Arts &amp; Entertainment

Cirque du Soleil’s beloved production Corteo has sparked a wave of enchantment at Melbourne’s John Cain Arena. Playing until Sunday, 31 August 2025, audiences are welcomed into a dreamlike carnival as...

VIVA MELBOURNE UNLEASHES A NEW ERA OF NIGHTLIFE WITH DARING CABARET SPECTACLES

August 6, 2025

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Melbourne’s nightlife has a bold new heartbeat—and it’s pulsing from North Melbourne. Since opening its doors in 2024, VIVA Melbourne has fast become a nightlife icon, blending the vintage glamour of...

REVIEW: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S LUZIA ARRIVES IN MELBOURNE

April 4, 2024

Cirque du Soleil's Luzia has arrived in Melbourne bringing a mesmerising spectacle that weaves a captivating story through breathtaking performances from talented performers who make the mind...

NINTENDO AUSTRALIA’S NEWEST CAMPAIGN AMBASSADOR EMMA WATKINS

August 5, 2023

Nintendo Australia has announced that multi-talented Australian children’s entertainer, singer, actress, and dancer, Emma Watkins, is the latest celebrity to appear in a brand campaign for Nintendo Switch....

BATHE IN CINEMA RETURNS TO PENINSULA HOTSPRINGS

June 1, 2023

Peninsula Hot Springs is delighted to unveil its Bathe in Cinema schedule for the upcoming winter season. Commencing from June 1, guests will once again have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a world of...

MOONLIGHT CINEMA’S EPIC JANUARY PROGRAM

January 10, 2023

Australia’s favourite outdoor cinema today revealed its highly anticipated January program of movies under the stars - Kicking off 2023 with a sizzling line-up of blockbuster summer preview screenings,...

SO FRENCHY SO CHIC RETURNS IN 2023

September 25, 2022

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Features, Lifestyle

So Frenchy So Chic, Australia’s favourite celebration of French culture, confirmed it will return for a 12th year in 2023, to Melbourne’s Werribee Mansion on January 15 and Sydney’s Bicentennial Park on...

INTERSPECIES AND OTHER OTHERS AT ABBOTSFORD CONVENT UNTIL 2 OCTOBER 2022

August 31, 2022

Interspecies and Other Others is the world premiere of a new after dark exhibition curated by Kelli Alred, that is transforming the gardens and architecture of Melbourne’s beloved and heritage-listed...

LOOKING FORWARD IN MELBOURNE: NGV REOPENS AND NIKE MELBOURNE MARATHON

November 1, 2021

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Features, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Melbourne, we're out of lockdown and looking forward! So many activities and events are happening over the next couple of months and we're excited. Here are just a few of things to look forward to over the...

BROAD RADIO’S FREE MUSIC AND COMEDY VARIETY HOUR THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT

October 25, 2021

Bask in some belly laughs and cool beats while showing support for relatable radio by reserving your virtual seat at Broad Radio’s free Music and Comedy Variety Hour featuring a stellar line-up of local...

BOOKTOK, TAKING THE LITERARY CRAZE BY STORM

October 19, 2021

Who knew a book could go viral? From supermarket and beauty hacks, to a range of illuminating food trends, creators on TikTok are a driving cultural force. Now turning to literature, BookTok creators are...

QV CELEBRATES THE LUNAR NEW YEAR WITH MELBOURNE BORN PAINTER MARK CHU

February 23, 2021

Arts & Entertainment, Features

QV Melbourne is at the heart of the city’s Lunar New Year festivities, honouring traditions of generosity and celebrating The Year of the Ox. This year celebrations culminate in the work of Melbourne born...

ALEJANDRO SARAVIA’S NEW GIPPSLAND INSPIRED FARM-TO-TABLE RESTAURANT CONCEPT, FARMER’S DAUGHTERS, TO OPEN ITS DOORS

January 16, 2021

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, To-Do List

A passion project over 3 years in the making, Farmer's Daughters, will officially open its doors on January 28, 2021, in the transformative 80 Collins precinct. Respected Melbourne chef Alejandro Saravia will...

GARNIER PARTNERS WITH MOONLIGHT CINEMA FOR A SUMMER OF GREENER SCREENINGS

December 20, 2020

Leading beauty brand, Garnier has announced a new partnership with Australia's favourite outdoor cinema, becoming the Official Green Partner and Beauty Sponsor of Moonlight Cinema for the 2020-21 Summer...

