It’s already March, which means that we are now officially into the month in which the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is about to kick off. It’s an epic fixture of the Melbourne performing arts experience. Many of last year’s favourites are…
In its opening week, the Adelaide Fringe Festival has already brought out the best in the city, from performances to visitors and everything in between. With over 400 venues around the city however, with shows running 17 February-19 March, it…
Being green can be fun, and the Sustainable Living Festival is here to prove it! Running from 4-28 February 2017, the month-long festival hosts a bevvy of environmentally-friendly events. There’s something for everyone — eco-warriors, casual cyclists, and reusable bag-shoppers alike….
Finucane & Smith’s Glory Box: Lucky 13 held at Arts Centre Melbourne as part of Midsumma was a dazzling variety show of acrobatics, dance, circus and performance art rolled into one highly-sexual and fascinating package. The Melbourne-based, internationally-awarded vaudeville group…
The official 2017 festival launch of Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) was celebrated in style at the iconic Melbourne Museum. Members of the media, fashion, arts and creative industries vamped it up to celebrate the festival’s announcements of the premium designer…
2016’s Monster Fest is for the real horror film fanatics. Instead of lukewarm poltergeist flicks where furniture moves around on its own, every scare is a jump scare (I’m looking at you, Conjuring series). This is a festival full of…
It was a fine evening for French frivolity when my plus one and I ventured to South Yarra for the Paris to Provence French Festival. When an event promises a French bulldog fancy dress parade, wine, and a lot of…
The German Film Fest is upon us once more with 36 films, including 31 features, five documentaries, and a bonus five kids’ programs. Now in its 15th year, the festival is hitting up Sydney (15-29 November) at Chauvel Cinema and Palace…
A festival all about craft gin? It was as if someone read our minds. Travelling all the way from London, Junipalooza is a gin festival celebrating The Gin Foundry‘s first tipple in Melbourne. Somewhat cheekily, this festival is running within a…
Do you like dance, ice-skating, art, fantastic music and Canadians? We just found your perfect Melbourne Festival show. Canada’s Le Patin Libre realised the possibilities opened up when you combine ice-skating with contemporary dance. During their show, Vertical Influences, five…