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Melbourne Festival is one of the world's leading arts festivals and Australia's premier celebration of art and culture from around the world. Each Festival brings an unparalleled feast of theatre, dan...
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Summer in Australia is tennis. Balmy nights, superstar tennis players, colourful fans and unpredictable matches that cause some to weep in sorrow and others to shed tears of jubilation.
For two week...
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The 2012 Melbourne Marathon Festival will be held on Sunday October 14.
This year, with over 28,000 registered competitors we will head 'Back to the G' for another action packed weekend of events!
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Checkpoint is the city's premier above ground underground comedy room. For just $5 come fill yourself with $6 drinks and put your continence to the ultimate test against the country's best comedians a...
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Don't miss this landmark exhibition of rare 13th - to 18th century Persian, Mughal Indian and Ottoman Turkish illustrated manuscripts.
From one of the richest periods in the history of the book, more...
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This year Melbourne Microbats research teams will be treated to a complete dusk till dawn experience sleeping overnight inside the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne - something usually unavailable for t...
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Meet the brewers. Enjoy their beer.
The idea is simple but there's nothing 'simple' about the boutique beers featured in the Fed Square Microbreweries Showcase. Learn more about the brewing process a...
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The Spring Graze, from the makers of Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, welcomes the start of spring with more than 60 events across Melbourne and Victoria throughout September.
From gourmet picnics a...
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Markit@FedSquare is a unique Melbourne shopping experience. For one day, the light-filled Atrium and BMW Edge Theatre will be home to approximately 100 of Australia's most coveted independent designer...
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Design:Made:Trade is the one and only design fair of its kind in Australia. The design fair, now in its fifth year, is part of Australia's largest celebration of design.
Design:Made:Trade will again ...
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Pop M'art is a new creative concept in Melbourne. It is a moveable art studio that pops up anywhere in private or public locations, allowing people (in groups of 10-15) to do social painting. One week...
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The traditional Boxing Day Test at the MCG is the most anticipated cricket match each year in world cricket and this year will be no exception.
As well as the action on the arena there will be plent...
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Celebrate the beautiful, fresh, seasonal produce of Queen Victoria Market. At the Electrolux Cooking School, chefs, cookery authors and culinary professionals from Victoria and interstate conduct cook...
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Exclusive to Melbourne this winter Napoleon: Revolution to Empire will bring the legend to life, majestically telling the story of Napoleon Bonaparte, a man who emerged from the chaos of the French Re...
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Discover the gods of gaming with Game Masters. Featuring over 125 playable games, ACMI's latest blockbuster exhibition celebrates the work of the world's most innovative and influential videogame desi...
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Elegant, relaxing and fun, the Makeovers Manicures & Martinis sessions, held every Saturday, are perfect for a hens night, birthday, corporate function or a catch up with the girls.
As you sip on a c...
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No one would doubt Australia's future is in China, but the reverse, it seems, is also true: China's future is in Australia.
China's rapidly growing consumer markets create enormous opportunities for...
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See your favourite cars up close and meet the proud owners at the Fed Square Car Club Showcase. On the last Sunday of every month car aficionados transform the Flinders St frontage of Federation Squar...
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Whether you are a wine buff or enjoy discovering new wines you can taste some of Victoria's finest drops at Federation Square. Every month the Wine Showcase features a different Victorian wine region....
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Imagination is the only pre-requisite for this year-long course of fun-packed drama classes for young people aged 9 to 13! In a small class of only 16 you'll discover the essentials of movement and vo...
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Prepare to hold on tight as the Korean Film Festival in Australia (KOFFIA) graces Melbourne for the first time ever this September! In what will be four days of drama, comedy, action and more, KOFFIA ...
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The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is an iconic Melbourne event with a devoted audience. MIFF hosts a feast of cinematic delicacies from over 50 countries for some 17 days each winter, h...
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Join the Thai community as they celebrate and showcase their rich and historical culture.
The 9th Annual Festival will begin with a traditional blessing by Buddhist monks, and an opening ceremony. F...
