Prepare for a magical fusion of classical music and cutting-edge technology as the globally acclaimed DroneArt Show arrives in Melbourne for two nights only. Following a sold-out US premiere, this breathtaking open-air experience will transform Caulfield Racecourse into a canvas of light and sound on 23-24 May blending the elegance of live classical music with the wonder of synchronized drone artistry. Presented by Fever and Nova Sky Stories, the show features a live string quartet performing timeless masterpieces like Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” and Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake”—while hundreds of drones illuminate the sky in perfect harmony. Watch as the night comes alive with dazzling formations of blooming flowers, twinkling…
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This Easter, Melbourne’s dining scene is getting a show-stopping collaboration that blends Japanese flair with irresistible sweetness. Modern Japanese hotspot Mr. Miyagi has joined forces with viral bakery sensation The Cake Club to create the Miso Choc Oreo Tart—a limited-edition dessert available exclusively at the Windsor restaurant from April 15-20. The indulgent creation starts with The Cake Club’s signature Oreo cookie base, reimagined as a tart shell for the first time. “It’s filled with a miso-infused chocolate centre and finished with a glossy chocolate ganache on top,” explains The Cake Club’s Kendyll Van De Ven. “The whole thing has this…
Victoria’s Big Build has revealed the final designs for a new Mordialloc station, as part of a project to remove three dangerous level crossings and construction of a new premium station in the suburb. The project will replace crossings at McDonald Street, Mordialloc, and Station Street, Aspendale, while permanently closing Bear Street’s crossing—easing congestion and improving safety for locals. At the heart of the transformation is a sleek, elevated Mordialloc Station, designed to reflect the area’s bayside charm. The modern station will feature dual entrances, improved lighting, and spacious public areas surrounded by lush landscaping. More than 1,000 trees and…
Two of Melbourne’s most beloved institutions—American Doughnut Kitchen and Melbourne Cocoa—have teamed up for an Easter collaboration that’s pure nostalgia in edible form. The limited-edition Jam Doughnut Easter Egg ($24.95) reimagines the iconic hot jam doughnut as a decadent chocolate creation, blending 48% milk and 35% white chocolate with golden doughnut pieces, raspberry drizzle, and freeze-dried raspberries. For those craving something even more indulgent, the Hot Cross Ganache Doughnuts ($15 for four) take fluffy, cinnamon-dusted doughnuts to the next level, topped with a chocolate cross and served with Melbourne Cocoa’s rich milk chocolate ganache for dipping. Available online at melbournecocoa.com.au and at American Doughnut Kitchen’s Prahran…
The wait is over for punk fans across Australasia as iconic American band Dead Kennedys confirm their first tour of the region since 2018. This September, the legendary group will bring their explosive live show back to stages in Australia and New Zealand, delivering the same raw energy and political fury that made them punk royalty. Melbourne fans will be able to catch them at the Northcote Theatre on Friday 19 September 2025. Since forming in San Francisco in 1978, Dead Kennedys have built a reputation as one of punk’s most vital and confrontational acts. Their upcoming shows will feature…
Iconic Australian band The Whitlams are set to collaborate with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) for a special concert at Hamer Hall on Saturday, September 6, 2025. This performance marks a significant reunion, as The Whitlams were the first Australian group to perform with the nation’s premier orchestras back in 2004. “Once every seven years we get to perform in the middle of the beautiful storm of an 80-piece orchestra,” said frontman Tim Freedman. “This show has evolved over the last 20 years since we first performed it in 2004, as various composers have added arrangements when new albums have been written…
The keys to the first three completed stations on the Metro Tunnel Project – Arden, Parkville and Anzac – have been handed over to Metro Trains in preparation for the tunnel opening this year. The transfer of management from the builder to the Government is a big milestone in the Metro Tunnel’s completion, The handover marks the moment Victoria’s rail workers can ‘move in’ and start operating and managing the station’s assets and systems, to get familiar with the new stations ahead of day one. In another big milestone, trains have now travelled more than 100,000km inside the Metro Tunnel…
In a festival bursting at the seams with stand-up acts, veteran stage and screen performer Mike McLeish is boldly blazing his own trail with Pensive Like a Fox—a genre-blurring, one-man whirlwind of cabaret, comedy, and musical chaos. Running nightly at 7pm until April 20 at The Butterfly Club as part of the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, McLeish’s show is anything but ordinary. Blending sharp satire with eccentric musical storytelling, he covers everything from practising French on the toilet to the bittersweet comedy of ageing, the drama of long-term relationships, and even needing stitches after a pillow fight. “Cabaret’s a different…
One of Melbourne’s most beloved live music venues, The Night Cat, is calling on the community to help safeguard its future. For more than 30 years, The Night Cat has been a cornerstone of Fitzroy’s vibrant music scene, known for its immersive 360-degree stage and legendary performances from artists like Charli XCX, Sampa The Great, and Amyl and the Sniffers. But now, this cultural institution is under immediate threat. Rapid development in the City of Yarra has brought rising compliance demands, putting the venue at risk of closure unless it can afford costly soundproofing upgrades. In response, The Night Cat…
Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live today unveiled the first three cast members for the 40th Anniversary Australian tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical Cats. The tour kicks off at its original Australian home, Theatre Royal Sydney, on 17 June, before heading to Adelaide in September and Melbourne in December. Fan favourite Todd McKenney will star as Bustopher Jones and Gus the Theatre Cat. “I am very excited to bring the original production of Cats back to Australia, and to cast the ultimate showman Todd McKenney as Gus the Theatre Cat,” said Frost. McKenney first appeared in Cats in 1987, making this…
After an 11-year wait, Australian fans can finally rejoice—Lady Gaga is bringing her high-octane The MAYHEM Ball tour Down Under this December. The 14-time Grammy winner has confirmed three massive stadium shows, marking her first Australian performances since 2014’s ArtRave: The ARTPOP Ball. Kicking off on December 5 at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, the tour will hit Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on December 9 before closing at Sydney’s Accor Stadium on December 12. The announcement comes on the heels of Gaga’s history-making Coachella sets, sold-out global dates, and a record-breaking free concert for 1.5 million fans on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach. Lady Gaga is a global pop icon…
Costco has officially opened its newest Australian warehouse in Ardeer today – 9 April 2025. Located at 740 Ballarat Road, this expansive 16,000-square-metre facility offers a vast array of products and services, aiming to provide exceptional value to its members. The Ardeer warehouse replaces Costco’s inaugural Australian location in Docklands, which ceased operations yesterday to ensure a seamless transition for members. This move underscores Costco’s commitment to serving Melbourne’s dynamic and fast-growing western suburbs. Members can explore thousands of brand-name products across various categories, including groceries, electronics, jewelry, homewares, and cleaning supplies. Specialty departments such as a bakery, meat, produce, deli, Optical, Hearing…