On a Friday night in St Kilda, Laufey, the Icelandic-Chinese artist, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist took the stage at the iconic Palais Theatre, marking the exciting beginning of her Australian tour. The air in the Palais was electric with anticipation, and attendees arrived adorned in elegant bows and playful coquette fashion, contributing to the vibrant […]
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On a cold and rainy night in Melbourne, fans gathered with ribbons in their hair, holding hands with the loves of their lives in anticipation of the commencement of what would be an unforgettable show at the grand location of The Forum theatre. Huge classic Hollywood stage lights were set up amongst the band as […]
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It was an absolute pleasure to attend the opening night of The Grinning Man at the Alex Theatre in St. Kilda, directed by Miranda Middleton, produced by Aleksander Vass OAM and Ashley Taylor Tickell, presented by Vass Productions and Salty Theatre. It was especially thrilling that this was the musical’s first production worldwide since achieving […]
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Rydges Melbourne is an amazing city hotel that really has it all. This beautifully and thoughtfully renovated 4.5 star hotel in the theatrical heart of Melbourne is a true gem. Its location on Exhibition Street, just around the corner from iconic Bourke Street, means that you have fine-dining restaurants, cool bars and rooftop hang outs […]
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On paper, True West is a play written in 1980 by American playwright, actor, screenwriter and director, Sam Shepard, centred around sibling rivalry and a dysfunctional family. In the flesh however, it translates into a menacing, apprehensive, complex and riveting piece of theatrical prowess, pulling forth a visceral response from audiences as guttural as the […]
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Californian singer, song writer and record producer, Lauv, creates music that is just so damn catchy but also resonates with his audience on a number of levels. The main one being – unity. The “Land of Friends” was his welcome to the Melbourne crowd at the Forum Theatre, and it was just that. There was […]
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It’s been half a decade since Chet Faker released his debut album, Built On Glass, and even longer since his Thinking In Textures EP, which featured the very popular cover of ‘No Diggity’. Fast forward 7 years, a name change (to his real name of Nick Murphy) and long awaited second album, and Che – […]
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There is nothing more sweepingly romantic than a glorious stay at a luxurious hotel; and none come grander in our beloved home city than the Langham Melbourne. Situated at the forefront of the iconic Southbank Promenade, towering over the Yarra River, neighbouring the Arts Centre spiral and with sprawling sights up Elizabeth Street, above Flinders […]
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Prahran is a veritable boiling-pot inner Melbourne suburb with a splurge of cuisine, culture, retail and lifestyle experiences all within footsteps of one another. In the heart of all this gregarious action sits The Cullen, a part of the Art Series Hotels Group. A jumble of coloured balconies and metallic grey windows jutting out from […]
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Seahaven is a very unique class of resort. It has managed to seamlessly marry its gorgeous and thriving location as its biggest selling point. Whilst other resorts may struggle without their own restaurant for in-room dining or resort-style cocktails by the pool, Seahaven is able to promote local award-winning eateries and bars to encourage guests […]
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