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The Suzuki Night Market season begins on Wednesday November 28th, 2012.
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Take a tour of world flavours. Over 35 stalls prepare fresh food on-site from a range of cuisines, including: Indian, Vie...
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War Horse is based on the celebrated novel by Michael Morpurgo.
Actors, working with magnificent, life-sized puppets, lead us on a thrilling and emotional journey through history.
A remarkable tale ...
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The Australian Centre for the Moving Image presents a landmark exhibition "William Kentridge: Five Themes", celebrating the work of one of the world's leading contemporary artists and filmmakers.
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The much-loved Melbourne Fringe Festival is an annual showcase of the breadth and depth of talent emerging from Victoria's diverse and complex independent arts scene. Kicking off on September 19 and r...
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Dolores Daiquiri and Rosy Rabbit present Baby Bombshells - Newcomer's Contest.
See the burlesque stars of tomorrow in the official opening of the Australian Burlesque Festival 2012! A showcase of th...
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2012 Magical Musical Mornings, Summer Series, with Jonathon Welch AM.
Rule Britannia, marmalade and jam! Get out your flags and polish your tiaras as they return
to the magnificent Melbourne Town Ha...
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The GPT Group's Melbourne Central is excited to continue to host the Hello Sailor vintage markets.
With stalls of old vinyls and vintage clothing, it's every collector's dream come true with items b...
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"The better part of valour is discretion"
Exciting and accessible Shakespeare is what the Australian Shakespeare Company is renowned for and now it is proud to present Henry IV Part 1. A play full of...
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Heroism is a cross-cultural and historically persistent phenomenon. Martin Hodge's latest series of observational drawings and watercolours are inspired by contemporary heroes - a collection of childr...
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Melbourne Open House (MOH) 2012 unlocks the city's significant buildings for the fine people of Melbourne (and her visitors) to explore. It's a rare opportunity to discover the often-hidden wealth of ...
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In the 20th century, Britain overthrew its unfair reputation as a "land without music." Three of the great composers who played key roles in this musical renaissance are featured here. Britten's popul...
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Ravel was an innovator who brought together superb skill and vivid imagination to create music that is enthralling in every way. From the lush splendour of Daphnis and Chloe, with its ecstatic climax,...
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One of the great singers of our time, Deborah Voigt combines musical intelligence with a stunningly rich and characterful voice to create unforgettable performances.
This panoramic survey of music by...
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Ears Wide Open is an interactive 80-minute journey into music, live on stage, conducted and presented by Australia's most charismatic musical personality, Richard Gill. No piece of instrumental music ...
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In his Fourth Symphony, Mahler creates a magical evocation of the spirit of childhood, ending with a heartfelt hymn to sacred innocence. Mahler's vision of heaven will beam its radiance with the glowi...
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The Melbourne Town Hall's magnificent organ takes centre stage for the stirring concerto by Francis Poulenc, featuring as soloist the man who has been described as the Vladimir Horowitz of the organ. ...
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A selection of Russian masterpieces provides the perfect showcase for the talents of the brilliant young conductor Tugan Sokhiev. Ravel's orchestration of Mussorgsky's piano suite is famous for its sp...
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Through movies as diverse as Paradise Road and The Right Stuff, the music of The Planets has permeated our culture. Holst's spectacular astrological journey is one of the most popular of all orchestra...
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Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to start preparing for your next fitness milestone? Sign up to The Age Run Melbourne 2012 and achieve your goals!
This great event not only gives you...
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The Arts Centre Sunday Market brings together over 80 of Victoria's finest artisans, right in the heart of Melbourne.
Every Sunday from 10am - 4pm, local artists and producers fill the Arts Centre L...
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As Melbourne's winter chill takes hold, Federation Square will bask in the glow of The Light in Winter - a free, month-long program directed by global champion of the arts, Robyn Archer.
The Light in...
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Theatre Slam is a spectacular night of performance where you witness some of Melbourne's finest actors slam down their talent with one, two and three minute monologues and performances.
