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Words by Kate Streader Melbourne Knowledge Week 2021 will play host to live music performances, film screenings, discussions, exhibitions and much more. Melbourne Knowledge Week returns later this month with a sprawling program set to bring a spectrum of events to four inner-city spaces, as well as premiering a digital hub featuring 50 virtual events. Encompassing everything from DJ sets and live music performances to discussions tackling topics relating to science, technology and sustainabilit...

Private Function and 30/70 delivered polar performances with their joint Happy Mondays show Image by Zo Damage The odd pairing was far from the weirdest part of the night. A collaborative initiative as part of Melbourne Music Week and Art Centre Melbourne’s Live at the Bowl series, Happy Mondays brings together two small live music venues each week to curate a lineup for the big stage. This week’s iteration saw Northcote Social Club and The Evelyn put their h...

Words by Kate Streader How to show up and stay safe. Tomorrow, there are two events happening in Melbourne to protest the celebration of January 26. If you’re wondering how to show your support while staying safe and responsible this Invasion Day, you’re not alone. What you need to know There are two Invasion Day protests happening in Melbourne’s CBD tomorrow Both events have COVID-safe plans in place which will be enforced on the day Never miss a story. and you’ll be served fresh mus...

Arts Centre Melbourne reveals details and dates for its next phase of re-opening Photo by Jayden Ostwald Words by Kate Streader The next stage will feature an outdoor performance series, the return of the Australian Music Vault and more. Arts Centre Melbourne has announced its next stage of re-opening, set to unfold across January and early February. While the ghost lights will stay on in the venue’s performance spaces for a little while longer, Melbourne music lovers will be treat...

21.12.2020 Beat’s Writer’s Wrap-up 2020: Our inquisitive music critics tell us their favourite releases of the year From left to right - Phoebe Bridgers, Perfume Genius and Tame Impala We spotlight the best releases of the year through the eyes of our writers. 2020… what a disaster. Thank fuck we can say goodbye to the absolute slime ball that’s been the last 12 months and look towards 2021 through a positive lens. Fingers crossed ol’ mate COVID decides to take a b...