A new festival is set to uncover the secrets of the Muscat Capital of the World. Held across 10 days in August, The Dark Side of Wine festival will celebrate and reveal the dark arts of Rutherglen in North East Victoria with a series of immersive experiences taking place throughout the famous wine region. The new festival will be one for the curious and bold to check out, with sensuous wines, crackling fires, stirring music and, of course, incredible wines to discover. Home to more than 160 years of winemaking history, the Winemakers of Rutherglen is an inspiring collective of…
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A milestone for many, often signifying the transition into adulthood, approaching the 21 year age bracket is always something to be celebrated. And in 2024, the 21st anniversary for the ARIA Award-winning collective Melbourne Ska Orchestra is set to bring the festivities to fans across Australia. The band has announced its Outlaws and Offbeats Tour kicking off this August before whipping around the country well into October.Forming in the early 2000s and comprising up to 26 members, the sonic juggernaut that is Melbourne Ska Orchestra is one beating at its core with technical brilliance and infectious joy. Bringing their own unique take on the ska…
Social media personalities and Australian entertainers, siblings Luke and Sassy Scott have announced a live national theatre tour for September 2024. They’ll be coming to the Palais Theatre at St Kilda for a hometown show on 15 September 2024. Luke and Sassy Scott O’Halloran don’t know life without one another in it – with a following 5+ million strong: TikTok (3.6m followers) with 128.3 million TikTok likes, Facebook (790k followers), Instagram (583k followers) and YouTube (9.4k followers) – they’ve quickly become the world’s most relatable and beloved siblings. The brothers share their outrageous extremely personal journey through fame, family and Scott’s recent fatherhood on their #1 Spotify charting podcast Luke and Sassy…
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? Public Enemy bringing 35th anniversary tour to Australia Hall of Fame inductees, Hip-Hop revolutionaries, and social rights activists Public Enemy have announced a much-anticipated return to Australia to commence their ‘On The Grid 35th Anniversary Tour’. Fighting the power with them across the country will be none other than Australian hip-hop…
If you love Thai food, you need to check out Vivid Cafe & Lounge in on Glenferrie Road Hawthorn (south of Burwood Road). Launching earlier this year, Vivid knew there was demand in the area for a truly authentic offering. The venue is a cafe for breakfast, with the menu transforming for lunch and dinner, including an All You Can Eat on Saturday and Sunday lunchtimes for just $29 per person. Featuring a diverse array of dishes, Chef Nobphadon Kaewkarn aka Chef Bird, works tirelessly to recreate the authentic flavours that are enjoyed in Thailand – without the need to…
Following a successful debut in Brisbane and return to Sydney earlier this year, the world’s largest art fair organiser will return to its Australian heart this winter. The Affordable Art Fair will transform the world-heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building from 29 August – 1 September with thousands of never-before-seen art works from over 55 of the nation’s best boutique galleries, ranging from $100 to $10,000. Aiming to demystify the traditional art buying experience with highly visible pricing and a relaxed atmosphere, visitors will have the unique opportunity to speak directly with gallerists, witness artists in action, and discover something new each day…
There’s a lot on during July with school holidays in full swing for the first few weeks of the month. There’s also NAIDOC Week celebrations and activities and a heap of winter festivals happening across the state. You can also check out our list of 62 things to do in the 2024 winter school holidays in Melbourne and regional Victoria. This list will be updated as more June events are announced so check back regularly. Events running throughout July 2024 What’s on in and around Melbourne 1-7 July 2024: What’s on in and around Melbourne 8-14 July 2024: What’s on in and around…
Regional Victoria’s goldmining history is shining at the Central Goldfields Art Gallery thanks to a new display of beautiful colonial and contemporary gold jewellery from the National Gallery of Australia’s collection. The latest loan under the Sharing the National Collection initiative sees 12 pieces on display at the Maryborough gallery for two years until June 2026. They include three contemporary works in gold and silver by Victorian jewellery designer Rowena Gough, a Maryborough local whose works are collected by major galleries across the country. An intricate mid-19th century Australian goldfields brooch crafted by Godfrey and Abraham will also be on…
From cattle dogs to lap dogs, divine felines to the black cats of superstition a new exhibition coming to the National Gallery of Victoria called Cats & Dogs, will explore humanity’s deep connection to the beloved animals through more than 250 works of art and design. Drawn from the NGV Collection and spanning all periods and media, this cross-cultural and transhistorical examination of cats and dogs in art and design reveals how our domesticated companions have long been a rich source of visual imagery in art and mark-making – from ancient history to the present day. The exhibition features works…
The Melbourne Racing Club is joining forces with local venues to deliver some amazing foodie opportunities at Caulfield this winter. The MRC x Local events will feature three-course menus being delivered in The Promenade restaurant at Caulfield on race day that will be curated by some of the best local establishments The next MRC x Local race day event will be on Saturday 29 June featuring a menu by iconic Prahran establishment, Angus & Bon. The New York inspired steakhouse is located inside the old Prahran Post Office on Greville Street. The restaurant revolves around rich, smoky flavours, with a menu…
The program for this year’s Open House Melbourne Weekend has dropped – featuring more than 170 unique experiences so you can rediscover your city and explore some of the incredible buildings, places and spaces that aren’t usually open to the public. This year’s theme is RE/DISCOVER your City and will offer different perspectives on the built environment. Some of the highlights of this year’s program, taking place across the weekend of 27-28 July, include: The full program is now on the Open House Melbourne website. You can also pick up a printed program from one the event’s Precinct Partners.
The Victorian Government has announce that globally renowned transport operators Transdev and John Holland have formed a consortium to run Melbourne’s world-famous tram network for the next nine years – which it claims will improve reliability, deliver passengers more consistent real time information and better customer service. Minister for Public and Active Transport Gabrielle Williams today announced the Yarra Journey Makers consortia signed a $6.8 billion contract to operate the world’s largest tram network, which manages 500 trams, 1,600 tram stops, 24 routes and more than 250 kilometres of double track. Commencing on 1 December 2024, Transdev and John Holland…