I fell in love with Eurovision after a Bella Union experience three years ago. The song contest has been building its profile in Australia ever since Australia somehow weaselled its way into it a few years back. Why are we there?…
Opera Australia’s colourful production of Carmen brings vibrancy, movement, and fun to Georges Bizet’s otherwise dark tale. Director John Bell has created a vivid atmosphere to accompany the gorgeous score. Eye-catching costumes offer an explosion of colour and the detailed…
Port Fairy Folk Festival has long been an institution in the Folk scene of Victoria, a warm-up of sorts for the National Folk Festival held just a few weeks later. Celebrating it’s 41st birthday this year, I finally managed to…
For 11 days in May the City of Stonnington transforms itself into a swingin’ den of the hippest vibes during the annual Stonnington Jazz Festival. Now in its 12th year, it features the most groovy local and national jazz musos….
There is a cure for those nippy Melbourne winter days: Pack hundreds of people into a small space and let them warm each other up with some heart-felt tunes. This year the Melbourne Karaoke Festival was held at 206 Bourke…
It can be hard to get motivated to go out when the air’s this crisp, but Melbourne — you sure aren’t slowing down on the event front this month! Dig out your winter clothes, throw on a scarf and beanie,…
We’re big supporters of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at The Plus Ones. The team continuously brings fresh, engaging content to Melburnian audiences and keeps our reputation as a cultural hub strong. In one of its first movie and symphony combinations of the…
Formula 1 trackside action, accompanied by some of the countries most respected DJs and one massive international live act does sound good to be true. Add some ice cold Heineken to the mix and you have yourself one perfect day. If…
‘I used to like the Dixie Chicks, but I just became a super-fan’. Famous first words from Monique, my stunned plus one, after the show was over. It was a superb sold-out performance with all the hits (and then some)….
April is shaping up to be a jam packed month! Have a look at our Top 10 to see what to scribble in your diaries. Whether it’s indulging in burgers and beer at Meatstock, raving at Transgenre, or sipping on red wine…