Multi-ARIA-Award winner Tones And I will bring her headline tour to Australia and New Zealand in August and September this year – including a home town show at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne. The tour will highlight new songs from her sophomore album, including Dreaming and I Get High, plus fan favourites Dance Monkey, Fly Away, Cloudy Day and Never Seen The Rain. Three years since her last headline tour, Tones And I has received global acclaim for her electric live performances and masterful song writing and recently completed a 20-date stadium tour supporting P!nk across Australia and New Zealand. As an…
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Breakout artist Lizzy McAlpine has announced debut headline shows in Australia for July 2024 as part of “The Older Tour”, in celebration of her highly-anticipated album “Older”, released this past Friday. The tour will bring her to Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena on Thursday 18 July. In celebration of her latest album release, Lizzy is embarking on “The Older Tour”, an extensive headline run hitting North America, the U.K., Europe and Australia. Due to overwhelming demand, second shows have been added in several cities including back-to-back nights at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre, Washington D.C.’s The Anthem, Boston’s MGM Music Hall…
Get up close and personal with Robert Patrick who famously played the T-1000 cyborg in Terminator 2: Judgment Day at an exclusive event at the Astor Theatre in Melbourne on Wednesday 26 June 2024. Patrick will be present for a live screening of the cult classic film Terminator 2 and will then take part in a Q&A session with fans. There will also be other additional paid opportunities to meet and greet Robert Patrick, take photos and get autographs which can be purchased separately. Robert Patrick is an American actor celebrated for his versatility and intense performances across film and…
The Heathcote Winegrowers Association are bringing a little taste of their famous Heathcote wine region to the city at the Abbotsford Convent on Saturday 11 May. The Heathcote wine region, just over an hour from Melbourne, is renowned for its shiraz. Its ancient red Cambrian soils also produces outstanding examples of Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and excellent Rieslings and Viognier. The Heathcote in the City event will feature more than 100 wines available for tasting from wineries include Buckshot Vineyard, Carlei, Ellis Wines, Farmer & The Scientist, Humis Vineyard, M.Chapoutier Australia, Mia Valley Estate, Munari Wines, Noble Red Wines, Pook…
Having performed more than 300 shows since 2019, ‘A Taste of Ireland’ has merged cultural traditions, modern flair, and craic galore to deliver a performance that has brought the house down night after night. This season, join an acclaimed cast of champion Irish dancers, dazzling musicians, and a contemporary vocalist, as they blend Irish charm with mind-blowing talents to present an unforgettable night of entertainment. The show is coming to Wangaratta and Melbourne in May. Featuring revamped classics like ‘Danny Boy’ and ‘Tell Me Ma’, the show’s energetic blend of melodic folk music mash-ups, live jaw-dropping acapella tap battles, and…
Internationally acclaimed chef Nobu Matsuhisa is headed to Australia in May to visit the three restaurants he has here that boast his name – Nobu. His trip down under will see him work with the chefs in his Perth, Melbourne and Sydney venues to get hands-on with dishes and menu design. While chef Nobu is here, Crown Melbourne will be hosting three unique events that will be a must for any foodies to tick off their bucket lists. Taste of Nobu, Horizon, Crown Towers – 10 May Experience the renowned “Taste of Nobu” event, featuring curated evenings with signature canapés,…
Families can take part in a fun and unique activity this week as the Guru Dudu team present their Silent Disco Walking Tours at the Arts Centre Melbourne – an action-packed dance party cruising around the iconic Spire followed by an immersive journey into the art and design of the Theatres Building. The tours offer a playful exploration behind the scenes of Arts Centre Melbourne, blurring the lines between audience and performer roles. Participants wear provided headphones to enjoy dance tunes spanning from the 1970s to the present, along with entertaining commentary, as they dance-walk through the venue’s various spaces.…
A new kitchen has opened at the Queen Victoria Market’s Purpose Precinct to reduce food waste by creating fresh jams and chutneys from unsold produce. The kitchen run by social enterprise Moving Feast – reusing unsold market produce to develop their range of jams, sauces, chutneys and preserves, to be sold at the market. The Purpose Precinct is Australia’s first dedicated social enterprise precinct, with space for more than 80 social enterprises to sell their products while creating new employment pathways and networking opportunities. Moving Feast will provide new skills and job pathways for people who have faced barriers to…
A jam-packed program of events celebrating East Gippsland’s creative talents, local produce, culture, and natural environment is returning to the region this year, with the East Gippsland Winter Festival keeping locals and visitors warm this winter. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos announced the much-loved festival will return for its fourth year and will run from Friday, 21 June to Saturday, 21 July. This vibrant festival is a highlight on Victoria’s stellar calendar of regional events and attracts thousands of visitors from across Victoria and interstate to the region. “This festival is a fantastic celebration of light,…
Melbourne’s vibrant street art scene takes the next step in its creative evolution with the unveiling of the city’s first official street art precinct, set to transform a long-forgotten industrial pocket of Mordialloc into a hub of creativity and expression. Returning for the first time since the pandemic, Australia’s original street art festival, Wall to Wall and Kingston Council are bringing seven of Australia’s top street artists and three acclaimed international artists together to adorn the area with a stunning array of large-scale mural works from 26-28 April. Melbourne has long been revered as an international street art capital, and this groundbreaking project…
The groundbreaking Burlesque stage show Shimmery Burlesque returns to Melbourne, playing at the Atheneum Theatre from 23-26 May. Shimmery Burlesque is a unique performance that narrates the journey of Lady Shimmery, a dressmaker deeply involved in Burlesque costume design. The performance integrates captivating Burlesque acts within Lady Shimmery’s story. Starting in her workroom, the show features a cast of twenty adorned in rhinestones, feathers, and tassels. The narrative then shifts to Paris, where Lady Shimmery’s love for tease artistry blossoms amidst a backdrop of gardens and French Cabaret. Written and directed by Holly Mouat, the show debuted in 2022, inspired…
A new all-day dining spot and event venue focused on modern Australian cuisine has opened at the Burwood Brickworks. Rombe is a rustic rooftop restaurant designed to bring people together, offering a memorable culinary experience. Rombe takes over the space formerly occupied by Acre, which closed in late 2022. The rooftop now hosts two spaces: Rombe, the all-day restaurant, and the Glass House for functions. Rombe caters to morning risers, diners, and anyone seeking an elevated experience above the bustling Burwood Brickworks. Rombe’s dining room is filled with natural light and offers views of the rooftop garden and Dandenong Ranges.…