes of John Denver, Glen…
Author: Melbourning
Iconic synth-pop pioneers, New Order have today announced an Australian tour for March 2025. The tour will see them perform all the biggest hits from their impressive four-decade, 10-album career on stages across Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney in March 2025. Their first Australian tour since 2020, New Order will transform some of the country’s most beloved live music venues into synth-pop laser wonderlands. They hit RAC Arena (Perth) on March 5, Sidney Myer Music Bowl (Melbourne) on March 8, Riverstage (Brisbane) on March 11, and finishing up with two shows on the spectacular Sydney Opera House Forecourt on March 14…
Nestled in the scenic coastal beauty of the Mornington Peninsula, the award-winning Peninsula Hot Springs is set to unveil its latest wellness offering—luxurious Eco Lodges. Officially opening on Saturday 9 November, these eco-conscious lodges provide a serene haven for relaxation and sleep, perfectly suited to anyone seeking a restorative escape. The Eco Lodges consist of three thoughtfully designed sanctuaries, featuring ten rooms that embrace the surrounding natural environment. With nature-inspired architecture, custom-made furniture, and artwork by local artists, these lodges offer a unique blend of luxury and tranquility. Each lodge is tailored to promote rest and rejuvenation, with bespoke amenities…
Melbourne’s Ian Potter Children’s Garden is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a weekend full of activities on the weekend of 26-27 October 2024. This beloved space, located within the Royal Botanic Gardens, opened in 2004 and is designed to inspire a love of nature, providing an interactive space where children can explore plant life and the natural environment through hands-on experiences. It was created in response to growing recognition of the importance of outdoor play and environmental education for children. The garden features a variety of themed areas, including a kitchen garden, water play zones, and a bamboo forest. To…
The Surf Coast will host a pair of spectacular mid-week cycling races as part of the 2025 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos has announced the return of the Surf Coast Classic as part of the 2025 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Cycling fans will be able to see world class cyclists up close, as the race takes elite men’s and women’s teams to some of the most challenging and scenic roads in the state. The men’s and women’s mid-week races will act as a precursor to the Cadel Evans…
Patrón Tequila will celebrate the launch of a Patrón Spritz on tap at Melbourne’s vibrant vertical laneway, HER, with its epic ‘Take the Night’ full venue transformation across the November long weekend. HER is an entire building dedicated to the things Melbourne loves – modern classic food, sophisticated drinks, art, design, and music. It includes a Euro- leaning bar called HER BAR on ground floor; a MUSIC ROOM dedicated to the love of sound on level one; a fast- paced Thai BBQ canteen called BKK on level three, and HER ROOFTOP on the top floor. From Thursday 31 October to Tuesday 5 November, HER will turn into a…
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will present The Music of Joe Hisaishi at Hamer Hall from 6-8 November 2025. Conducted by Nicholas Buc and featuring renowned pianist Aura Go, this special concert will showcase some of Hisaishi’s most iconic scores from Studio Ghibli classics like My Neighbour Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Spirited Away. Known for his legendary collaborations with director Hayao Miyazaki, Hisaishi’s compositions have touched the hearts of audiences worldwide. In addition to these beloved film scores, the concert will feature rarely heard pieces from films such as Water Travellerand Kikujiro by directors Nobuhiko Obayashi and Takeshi Kitano. It will also include selections from…
There is a lot of things happening around Melbourne and regional Victoria this week. Lots of spooktacular family events in the lead up to Halloween and Children’s Week activities. Cultural celebrations including Diwali events around the city. It’s also Melbourne Fashion Week, and the Melbourne International Jazz Festival is in its second week.
The Asia Oasis Street Food Festival taking place in Melbourne from 24-27 October 2024 promises to be an exciting celebration of Asian culinary delights and cultural entertainment. The event is being held at the Alexandra Gardens along the Yarra River, and will feature a curated selection of street food vendors from across Asia, offering authentic dishes. From tantalising Thai skewers to spicy Indonesian satays and intricate Vietnamese banh mi, the festival is promising to be a food lover’s paradise. The festival’s ambiance will be enhanced by Bali-style huts and the warm glow of Hoi An lanterns, creating a cozy yet vibrant environment for visitors. There will also be…
Christine Anu has been announced as the lead of a dynamic cast of multi-talented opera and musical theatre performers in the Broadway smash-hit musical Hadestown when it premieres in Australia next year. A multi-ARIA award winner, Christine is renowned for her APRA AMCOS Award-winning song My Island Home and her platinum album Stylin’ Up. Her acclaimed three-decade career spans across all forms of media including music, theatre, dance, film, television, radio, children’s entertainment, and one of the most in-demand keynote speakers. Playing the role of narrator Hermes, Anu will be joined on stage by rising star Abigail Adriano as Eurydice, who wowed audiences last year as Kim in Miss Saigon, Noah…
Iconic Australian singer-songwriter Paul Kelly is set to perform a one-off exclusive gig at The Espy in St Kilda on 28 October 2024, in what promises to be a memorable and intimate show. Known for his profound influence on Australian music, Kelly will be joined by his nephew, Dan Kelly, for an evening of storytelling and timeless songs. This will be Kelly’s only Melbourne gig for 2024 and tickets are via ballot – if you pre-order his new album Fever Longing Still that’s being released on 1 November, Kelly’s influence spans over four decades, with over 20 albums and numerous…
Emporium Melbourne, is preparing to celebrate a decade of evolution, growth and culture by throwing a house party on Thursday 24 October with free oysters, cocktails and more. Delight in complimentary freshly shucked oysters at The Oyster Bar, curated cocktails at Decades – The Cocktail Bar pop up, Moments, an interactive photo activation and special retailer offers. From midday to 9pm, drinks at Decades – The Cocktail Bar on level one will be available for all. Raise a glass to ten years with a choice of a vodka tropical passionfruit cocktail or a gin-based concoction accented with rose and vanilla.…