Reviewed by: Kerstyn Dance I’ll admit that before going into this performance, I had no idea who Ned Rorem was and why he was so special that someone would so carefully curate such a dedication to him through song. However, by the (somewhat sad) closing tune I was suddenly a new fan, vowing to send myself down some kind of Wikipedia wormhole when I got home. What a guy!! The kind of artistic intellectual you’ve love to use as your answer to the age-old ‘who would most want as a dinner guest, alive or dead?’ Not knowing what to expect, it transpired that the 45 Downstairs venue was a p ..read more

The Exchange Beach Club is a free event, and will pop up on Port Melbourne Beach, at the end of Bay Street. The activation includes a container bar, full kitchen serving fresh seafood and summer salads, ice cream cart, beachside cabanas, live music Friday – Sunday, volleyball, totem tennis and plenty of deck chairs and sun loungers for soaking up the sunshine. The Exchange Hotel’s Manager Giuseppe Lacava is excited to bring the concept back to Port Melbourne. “Port Melbourne life really centres around the beach and the waterfront, yet most waterfront activity in the City of Port Phillip ..read more

Garnier is proud to be serving a greener summer of tennis when it returns to the Australian Open this year as the official skin and haircare partner. Creatively telling the story of the brand’s commitment to being an increasingly more responsible and sustainable brand, Garnier is thrilled to officially launch its Coast to Court campaign. By bringing to life an idea that marries tennis with the brand’s pledge for a world with more beauty and less plastic, Garnier is proud to introduce the first prototype “green net” – a competition grade tennis net, tested on court at Melbourne Park, made ..read more

Nothing beats sipping on Prosecco on a Saturday afternoon… On the 29th of February, Prosecco-lovers will flock to The Northcote Townhall to meet the growers, winemakers and importers, and taste some of the best Prosecco available in Australia today. This unique event brings together Italian and local Prosecco producers, as well as Van Di Vino, Australia’s first Prosecco and Spritz Bar, wines by the glass, and great tunes to really get you in the mood. With over 40 different Proseccos to try, there’s one to suit every palate! Festival-goers can indulge in a taste of Italy from the likes of Tenu ..read more

Music lovers will enjoy a series of free outdoor performances from some of Australia’s most accomplished artists when The Classics concert series returns to Stonnington’s parks and gardens this summer. Performers at The Classics include Archie Roach, The Jack Earle Big Band and Rhonda Burchmore, with the concerts set to cover the genres of Opera (1 February), Broadway (15 February) and Symphony (22 February). City of Stonnington Mayor, Cr Steve Stefanopoulos, congratulated the series’ Artistic Directors for bringing together an exciting range of talent from across the musical landscape. “The C ..read more

What is Request Artists? Request Artists is a marketplace where you can book the best Australian DJ’s and Artists for your events.  Request Artists service any event or special occasion in Australia.  For example: Weddings, Birthdays, Christmas Parties, Office / Corporate events ANY event that requires quality music by a well-known DJ.  Due to Request Artists’ extensive event and festival experience, they can also organise Sound and Audio-Visual if required (see below for more info).  Who formed Request Artists?  John Course, John Curtin & Piero Giovannini are the three Founders behind Req ..read more

The most famous arias and Australia’s most famous housewife, all under the stars for free! On Saturday 1 February 2020, Opera Australia and Anthony Pratt present Opera for the People, a free performance at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Hosting the evening will be the inimitable Dame Edna. “I’ve never graced Melbourne’s historic Music Bowl so hosting this Opera for the People is a first and it’ll be the operatic experience of a lifetime”. Edna will be joined on stage by some of Australia’s best singers, including local Melbournian Baritone Simon Meadows and Mezzo Soprano Angela Hogan. They will ..read more

Summertime Social Has Taken Over Federation Square Summertime Social has transformed Federation Square’s Skyline Terrace into Melbourne’s biggest rooftop playground in time for summer. With dazzling views of the Melbourne skyline from every angle and the ultimate selection of summer-inspired refreshments and mouth-watering feeds it’s the only place to be for fun-seeking Melbournites. The epic activation will run until 5th April 2020. There’s awesome game lanes alongside a huge line-up of nostalgic activities including everyone’s favourites (giant Jenga, obvs), luxe retro caravans and a huge co ..read more

***COMPETITION TIME*** Bring It On the Musical, returns to Melbourne this month. Here is your chance to win 1 x double pass to the preview. How to enter: 1-Share this post. 2-Like and follow us on social media 3-Tag a friend who you’d like to share the experience with down in the comment section 4-Competition closes on Monday 8thJuly 2019  *For more chances to win, fill out the form below. The pass is for Thursday 11thJyly 2019 at 7.30pm – Athenaeum Theatre – 188 Collins Street, Melbourne Photo by Nico Keenan DISCOUNT You can also purchase tickets for the Melbourne shows at a discounted rate ..read more

Highpoint Shopping Centre’s smallest scouts will set up camp for a week of adventure, play and interactive health and wellness workshops these winter school holidays, from Saturday 29 June to Sunday 7 July. Camp Highpoint will bring the outdoors in, hosting daily workshops where kids can polish their scout-skills and collect unique badges to show off their efforts. Happy campers can also zen out at the yoga and meditation classes hosted by Little Warriors or find a spot inside a teepee to chill out. For the more adventurous, scientist Dr Loz will be hosting Survival Mode workshops for campers ..read more