After a whirlwind two years of screenings across the globe, and receiving recognition from prestigious film festivals like the Beyond Borders International Film Festival in 2023 and the recent WSXA Paris Film Festival, director Brayden Pope is wrapping up the worldwide festival tour of his short-form documentary: Gabriel Lynch: Where I’m Going Next. Closing out this journey, Cinema Nova will host the final screening during the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival this July. The documentary captures the journey of Melbourne singer-songwriter Gabriel Lynch, from his early days as a street busker to his quest for success in the music industry. Despite…
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Melbourne will shake, rattle, and roll when Elvis: A Musical Revolution returns for an encore season at the Athenaeum Theatre from Saturday 27 July. Back by popular demand, this strictly limited encore season will once again transport audiences on an extraordinary journey through the life and music of rock ‘n’ roll superstar, Elvis Presley – from his childhood in Tupelo, Mississippi through to his triumphant ’68 Comeback Special. The musical features over 40 iconic hits, such as Jailhouse Rock, Hound Dog, That’s All Right, All Shook Up, Suspicious Minds, Heartbreak Hotel, Burning Love, Blue Suede Shoes, Good Rockin’ Tonight, Don’t Be Cruel, Are You Lonesome, Return to…
Multi-platinum-selling artist, Tyler Hubbard, has announced that his ‘Strong’ World Tour is coming to Australia this October! Hubbard will bring his high-energy performances and incredible vocals to major cities across the country, kicking off at the Forum in Melbourne on 6 October. With 21 No.1 US singles on country radio, countless awards and sold-out shows, the American singer-songwriter has already had a remarkable career as one half of multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line.. The highly anticipated setlist will feature fan-favourite tracks from Tyler’s extensive discography, including chart-topping hits such as ‘5 Foot 9’, ‘Dancin’ In The Country’, and the smash…
One of Melbourne’s busiest destinations – visited by thousands of patients, medical staff and students every day – will soon have its own train station with construction now complete on the second of five Metro Tunnel stations. Premier Jacinta Allan and Minster for Transport Infrastructure Danny Pearson have announced the completion of major construction at Parkville Station, which will provide Victorians with a seamless connection to Melbourne’s world-leading education and health precinct when the Metro Tunnel opens ahead of schedule. Situated 32 metres below Grattan Street, the new station features entrances directly outside the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer…
Iconic Aussie rockers Spiderbait will hit the road this August, September and October for an extensive run of shows to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of their seminal 2004 album, Tonight Alright and standout track, ‘Black Betty’. Taking in ten dates across the country, the Black Betty 20th Anniversary Tour kicks off at Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall on Tuesday 13 August, heading through all Australian Capital Cities plus stops in Newcastle, Wollongong and the Gold Coast this August, September and October. Recorded in California, Tonight Alright (2004) leant into the hard rock sound of the early-2000’s. The album debuted at No.14 on the ARIA Album Chart that year and featured the band’s most popular song to date, ‘Black Betty’. Defying age and genre, ‘Black Betty’ arrived fifteen years into…
Melbourne’s Thai culinary scene is about to get even hotter as Longrain expands its CBD presence with a vibrant pop-up canteen on Little Collins St. This grab-and-go lunch spot promises to deliver the essence of Longrain’s renowned Thai classics in shorthand versions, perfect for a quick midday bite. Picture crispy pork hock transformed into a mouthwatering roll and the iconic whole fish now served as crispy fish fillets. From famed curries to refreshing salads like the prawn glass noodles, the menu is a tantalising journey through Thai flavours. Step inside and be greeted by a neon Longrain sign, signaling the…
To celebrate the release of Kung Fu Panda 4 from Universal Picture Home Entertainment, cult dessert maker Dessertopia is giving away special limited edition treats for one day only at its South Melbourne store at 342 Clarendon Street. This Saturday 18 May, Dessertopia will be serving up 300 FREE Dragon Warrior-worthy desserts. Simply head along to Dessertopia on the day from 10:30am and say “Skadoosh” when ordering. The butt-kicking ‘Skadoosh Sweets’ freebies include: There is a limit of one per customer, while stocks last. And if you miss out, the limited-edition ‘Skadoosh Sweets’ will also be available to purchase at Dessertopia from Sunday 19…
The new Australian cast of the global sensation musical Six has been unveiled, sparking excitement for its upcoming productions in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. This Tony Award-winning musical, penned by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, reimagines the wives of King Henry VIII as fierce pop stars reclaiming their narratives. Kimberley Hodgson steps into the role of Catherine of Aragon, while Deirdre Khoo embodies the rule-breaking Anne Boleyn. Loren Hunter returns as Jane Seymour, Zelia Rose Kitoko portrays Anna of Cleves, and Chelsea Dawson reprises her role as Katherine Howard. Giorgia Kennedy joins as Catherine Parr. The ensemble features Gabriella Boumford,…
Arts Centre Melbourne’s new Winter/Spring Families program has been announced today, and is set to thrill the young and young at heart with a diverse offering including adaptations of favourite children’s books, high energy circus, a heart-warming musical, international contemporary dance, an immersive interactive light installation and creative workshops. First in the season is Little Murmur, a new international dance theatre performance featuring ground-breaking projections, an extraordinary soundscape and a blizzard of paper that will delight children aged seven and above from 25 July – 4 August. Bodies and words fly like flocks of birds, a murmuration, in this work…
Childish Gambino is set to take the global stage once again, announcing a huge global tour of North America, Europe and Australasia being billed as The New World Tour. The long-awaited Australia and New Zealand leg kicks off on 28 January 2025 at Auckland’s Spark Arena, before continuing through Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in February 2025, and follows extensive North American, European and UK dates. This will be Childish Gambino’s first visit down under since 2019. You can see him at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Friday 7 February 2025. Amaarae is confirmed as direct support for Australia and New Zealand. Childish Gambino, the stage name of multi-talented artist Donald Glover,…
Indulge your sweet tooth at Melbourne’s beloved Donut Festival, returning to Queen Victoria Market for a delectable two-day extravaganza over the weekend of 1-2 June. This free event promises to take you on global donut adventure, sampling treats from Greek loukoumades to Spanish churros, and everything in between. Prepare for a dough-licious experience with new traders like Pecks Road, offering heavenly glazed donuts and MochiMelb, tantalizing taste buds with unique mochi donuts. Plus, don’t miss returning favorites like Churro Kitchen and G-Free Donuts! With roving entertainment, a 4-meter inflatable donut for Instagram-worthy photos, and a pop-up Spiced Milo Mocktail Bar,…
After a sell out run at Sydney Fringe Festival, Dani Hayek’s heartbreak comedy Pastabate is back – bigger, better and tastier than ever- at La Mama Courthouse in Carlton in June. After being dumped by someone she forced herself to like (the worst kind of heartbreak), HER hasn’t been able to do anything but eat pasta… even though she’s allergic to gluten. Not wanting to be the ‘desperate sad friend,’ she’s shut herself away and has no one else to talk to. Except you, her audience. But, as your evening together progresses, it becomes clear that her relationship with pasta isn’t…