Stephen K Amos is back with a brand new show – Oxymoron – after treading the boards of London’s West End in the smash hit musical My Fair Lady. What a mad couple of years it’s been! How did you get through it all? Stephen’s solution… find the funny. The opportunity in crisis, the joy in sadness, the wisdom of fools! After all comedy equals tragedy. Join Stephen for an hour of solid jokes and guaranteed belly laughs. Amos effortlessly blends humor with social commentary, creating a unique comedic style that resonates with audiences worldwide. Born in London, his upbringing…
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Visitors to Ballarat are set to enjoy a serendipitous adventure at this year’s popular White Night event when the regional city is lit up in an all-encompassing radiant display on Saturday 1 June 2024 from 6pm -12 midnight. White Night will transform Ballarat with dazzling laser beams and breathtaking projections illuminating the historic city, with an awe-inspiring program featuring the light spectacular, music and interactive works in this one-night-only event. The inclusive event is a celebration of immersive art and community participation, with something for everyone. The late-night illumination will transform the streets, laneways and heritage venues of the Ballarat…
Acclaimed pianist David Helfgott returns to the Melbourne Recital Centre in July to bid a fond farewell to his long-performing career which has been closely associated with the iconic Melbourne venue. Playing some of his favourite solo piano works of Chopin and Liszt and performing Rachmanioff’s third piano concerto in its version for two pianos with British pianist, Rhodri Clarke, David will share with his legion of loyal fans, some of the music so iconically connected with his amazing life of personal challenge and enormous success that has been defined by his determination to find joy in every moment. Born…
The Reclink Community Cup is set to kick off once again, bringing together the vibrant Melbourne music scene and the spirited community radio industry for a day of grassroots football and live music. Scheduled for June 16 at Victoria Park in Abbotsford, this iconic event, now in its 31st year, promises to be a celebration for all, while raising vital funds to support Reclink Australia’s mission of providing sport and recreation programs for communities facing disadvantage to improve their physical health, mental health and social connections. The Reclink Community Cup has become a beloved fixture on the Melbourne music calendar. Since…
Crown Resorts and MasterChef Australia are setting the table to welcome fans and foodies to a new pop-up restaurant and unique, dining experience called ALUMNI at Crown Melbourne – the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. ALUMNI will see a rotating cast of MasterChef Australia alumni at the pop-up restaurant for a limited time, serving dishes from the cuisine they are best known for. Each ALUMNI chef will take up rotating residency for three weeks within the exclusive surrounds of Crown’s Evergreen restaurant and its impressive city and Yarra River views. This will include: Each chef’s residency will feature a four-course set…
More than 50,000 people are expected to attend the Dawn Service at the Shrine of Remembrance and the Anzac Day Parade along St Kilda Road and Swanston Street on Thursday 25 April. Anzac Day is an opportunity pause and reflect on the service and sacrifice of generations of Australians, and all those who suffer the consequences of war. The service is held at dawn to coincide with the time of the Gallipoli landing in 1915—the first major military action by Australian and New Zealand forces (ANZACs) during the First World War. The event includes recitations, hymns, wreath-laying and an address by…
After selling out her run of headline dates last year, Norwegian alt-pop artist and songwriter Girl in Red is heading back down under and is set to play some of her biggest shows yet this July. With her latest album, I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY! in tow, Girl in Red’s Asia/Oceania Tour will grace stages in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland. Since the release of Girl in Red’s chiming debut single “i wanna be your girlfriend” Marie Ulven has been at the forefront of alt-pop with biting songs about navigating the world as a young queer woman. Her honest lyrics and intimate production thrilled listeners around the world,…
TEG Live has announced that K-Pop superstars, aespa, are bringing their 2024 aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK : PARALLEL LINE to Australia this August and September. With two huge arena shows perfectly highlighting their meteoric rise to fame, aespa are exciting fans globally with their incredible stage presence and innovative approach to Hyperpop music. Marking the first time aespa will bring their high-energy pop, electronic and hip hop performances to Australian shores, 2024 aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK : PARALLEL LINE – Australia will kick off at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on Saturday 31 August, then onto Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Monday 2 September. Derived from a combination of ‘æ’…
Swan Hill will welcome visitors from near and far when the immersive sound and light show, River Lights, returns in June. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos today announced the return of the popular event to Swan Hill, which is set to attract thousands of attendees, boost business, and showcase Swan Hill and the Murray region as a visitor destination for people across Victoria and interstate to enjoy. This year, River Lights will take place at one of Swan Hill’s most treasured tourism attractions Pioneer Settlement, with the program featuring light sculptures, laser effects, interactive projections and…
ReSound Music Festival in Geelong and The Bellarine is set to ignite excitement in music fans and boost the profile of local and Australian artists.The free microfestivals will champion homegrown talent across two dates and locations, set against the picturesque backdrop of Ocean Grove on Saturday 1 June and the bustling cityscape of central Geelong on Saturday 22 June.Artists Leah Senior, Bec Goring, Ella Sweeney, Nathan Seeckts and Winksy are among the artists set to wow audiences as part of ReSound.Locations in Ocean Grove will include Blackman’s Beers & Burger Bar, The Driftwood Café, KALA, Bookgrove and The Piping Hot…
A new City of Melbourne exhibition will take Melburnians on a trip down memory lane, with the iconic celebrity handprints from a former Bourke Street store making their triumphant return to the CBD at the City Gallery at Melbourne Town Hall. McEwans hardware store, which became a big part of the modern Bunnings, was a household name in the 1970s and 80s. It was a must visit, with celebrity handprints marking the entrance to the Bourke Street store. As Melburnians crossed the threshold of the do-it-yourself superstore, they’d find the mark of actors, musicians, sportspeople, writers, dancers, politicians, an…
The Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Great Ocean Road chocolateries are gearing up to showcase 31 different varieties of rocky road this May, as part of their Rocky Road Festival. They’re anticipating that 100,000 handmade rocky road blocks will be made over the month with ingredients like boozy soaked berries, brittle, popping candy, jellies, shortbread, caramel shards, pralines and freeze dried fruits added to the mix to create premium flavours, alongside rocky road staples marshmallow and chocolate. There will be unique rocky road varieties on offer such as Golden Delicious Crumble, Citrus Flame, Biscoff Hedgehog and Th Rum Affair. There’s…