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? Blockbuster Tina Turner musical headed to Melbourne in 2024 Tina – The Tina Turner Musical has been announced for the Princess Theatre in Melbourne from September 2024 with Melbourne performer Ruva Ngwenya in the lead role. The BBC Earth Experience is coming to Melbourne Melbourne will be the second…
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Melbourne will be the second city in the world to host the BBC Earth Experience when the immersive experience with narration by Sir David Attenborough opens from 27 October. The Australian exclusive experience will feature awe-inspiring footage from the BBC Studios Natural History television series, ‘Seven Worlds, One Planet’, hosted at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Using the latest digital projection technology, visitors will take an immersive 360-degree audio-visual journey through the seven continents of the world brought to life by the BBC’s captivating natural history footage and the world’s preeminent nature presenter, David Attenborough. From fireflies putting on…
The Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery will welcome art lovers for the prestigious and popular Archibald Prize 2023 from 15 September. As the first stop on the Archibald Prize 2023 regional tour and the only Victorian location, the stunning Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery will host the renowned portrait prize from 15 September to 5 November. The exhibition will feature an extraordinary display of 57 portraits, featuring figures and cultural identities from all walks of life, reflecting the stories of our times. Established in 1921, Archibald Prize is now more than a century old and is judged by the trustees of the Art…
Victorians are invited to have a say in its 2024 Pride Tram design. This is the second year that Yarra Trams has opened the design of the #AllAboard Pride Tram to the public. Artists were asked to submit a design that depicts what they think inclusion on public transport looks like, and what #AllAboard means for them. The winning design will be wrapped around a Pride Tram and the artist will receive $5000. The second place design will be used to decorate a tram stop shelter close to the Victorian Pride Centre, with that artist wining $3000. These are the five…
Straight from Japan. Part spectacle. Part lounge. Pure enchantment! Step into your very own private magic exhibition featuring the crème de la crème of Japanese close-up magi at the Maho Magic Bar. Immerse yourself in the glitzy ambiance of a Tokyo night here in Melbourne at Daniel’s Car Park in Chinatown. Begin your journey at the Maho Magic Bar, an exclusive pre-show venue, where you can indulge in a range of delectable drinks and Japanese delicacies. Enveloped in a symphony of neon lights, with a tasty beverage in your grasp, prepare to be spellbound by a troupe of charming master…
Have you ever wondered about the atmosphere of the Queen Vic Market before the commotion of the day begins? Join staff from the market on the “Wake up with the Market Tour” and witness its vibrant morning awakening. Guided by an energetic early-riser tour leader, you’ll gain exclusive access to the market’s inner workings. Explore the origins of the produce and its journey to the market, and observe the bustling traders as they set up their stalls for the morning. There will be coffee and an array of delightful market treats provided to ensure you leave with a contented smile,…
This September, Fed Square is home to RESET – a month-long festival focussing on biodiversity, connecting with nature, and promoting easy and practical ways to live more sustainably. RESET is a free series of family-friendly interactive events and workshops designed to make sustainable living both fun and practical for families and individuals. Learn about waste minimisation, sustainable home solutions, conservation and backyard ecology, and the art of reducing, reusing and recycling through a range of immersive experiences. Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation Director & CEO, Katrina Sedgwick OAM, said RESET was designed to inspire positive change in the community while sparking…
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? The Weeknd is headed to Melbourne in December The Weeknd has announced he’s coming to Australia in December and will play a gig at Marvel Stadium on 1 December. Venue presale tickets go on sale on Thursday 31 August, with the general onside on Friday 1 September. Christina…
Way back in 1923, a public design competition resulted in the grand architecture of the Shrine of Remembrance. Now, 100 years later, a spectacular immersive artwork commissioned by the Now or Never Festival is reshaping the gravitas of this monument. SACRA is a luminous and awe-inspiring work envisioned by Hungarian artist Laszlo Bordos – a pioneer of 3D mapping artistry, whose work has enveloped some of the world’s most renowned buildings. SACRA is set to bring the Shrine into brilliant motion with a series of sculptural illuminations and projections at a scale never before seen in Melbourne. This work melds…
Father’s Day is but a week away. We’re big believers in skipping the socks and jocks and making memories instead. If you’re not sure what to do for Dad, here’s some things you can take him along to in and around Melbourne This Fathers Day you can bring your dog along to Rippon Lea estate (normally no dogs are allowed) so it can join in with its the humans for a family picnic. 2. Participate in a special Father’s Day event at Melbourne SkyDeck The Melbourne SkyDeck will be open from 10-12 (before standard operating hours) for a special Fathers…
Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler’s epic exhibition RELICS: A New World Rises is opening at the Melbourne Museum this Friday, 1 September. The exhibition is a more complete version of the one that enjoyed huge success at the South Australian Museum and broke attendance records there. Following their victory on Channel 9’s LEGO Masters™️ Series 2, the duo is excited to bring their acclaimed art style to families, art lovers and LEGO-fans at the Museum. Set in a future long after humanity’s reign, RELICS tells the story of a world where LEGO® minifigures have risen from the debris to craft intricate civilisations in…
Enthusiasts of the popular TV series Friends are in for a treat, as they can now immerse themselves in a one-of-a-kind interactive encounter that’s opening at Docklands on 1 September that will enable them to relive cherished moments and celebrate the most unforgettable scenes from this beloved sitcom. Fans who attend this unique pop-up will be able to engage with a range of meticulously recreated sets that brim with nostalgia. From Monica’s kitchen to the iconic Friends fountain, participants will have so many chances to delve into the show’s legacy and reenact their treasured scenes. Naturally, a true Friends aficionado’s…