KIA BRINGS THE FUN TO THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN WITH ITS TECH INSPIRED SELTOS STUDIOS ACTIVATION

January 24, 2020

Kia Motors Australia, and the Australian Open's longest-running Major Partner, has unveiled its innovative Seltos Studios fan experience for the 2020 Australian Open. Inspired by the dynamic design of the...

KIA PARTNER UP WITH UBER FOR A SPECIAL SURPRISE

January 23, 2020

In celebration of the 2020 Australian Open, Kia Motors Australia is partnering with Uber, to offer thousands of lucky tennis fans free rides to the grand slam in Kia's "Fan Fleet". The partnership will see...

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE AT THIS SUMMER’S NGV FRIDAY NIGHTS WHERE ART, COCKTAILS AND THE 80s COLLIDE

December 5, 2019

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Bombay Sapphire has once again partnered with the National Gallery of Victoria to create a Gin Garden for the much-loved summer series NGV Friday Nights. Taking place over 18 weeks from 6 December, Bombay...

LUXEBITE’S TASTY, EDIBLE EXHIBITION – SWEET, HOME, SWEET

November 25, 2019

An art exhibition and dessert? Yes, please. Melbourne’s tantalising and daring dessert café, LuxBite will be bringing just that to the city’s doorstep this November. Bernard Chu, dessert master of LuxBite...

TEDX MELBOURNE PRESENTS ‘THE AGE OF ISMs’ WITH ASHTON APPLEWHITE

November 6, 2019

Sunday November 10 will see TedX play host to US activist Ashton Applewhite, for an intimate event at the State Library. In a culture where we are focused on the ‘isms’ such as racism, sexism,...

KAWS IS COMING TO THE NGV

August 22, 2019

KAWS, a.k.a Brian Donnelly, one of the most iconic artists of our generation, is bringing his unique work to Australia for the first time. KAWS: Companionship In The Age Of Loneliness will be showcased at...

MELBOURNE GET READY FOR YOUR NEWEST ENTERTAINMENT HOT SPOT, JUKE’S KARAOKE BAR

June 14, 2019

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Juke’s Karaoke Bar, a bold new 70’s-themed karaoke bar concept, will open at Crown Melbourne on Friday 21 June 2019. Juke’s will teleport guests back to the era of ‘big hair don’t care’, with a...

COMEDIAN JOE WHITE TALKS ABOUT HIS MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL SHOW AND HIS WORK WITH KASPERSKY LAB

April 3, 2019

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

I love that you are Australia's only Ethiopian comedian! Tell us a bit about your background and how you got your start in comedy? How did you know it was your calling? Yes! I am Australia's only Ethiopian...

MAZDA2 GLAMPING IN STYLE WITH SINGER NICOLE MILLAR

March 7, 2019

Mazda Australia joined forces with the effortlessly cool Nicole Millar to host an exciting event for the Mazda2 where a handful of lucky winners got to experience an intimate acoustic performance by Nicole...

WHAT’S ON IN MELBOURNE: BONDI SANDS CLUB AT CAULFIELD AND MOVIES UNDER THE STARS AT YARRA’S EDGE

January 26, 2019

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Lifestyle, To-Do List

BONDI SANDS BEACH CLUB LAUNCHES FOR AUSTRALIA DAY RACES A trackside oasis will be revealed at Caulfield Racecourse today January 26 as Melbourne Racing Club unveils the Bondi Sands Beach Club. Inspired...

THE NEW FUN DESTINATION IN MELBOURNE, ARCHIE BROTHERS CIRQUE ELECTRIQ

October 26, 2018

Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq Melbourne, a circus-themed leisure-tainment wonderland located at The District Docklands, opened its doors on Thursday 18 October 2018. Brought to you by the team at Funlab -...

THE ICONIC ESPY SET TO RETURN IN NOVEMBER BRINGING MUSIC, ART, DRINK AND FOOD TO ST KILDA

July 31, 2018

St Kilda’s beloved Hotel Esplanade will reopen this November, when leading hospitality group, Sand Hill Road, unveils its landmark development of the seaside icon. Restored to its former grandeur and...

MELBOURNE ARTIST LISA DINO TALKS ABOUT THE BOOK OF EVERYONE

July 5, 2018

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Lisa Dino is a renowned freelance designer based in Melbourne and is known for her dreamy ethereal visuals. Recently she collaborated on The Book Of Everyone – a fun, personalised book that taps in to the...

