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Tropical Fuck Storm announce 2021 national tour Words by Kate Streader Deep States.  Off the back of announcing their impending third album, Deep States, and unleashing the first single lifted from the record, ‘G.A.F.F.’, Tropical Fuck Storm are back with another treat in the form of a national tour announcement. What you need to know Tropical Fuck Storm will release their third LP on  Friday August 20 The national tour spans Saturday August 21 – Sunday September 2...

This new digital portal is conncecting local freelancers with creative opportunities Slow Clap founder and director, Cara Williams Words by Kate Streader The outsourcing service acts as a conduit between music industry clients and creatives. Melbourne-based music promotion and management company, Slow Clap, has unveiled a new digital creative outsourcing service to connect freelancers with campaign work and projects. What you need to know The new digital resource...

La Mama adds two new events to its La Mamica program, showcasing live music and cinema Image by Darren Gill Featuring an art orchestra and a selection of Indo-Australian short films. La Mama‘s quarterly La Mamica program just got even more exciting with the addition of two new events as part of its cinema and music offerings. What you need to know The two new events are happening on Sunday July 18 and Monday July 19 Tickets are on sale now The events join La Ma...

Arts House launches affordable ticketing initiative for all 2021 shows Jurrungu Ngan-ga [Straight Talk] - photo by Abby Murray Words by Kate Streader Tickets to all upcoming Arts House shows will be just $20. Launching into its season two program this week, Melbourne contemporary performance hub, Arts House, is making its upcoming run of shows accessible with a new affordable ticketing initiative. What you need to know Arts House is offering $20 tickets to all u...

Photo courtesy of Madame Brussels Words by Kate Streader The beloved venue will say farewell later this month. After over 15 successful years, Melbourne’s iconic rooftop bar Madame Brussels is closing its doors for good. The venue owners say the devastating impact of the pandemic forced their decision. What you need to know Madame Brussels’ last day of trade will be Sunday July 25 The closure comes as a result of reduced visitors to the CBD due to COVID-19 The venue will honour e...

Firelight Festival is igniting Melbourne with five nights of live performance, installations and more Words by Kate Streader The winter celebration will take over Docklands next month. Across five nights in July, Firelight Festival will set Docklands alight with fire installations, music and live performance, as well as food and drinks offerings. Held across two locations, New Quay Promenade and Victoria Harbor Promenade, the winter celebration will set your senses ablaze. ...

Private Function are throwing a huge end-of-tour party at Ettamogah Pub Photo by David McKinnar With guest performances from These New South Whales, Good Morning and more. After making their way down the east coast over the past few months to celebrate the release of their 2020 album,  Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Private Function have announced an epic end-of-tour party. What you need to know Private Function’s end-of-tour show is happening at Ettamogah Pub on Saturday July 24 Tick...

You’d better start making bookings. With lockdown 4.0 set to lift at 11:59pm tonight, many live music venues around town are gearing up to fling their doors open tomorrow. While live music venues are still heavily restricted, meaning gigs will be off the table for a little while longer for the majority of small venues, […]

You’d better start making bookings. With lockdown 4.0 set to lift at 11:59pm tonight, many live music venues around town are gearing up to fling their doors open tomorrow. While live music venues are still heavily restricted, meaning gigs will be off the table for a little while longer for the majority of small venues, […]

These Melbourne bars and pubs are operating as bottleshops in lockdown The Empress Hotel Support your local this lockdown. Yesterday’s news of the lockdown extension, while expected, was crushing for Melburnians. Particularly those within the hospitality scene. While many pubs and bars have had no choice but to close for the duration of the lockdown, there are a bunch of venues around town that are offering takeaway and delivery beer, wine and cocktails until r...