Celebrate International Guide Dog Day in the most pawsome way at Guide Dogs Victoria’s Pup-up Cafe event! Join them on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm at Studley Grounds in Kew for a morning of tail-wagging fun. Enjoy a delicious morning tea while getting to know incredible Guide Dogs and their humans. Take part in dog and pup pats and cuddles, snap photos in a quirky photo booth, and chat with clients with lived experience of low vision or blindness. Each ticket holder scores a Guide Dogs gift pack and a chance to win a lucky…
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Independent music and arts festival SLEEPLESS FESTIVAL is set to take over Melbourne’s inner west this May with a vibrant showcase of music, performance and art and installation. SLEEPLESS’ 2024 festival will build on its success in 2023 by celebrating the depth of culture and talent existing in Melbourne’s West, and highlighting the suburb’s potential as a thriving arts community with a vibrant nightlife. Troy Rainbow, Artistic Director, Sleepless Festival, says: “SLEEPLESS is our beacon of hope for the world-class talent coming out of Melbourne’s West. It’s a tough time for the live entertainment industry, but we know that Aussies want…
Teatro Real – The Royal Opera of Madrid in partnership with Fever will bring award-winning flamenco artists from Spain back to Melbourne for a limited series of performances. Authentic Flamenco is a critically acclaimed invigorating traditional flamenco dance show, that has travelled the world and been seen by more than 100,000 people. Tickets are now available for the upcoming Melbourne performances, to be held at The Capitol Theatre from three nights only from 21-23 June 2024. Authentic Flamenco will be headlined by the renowned flamenco artist, Ángeles Gabaldon who is a sought-after dancer and choreographer. Teatro Real – The Royal Opera…
In a city known for its ubiquitous wine and cocktail bars, Fleet stands tall – not only as the tallest rooftop bar on Melbourne’s Flinders’ Street – but as one of a handful of venues leading the modern-day rum renaissance. Fleet, on level 22 of the Vibe Hotel Melbourne building has just opened and is home to one of the city’s most iconic and picturesque views, with Paul Kelly Design (Black Star, Crown Casino) transforming the hotel’s former penthouse apartments into a chic, 90-pax rooftop bar reminiscent of an intimate private suite. Kelly’s fun yet sophisticated fit out, with design…
Following a successful tour in the USA and UK, the Harry Potter: Forbidden Forest Adventure has landed at the Briars Community Forest in Mount Martha, turning it into a legit dark and magical forest every night until 19 May. Ready your wand and cast spells, come face-to-face with magical creatures, and enjoy a spellbinding Forbidden Forest experience based on the Wizarding World. Embark on a bewitching journey through a misty forest trail full of magic and wonder, and discover unexpected surprises around every corner. And we’re super excited to be able to give one lucky family the opportunity to visit…
The Real Review, one of Australia’s top authorities on wine, has revealed the Top Wineries of Australia for this year, naming Yarra Valley’s Yarra Yering as Winery of the Year Australia. This year marks the fourth consecutive victory for Victorian wineries and follows a comprehensive tasting process that involved sampling over 10,000 wines over the past year, assessed by a panel of the country’s leading critics. The 2024 Top Wineries of Australia ranking is now in its seventh year, with Yarra Yering reclaiming the top spot after previously winning the award in 2021. Rounding out the top five this year…
Prepare for a reggae-fuelled revolution as UB40, the world’s top-selling reggae group, storms Australia and New Zealand this October. Celebrating 45 years of chart-topping hits, UB40 promises an explosive tour, joined by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, Eagle-Eye Cherry. Experience the infectious beats of UB40 classics like ‘Red Red Wine’, ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’, ‘Food for Thought’, ‘Please Don’t Make Me Cry’ and ‘Kingston Town’, alongside fresh tracks from their upcoming album ‘UB45’ which will be released worldwide on Friday 19 April. With over 100 million albums sold globally, UB40’s legacy continues to captivate audiences with their timeless sound. Adding to the excitement, Eagle-Eye Cherry brings his melodic blend of alternative rock to the…
In an unmissable celebration of two iconic musical legends, Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell join forces with John Foreman and the Australian Pops Orchestra to present a spectacular concert featuring the timeless hits of Elton John and George Michael. This musical gala is set to captivate audiences in two of the country’s most iconic venues, Hamer Hall, Melbourne on November 9 and at the Sydney Opera House on November 16. Known for powerhouse vocals and dynamic stage presence, Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell will take the audience on a musical journey through the hits that have defined generations. Under the direction of musical virtuoso John Foreman, the Australian Pops Orchestra will transform these legendary pop…
One of the world’s leading performance companies – Circa – is headed to Victoria in April with the next chapter of their internationally acclaimed body of work, Humans. Ten bodies appear in a flash of light. They move in harmony for a fleeting moment and then descend into a sinuous trance. Towers grow and decay, bodies leap and are caught, as physical limits are pushed to their extreme. Can we ever find a perfect balance or is adapting to constant change the only way forward? Created by circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz, Humans 2.0 is intimate, primal and deeply engaged with the challenge of…
A new installation BioRhythm – a unique ‘living’ activation, created by Buko Studio in collaboration with Public Street – has been supported by the City of Stonnington and will be able to be seen at Prahran for a month from 17 April. BioRhythm is an adaptable sculpture that comes alive by synthesising the biofeedback of plants and urban surroundings, transforming the data into living soundscapes and explosions of colour. Sensors throughout the work interpret the biofeedback from the endemic plants and the surrounding urban environment into soothing explosions of colour and a constantly evolving light and sound show. By blurring the lines between biology,…
On April 16, Ben & Jerry’s is throwing its annual Free Cone Day celebration. There’s no catch, no fine print – just free cups or cones of ice cream at Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops around the world, including their Melbourne stores from 12pm to 8pm. You can have any flavour you like, and go back as many times as you want during those hours. Last year, Free Cone Day made its highly anticipated return after a four-year pause, and dedicated Ben & Jerry’s fans showed the ice cream maker just how happy they were that the giveaway tradition was back.…
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? Chris Stapleton bringing All-American Roadshow to Australia Acclaimed musician Chris Stapleton has confirmed he will tour Australia and New Zealand for the first time next year with “Chris Stapleton’s All-American Roadshow Goes Down Under.” He’ll be at Rod Laver Arena on 25 February 2025. Presales begin on 9 April. Tones and…