HOYTS LUX LAUNCH NEW MENU BY CELEBRITY CHEF MANU FEILDEL

May 21, 2018

Guests of HOYTS LUX now have the chance to enjoy the culinary creations of much loved celebrity chef, Manu Feildel, as part of their premium cinematic experience. An avid movie goer, and recently announced...

HEINEKEN SATURDAY’S AMAZING MUSIC LINE UP AT THE AUSTRALIAN F1 GRAND PRIX

March 20, 2018

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Following a successful debut last year, HeinekenSaturday will return on Saturday 24 March at the Formula 1 2018 Rolex Australian Grand Prix with a stellar line up showcasing top Australian and...

THE HOLY WEEKENDER #2 THIS WEEKEND IN HAWTHORN

November 16, 2017

This public event returns for its second instalment on Saturday, 18th November outside Glenferrie Station in Hawthorn. The Holy Weekender 2 is a free event presented by Holy Moly, Ironlak and...

FESTIVAL DE LUXE AT CHADSTONE – THE FASHION CAPITAL, THIS OCTOBER

October 6, 2017

To continue the celebration of Chadstone's extended trading hours, The Fashion Capital is excited to launch Festival De Luxe, an activation that brings to life a series of professionally choreographed...

NANDO’S GLOBAL MUSIC EXCHANGE PROGRAM

July 21, 2017

Nando’s gives our brightest young stars a golden opportunity with six Melbourne music students from JMC Academy going from recording in their bedrooms to recording at London’s Roundhouse Studios, after...

FILM: RUTH BORGOBELLO, THE AUSTRALIA DIRECTOR BEHIND ‘THE SPACE BETWEEN’ TALKS TO COUTURING ABOUT HER FIRST FEATURE FILM

July 19, 2017

The Space Between, a tale of love and loss set amongst the beautiful region of Friuli Venezia Giulia in North East Italy, is a film that has made a significant mark on the Australian film industry being the...

PUTT AND SING YOUR WAY THROUGH HOLEY MOLEY GOLF CLUB, MELBOURNE’S HOTTEST NEW VENUE

April 19, 2017

Introducing Melbourne’s newest mini-golf club – unlike any you’ve experienced before. It’s a putt-putt course crossed with a cocktail bar and karaoke – all rolled into one crazy and chaotic...

CHEERS TO EQUALITY WITH JOEL CREASEY

March 29, 2017

Comedian and TV presenter Joel Creasey has joined hands with SKYY Vodka to invite Australians to stand for a toast to #CheerstoEquality. SKYY Vodka will unveil a first of its kind smart-tech glassware to...

FOOD NEWS: EMPIRE STEAK AUSTRALIA DAY GIVEAWAY AND PIMM’S SUMMER GARDEN POP UP

January 24, 2017

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

EMPIRE STEAK AUSTRALIA DAY GIVEAWAY Empire Steak is inspired by a true love of the humble steak sandwich, the unsung hero of our time. A champion of innovation, Empire Steak is also a loyal...

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY X NGV – LIVING LANDSCAPES AT NGV FRIDAY NIGHTS

January 12, 2017

Visitors to the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) are transforming their artistic flair into a greener future for an iconic Melbourne landmark! A new La Trobe University initiative, inspired by one of...

ROYAL CROQUET CLUB SET TO KICK OFF ANOTHER SEASON OF FOOD, MUSIC AND FUN

December 1, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The Royal Croquet Club is set to kick off another summer season bringing food, art and music to Birrarung Marr, Melbourne for it’s third year running. The 16-day festival will run from Thursday...

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK: CHRISTMAS HITS HIGHPOINT & THE CREATORS MARKET

November 22, 2016

CHRISTMAS HITS HIGHPOINT One of Australia’s biggest retail destinations is making gift buying and planning for Christmas easy and affordable. Christmas will be hitting Highpoint...

2016 PARIS TO PROVENCE – MELBOURNE’S FRENCH FESTIVAL

November 17, 2016

Paris to Provence celebrates its eighth year of je ne sais quoi of French culture this weekend. From the moment you pass the historic wrought iron gates of National Trust property, Como House and Garden, you...

MINI AUSTRALIA CELEBRATES BRIGHT RAYS

November 11, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle, People & Parties

On Wednesday night, 2016 MINI Australia celebrated the six BRIGHT RAYS finalists and announced the winner of the BRIGHT RAYS campaign in a decadent affair at Melbourne’s Kensington Collective. The...

