Arts & Culture
The Prize
Thin Lizzy, Dublin’s phenomenal rock ‘n’ roll group fronted by the charismatic singer/bass guitarist Phil Lynott had a dramatic influence on many bands. Melbourne garage rock band The Prize could be one such band.
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Mrs Purnell’s Hotel – a small feminist statement of the 1860s
It may not seem it, but the modest façade of Mrs Purnell’s Hotel at 12 Bourke St is a symbol of one man’s failure and his wife’s strength in providing financial security for herself and her family.
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The stresses of menial work
Should young workers put much effort into their jobs or even expect a reward other than pay?
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Big plan to bring events back to the city with a living wage for artists under Greens push
A plan to support artists and inject $100 million each year towards new festivals, with a focus on bringing arts events back into the CBD and the inner city, is being pushed by the Greens.
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Melbourne Fringe Festival turns 40
The 2022 Melbourne Fringe Festival theme it’s about time is appropriate for an event that has 40 years of history to celebrate and three lost years due to COVID to make up for.
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Public vote will choose the 2023 pride tram
For the third consecutive year, a design-wrapped tram will travel in the annual Midsumma Pride March in 2023 and around the Melbourne tram network until the end of the year.
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Challenging the language around mental health through awkward conversations
Conversations around mental health can often be awkward and hard to navigate, but one anxiety-focused festival is taking on the challenge with programs dedicated to the sharing of lived experiences.
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Artwork celebrates 70 years of support for migrants and refugees
A new permanent artwork display that celebrates 70 years of AMES Australia’s work supporting migrants and refugees to settle in Australia has been unveiled at the organisation’s head office in Little Collins St.
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Exploring the intangible through sound and screen
Eight emerging artists have recently completed a 12-week program with creative studio SIGNAL, and their finished screen and sound works are on display along Flinders Walk, Northbank.
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The sky’s the limit
It’s not often that a commercial gallery can boast about occupying an entire building in the CBD.
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Not just droning on !
Canvas on a carriage
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