Aussie rock legends The Saints will reform this November to celebrate the vinyl box set release of their iconic 1977 debut album, (I’m) Stranded – with fans getting the rare chance to see them live on tour. They’ll be performing in both Melbourne and Castlemaine as part of the reunion. The reunion will feature founding members guitarist Ed Kuepper and drummer Ivor Hay, joined by honourary Saints: singer Mark Arm of Mudhoney, bassist Peter Oxley of Sunnyboys, and former The Birthday Party/Bad Seeds guitarist Mick Harvey. The Saints ’73-’78 tour will recreate the groundbreaking sounds from their hugely influential first…
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Stepping into one of the great roles of the stage, Nikki Shiels, known for her performance in Sunday and The Picture of Dorian Gray, is set to embody Blanche DuBois in the Melbourne Theatre Company’s upcoming production of Tennessee Williams’s timeless classic, A Streetcar Named Desire. DuBoius is a Southern belle, burdened by shattered dreams and inner demons, who seeks refuge in the cramped New Orleans apartment of her sister Stella, played by Michelle Lim Davidson of The Newsreader. As Blanche’s presence disrupts the volatile relationship between Stella and her brother-in-law Stanley Kowalski, portrayed by Mark Leonard Winter from The…
This winter, Wine Yarra Valley is bringing the charm of the Yarra Valley to the heart of the city with the Fireside Winter Twilight Market at Welcome to Thornbury on Friday 12 July. Join fellow wine enthusiasts to learn, taste, and socialise with some of the Yarra Valley region’s top producers. Featured wineries include St Hubert’s, Tillie J Wines, Santolin Wines, In Dreams & Rising, Copperhead Wines, Rob Dolan Wines, Yering Station, Oakridge Wines, Thousand Candles, Medhurst Wines and many more. Your ticket grants you access to all tastings from more than 20 Yarra Valley wineries, served in a sustainable…
An unforgettable experience awaits families at the Werribee Open Range Zoo – with construction reaching the halfway mark on Victoria’s new home for the majestic Asian Elephant herd. The construction consists of two new Elephant Barns and a 21-hectare habitat that is set to welcome a family of Asian elephants from Melbourne Zoo later this year. The herd will benefit from seven different yards,elephant overpasses connecting the yards, two mega pools and a visitor walking trail. The weather-proof barns will have ceilings towering over 9-metres and luxurious two-metre deep sandpit providing elephants with comfortable sleeping mounds. The barns have also…
Shine up your favourite cowboy boots and grab your mates, Ridin’ Hearts Festival has announced its 2024 lineup. The one-day spectacular will return to the Caribbean Gardens on Sunday 3 November with a star-studded line-up of country music’s hottest local and international acts. This year Ridin’ Hearts is well and truly dialing up the southern charm, with a lineup guaranteed to impress! In the headline slot is none other than US country superstar Riley Green, making his Australian debut. Returning to Australia following a weekend of spectacular performances at CMC Rocks QLD in March is one of country music’s most exciting rising stars, Cooper Alan.…
Join author and comedian David Walliams for the David Walliams Book Show that is touring Australia and New Zealand this September and October, promising an original, witty and interactive performance to delight kids and adults alike. The Little Britain star’s book show tour is taking place jointly with his much-anticipated world premiere comedy tour for adults- An Audience With David Walliams. In this one-man show, David will share hilarious childhood stories, inspirations behind his famous characters, and acts out funny extracts. The show promises personal engagement and nonstop entertainment for all, whether you’re familiar with David’s books or new to…
Australian singer-songwriter Dean Lewis has announced a seven-date national tour to support his upcoming third studio album, The Epilogue, set to be released on 18 October. Born in Sydney, Lewis found his passion for music at a young age, inspired by artists like Oasis and Jeff Buckley. His breakout single Waves catapulted him into the international spotlight, earning multi-platinum certifications and widespread acclaim. Lewis’s introspective songwriting delves into themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, resonating deeply with listeners around the world. His debut album, A Place We Knew, further showcased his talent for crafting heartfelt melodies and poignant storytelling. In a…
Steel Panther – the American comedy glam metal band who put spandex back into heavy metal – have announced a return to Australia this October following a two-year hiatus. The “On The Prowl” world tour will come to five Aussie cities, including Melbourne, showcasing Steel Panther’s unique blend of humour and rock. In a statement, lead singer Michael Starr expressed his enthusiasm for the down under tour: “Panther Panther Panther, Oi Oi Oi!!! It’s that time once again, Steel Panther have stolen their mom’s credit cards and bought flights to Australia,” he said. “On this tour Down Under, we are…
Liminal magazine and the Wheeler Centre have joined forces to launch the inaugural Liminal Festival for readers and writers at the Wheeler Centre from 2-4 August 2024. The three-day event will feature some of Australia’s most talented writers, artists and thinkers who will span topics such as language under occupation, the function of literary criticism in the 21st century, the future of noels in Australia, the process of comic making and the transformation of poetry – and more. Liminal is a Melbourne based project that aims to support writers and artists with a focus on the Asian Australian experience. In…
Melbourne Museum will be the only place in the world where visitors can see one of the finest examples of both a real T. rex fossil and a real Triceratops fossil under one roof when Museums Victoria’s latest visitor – Victoria the T.rex – arrives later this month. At 12 metres long, 3.6 metres high and more than 66 million years old Victoria the T. rex is preparing to make history and wow the crowds in an exclusive new exhibition Discovered in 2013 in South Dakota, USA, the massive T. rex fossil is made up of 199 bones, including a skull that weighs 139 kilograms. The aptly named…
One of the Northern Territory’s most iconic food festivals is heading south. Melburnians will get to soak up the Darwin International Laksa Festival next month, with Collingwood’s Molly Rose Brewery hosting a pop-up event on Sunday 7 July. The mini festival, YUMMO! Laksa Festival, is a collaboration between Activate Darwin, Hospitality NT and Molly Rose Brewery, whose founder, Nic Sandery, grew up in the Territory enjoying laksa. “Having had many bowls of laksa while visiting my parents’ farm just outside Darwin, we are thrilled to bring the warmth and flavour of Darwin’s laksa to Melbourne,” Sandery said. “YUMMO! Laksa Festival…
It’s time to dust off the winter coat, pull on the beanie and embrace the cold – the Ballarat Winter Festival is coming. This year the Ballarat Winter Festival will celebrate a special milestone, give a boost to local businesses, and offer discounted entertainment for people during tough economic times. By simply collecting a discount code from any Ballarat hospitality or tourism business when you spend $25 or more, you will receive 15 per cent off your ice-skating ticket. This year will be the 10th anniversary of the ice-skating rink, which has become a staple of the festival program. The…