DAVID HOCKNEY: CURRENT PREVIEWS AT NGV

November 10, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Features, Lifestyle

Last night, Horst von Sanden, Chief Executive Officer of Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific welcomed Mercedes-Benz customers and VIP’s to the first preview of the highly anticipated exhibition, David Hockney :...

LIFESTYLE NEWS: MELBOURNE DESIGN MARKET AND GARDEN DESIGN FEST, EQUITANA RETURNS

November 4, 2016

MELBOURNE DESIGN MARKET This curated event presents intelligent design by 50 of the best and brightest designers, handpicked for the one-day showcase. Now into its second decade, Melbourne Design...

THE LAVAZZA ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL BRINGS THE VERY BEST ITALIAN CINEMA TO AUSTRALIA

September 23, 2016

The Lavazza Italian Film Festival driven by Fiat offers 30 exquisite films from, by and about Italy. From the Opening Night film PERFECT STRANGERS (Perfetti sconosciuti), to the closing night digitally...

FASHION ILLUSTRATOR MEGAN HESS TEAMS UP WITH DISNEY FOR SPECIAL RANGE OF DISNEY PRINCESSES

September 19, 2016

Disney has teamed up with world-renowned fashion illustrator, Megan Hess, to celebrate life’s special and everyday moments Disney is collaborating with world-renowned Australian illustrator, Megan Hess, to...

OPEN UP MELBOURNE’S CLOSED SECRETS WITH OPEN HOUSE MELBOURNE

July 14, 2016

Open House Melbourne is on again this year, opening doors to over 140 buildings across Melbourne on the 30 and 31st July. In a first for the annual event, Open House’s footprint extends beyond the...

ADELPHI HOTEL UNVEILS LIVE ART STUDIO THIS JUNE

June 14, 2016

This June Adelphi is changing up its happy hour – it’s inviting you to come down and paint the town red (literally) as its lobby transforms into a pop-up live art studio from June 14 to July 1. You...

VIVID SYDNEY LIGHTS UP THE CITY

May 30, 2016

Sydney, Australia is awash with colour until 18 June 2016 as the annual Vivid Sydney festival brightens things up. Projecting colourful art on the world-famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House...

WIN TICKETS TO THIS YEAR’S MELBOURNE DOG LOVERS SHOW

April 27, 2016

For the fourth time, the award winning Melbourne Dog Lovers Show returns to the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton from Friday 29 April to Sunday 1 May 2016. Building on last year’s record breaking...

LIFESTYLE NEWS: SQUARE MARKET POP-UP MARKET PLACE AT FED SQUARE AND STITCHES & CRAFT SHOW

February 29, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Lifestyle, To-Do List

SQUARE MARKET POP-UP MARKET FEDERATION SQUARE, MELBOURNE Global payments technology company Square has invited Melbourne’s favourite small business heroes to join it for Square Market,...

LIFESTYLE NEWS: WHITE NIGHT MELBOURNE AND LIFE INSTYLE SYDNEY

February 17, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Home, Lifestyle

WHITE NIGHT MELBOURNE 20 FEBRUARY 2016 White Night is on again providing a unique night of music, film, food, art and light to the Melbourne CBD. Starting at 7pm and finishing at 7am, White Night is...

LAST MINUTE VALENTINE’S DAY DINING

February 10, 2016

If you haven't booked anywhere to take your Valentine day for lunch or dinner, we've pulled together some suggestions for you and your Valentine! MR MIYAGI Mr. Miyagi Valentine’s Day Menu...

EXCLUSIVE: GASTRONOMY IS FREEDOM FEAT. DIEGO MUNOZ PART 2 (WATCH)

February 1, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Couturing TV, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Follow one of the best chef's in the world, Diego Munoz as he joins Lady Carolina to prepare for one of the most exciting events on the Melbourne culinary calendar, Good Food Month. Click here to watch...

WIN TICKETS TO THE ADVANCED SCREENINGS OF ZOOLANDER 2 AT HOYTS ON 5-7 FEBRUARY 2016

January 29, 2016

It's been almost fifteen years since the world was introduced to Blue Steel and Magnum and since then these looks have been synonymous with the one and only Derek Zoolander. When we left Derek...

