As part of the landmark Country Road + NGV First Nations Commissions, eight emerging First Nations artists will present ambitious new work in the exhibition My Country, opening 22 March 2024 at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia. Unique in the Australian cultural landscape, the Country Road + NGV First Nations Commissions is a national mentorship program and exhibition series that invites an artist from every state and territory to produce a significant new work under the guidance with an esteemed mentor. Reflecting the scope of the initiative, outcomes range across a diversity of media, including textiles, customary cultural objects and large-scale paintings to installations…
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Melburnians are in for a treat as Cannoleria, the beloved cannoli specialist, partners with cherished local bakery, Cobb Lane, to create the perfect Easter cannoli – the Hot Cross Bun Cannoli. The limited edition treat is made up of a rich blend of That’s Amore Cheese ricotta blended with Cobb Lane’s house-made hot cross buns. The blend is encased in Cannoleria’s signature shell and garnished with Cobb Lane hot cross bun pieces. The Cobb Lane hot cross buns used are made with Pepe Saya cultured butter, Australian dried fruit and the perfect amount of citrus peel. They are finished with…
Australia’s first dedicated art and environment precinct is set to open in Halls Gap, creating a national centre for environmental art and supporting artists from across Australia. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos has announced construction has begun on Australia’s National Centre for Environmental Art, a state-of-the-art art gallery and botanical precinct on a 16-hectare site near the Grampians (Gariwerd). The Where Art Meets Nature (WAMA) precinct will be home to a new climate controlled state-of-the-art art gallery, café, retail space and multipurpose room for workshops and events. In celebration of the connection between art, science and nature, the gallery will host artist workshops and educational…
As the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne revs up, there’s an array of culinary delights in the surrounding area that attendees can look forward to if they’re attending the Formula One event from 21-24 March 2024 to complement the excitement of the event. From morning coffee to post-race celebrations, the vicinity of the Grand Prix track boasts a diverse selection of restaurants, bars, and cafes catering to every palate. Whether craving a quick bite, leisurely brunch, or fine dining experience, there’s something to suit every taste. Accessible by foot or a short tram ride, these top-gear venues ensure that the…
A new artwork called Chamber Dance by Melbourne-based artist Zoë Croggon is now on display on the hoarding at Arts Centre Melbourne along St Kilda Road between Hamer Hall and the Theatres Building (under the Spire) as part of PHOTO 2024. Zoë Croggon is one of 150 visionary photographers and artists featuring in 100 free exhibitions held at galleries and unexpected outdoor locations across Melbourne and wider Victoria for the biennial photographic festival throughout March. Influenced by her background in dance, Croggon’s work reflects on dance, the human body, architecture, and history. As part of this year’s festival, Croggon was invited to comb…
Renowned South Australian brewery, Pirate Life has opened its anticipated South Melbourne venue. This is the fourth venue for the South Australian craft beer brand. Located in a former mechanics garage on Market Street, Pirate Life South Melbourne will deliver a high energy food and beverage experience – a proud extension of Pirate Life’s love for quality beer, produce and hospitality. Pirate Life co-founder, Jack Cameron, said: “This is our first venue in Victoria, and we couldn’t be more excited. The location is amazing, there’s so much energy down that end of town, and we’re committed to bringing our own…
Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers is returning to the Dandenong Ranges this autumn from 23 March – 21 April 2024. KaBloom offers visitors the chance to roam through fields of well over three million flowers, enjoy live entertainment and be enchanted by contemporary circus performances. Visitors will be treated to a show like no other as flower fairies, sprites and pixies emerge from the magical woods to delight and entertain. The troupe of sensational circus artists from Circus Oz will perform daredevil feats, to amuse and entertain taking you on a journey of discovery of the weird and wonderful world of nature.…
Following sold out houses and rave reviews on London’s West End, at Sydney Opera House, and in the USA, Australia’s hottest tap dance sensation, The Tap Pack is returning to Victoria in 2024. Picking up where the Rat Pack left off, The Tap Pack conjures up a modern twist to the crooners and artists from the 50s through to the noughties! Featuring songs from Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr to Sheeran, Bublé and Beyonce. The Tap Pack mix slick humour, high energy entertainment and world class tap dance. A show of pure entertainment inspired by the legendary kings…
Global digital gaming festival DreamHack is set to take over Melbourne this April. The event will transform Melbourne Park from Friday, 26 April to Sunday, 28 April, attracting thousands of gaming enthusiasts from interstate and overseas. The renowned gaming lifestyle festival was founded in Sweden in the early 1990s and has grown to become a global destination for gamers, with events held across Europe, North America, and Melbourne. DreamHack creates a world where the gaming community comes to life. The festivals, featuring everything gaming under one roof, create an arena where you can come to connect, explore, win, play a…
Seven-time Grammy award winner, singer, actress and true Empress of Soul, Gladys Knight kicks off her highly anticipated The Farewell Tour Australia and New Zealand next week! The 9-date tour will include a performance at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall on Tuesday 26 March, featuring er classic hits – ‘Licence To Kill’, ‘Midnight Train to Georgia’, ‘I Don’t Want To Know’, ‘Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me’ and ‘That’s What Friends Are For’. “I’m so thrilled to be performing my hits for the last time in beautiful Australia and New Zealand! See you very soon for The Farewell Tour!’ - Gladys Knight This true…
Rising has announced an epic 2024 program of new music, art and performance that’s set to ignite Melbourne/Naarm this June. Theg 2024 program, featuring 105 events, more than 480 artists, 23 new commissions, 6 world premieres, and 8 Australian premieres, set to take the city as a stage as winter begins from 1-16 June. Across sixteen nights, spanning three epic weekends, RISING will stretch down the spine of Swanston St and beyond as large scale installations, free public events and world-class contemporary music, theatre and dance, ignite the city’s streets, venues and hidden spaces. Historic arcades and back alleys will come…
The epic live music and tourism extravaganza SOUND TRACKS is headed to Shepparton, Rochester and Echuca next month. The 2024 edition of SOUND TRACKS, will see a star-studded line up of live music bring to life Shepparton’s Star Bowl bowling on Saturday, 6 April before SOUND TRACKS hits the road for a music-fuelled trip in a restored steam train running between Melbourne and Echuca. From Friday, 19 April to Sunday, 21 April, music lovers can hop on board for performances by some of Victoria’s most exciting talents– all while enjoying local food and wine. Tickets to last year’s debut event…