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? Port Fairy first lineup announcement The first announcement of artists who’ll be appearing at the 2025 Port Fairy Music Festival, taking place on 7-10 March 2025, has been dropped. Enjoy a meal from Masterchef winner Nat Thaipun at ALUMNI at Crown Victorian barista, Nat Thaipun, has been named the…
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Moonee Valley bike riders now have their own two-wheel playground paradise, with the official opening of a purpose-built bike jumps track at Fanny Street Reserve in Moonee Ponds. During the COVID lockdowns, some local bike riders decided to bring some ups and downs with a difference to Moonee Valley, building their own jumps at various locations throughout the municipality. Moonee Valley Council recognised the increased demand for bike tracks, and in 2021 it consulted with BMX and mountain bike riders of all ages, local residents, playground and park users and the broader Moonee Valley community on an upgrade to the…
Reimagining Birrarung: Design Concepts for 2070 invites eight leading Australian landscape architecture and design firms to reimagine the lands and waters of Birrarung (the Yarra River) and create an exciting vision for how communities can better access, engage with and care for this important living ecosystem. Presented by the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) in association with the Birrarung Council and guided through consultation with Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Elders, the exhibition showcases provocative and innovative design proposals by: Aspect Studios, Bush Projects, McGregor Coxall, Office, Openwork, Realm Studios, SBLA and TCL. Through a thought-provoking and visually-arresting exhibition featuring renders, illustrations, 3D models, interactive maps…
Acclaimed Houston-born singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Keshi, has announced a headlining world tour in support of his forthcoming sophomore album, Requiem. The 35-city tour will touch down at many of the world’s most iconic arenas throughout North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. Kicking off October 6th at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, the tour stops include New York’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, San Francisco’s Chase Center and more, before heading overseas to Europe in December, Australia/New Zealand in February, and Asia in February and March. For his Australian and New Zealand leg, he will play Auckland’s Spark Arena on…
An international-exclusive exhibition Frida Kahlo: In her own image is comping to the Bendigo Art Gallery in 2025 – featuring objects and artworks that have never been seen before in Australia direct from Mexico’s Museo Frida Kahlo. The artist’s vibrant works will be showcased alongside her personal belongings including her clothing, make up, accessories and even medical items – many of which were withheld from public exhibition for decades after her death. The exhibition explores the intricate connections between Kahlo’s clothing and styling, her home, her ground-breaking paintings and drawings, and the iconic photographic images which immortalised her in public consciousness. A celebrated modern…
A free exhibition is coming to ACMI in September celebrating the world conquering video game Untitled Goose Game – which was made locally in Victoria. Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks announced Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition – which will chart the creation of the global smash hit – will have its world premiere at ACMI on 17 September, in the lead up to the 10th Melbourne International Games Week. Developed by Victorian games company House House with support from VicScreen, Untitled Goose Game launched in 2019 and quickly topped the international gaming charts. Designed for all ages, the game puts players in the role of a naughty…
The full program for the 15th annual Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is now live. Some of the biggest names in Indian cinema are set to attend the festival, with several exciting premieres for audiences to delve into, along with star-studded events and screenings. This year’s IFFM will screen more than 65 films, including 20 films by female directors, many of which showcase films challenging the status quo with strong and powerful voices, telling confronting stories. The films feature 26 different languages, some of which are extremely rare and not widely spoken. Audiences can also expect six world premieres. The IFFM Opening Night will…
The Craft & Quilt Fair is returning to Melbourne from 24-27 July at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre with four incredible days to feed your creativity and crafting passions. Back with a lineup of some of the best textile artists and quilting talent from Australia and around the world, you can immerse yourself in a crafting haven and learn new skills, shop from independent Australian retailers and witness spectacular displays and exhibits. There are many opportunities to learn a range of skills to take your skills to the next level to help influence self-expression and contribute to sustainable practices…
Prepare to relive classic summer festival vibes like the good old days when Hotter Than Hell returns. The Aussie festival that celebrates all things rock is returning later this year for a monster 2024 edition with one stage, no clashes and affordable prices with tickets from $85. Bringing the old-school vibes off the beaten track, Hotter Than Hell will feature unforgettable performances from familiar and new favourites, including the likes of Regurgitator, American icons Less Than Jake (performing in SA and QLD only) and Unwritten Law (performing in WA and VIC only), along with Jebediah, Little Birdy, The Bennies, Adalita, and The Kickons. Taking place in areas often not tread by touring…
Healesville Sanctuary’s annual Wine & Wildlife event is back for 2024. Over the weekend of 24-25 August you can enjoy beverages from 20 local wineries, breweries and distilleries as you wander around the Sanctuary and check out native wildlife. There will be huge teepees around the Sanctuary and open fires to warm up by, as well as live acoustic music all weekend. A huge range of winter food will also be available for purchase from vendors including Babaji’s Kitchen, The Greatest Doughman, Lady Paella, Little Yarra Crêperie and Healesville Sanctuary’s three cafes. The Wine & Wildlife weekend is a fundraiser…
Twenty-four sculptures by influential German-French artist Hans Arp (1886-1966), including twenty-one plasters and three bronzes are now on display at NGV International. This inaugural display celebrates the generous gift of works to the NGV by the artist’s estate, Stiftung Arp e.V., in 2023. From the 1930s, Hans Arp became a pioneer of ‘biomorphic’ abstraction, a revolutionary artistic style which moved away from the human figure and echoed the organic and fluid forms occurring in nature. Arp’s sculptures can be rotated in various positions and viewed from different angles, creating multiple unique images and perspectives from a single sculptural form. Arp’s…
The first announcement of artists who’ll be appearing at the 2025 Port Fairy Music Festival has been dropped today, with a huge range of renowned folk musicians from around the world ready to descend upon the stunning seaside destination of Port Fairy over the March long weekend. The artists confirmed so far for the 48th Port Fairy Folk Festival are: Port Fairy Folk Festival Program Director Justin Rudge said this first line-up for the 2025 event covers many genres and styles but is drawn from the festival’s roots. ‘Our audience is the inspiration behind this first artist line-up for 2025.…