EXCLUSIVE: GASTRONOMY IS FREEDOM FEAT. DIEGO MUNOZ PART 1 (WATCH)

January 29, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Couturing TV, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

We take you behind the scenes with one of the world's best chefs, Diego Muñoz. Follow his journey as he prepared for Good Food Month in Melbourne where he appeared exclusively for Latin American restaurant...

HOYTS LUX, THE PERFECT THING TO DO THIS SUMMER

January 22, 2016

If you're looking for a place to chill this Summer then it's always great to take the time out and pop into the cinema to see a film. The lovely team at HOYTS are making that experience more lux with HOYTS...

THE PERFECT THURSDAY NIGHT SUMMER EVENT – SOUTH MELBOURNE NIGHT MARKET

Suzanna Zhang

January 14, 2016

Warm summer nights - we love them because of the warm weather, the long nights but now there is another reason to love them more with the start of the South Melbourne night markets every Thursday until 10...

SO FRENCHY SO CHIC PRESENTED BY RENAULT BRINGS A HINT OF FRANCE TO OUR SHORES

January 14, 2016

So Frenchy So Chic 2016 brought a touch of France to Melbourne last weekend with the first session held in the beautiful grounds of Werribee Mansion. The festival, sponsored by Renault, fused French...

SO FRENCHY SO CHIC FESTIVAL – POP UP BRAID BAR BY KÉRASTASE

January 6, 2016

Arts & Entertainment, Beauty, Beauty Event, Lifestyle

So Frenchy So Chic presented by Renault kicks off this weekend starting off in Melbourne on Sunday 10 January 2016 and then travelling to Sydney the following week on Saturday 16 January 2016. Bringing one of...

SUNSET SOUNDS 2016 PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF STONNINGTON BRINGING LIVE MUSIC THIS JANUARY

January 6, 2016

This January, the City of Stonnington presents Sunset Sounds, a series of live Sunday evening live music across the City’s beautiful parks and gardens. The three events are free and will combine...

MET LENNY, THE MOST STYLISH SPEAKER ON THE MARKET

December 23, 2015

When it comes to speakers, it's hard to beat Elipson's new Lenny for function and design as many a home theater speaker guide list them in their list of the best speakers. Created in collaboration with...

NGV MELBOURNE WINTER MASTERPIECES 2016 ANNOUNCEMENT – DEGAS: A NEW VISION

Caitlin Hughes

November 29, 2015

The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) this morning made the announcement for the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces 2016 collection. The upcoming exhibition entitled ‘Degas: A New Vision’ will feature over two...

YGAP POLISHED MAN WRAP PARTY

Caitlin Hughes

November 11, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle, People & Parties

YGAP’s hugely successful 2015 Polished Man campaign was recently celebrated at an event held at Latin restaurant, Lady Carolina, in Melbourne. Over 150 VIP guests were in attendance to celebrate and support...

MELBOURNE CUP HISTORY WITH A UNIQUE EXHIBITION OF MAGAZINE ART AT SOFITEL MELBOURNE

October 8, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

Fashion, thoroughbreds, social history, and the irresistible lure of the race that stops a nation are just some of the fascinating elements contained within an exhibition of historic cover art celebrating...

2015 MELBOURNE FESTIVAL BRINGS ARTS AND FEASTING TO MELBOURNE

October 8, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The Melbourne Festival starts today, celebrating 30 years as a festival that brings international arts to Melbourne. The festival is one of Australia's flagship international arts festivals and one of the...

WIN: MELBOURNE FRINGE FESTIVAL

September 21, 2015

The Melbourne Fringe Festival kicked off on Friday and sees over 400 events by 6000 artists in over 160 venues across Melbourne and regional Victoria until 4 October. This year the Melbourne Fringe Festival...

WIN: TWO DAY-LIFT PASSES FOR FALLS CREEK THANKS TO RENAULT

September 14, 2015

Heading up to Falls Creek this school holidays? Renault Australia glides into school holidays on the slopes at Falls Creek with an opportunity to win one of two one day-lift passes. Renault Australia was...

LIVE LA DOLCE VITA WITH LAVAZZA ITALIAN FESTIVAL

September 10, 2015

The 16th Lavazza Italian Film Festival presented by Palace, will be launched by Megan Gale on Tuesday 15th September in Sydney and Wednesday 16th September in Melbourne, followed by 36 days of...

LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEAS FOR FATHER’S DAY

September 4, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Gift Guide, Lifestyle, Men

With only two days to go, Father's Day is almost here! If you haven't picked up a gift yet, we've put together a last minute list of gift ideas that will please your dad! IN THE...

FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

September 2, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Gift Guide, Lifestyle, Men

We take the hassle out of picking the perfect gift for dad this Father's Day with our exclusive curated gift guide just for...

YOUR SEPTEMBER COUTURING PLAYLIST (LISTEN)

James Ross

September 1, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Playlist

Spring is my favourite time of year and all the new music going around is making it that much sweeter. If AFL finals, the Spring Racing Carnival and sundresses weren’t enough, there’s some great new...

CREATE YOUR HOLLYWOOD MOMENT WITH CROWN

August 21, 2015

Crown Melbourne is not a stranger to some wow moments, and all this month they have been celebrating the glitz and glamour of Hollywood with star-studded entertainment and interactive attractions....

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM INDUSTRY?

Sarah Kensington

August 17, 2015

If your personal preferences were the only factors that mattered in choosing a career, where would you be working right now? What kind of job would you have? What would your typical day look like? These...

WIN: TICKETS TO THE GLOW WINTER ARTS FESTIVAL COMEDY CLUB

August 5, 2015

glow comedy The streets of Stonnington will lighten up after dark, when Glow Winter Arts Festival returns for its second year, showcasing a diverse and contemporary line-up of comedy, cinema,...

YOUR JULY COUTURING PLAYLIST (LISTEN)

James Ross

July 8, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Playlist

The influence from my trip to the US at the end of May is still apparent in what I’m listening to this month. Maybe a bit too apparent with all the hip hop/RnB and ex-Disney channel personalities.. I...

YGAP ART FOR CHANGE

June 30, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Charity, Event, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

YGAP's newest venture is Art For Change, an exhibition that showcases the works of Australian artists, including six-time Archibald finalist David Bromley, Demian Gibbins, jewellery designer Ele Miško, and...

YOUR JUNE COUTURING PLAYLIST (LISTEN)

James Ross

June 4, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle, Playlist

Artist: Childish Gambino Song: Telegraph Ave (“Oakland by Lloyd”) Album: because the internet (2013) Telegraph Ave sets the scene for this month’s playlist, full of RnB, Hip Hop and a bit of...

STONNINGTON JAZZ FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 10 YEARS

April 20, 2015

The award-winning Stonnington Jazz Festival will celebrate its 10-year anniversary this year by showcasing more than 40 events over 11 days in 10 venues across the City of Stonnington. This year's...

TRUFFLE MELBOURNE 2015 KICKS OFF WITH THE LONGEST LUNCH AT BURNHAM BEECHES

April 8, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

The Piggery Cafe, Burnham Beeches To celebrate the upcoming truffle season, the team behind Truffle Melbourne kicked off its 2015 list of activities with a lunch last month as part of the Melbourne Food...

GIVEAWAY: PICNICKING ON THE MORNINGTON PENINSULA WITH THE PENINSULA PICNIC

March 24, 2015

The Mornington Peninsula is the place to be this Sunday 29 March with the inaugural Peninsula Picnic bringing the most extensive food, wine and music gathering ever created on the Mornington Peninsula....

MELBOURNE FOODIE IDEAS THIS WEEK

March 23, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Melburnians love a good mid-week tipple, and we all know that a good tipple is accompanied by a delicious meal. Below are some of Melbourne’s best foodie events throughout the week - all in the name of...

YOUR MARCH COUTURING PLAYLIST (LISTEN)

March 5, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Playlist

This month's playlist sees DJ James Ross revive old classics from Timbaland and Calvin Harris, and mix it in with new offerings from Kayne, Ed Sheeran and Selena Gomez. Collaborations are the flavour of the...

TOP 5 THINGS TO DO AT WHITE NIGHT MELBOURNE 2015

Grace Gribble

February 20, 2015

The time of year has come yet again for the city of Melbourne to be lit up for an incredible 12 hours, with White Night Melbourne taking place on Saturday 21 February (aka tomorrow!). As part of the...

INTERVIEW WITH WHITE NIGHT’S ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

February 19, 2015

For one night only, Melbourne comes alive for 12 hours of fun and festivities with White Night on again this Saturday, 20 February. From 7pm, the CBD is transformed into a huge centre for art, music,...

WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO SEXERCISE THE MUSICAL

February 17, 2015

Fresh, Fun and Fabulously Flirty. Sexercise the Musical is this seasons must watch production! The story is placed in the fast-paced world of married, professional, mid-30s couple Joe (Lyall Brooks) and Sam...

GET REINTRODUCED TO THE SMITH

February 16, 2015

A High Street institution has just gotten a new face. Following three successful years on the Prahran eatery scene, The Smith owners, chef Michael Lambie and long-time front-of-house collaborator Scott...

TOP 5 THINGS TO DO THIS VALENTINES DAY

Grace Gribble

February 10, 2015

Valentines Day. You either love it or hate it, right? Either way, some of us may be sick of the usual dinner and movie combo that is obligatory on V-Day. Forget the dozen red roses and 3-course degustation, we...

THE BAG EVERY WOMAN NEEDS

February 5, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Charity, Features, Lifestyle

Every season there is a a plethora of It-bags every girl is dying to get their hands on. This year, the hottest bag no girl should be seen without, is not by Alexander Wang, Chanel or Chloe, it's a bag created...

WANT TO SEE ASHTON KUTCHER SPEAK?

February 5, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Technology

Who would have thought that the guy from Dude Where's My Car would turn out to be one of the most dynamic tech investors in the world today. Actor Ashton Kutcher has shown that he is more than just a pretty...

YOUR FEBRUARY COUTURING PLAYLIST (LISTEN)

February 3, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Lifestyle, Playlist

In the mood for some new music? DJ James Ross has your February sorted. A touch of RiRi, a dash of Alt-J and a little bit of Drake will have you groovin' all month long. Artist: A$AP Rocky Song: Fashion...

STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL ARRIVES IN MELBOURNE

Thom Whilton

February 2, 2015

Based on the Australian classic film, Strictly Ballroom the Musical has arrived in Melbourne! After a Sydney season, the Baz Luhrmann production is now playing at Her Majesty’s Theatre and is not one to be...

SUMMERSALT INTO THE ARTS PRECINCT THIS SUMMER

January 28, 2015

For the next month, the Southbank arts precinct will be taken over by an explosion of arts, music and culture as a part of the inaugural Summersault festival. Opening last Friday, the colourful outdoor event...

THINGS TO DO IN MELBOURNE THIS AUSTRALIA DAY LONG WEEKEND

January 23, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Features, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Summer is well and truly here in Melbourne and the Australia Day long weekend has many treats in store if you're up for something interesting and fun! We've put together our top places to head to this long...

COUNTRY MUSIC ROYALTY HITS THE CITY WITH LIVE ON THE LAWN 2015

January 22, 2015

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Country music comes to the city at Live on the Lawn 2015 with the King and Queen of Country Music Lee Kernaghan and Kasey Chambers headlining the event at Wyndham’s iconic Werribee Park Mansion...

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2015 EXPERIENCE

Joanna Zhang

January 20, 2015

Arts & Entertainment, Event, Food & Drink, Lifestyle

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Are you one of those spectators who watch the tennis from your TV at home just because you dread the thought of travelling all the way into the CBD only to head home straight after a game of tennis? Guilty. My...

A TOUCH OF ITALY AT THE PERONI MARQUEE AT THE PORTSEA POLO WITH ITALIAN ACTOR FLAVIO PARENTI

January 9, 2015

The Peroni marquee at the Portsea Polo is definitely the place to be this Saturday with not only international supermodel and face of Peroni, Natalia Borges, present but also the talented Italian...

H&M’S ULTIMATE SUMMER NIGHTS AT THE EMERSON

Kyah Bell

November 28, 2014

With the sound of a saxophone being coherent as you escalated up to the roof top of The Emerson last week, the doors opened to a lush tranquil sunset filled with Costa-Rican vibes. The Emerson teamed up...

THE COUNTDOWN FOR THE HUNTING FOR GEORGE COLLECTIVE AUCTION

November 28, 2014

Hunting For George is an independent online boutique based in Melbourne, with an extensive product range for women, men, children and the home, including the latest in fashion, jewellery, accessories,...

LEVIS x KINGSWOOD AT ROOFTOP CINEMA

November 25, 2014

Much loved denim label Levis teamed up with indie rock favourites, Kingswood to take over Rooftop Cinema to screen the premiere of the bands latest short film, Microscopic Wars. Making our way up to the...

GET IMMERSED IN LOCAL ART AT ART + MEL

November 10, 2014