RnB Fridays Live – all the greatest hits
Ever wanted to see some of the best RnB bands from around the world live at one huge concert? We were lucky enough to do just that at RnB Fridays live. After launching as a Hit Networks radio show in…
Julia Jacklin performs to a sold-out audience at Howler
I was introduced to Julia Jacklin in April 2015 as a support for Marlon Williams (the days when Melbourne could catch him playing at the Gaso rather than stadiums in America). I was enchanted, not only because I’m a sucker…
The Terminus Hotel Craft Beer Showdown: the Victorian Lager-Off crowns the best brew
The Terminus Hotel hosts one of my favourite beer events — the Craft Beer Showdown. The event has proven so popular that it’s become a series, with the Victorian Lager-Off as the latest instalment. Eleven breweries from around Victoria poured…
Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s ‘The Tempest’ in St. Kilda Botanical Gardens
Cast away your weekly stresses at St Kilda Botanical Gardens at Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s jolly romp-in-the-park version of Shakespeare’s classic, The Tempest. In the relaxed open air you will meet the characters of this magical play and experience its themes of…
The Color Run – Happiest 5km in the world
I was never a runner during my school years, in fact I was the polar opposite. I clearly remember dreading P.E. classes, and I would walk the entire annual 1.6km timed run.. These days however things have taken a complete…
Underground Cinema presents: ‘DREAM’
Expect the unexpected from Underground Cinema. Run by Secret Squirrel Productions, the team specialise in immersive, experiential movie events. The actual film is kept a secret until the opening credits, but attendees receive basic information such as dress code and…
The Pleasure Garden: The Plus Ones’ guide to Melbourne’s newest music festival
Turn up the tunes and bring the good vibes because on 10 December, The Pleasure Garden has got you covered to start your summer festival season with a bang. The Pleasure Garden is a new name to the festival circuit but…
Poppy Seed Festival: ‘What’s Yours Is Mine’
‘What’s Yours is Mine‘, produced by independent theatre company Hotel Now, is intelligent and funny. Inspired by Chekhov’s The Proposal, ‘What’s Yours Is Mine’ explores the themes of greed, possession, ownership and excess throughout Australia’s history and popular culture. The…
‘The Gathering’ at 45downstairs
Do you have a thing for musicals? Are you feeling nostalgic for a good old house party? Then you need to get yourself down to fortyfivedownstairs and buy a ticket for ‘The Gathering‘. Written by Will Hannagan and Belinda Jenkin,…
Monster Fest Review: ‘The Autopsy of Jane Doe’
Too many horror movies collapse under the weight of their own strong premises. They start out confidently with an intriguing idea and a good set up, only to veer off somewhere in the middle, leaving you to wonder what went…