Legendary American punks, Hot Water Music have announced their long-awaited Australia and New Zealand tour, landing in February 2025. Joining them in Australia will be The Flatliners from Canada. Hot Water Music haven’t played a headline show Down Under since 2010, in fact, so it’s only fitting that the revered band are returning to celebrate their 30th anniversary here. Three decades and 10 albums in, Hot Water Music stands firmly as an enduring pillar of punk rock. Since ’94, their pioneering sound has taken them from sweaty clubs in their hometown of Gainesville, Florida, to massive venues worldwide countless times…
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I subscribe to all the things so you don’t have to. This is a curated list of what’s been announced over the past week so you can save the date, or swoop on tickets, and also a list of what’s coming up soon if you’re looking to make last-minute plans What’s new? Katy Perry confirmed for AFL Grand Final After weeks of rumours, the AFL has officially announced international superstar Katy Perry will headline the Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment at the 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final on Saturday, 28 September. Travis Scott is headed down under Internationally acclaimed superstar Travis Scott has announced he’s bringing his Circus…
The winners of Victoria’s TAC Top Tourism Town Awards have been revealed, with Bendigo, Daylesford, and Timboon taking the top honours for 2024. Bendigo was named this year’s TAC Victorian Top Tourism Town (population over 5,000), while Daylesford took the win for the Top Small Tourism Town Award (population between 1,500 and 5,000) and Timboon won Gold for the Top Tiny Tourism Town Award (population under 1,500). Silver was awarded to Warrnambool for Top Tourism Town, Sorrento for Small Tourism Town and Arthurs Seat for Tiny Tourism Town. Bronze commendations were awarded to Ballarat, Heathcote and Koondrook. This year, the…
This August, Cannoleria will be collaborating with one of Melbourne’s favourite restaurants, MoVida, to create a limited edition flavour of the week that everyone can enjoy at all Cannoleria stores from 23-29 August – the Pedro Ximenez & Raisin Cannoli. The unique cannoli flavour taps into MoVida owner Frank Camorra’s Spanish roots to play with the flavours of Pedro Ximenez (a wine grape) and raisins. The ultimate play on flavours, the cannoli is a must try and so all Melburnians should mark their diaries to get their hands on this Flavour of the Week collab! So what is the Pedro…
Hatsune Miku, the globally renowned virtual singer, will bring her captivating 3D hologram performances to Australian stages this November – marking the first time the virtual idol will perform in the region. This tour promises to be a groundbreaking event, blending cutting-edge technology with vibrant fan culture. Hatsune Miku is a music software developed by Crypton Future Media, INC., which enables anyone to make their computer sing by entering lyrics and melodies. As a massive number of users created music using the software and posted their works on the Internet, Hatsune Miku quickly evolved into a cultural phenomenon. Since then,…
Visitors to the iconic Puffing Billy railway can once again enjoy the century-old tradition of sitting on the sills on open-side carriages for the full length of the railway journey for the first time since 2018. The practice was banned when a minibus collided with the heritage train in 2018. While none of the passengers on Puffing Billy were injured, one of the passengers in the mini bus was taken to hospital. An investigation followed, and modifications were made to Puffing Billy’s carriage sills which meant that there was a partial lifting of the leg-dangling ban in 2022 for the…
It’s that time of year again where universities and TAFES throw open their doors and get ready to show their stuff to prospective students. Whether you’re a Year 11 or 12 student looking at your options post-VCE, or you’re a potential mature age student looking to go back to study, attending a university open day will give you a comprehensive overview of the academic programs, campus facilities, and student life offered by the universities. Participants have the opportunity to tour campuses, attend information sessions, and engage with faculty members and current students. This firsthand exposure helps in making informed decisions…
Join Grace Tame – author, advocate, artist, critical thinker and ultra marathon runner – for an evening of untamed candour, wit and humour at the Arts Centre on 18 October. Tame is an Australian activist and advocate for survivors of sexual assault. She gained prominence after courageously sharing her own experience of abuse. Tame was named the 2021 Australian of the Year in recognition of her tireless advocacy. Despite facing immense challenges, she has used her voice to raise awareness, fight for justice, and empower others. Tame’s fight for survivors of child sexual assault has sparked a national conversation. Now, she’ll share…
The famous Ballarat’s Best Pie competition returns in 2024, with 28 local bakeries, restaurants and cafes competing for the coveted title. From 1-31 August, pie lovers can taste all Ballarat and the surrounding region has to offer, from traditional flavours with twists, to creations not normally known to be in pies, there will be plenty of pies to sample. In 2023, Flying Chillies was crowned Grand Prize Winner for its Babi Ponfteh Pie, while Kilderkin Distillery’s Grandma Harriet’s Bramble and Apple Pie took out Best Sweet Pie and the Smoked Brisket and American Cheddar Pie from 1816 Bakehouse was…
Chadstone’s Teddy Bear Hospital is back on the weekend of 3-4 August to give teddy bears their winter check ups. The Teddy Bear Hospital is run by medical and allied health students from the University of Melbourne and provides a safe and fun medical appointment for kids and their teddies. It’s a unique educational program that’s aimed at reducing childhood anxieties around visits to the doctor or trips to the hospital. In return, it gives the medical and allied health students experience communicating and engaging with younger patients. Here’s what to expect at the Teddy Bear Hospital: A Sensory Hour…
After weeks of rumours, the AFL has officially announced international superstar Katy Perry will headline the Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment at the 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final on Saturday, 28 September. With more than 115 billion streams and 143 million records sold globally, Perry is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with chart-topping hits including ‘Roar’, ‘Teenage Dream’, ‘Firework’ and ‘Dark Horse’ reaching multi-platinum status. Boasting an incredible catalogue with 148 platinum ARIA certifications, Perry has received countless music accolades, including five American Music Awards, 16 x ASCAP Pop Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, 14 x People’s Choice Awards and four…
Marvel Stadium has announced the return of Stadium Golf this September – turning the stadium’s iconic pitch into an interactive twelve-hole golf course. Stadium Golf will run exclusively from 9-26 September and will give people aged 18 and over the chance to show off their skills by driving golf balls onto the very pitch where sporting heroes have made history. Golfers will tee off from levels 1, 2 and 3. The popular event sold out last year, and is expected to do so again in 2024. For 2024, Stadium Golf will include a new elevated Clubhouse where participants can experience golf simulators, warm…