Prepare for a spine-chilling adventure as Fitzroy’s The Shady Lady transforms into the Possessed Wine Bar for two nights only on 25 and 26 October 2025. The transformation will include creepy decor, themed DJs, tarot card readers and ouija boards on each table. It will also feature real possessed items from around the world, each displayed with eerie background stories in a museum-like setup. But beware—guests must sign a waiver before entering, just in case the spirits lurking around decide to attach themselves to someone new! The Possessed Wine Bar is part of the launch of wine brand 19 Crimes’ new limited-edition…
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Metallica has confirmed that its record-breaking M72 World Tour will be coming to Australia and New Zealand in November 2025. In Melbourne you’ll be able to catch them at Marvel Stadium on 8 November 2025. This leg of the M72 World Tour will see the band visit stadiums in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland. These dates will feature Metallica performing at the end of each stadium and will include the infamous Snake Pit extending from the front of the stage. Metallica is a legendary American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by drummer Lars Ulrich and guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield.…
Tyler, The Creator has announced a 2025 world tour in support of his forthcoming album CHROMAKOPIA, which is set for release on Monday 28 October 2024. CHROMAKOPIA: THE WORLD TOUR will feature special guests Lil Yachty and Paris Texas and spans North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand over the course of 2025. In Melbourne, you’ll be able to catch Tyler, The Creator on two nights at Rod Laver Arena on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 August 2025. Tyler, The Creator, born Tyler Gregory Okonma, is an American rapper, producer, and fashion icon who rose to fame as the…
Victorian Cherry season will kick off in early November and it is looking like a great season with delicious cherries ripe for the picking a little earlier than recent years. And soon after the season starts, the Victorian Cherry Trail will open!Seven orchards in the Yarra Valley, Macedon Ranges and Upper Goulburn valley will open their doors for visitors to buy farm fresh, and four of the orchards will also offer Pick Your Own – the perfect day out. The Cherry Trail is the perfect excuse to drive out to the country, for families, couples and groups of friends, to…
Preston’s Bell Station has made the shortlist to compete for the Prix Versailles a prestigious global architecture award that is organised by the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization). The station is being recognised as one of the world’s most beautiful passenger stations, joining other globally acclaimed stations like Beijing Station in China and Grand Central Madison in New York. Bell Station, which opened in 2022 as part of Victoria’s level crossing removal project, is being celebrated for its striking design that incorporates references to Preston’s post-war history, local art, and cultural influences. Its modern architecture includes pink and purple…
Saddle up, because the Ballarat Rodeo is taking over Kryal Castle this weekend, 26-27 October! This year’s event is bigger and better than ever, with an extra day added on Sunday due to popular demand. Expect a weekend packed with adrenaline-pumping thrills as brave cowboys and cowgirls go head-to-head with bucking broncos and bulls in fierce competitions of skill and endurance. Saturday night will continue with a festival atmosphere, live music, and entertainment under the stars—perfect for a memorable night out. On Sunday, the excitement keeps rolling with more rodeo action, plus family-friendly fun, including archery, axe-throwing, and a touch…
The world’s biggest digital art gallery, THE LUME is bringing back the works of Vincent Van Gogh, in an exciting new format called Finding Vincent. This immersive experience follows the massive success of the original Van Gogh Alive show, which was a record-breaking hit when it came to Melbourne three years ago. This multi-sensory exhibit will bring to life 880 of Van Gogh’s masterpieces, projected digitally across four-storey-high walls in chronological order, allowing visitors to follow his artistic journey. These stunning visuals will be accompanied by dynamic soundscapes, curated scents, and tactile elements, creating a truly immersive environment. This time around, visitors can…
The cast of the much-anticipated new stage production of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None has been announced. The play will open at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre in February 2025, before moving to the Theatre Royal in Sydney in May 2025. The cast includes Jack Bannister as Anthony Marston, Brendan Ewing as Rogers, Jennifer Flowers as Emily Brent, Nicholas Hammond as General Mackenzie, Christen O’Leary as Mrs. Rogers, Chris Parker as Fred Narracott, and Anthony Phelan as Sir Lawrence Wargrave. More cast members will be announced soon. And Then There Were None is Agatha Christie’s best-selling crime novel and is renowned for its…
American comedian Nikki Glaser, known for her unapologetic and bold comedic style, is set to bring her widely praised Alive and Unwell tour to Australia and New Zealand in July 2025. Glaser will perform in six cities as part of the tour. Melbourne fans will be able to catch her at the Plenary Theatre at MCEC on 18 July 2025. This announcement follows an impressive year for Glaser, including a standout performance at the Tom Brady Roast and an Emmy® nomination for her HBO comedy special. As a comedian with nearly two decades of experience, she has earned a dedicated fan base…
After achieving massive success across Europe and the Middle East, SENSAS is about to make its debut in Australia, opening in South Yarra this December SENSAS is a two-hour adventure for teams of 4 to 60 participants who can dive into the thrilling world of sensory labs, where they face exciting challenges in pitch-black environments and vibrant sensory workshops. Throughout this playful and memorable journey, participants will experience the hidden power of their five senses—sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing—while pushing themselves to overcome both fun and fear-inducing tasks. From screams of fear to moments of pure joy, SENSAS pushes…
Beloved Australian singer-songwriter Paul Kelly has announced his biggest shows in Australia and New Zealand to date, and his only live shows for 2025: nine huge arenas in Brisbane, Sydney, Hobart,Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland in August/September 2025. Melbourne fans will be able to catch him at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday 6 September 2025. Today’s tour news comes in the lead up to Kelly’s forthcoming studio album, Fever Longing Still, to be released 1 November and available for preorder now. This is his first album of new original material since 2018’s Nature, and delivers 12 additions to a superb catalogue of love songs spanning more than 40 years. Awarded the Order of…
One of Melbourne’s most in-demand florists, Victoria Whitelaw Beautiful Flowers, is bringing its much-loved School of Flowers to the industry-only National Flower Centre this October. Hosted by award-winning floristry designer Victoria Whitelaw, the Melbourne-first workshops will take place every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 29 October, 2024. The unique experience will begin with a behind-the-scenes guided tour of the National Flower Centre at Melbourne Market in Epping, where Victoria handpicks fresh blooms for her stores. Victoria will then showcase her expertise in a captivating floral demonstration while attendees enjoy a delicious breakfast box. Under her guidance, attendees will have the opportunity to create their own floral…