Museums Victoria has partnered with Orygen, Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, to deliver a series of Climate Cafes at Melbourne Museum beginning in June 2024. The Cafes will offer safe spaces for young people affected by climate-related concerns to come together with science and mental health experts to have open conversations about the climate crisis in our shared world. The impact of climate change is one of the megatrends driving the youth mental health crisis, with Orygen’s 2023 report ‘Climate of distress: Responding to the youth mental health impacts of climate change’ finding that two-thirds of Australians…
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The Federal Government has announced it will give $100,000 to help restore the majestic Rippon Lea House and Garden, which is proudly included on Australia’s National Heritage List. The restoration of the grand estate in Elsternwick, just 20 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, will include repairs to the ceilings of the mansion and garden structures, and access and safety improvements. Rippon Lea House was completed during the gold boom in 1868, which led to the development of numerous estates in Victoria, often known as ‘Boom-style’ mansions. This funding is part of the Government’s $30 million investment to protect, restore and manage…
Experience the iconic Irish Tenors live at Hamer Hall, Melbourne this September as they celebrate 25 years of musical mastery The Irish Tenors have been the acknowledged Celtic music kings since they burst upon the scene during a 1998 special. With ten best selling CD’s to their credit, they share company with the likes of The Three Tenors and Andrea Bocelli amongst the most successful classically trained vocal artists in the world. Comprising John McDermott, Anthony Kearns, and Ronan Tynan, the Irish Tenors are renowned for their emotive renditions of traditional Irish songs, operatic arias, and contemporary tunes. They’ve captivated audiences worldwide with their stirring…
In a ‘mega rarity’, an American Golden Plover has taken up residence at Melbourne Water’s Western Treatment Plant (WTP). A long way from its usual breeding ground of the Alaskan tundra, the shorebird’s stunning breeding plumage has caught the eye of many bird-watching enthusiasts who have flocked to Werribee in recent days. A ‘mega rarity’ is bird-watching slang for ‘very rare bird’. This is the first time the American Golden Plover has been recorded in Victoria and only the sixth time it’s been officially sighted in Australia. “Every year the WTP plays host to a variety of shorebirds that migrate…
Experience the Magic Duo of Luke Blaze and Jay Cristo, in their critically acclaimed five-star show “SAINT” as part of the 2024 Melbourne Magic Festival on July 9 and 10 at the Arrow on Swanston, Carlton. After taking the Melbourne Magic Festival by storm in 2023, Luke Blaze and Jay Cristo will once again have audiences on the edge of their seats as they present their most daring act yet – a dangerous stunt that will have you ‘hooked’, even after the curtains have closed. Luke Blaze and Jay Cristo, both renowned and respected performers in their own right, have…
Bass Coast Shire Council is excited to announce the upcoming “Unseen” Exhibition series by internationally acclaimed artist Matthew Bagley. This innovative series delves deep into the impact of human consumption on our oceans, offering a captivating blend of art, technology, and education “Unseen,” takes viewers on a mesmerising exploration of forgotten and discarded ocean debris being reclaimed by Mother Nature. Using ultraviolet photography, Matthew has captured the beauty and devastation of discarded manmade objects found during his nighttime free diving adventures on the San Remo coastline. The “Unseen” Exhibition series invites visitors to interact with the photographs using their smartphones,…
Monstrous Theatre is premiering celebrated Australian playwright Ron Elisha’s new comedy Rootless Cosmopolitans at Chapel Off Chapel starting 15 May 2024. A dangerous comedy about not going quietly, Elisha’s new work is a timely, thought-provoking black comedy piece that explores the polarising power of social media, anti-semitism and the minefield of identity politics. It follows Ira Brot, an acclaimed artistic director whose life is upended by a single tweet, amid tensions with his Jewish convert wife, an antagonistic theatre company Chairperson, and an ambitious assistant director. The narrative also explores Ira’s complex relationship with his deceased mother. “In recent times,…
One of the most influential bands of their generation and beyond, The Jesus and Mary Chain mark their 40th anniversary in 2024 with a return tour to Australia and New Zealand this July/August! They’ll be playing at The Forum in Melbourne on 4 August. From the moment brothers Jim and William Reid first pressed the record button on their Portastudio in the early 1980’s, the intense, sometimes brutal, often darkly romantic music they made has always felt like past, present and future smashed together, alchemising into something startling. Consistently defying musical boundaries, blending intense melodies with raw emotion to create a mesmerising sonic experience, JAMC anthems such as Just Like Honey, April Skies and Happy When…
A never-before-seen labyrinth of light and sound will ignite the Docklands precinct this winter – shining a spotlight on local businesses at an extended Firelight Festival experience. As part of the much-loved Firelight Festival, the ticketed Firelight Labyrinth experience will make its world debut in Melbourne, designed by international creative lighting specialists, Mandylights. Transforming the underground space at Marvel Stadium, visitors will weave their way through a mythical maze of light and sound – through cutting-edge technology, dynamic audio and over 144,000 lights. The City of Melbourne’s free Firelight Festival will once again illuminate New Quay Promenade, Victoria Promenade and…
Mother’s Day 2024 is just around the corner. One of the best things you can do with Mum is spend time with her and make her feel special. There are a lot of events an activities on around Melbourne that you can experience with your Mum and create amazing memories. 1. Immerse yourselves at Festa Della Mamma at THE LUME THE LUME Melbourne invites you to celebrate Mother’s Day in true Italian fashion with their special Festa Della Mamma programming at the new Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius experience. Immerse yourself in the world of Leonardo da Vinci and treat your mother figures to…
Mordi Village now has ten huge murals, making it a street art destination hot spot thanks to the Wall to Wall Festival held in late April and the talented local and international street artists who made their mark on the walls of this innovative precinct in Mordialloc. As the festival wrapped up, there were ten murals complete, leaving an exciting legacy. The work now lives on as a self-guided art trail that encourages local and destination visitation to Kingston. Over three massive days, Mordi Village was buzzing as street artists George Rose, Adnate, Smug, Blo, Fred Battle (Zoer), Justine McAllister,…
The much-anticipated Beechworth Courthouse Kelly Trials Exhibition, Indigo Shire’s newest celebration of its unique heritage, is now open. The $1M exhibition uses a combination of traditional museum displays, original artefacts, signage and modern projection technologies and explores not only Ned Kelly’s committal hearing, but also the 40 plus trials and hearings that took place during the Kelly outbreak of 1878-1880. It interprets the stories of this period, focusing on the events that took place in the Courthouse and the people who worked there. It also tells the subsequent history of the Courthouse, including its transformation into a heritage site in…