A brand new Ferris wheel is set to open in Melbourne next week, promising views of the city. The new wheel will be at the Polly Woodside Park in South Wharf, next to the Melbourne Convention an Exhibition Centre, where it will be in operation for six months. The wheel comes to the city from the company Skyline Attractions, who have had a massive Ferris wheel operating on the St Kida Foreshore – the KIIS Eye – all summer (which is set to close this weekend). On its website, the business promises the $5 million wheel will deliver a “world-class…
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Moon Dog Craft Brewery’s hotly anticipated new Footscray venue – Moon Dog Wild West – is set to open its doors inside the former Franco Cozzo building today at 11:30am. The venue was originally supposed to open two weeks ago, which had to be postponed. A second attempt to open last week had to be abruptly canceled at the last minute over a fire hydrant safety issue. This is the iconic Melbourne brewer’s third outlet in the city, and will be their biggest yet. Moon Dog Wild West will span three levels and have the capacity for up to 800…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, South Africa based artist Christopher Rimmer was compelled back to Australia. Unable to leave, he set off on an intrepid adventure through the outback to create his new series, Remnant: The Tragedy of Lost Significance, launching internationally through Art & Collectors in Fitzroy on 20 May 2024. Journeying to some of the country’s most isolated regions, the twenty-one photographs capture abandoned towns, railways, disintegrating cars, mysterious sculptures in the desert and the effects of climate change. The series features photographs of the old Ghan Railway and soldier resettlements, two schemes that failed in the 20th century and evoke…
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) presents the 10th annual Melbourne Art Book Fair (MABF), a state-wide celebration of art book publishing and Melbourne’s status as a UNESCO City of Literature. Over 11 days, from 23 May to 2 June 2024, the Fair will enliven venues across Melbourne and Victoria with book launches, talks, exhibitions and more, including a special in-conversation with art historian Katy Hessel, a TV gameshow pop-up and showcase art and design publishing from across Australia and beyond. From 24 – 26 May, Melbourne Art Book Fair transforms the NGV’s Great Hall into a marketplace of art…
Having spent more time in our country than his own, Australia’s funniest adopted Californian Arj Barker has come to understand our culture perhaps even better than we do ourselves. He bloody well better, mate! This funny bugger has appeared all over Aussie TV, including the original Hey Hey It’s Saturday (yep, he’s been coming here for a while). His latest show The Mind Field has just had a run at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and now he’s taking it on the road. All of reality – at least to the extent that we can ever know it – exists…
Hugo’s Deli in Melbourne and Maxibon are joining forces to offer a treat to locals. The popular eatery, situated at the intersection of Swan and Dando streets in Richmond, will be giving away 10,000 free Maxibon ice-cream sandwiches this weekend (27-28 April 2024). The event marks the return of the Maxibon Peanut Jams with Butter, also known as a PBJ Maxibon which came back following a petition on social media garnered thousands of supporters. To celebrate the return of the peanut butter and jam combo, the iconic deli will undergo a Maxibon-themed transformation, offering a special menu highlighting the beloved…
Stephen K Amos is back with a brand new show – Oxymoron – after treading the boards of London’s West End in the smash hit musical My Fair Lady. What a mad couple of years it’s been! How did you get through it all? Stephen’s solution… find the funny. The opportunity in crisis, the joy in sadness, the wisdom of fools! After all comedy equals tragedy. Join Stephen for an hour of solid jokes and guaranteed belly laughs. Amos effortlessly blends humor with social commentary, creating a unique comedic style that resonates with audiences worldwide. Born in London, his upbringing…
Visitors to Ballarat are set to enjoy a serendipitous adventure at this year’s popular White Night event when the regional city is lit up in an all-encompassing radiant display on Saturday 1 June 2024 from 6pm -12 midnight. White Night will transform Ballarat with dazzling laser beams and breathtaking projections illuminating the historic city, with an awe-inspiring program featuring the light spectacular, music and interactive works in this one-night-only event. The inclusive event is a celebration of immersive art and community participation, with something for everyone. The late-night illumination will transform the streets, laneways and heritage venues of the Ballarat…
Acclaimed pianist David Helfgott returns to the Melbourne Recital Centre in July to bid a fond farewell to his long-performing career which has been closely associated with the iconic Melbourne venue. Playing some of his favourite solo piano works of Chopin and Liszt and performing Rachmanioff’s third piano concerto in its version for two pianos with British pianist, Rhodri Clarke, David will share with his legion of loyal fans, some of the music so iconically connected with his amazing life of personal challenge and enormous success that has been defined by his determination to find joy in every moment. Born…
The Reclink Community Cup is set to kick off once again, bringing together the vibrant Melbourne music scene and the spirited community radio industry for a day of grassroots football and live music. Scheduled for June 16 at Victoria Park in Abbotsford, this iconic event, now in its 31st year, promises to be a celebration for all, while raising vital funds to support Reclink Australia’s mission of providing sport and recreation programs for communities facing disadvantage to improve their physical health, mental health and social connections. The Reclink Community Cup has become a beloved fixture on the Melbourne music calendar. Since…
Crown Resorts and MasterChef Australia are setting the table to welcome fans and foodies to a new pop-up restaurant and unique, dining experience called ALUMNI at Crown Melbourne – the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. ALUMNI will see a rotating cast of MasterChef Australia alumni at the pop-up restaurant for a limited time, serving dishes from the cuisine they are best known for. Each ALUMNI chef will take up rotating residency for three weeks within the exclusive surrounds of Crown’s Evergreen restaurant and its impressive city and Yarra River views. This will include: Each chef’s residency will feature a four-course set…
More than 50,000 people are expected to attend the Dawn Service at the Shrine of Remembrance and the Anzac Day Parade along St Kilda Road and Swanston Street on Thursday 25 April. Anzac Day is an opportunity pause and reflect on the service and sacrifice of generations of Australians, and all those who suffer the consequences of war. The service is held at dawn to coincide with the time of the Gallipoli landing in 1915—the first major military action by Australian and New Zealand forces (ANZACs) during the First World War. The event includes recitations, hymns, wreath-laying and an address by…