Africa Fashion – the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of fashion from the African continent ever mounted in Australia – presents a dynamic survey of historical and contemporary designs from some of the most influential fashion designers in the region. Coming to Melbourne from the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) in London and on display from 31 May 2024, the Australian premiere of Africa Fashion features nearly 200 works, including couture, bespoke and ready-to-wear fashions, and body adornments, from over 50 designers from more than 20 countries and regions on the African continent. With works drawn from the collection of the V&A, NGV…
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Converge on the Goulburn is a two-day celebration featuring many cultural festivities, delicious food, colours, music and flavours that’s being held at Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton on 12 to 13 April. Partnering with the Shepparton Festival to bring together an outstanding stage, Converge on the Goulburn will feature an extended event program with more experiences, stories, and activities for everyone to enjoy. Leading up to an amazing weekend, Friday morning will see the Children’s Food Bowl Festival at Victoria Park Lake – a free event celebrating the nourishing produce found in the Goulburn Valley. This family-centered festival will be showcasing…
Celebrating 60 years of The Rolling Stones, four of Australia’s most electrifying rockstars are taking their Rolling Stones Revue back on the road to pay homage to the greatest rock ‘n roll band of all time. Fronted by Adalita (Magic Dirt), Phil Jamieson (Grinspoon), Tex Perkins (The Cruel Sea, Tex Don & Charlie) and self-professed Stones’ tragic, Tim Rogers (You Am I), The Rolling Stones Revue will bring a full-blown, rock ‘n roll spectacle to the stage starting with the seminal Sticky Fingers album. Kicking off with Brown Sugar and Can’t You Hear Me Knockin’, they’ll take you on a ride…
Looking for something to do over the Labor Day long weekend? There’s plenty to choose from across Melbourne and Victoria: here are 40 events or experiences to consider. 1. Catch Wicked at the Regent Theatre The Broadway blockbuster musical Wicked has just flown into Melbourne’s Emerald City at the Regent Theatre following a successful run in Sydney. 2. Go see a one act play at the Butterfly Club The Butterfly Club’s One Act Play Festival is a celebration of exceptional works in a single act, featuring six original titles to captivate and inspire and runs until 23 March. 3. Attend a unicorn festival…
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? New interactive exhibition headed to ACMI in May Endless play abounds at ACMI this winter, as world premiere exhibition Beings comes alive from 22 May to 29 September 2024. Comprised of 13 artworks drawn from the 20-year career of international art and design collective Universal Everything – including the premiere of four brand new artworks – Beings features…
Endless play abounds at ACMI this winter, as world premiere exhibition Beings comes alive from 22 May to 29 September 2024. Comprised of 13 artworks drawn from the 20-year career of international art and design collective Universal Everything – including the premiere of four brand new artworks – Beings features an assortment of curious characters born from code. Move, dance and play to bring captivating creatures to life on large-scale screens, then be hypnotised by vibrant projected artworks that experiment with movement, emotion and colour. Visitors can also learn about the creative process and innovative technology behind the artworks, with hand-drawn sketches on display for the first time.…
A magical way to spend the Labour Day long weekend, the much-adored Unicorn Festival is returning to Kryal Castle in Ballarat from Saturday 9 March to Monday 11 March. After selling out in 2022 and 2023, the festival will again see the castle come alive with magical creatures, enchanting performances and interactive crafts and activities! During each day, visitors of all ages are encouraged to wear their best unicorn-inspired costumes to join in the fun as they take part in a range of unicorn-themed activities and entertainment. Not only can young ones meet and interact with unicorn characters, but they…
Australia’s largest cheese festival, Mould, is headed back to Melbourne with a massive line-up of some of the best artisan cheese in the nation. The event is taking place at the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton on 28 and 29 June. More than 100 varieties of cheese will be on display, including hard, soft, mild and even stinky – ensuring something for everyone (so long as you love cheese!) Mould 2024 will introduce a new aspect called “The Grate Cheese Commission” which will feature an exclusive array of artisan cheeses from more than 27 producers that have been created especially…
For the first time ever, the World’s Number 1 Monster Truck Show, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party will roll into Australia in 2024 and tickets are already selling fast! Get ready for the experience and thrill of a lifetime, as you watch your favourite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks in the dark. This one-of-a-kind show will visit Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on 10 and 11 August 2024. Geoff Jones TEG Group CEO said, “We are excited to bring the Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live show to Australia for the first time ever, with thanks to our great partners at Big W. “This…
Showko, acclaimed as Japan and Australia’s most original ventriloquist, returns to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, to premiere a new version of “One Night Sushi Stand” (Melbourne Festival of Puppetry 2023 Sell Out Show) promising an even crazier and funnier experience, complete with live music. Armed with a sharp wit, a keen sense of kookiness, and quirky collection of hand-made puppets, Showko invites everyone to her surreal sitcom. For more than 20 years, audiences have appreciated Showko’s ability to connect with them during live performances, a skill she attributes to her training as a Rakugo performer (400 year-old Japanese Traditional Comedy Theatre) in both Japan and London.…
The Warehouse Project, Manchester’s revered institution, renowned for its cultural impact in the rave scenes, has announced it will head to the Southern Hemisphere for the very first time. Following huge international success in Europe across Rotterdam, Netherlands and Antwerp, Belgium last year, Australia is set to be the next destination for The Warehouse Project. For one weekend only, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May 2024, Melbourne and Sydney will be home to The Warehouse Project. In partnership with Live Nation Australia, the special weekender will showcase an impressive array of international artists as well as home-grown talents from Australia.…
Just in time for Easter, Australia’s best hot cross buns have been named – and you can find them right here in Victoria in the regional town of Shepparton. North End Bakehouse in Shepparton was awarded the title of Australia’s Best Hot Cross Bun for the third consecutive year at the Baking Association of Australia’s Victoria Baking Show. Not only did they win the top prize for their hot cross buns, but they also secured the blue ribbon for their vanilla slice, marking the first time a single entrant has won both accolades in the association’s history. The judges tasted…