After conquering stages across the globe and on the back of their stunning new album The Catalyst, Swedish metal virtuosos AMARANTHE are finally set to embark on their first ever tour of Australia. AMARANTHE have walked their own unique path from the start. With a sound that combines the sharpest, cutting edges of modern melodic metal, electronic rock and razor-sharp pop, their impact was immediate and undeniable. Their music is absurdly infectious, genre defining and is led by the unique 3-way vocal assault of the electrifying Elize Ryd, Mikael Sehlin & Nils Molin who deliver an unprecedented aural attack that is complimented by scything guitars and pulsating keyboard passages. Now…
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Frankston’s captivating South Side Festival, to be held in May, will offer a stunning celebration of arts and culture that fuses talent and venues with the absolute best of the contemporary arts scene. Mayor Nathan Conroy said that this year’s festival will celebrate the transformative power of the arts in shaping cities, with South Side showcasing and highlighting how the arts breathes new life into the urban landscape. “Through compelling stories, spellbinding performances and immersive experiences we’re bringing people together, stimulating conversations and enduring connections,’ Mr Conroy said. “There’s also a major focus this year on our precious environment. Join us in…
Don’t miss out on your chance to see pop royalty at The Espy in April as Melanie C, famously known as “Sporty Spice” from the iconic 1990s pop group The Spice Girls, will DJ a set in the Gershwin Room. From her rise to fame as one fifth of the most successful girl band of all time to her successful solo career, Melanie C’s impact on music and pop culture has been nothing short of incredible. With 11 UK number ones under her belt and being the only female artist to top the UK charts as a quintet, quartet, duo…
Bianchetto Bar in Kew opens to enhance the local evening scene with its Elegant cocktail lounge. Owner Joe Vargetto is thrilled to unveil the final venue within the Mister Bianco building, offering a refined drinking experience for the community. Bianchetto is a chic cocktail bar located next door to the popular Mister Bianco restaurant, offering a dynamic duo of dining and drinking options. Designed as an intimate companion to Mister Bianco, Bianchetto boasts an alluring ambiance. It features sexy booths, low lighting, and a sophisticated yet convivial atmosphere. The bar is a destination offering a space for locals to gather…
In partnership with National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) is pleased to present The Land is Us: Stories, Place and Connection – a new major exhibition that brings together notable artworks from the NGV Collection to offer an expanded consideration of landscape art. This free exhibition will be on display at SAM from 30 March to 1 September 2024. Through artworks from Australian, First Nations, and international artists, The Land is Us explores our fascination with and our connection to land and place. Curated into a series of rooms, the artworks traverse a number of themes, from the role of the…
Legendary Australian band, The Cat Empire, will join forces with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) in August for a string of electrifying performances featuring their most beloved tunes and exuberant new music. Featuring world-class flamenco artists, Richard Tedesco, Johnny Tedesco, Chantelle Cano, this tour will showcase a vibrant orchestral reinterpretation of The Cat Empire’s new material and classic songs, as they unite with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra from 22-24 August for a truly immersive concert experience. Following the successful collaboration with Felix Riebl and Ollie McGill on the Spinifex Gum Concerts, this exciting collaboration brings together a diverse melting pot of Australian talent, paired with Riebl’s distinctive style. …
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? UK soccer frenzy to hit Melbourne in May The three-game series, Global Football Week – Melbourne will see Tottenham Hotspur FC, Newcastle United FC and Arsenal Women FC headline an exciting series of international football club matches at the MCG and Marvel Stadium in May, Little Britain star David Williams…
Three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone will bring her new concert A LIFE IN NOTES to Australia this winter, directly from Carnegie Hall. LuPone will headline the Adelaide Cabaret Festival before undertaking a national tour stopping in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. The Broadway, film and television superstar will perform an array of songs which do just that, songs that are touchstones and reflections on her life growing up in America – as a young girl during the burgeoning rock and roll scene of the fifties, to coming of age in the politically and socially turbulent sixties, to eventually achieving success with both career and…
Brace yourself for an outrageously cheeky evening with one of Britain’s best-loved comedians – David Walliams is bringing his delightful new live show experience to Melbourne in October. Expect wickedly funny tales, beloved characters, and a glimpse behind the curtain at never-before-seen moments from Walliams’ storied career, all served up with his signature wit and charm. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see the multi-award-winning comedian, actor, and author live on stage in a way you’ve never experienced before. It’s a little bit naughty and a whole lot hilarious. David Walliams is one of Britain’s entertainment icons. Little Britain, his creation with Matt…
Cocobei, the quintessential Melbourne-style cafe nestled in Docklands, is poised to elevate your Good Friday experience with an exclusive Good Friday degustation event. Renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional culinary delights, Cocobei, with over two decades of industry expertise, invites guests to savour a 4-course seafood feast in a degustation style to celebrate the Easter weekend. Embracing the essence of Melbourne’s vibrant culture, Cocobei seamlessly blends Australian, French, Mediterranean, and Asian fusion brunch options to create an adventurous degustation full of flavor, promising to provide an unforgettable Good Friday. Drawing from his Chinese heritage, Martin Sun, Head Chef of…
The Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival returns for 2024 from April 5 to 28, and will showcase towns across the Macedon Ranges through a range of new and returning trails, events, activities and participating business specials. Joining the popular suite of tailored trails and regular markets this year are the Live and Local in Community Halls series, celebrating locally based artists and community venues, and the Treasure Trail highlighting some of the region’s top leafy picnic spots. Returning are the Autumn Pie and Tart Trail, the Food and Drink Passport, Tipple Trails and the Edgy Veg Trail, with the Woodend Visitor…
The 2024 Melbourne Writers Festival program has been launched and it promises to be an exciting week of exploring literature, happening from May 6 to May 12, 2024. This year’s festival will boast a diverse program that’ll be great for book lovers and aspiring writer alike. Led by outgoing Artistic Director Michaela McGuire, it features famous authors and promising newcomers from all over the world. The theme for this year is “Ghosts,” and the festival will cover various topics related to ghosts and haunting stories. Curators Mykaela Saunders and Ziggy Ramo have planned events that also look at the future…