Author: Melbourning

AFL legend David Neitz has co-founded Melbourne’s first rooftop brewery and bar – which has now openedi n South Melbourne, featuring three floors of brewery and bar space and expansive terraces with uninterrupted city views Brewmanity is a craft beer company that does good, regularly raising money for charity, it is about good beer, good deeds and good times. The new venue seeks to become the ultimate destination for craft beers, wines and cocktails in Melbourne. Hosting up to 400 guests, Brewmanity brewery and rooftop bar is housed in an old glass factory and features 34 taps of masterfully crafted…

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Kubik takes over the Frankston waterfront fro 5-20 April providing an electrifying fusion of Melbourne’s pulsating music culture and vibrant culinary food trucks. An outdoor live entertainment venue constructed from light-filled water tanks that change colour in response to music, Kubik is the concept of a Berlin-based architecture firm. Each Kubik setup is custom-designed to match its surroundings, blending seamlessly with the local culture and skyline. The Frankston event will be putting the spotlight on Melbourne’s best DJs. They’ve got a lineup of local talent covering all sorts of music styles including house, techno, hip-hop, and disco. But it’s not just about the…

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The Monster – a massive inflatable fun park that’s been touring the east coast of Australia – is set to land in Dandenong South in May. This big and bouncy inflatable play space is 900 feet of twists, turns, jumps and rolls. It also features the world’s largest inflatable maze. This is perfect for a fun family day out, or a unique experience with friends. The Monster will be staffed by friendly and experienced instructors who will guide you through your course and ensure you have a safe and enjoyable time. The Monster will be at Brindley Street in Dandenong…

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With sold out rooms across the USA, New Zealand and Australia, the smash hit, RESPECT returns to Melbourne in August. The electrifying show journeys through Aretha Franklin’s courageous life of love, tragedy and triumph, while showcasing her greatest hits over the last 50 years! Starring Australia’s ‘Soul Mama’, Angie Narayan, RESPECT is a masterful piece of storytelling about family, loyalty and victory, layered with glorious harmonies and sassy repartee. Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul,” transcended musical boundaries with her powerful voice and impassioned performances. Born in Memphis in 1942, she rose to prominence in the 1960s, becoming an icon…

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With Easter out of the way, there’s still two weeks of school holidays looming before the kids go back to school. If you’re at a loose end for things to do these Autumn holidays, here’s a round up of all the fun things that are happening around Melbourne: 1. Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Adventure Following a successful tour in the USA and UK, it’s Melbourne’s turn get ready for the Harry Potter: Forbidden Forest adventure on the Mornington Peninsula from 6 April util 19 May when The Briars Community Forest in Mount Martha will turn into a legit dark and…

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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? Twenty One Pilots global tour Grammy Award winning duo Twenty One Pilots have announced details a massive global world tour, which will bring them to Melbourne this November. Cat Empire to play with MSO Legendary Australian band, The Cat Empire, will join forces with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) for…

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Set your alarms, tell your friends! The world premiere of The Sign, the hotly anticipated 28-minute special Bluey episode, will air Sunday 14 April at 8am on ABC Kids and ABC iview – before becoming available globally. And you can join other Bluey enthusiasts from across Melbourne and watch the unmissable television event of 2024 live on the Big Screen at Fed Square on the day. Enjoy the 28-minute Bluey special with your family and furry friends (dogs welcome!) and catch the most anticipated wedding of the year! Alongside Australia’s favourite family of Heelers, this very special episode features guest appearances…

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Prepare to be amazed and captivated in Ballarat during May, with preparations now in full swing for the 2024 Ballarat Heritage Festival. Community faces brilliantly projected onto Sturt Street trees, night-time heritage tours, interactive exhibits, hands-on workshops and a vintage car show, are just some of the incredible events on offer as part of the festival this year. And of course, what would a Ballarat Heritage Festival be without Old Gaol Tours, Craft Lab, the Ballarat Antiques Fair and Heritage Harvest weekend at Sovereign Hill. The 10-day festival will be held from 17-26 May 2024, celebrating Ballarat’s rich heritage, unique…

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With the Easter school holidays and an unofficial long weekend for Anzac Day this month there’s a heap going on in and around Melbourne. We aim to provide you with the ultimate list of what’s on so that you will always have something to do. This list will be updated as more April events are announced so check back regularly. If you’re looking for things to do in the April 2024 school holidays, you can also check out our guide here. Events running throughout April 2024 What’s on in and around Melbourne 1-7 April 2024: What’s on in and around Melbourne 8-14…

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The Hawker 88 Night Market will return to the iconic Queen Vic Market sheds for an exclusive five-week season showcasing traditional Asian street eats, quirky general merchandise and specially themed weekly entertainment. Watch as the Market transforms into a vibrant hawker-style street market, boasting long communal tables, a canopy of hanging lanterns, traditional Lucky Cat decorations, and vivid neon lights. The Hawker 88 Night Market will showcase Melbourne’s rich and diverse Asian culture through: WEEKLY THEMES AND ENTERTAINMENT The Hawker 88 Night Market will be a fully licensed venue with Asian themed beverages. The Hawker 88 Night Market will be the place to…

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Fresh from receiving the Venice Biennale’s 2024 Golden Lion Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre, Back to Back Theatre will premiere their next major new work Multiple Bad things from April 11 to 13 at Geelong Arts Centre.  The play will then go on tour to Belgium, before heading back to Australia to run at Melbourne’s Malthouse Theatre from 29 May to 9 June. Led by a stellar cast including Simon Laherty, Sarah Mainwaring, and Scott Price, Multiple Bad Things marks a significant departure as the first major work by the award-winning company by new directors in 17 years.  Exploring the complexities…

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Four Pillars is thrilled to announce the launch of the Sticky Carpet Gin 2.0 in partnership with The Pass, Australia’s leading pub loyalty program. This limited-edition gin, crafted in collaboration with Little Creatures, is available at eight pubs & bars across Australia now – including three in Victoria. Sticky Carpet Gin 2.0 Originally released as a limited edition in 2019, Four Pillars Sticky Carpet Gin 2.0 is the much- anticipated follow-up. Sticky Carpet is an homage to the great Australian front bar. As a gin inspired by pubs, there was no better way to launch the new version of Sticky…

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