Category: festivals

TESTAMENT 2023

Over the decade’s, pockets of dimly lit, late night, often secretive locations around the country provided the backdrop to the cathartic ritual of dance. From Australia’s acid house infancy, to the many reinventions of rave. Through the 90s and the…

Good Beer Week Rides Again

After a two year hiatus, Good Beer Week returns with a curated festival celebrating good beer and good times. This year’s concise program champions indie brewers. (A cause near and dear to The Plus Ones’ hearts.) Here’s our top picks…

Aussie songstresses sing from a country branch

Fortuitously gracing one stage in one night, the crowd were entranced by the authentic storytelling and songwriting finesse of two of Australia’s female singer/songwriters at the top of their game in a much anticipated all women’s Double Bill showcasing their…

WOMADelaide Wows a Wealth of Fans

WOMADelaide opened its arms and gates to capacity this year, welcoming record crowds to The World’s Festival. There was a plethora of familiar festival favourites from the food stalls and flags to the friendly stalls and the festival goers themselves….

Cointreau Margarita Kombi Premiere at Night Noodle Market

The Cointreau Margarita Kombi has arrived at the Night Noodle Market. The Plus Ones were invited along on Friday night to give you the low-down on all things sweet, sour and salty. While there are all kinds of twists on the…

Liminal Treats at Melbourne Fringe Festival

Half-naked cavemen bathing in radioactive goop, techno wizards worshipping an unheard beat and a witchdoctor draped in power cords are all characters you will ‘scientifically monitor’ on your journey to the future in Scratch Arts new show Liminal Treats at…

Melbourne International Film Festival Celebrates 70 years of Cinema

It’s that time of the year again when cinema lovers of Melbourne brave the arctic weather for a nice big glass of red wine and some truly excellent cinema. Celebrating a monumental 70th program this year overflowing with showcases, buzz-worthy international…

Rinky Dink ice skating at Rising Festival

Rising Turns Up The Heat This Winter

After a devastating false start last year due to a snap lockdown, Rising is back with a huge lineup of art, music, food and performance across Melbourne. Three years in the making, the full program is packed full of exciting and…