Museums Victoria Research Institute has led a team of scientists, rangers, and citizen cavers to retrieve a near-complete skeleton of the extinct, short-faced kangaroo Simosthenurus occidentalis from deep within Nightshade Cave on Gunaikurnai Country near Buchan, East Gippsland. This extraordinary 50,000-year-old discovery is one of the most complete fossils ever found in Australia. At 71% complete with 150 bones and a near-complete skull, it is the most complete fossil skeleton ever discovered in a Victorian cave, and it will be on public display at Melbourne Museum ahead of the winter school holidays. The fossil was collected by a team who spent 58…
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Following the news of her highly anticipated third studio album, Hit Me Hard And Soft, set for release on 17 May, Billie Eilish has announced Australian arena dates, produced by Live Nation and Frontier Touring, for her HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR. Starting in North America in September 2024, Eilish will embark on an Australian leg in February 2025, ahead of her European, U.K., and Ireland arena shows. This will include four nights at Rod Laver Arena from 4-8 March 2025. The forthcoming album was written by Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, her brother and long-time collaborator, who also produced the album. Tickets for BILLIE EILISH: HIT…
Opening on 18 May 2024, Geelong Gallery presents its next major ticketed exhibition: Cutting Through Time— Cressida Campbell, Margaret Preston, and the Japanese Print. This exceptionally beautiful Geelong Gallery-curated exhibition examines the influence of Japanese woodblock prints (ukiyo-e) on the famed contemporary Australian painter and printmaker Cressida Campbell (born 1960) and the groundbreaking modernist painter and printmaker Margaret Preston (1875– 1963). This will be the first significant exhibition in Victoria for more than a decade focused on Margaret Preston, who is one of Australia’s most significant and beloved modernist printmakers. Equally it will celebrate the remarkable work of contemporary artist, Cressida Campbell. Seeing their work…
Melbournians can prepare to be spellbound by an extravaganza of light, acrobatics, dance and comedy when Cirque Bon Bon arrives in the city this July. Hot on the heels of its sell-out run in Brisbane, Cirque Bon Bon’s all-star cast of contortionists, acrobats and dancers will transform the Athenaeum Theatre stage into a cauldron of excitement, drama and hilarity. Cirque Bon Bon is the brainchild of former Cirque Du Soleil Assistant Creative Director Ash Jacks and choreographer Julieann Nugent, and has attracted over 14,000 audiences in Brisbane, Adelaide and Noosa since it began in 2021. “That moment when you hear the crowd…
To celebrate Mother’s Day (12 May), the City of Stonnington is hosting a free, pop-up photo booth at Winter Street on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 May, 11am to 4pm. At this special event, you and your mum will be treated to: When: Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 May, 11am to 4pm Where: Winter Street parklet, opposite Coles, just off Glenferrie Road, Malvern Find out more by visiting the event page.
International piano superstar, Joyce Yang, returns to Australia this May. Renowned for her extraordinary range, Yang was described as a “A knockout” by the New York Times and lauded by the Washington Post for her “poetic and sensitive pianism.” This 10 -14 May sees her play in Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra performing masterful emotional works by Tchaikovsky (selections from The Seasons, Op. 37a), Rachmaninoff (Three Preludes from Op. 32 and 23) and Stravinsky (The Firebird Suite), followed by Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. From early and auspicious beginnings in her native Seoul, Yang’s superb musicianship endeared her to audiences and critics…
Comedy superstar John Bishop is getting Back At It – doing what he does best – with a new tour for 2024 all around Australia & New Zealand this December. After two years spent TV presenting, stage acting, podcast hosting, dog walking and decorating the spare room, John is getting back to the thing he loves most; standing on stage and making people laugh. John said: “I’m delighted to be hitting the road again with my new show, ‘Back At It’. I did a few gigs in New York and been back on the road in Ireland and the UK and I’ve got the juices…
Cult baker Black Star Pastry has announced the return of its stunning Starry Night cakes for Mother’s Day. The Starry Night cake is described as being inspired by traditional cheesecake, but with a twist. This striking layer cake veiled in midnight hues offers a unique blend of flavors and textures, crafted by the skilled Black Star Pastry chefs. Featuring a combination of blueberry and lavender mousse, baked cheesecake, and a pistachio dacquoise base, it’s a treat for the senses. Topped with a blueberry and lavender compote, fresh blueberries, and a touch of violet, “Starry Night” promises to make this Mother’s…
Australia, the wait is finally over. British electronic synth pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) make their triumphant return to Australia for the first time since 1987.OMD will tour Australia in February 2025 with their Greatest Hits tour. They will be performing in Melbourne at the Palais Theatre on Thursday 20 February 2025. Celebrating 45 years in music, former schoolfriends Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphries, will play their catalogue of hits that include some of the most beloved songs of the 80s – including If You Leave from the Pretty in Pink soundtrack, Enola Gay, Secret, Souvenir, So in…
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? Aussie comedy Jim Jefferies announces tour Rock star comedian, TV show host, podcaster and writer Jim Jefferies is bringing his Give ‘Em What They Want Tour to Australia this August. He’ll be at Margaret Court Arena on Friday 9 August. Tickets go on sale this Friday 3 May, Juicyfest 2025 lineup dropped International…
Australia, get ready! Frontier Touring and More Talent are pleased to announce the live return of rock star comedian, TV show host, podcaster and writer Jim Jefferies, bringing his Give ‘Em What They Want Tour to Australia this August – proudly presented by Triple M and Channel 7. Having sold out arenas worldwide – including iconic venues such as Madison Square Garden and London’s O2 Arena – Jim Jefferies stands out as one of the most popular, provocative, and respected comedians of our generation. His previous 2022 Antipodean tour was a massive success, with 27 shows selling out across Australia and New Zealand. Now, it’s time for this boundary-pushing comedian and…
Metalcore giants The Amity Affliction will embark on a headline tour across the country this November for the 10th anniversary of their acclaimed album “Let the Ocean Take Me”. To celebrate their seminal fourth studio release, the band will be performing the album in its entirety each night along with fan favourites from their extensive catalogue. Joining The Amity Affliction across all dates will be Ice Nine Kills, We Came As Romans and Heavensgate. Since emerging in 2008 with their debut Severed Ties, Metal Core powerhouse The Amity Affliction have consistently delivered. They’ve clocked four No. 1 records, earned multiple Gold and Platinum certifications in…