Arts & Culture
Human chain formed to help Hill of Content move thousands of books to new premises
More than 150 volunteers formed a “human book chain” to help beloved Melbourne bookshop Hill of Content shift thousands of books to their new premises.
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Whole lotta rock: City of Melbourne plans tribute to AC/DC
Melbourne is gearing up to celebrate one of Australia's most iconic rock bands, with the City of Melbourne backing a series of events to honour AC/DC’s enduring legacy and the 50th anniversary of a defining moment in Aussie music history.
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Melbourne exhibition unearths decades of lost photobooth portraits
Running at RMIT Gallery until August 16, Auto-Photo: A Life in Portraits is a new exhibition honouring Melbourne’s long-standing relationship with the analogue photobooth.
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Dancing Hands: celebrating Aboriginal women artists in craft and design
Opening later this month, Dancing Hands is a stirring tribute to cultural knowledge, community, and creativity, showcasing the work of six Aboriginal women artists from across the country.
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Now or Never returns to transform Melbourne with art, sound and innovation
Melbourne’s newest festival, Now or Never, is back for its third year, transforming city streets and venues under an exciting program combining art, sound, technology and ideas.
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A chilling look behind the curtain: Smokescreen makes Melbourne debut
This July, Bare Witness Theatre Company brings its provocative and critically acclaimed production Smokescreen to Melbourne’s fortyfivedownstairs for a six-show season, running from July 8 to 13.
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French flair returns to Melbourne with new CBD cultural hub
The Alliance Française de Melbourne has opened a bold new chapter in its 135-year history, launching a dedicated French Hub in the heart of the CBD.
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First Glance at Melbourne International Film Festival program
The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) has revealed a “First Glance” at its programming for the upcoming 2025 festival.
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Australia’s first Hello Kitty café opens at Melbourne Central
In the coffee capital of Australia, finding a niche in the cafe business is easier said than done. However, the newly-opened Hello Kitty Cafe is a bold addition to Melbourne’s culinary scene, blending Japanese pop culture and art with food to deliver a whimsical dining experience.
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Craft Victoria presents two exhibitions exploring the beauty and potential of discarded materials
Craft Victoria is currently showcasing two thought-provoking exhibitions that reimagine the life cycle of materials through the lens of contemporary design.
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Taking a walk through Melbourne streets with Pierre Robin
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