Four Pillars has announced the return of its popular Bloody Shiraz Gin for 2024. This ninth edition sticks to the tried-and-true recipe of blending top-notch gin with cool-climate Shiraz grape juice, resulting in a unique drink with citrus, raspberry, and spice notes, and that distinct purple color. This year, they’ve sourced grapes from both the Yarra Valley and Faraday, near Bendigo, ensuring quality and flavor. The 2024 release also comes with a new label designed by Melbourne artist Kris Leombruni, featuring a lively scene of food and drinks. For the best experience, Four Pillars suggests enjoying the Bloody Shiraz Gin…
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The St Kilda Film Festival (SKFF) is back for 2024 this June, and welcomes viewers to its grand 40th anniversary celebration, promising a larger and more daring event than ever before. A plethora of short films will grace the screens over 10 eventful days, offering a record-breaking cinematic feast for enthusiasts. This year’s lineup promises to sweep audiences away on a remarkable journey, showcasing the City of Port Phillip’s renowned theatress like The Astor Theatre and the Alex Theatre on Fitzroy Street, along with unexpected locales such as the South Melbourne Market. From spine-chilling horror to lighthearted animation and comedy,…
More dedicated spaces for families and their furry friends to socialise and play are on the way across Melbourne and Geelong, with the state government announcing 19 new and upgraded dog parks, Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos announced the locations of the six new dog parks and 13 dog parks getting an upgrade, as part of the first round of the New and Upgraded Dog Parks Program. Victorians love their pets and the Labor Government’s first pet census revealed the state’s most popular pets are dogs, making up 41 per cent of pet ownership – that’s why it’s important more…
Get closer to dinosaurs than ever before at Jurassic World: The Exhibition – coming to Melbourne soon. Based on one of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history, this immersive experience brings the iconic movie franchise to life, offering a chance to come face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs. Walk through the Jurassic World iconic gates as an honoured guest and gaze in wonder at a towering Brachiosaurus; come face-to-face with a Velociraptor; and get a rare up-close look at the most vicious dinosaur of them all, Tyrannosaurus Rex. You can also learn about the science behind resurrecting prehistoric creatures and step into The…
Get ready to be swept away by the grandeur of Hollywood’s Golden Age as Andrew Lloyd Webber’s timeless masterpiece, Sunset Boulevard, comes to life in Melbourne next week! Featuring musical theatre icon Sarah Brightman in her triumphant return to the stage after three decades, this lavish production promises to be a feast for the senses. A 16-piece orchestra joins the company, breathing life into Lloyd Webber’s spectacular score. With costumes finalised, lights set, and cast honing their choreography, the stage is set for an unforgettable experience. Alongside Brightman, Australian talent Tim Draxl takes on the role of Joe Gillis, with…
Clive Barker’s seminal horror masterpiece, Hellraiser (1987), is set to captivate audiences once again with a live score performed by Hieroglyphic Being from the USA, alongside Robin Fox as part of this year’s RISING festival presented by Hear My Eyes. This iconic film, which transcended the slasher genre with its exploration of pleasure and pain, remains a haunting tale of complex dread. Featuring a family harboring dark secrets, a mystical puzzle box, and a group of sadomasochistic beings threatening to unleash hell, Hellraiser is a chilling journey into the depths of terror. For the Hear My Eyes event, Hellraiser will…
Yarra City Council’s annual winter music festival, Leaps and Bounds, returns from Thursday 25 July to Sunday 28 July with a focus on uplifting and amplifying Yarra’s diverse live music scene. Including the reopening of a historical venue that has been dormant for decades, this year’s festival strives to highlight the diversity of bands, performers and song writers that attract an equally diverse audience of music lovers across all ages. “Much loved for over a decade, Leaps and Bounds is a favourite in the Yarra calendar” Mayor Edward Crossland said. “We’re so proud to continue hosting this spectacular festival and to support local…
Producers Shake & Stir Theatre Co and John Frost for Crossroads Live have confirmed a thrilling new stage adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein will play for strictly limited seasons at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre and Theatre Royal Sydney, from August this year. For over two centuries Mary Shelley’s literary classic Frankenstein has captivated audiences, considered by many as the very first science fiction novel. In this faithful yet contemporary large-scale theatrical stage adaptation, Frankenstein is brought screaming into the 21st century combining cutting edge production elements with the power of virtuosic storytelling, offering audiences a night of thrilling theatre of monstrous proportions. Frankenstein played an inaugural sold-out season…
Sovereign Hill’s Heritage Harvest Weekend is gearing up to be a culinary extravaganza, with renowned Australian chefs Julie Goodwin, Darren Purchese, and Tim Bone taking the spotlight. Set against the backdrop of the Goldfields, this event promises a fusion of traditional culinary practices with a contemporary twist, celebrating the rich tapestry of autumnal flavors. From live demonstrations to Q&A sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with their culinary idols, moderated by Kara Monssen, food and wine editor of the Herald Sun. Moreover, visitors can look forward to personal interactions with the chefs, gaining insights into their craft and…
After a whirlwind two years of screenings across the globe, and receiving recognition from prestigious film festivals like the Beyond Borders International Film Festival in 2023 and the recent WSXA Paris Film Festival, director Brayden Pope is wrapping up the worldwide festival tour of his short-form documentary: Gabriel Lynch: Where I’m Going Next. Closing out this journey, Cinema Nova will host the final screening during the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival this July. The documentary captures the journey of Melbourne singer-songwriter Gabriel Lynch, from his early days as a street busker to his quest for success in the music industry. Despite…
Melbourne will shake, rattle, and roll when Elvis: A Musical Revolution returns for an encore season at the Athenaeum Theatre from Saturday 27 July. Back by popular demand, this strictly limited encore season will once again transport audiences on an extraordinary journey through the life and music of rock ‘n’ roll superstar, Elvis Presley – from his childhood in Tupelo, Mississippi through to his triumphant ’68 Comeback Special. The musical features over 40 iconic hits, such as Jailhouse Rock, Hound Dog, That’s All Right, All Shook Up, Suspicious Minds, Heartbreak Hotel, Burning Love, Blue Suede Shoes, Good Rockin’ Tonight, Don’t Be Cruel, Are You Lonesome, Return to…
Multi-platinum-selling artist, Tyler Hubbard, has announced that his ‘Strong’ World Tour is coming to Australia this October! Hubbard will bring his high-energy performances and incredible vocals to major cities across the country, kicking off at the Forum in Melbourne on 6 October. With 21 No.1 US singles on country radio, countless awards and sold-out shows, the American singer-songwriter has already had a remarkable career as one half of multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line.. The highly anticipated setlist will feature fan-favourite tracks from Tyler’s extensive discography, including chart-topping hits such as ‘5 Foot 9’, ‘Dancin’ In The Country’, and the smash…