Held monthly,...
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Curated by Theodore Wohng at Dark Horse Experiment. Lux 0.27 consists of works by artists Kit Webster, Sam Fagan, Tim Sterling, Taree Mackenzie, Kate Stryker, Alex Purchase and Julia Francis. Pursuing...
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The Salomon Trail Running Series is designed to present trail running for all that it can be: scenic, accessible, not overly technical and fun for everyone. Many people think all trail running events ...
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The ACO's internationally-acclaimed Beethoven symphony series reaches its climax with Symphony No.9, Ode to Joy, featuring one of the finest British choirs and an exceptional line-up of soloists.
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Danielle de Niese was born in Melbourne and won Young Talent Time aged 9, then moved to Los Angeles, won an Emmy and made her debut with the LA Opera aged 15. She has blossomed into one of the hottest...
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One of the world's finest keyboard players, respected conductor and historian, and director of the Academy of Ancient Music, musical firebrand Richard Egarr directs this concert of rousing Baroque mus...
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As soon as he played with the ACO, Steven Osborne wanted to return with Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No.1, for it requires an immensely virtuosic string orchestra, flexibility and humour veering on c...
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The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway's most memorable scor...
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Individuals and organisations are encouraged to build regular walking into their daily routine by registering for this year's Cancer Council Walk to Work Day: Friday, September 28.
Registration is f...
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With lyrics by Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, The Lion King) and music by ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson (Mamma Mia!), this highly acclaimed musical develops the ancient distinguished gam...
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Every Monday, Comedy@Spleen is the city's free weekly comedy hotspot, with a packed room every week.
With drop-in guests like Jimeoin, Adam Hills, Wil Anderson, Josh Thomas, Charlie Pickering, Clair...
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Coonawarra is hitting the road again! Get up close and personal with your favourite Coonawarra winemakers during the 2012 Annual Coonawarra Wine Tasting Roadshow.
Coming to the Melbourne Town Hall on...
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Love books? Join Melbourne's bibliophiles at the city's largest weekly book market in The Atrium at Fed Square. Held each Saturday from 11am to 5pm the market continues Melbourne's fine literary tradi...
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Get square eyes with films for kids, about kids, and some even by kids, to amaze and delight kids. Kids of all ages flock to Melbourne's International Kids Film Festival, Little Big Shots, to laugh, w...
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The playful curiosity ever-present in jazz and improvisation - the joy of discovery - is what this year's Melbourne International Jazz Festival is all about. Taking place from June 1 to 10, the Festiv...
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In 2012, Melbourne Writers Festival, the city's premier literary event, celebrates its 27th anniversary. The festival brings together an array of talented writers, artists, thinkers and performers fro...
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Alternating between the massive orchestral splendours of two works inspired by Roman spectacle, and the contrasting colours of Beethoven and Debussy, this concert is full of musical treasures.
Openin...
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Planetshakers Conference is aimed at impacting and empowering people of all ages to be all they can be and to make a difference in their community.
Previously a youth conference held in four states...
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Ever wished you could just stick a pin in the map, tap your shoes and transport yourself to somewhere exciting and faraway? To spend a day of your weekend overseas, but be back in the comfort of your ...
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The Pottery Expo project was created in 2001 by Jane Annois, an internationally exhibited Australian ceramic artist and teacher. The project aims to promote high quality innovative studio ceramics cre...
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Set in Manhattan in the 60's, Promises, Promises stars Australia's favourite leading lady, Marina Prior (Mary Poppins, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) as Fran Kubelik, the cafeteria waitress whose romantic t...
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Melbourne's largest adult careers and employment event is on June 16th and 17th at the Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre.
Are you bored in your current job? Need new challenges? Returning to the...
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Melbourne's newest top quality night of comedy is here! Every Thursday and Sunday night in the city, Softbelly Comedy has some of the biggest names in Australian comedy, in a funky inner-city surround...
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Victorian householders and businesses are set to be offered the keys to creating a new era of sustainability.
With over 100 exhibitors and growing daily, showcasing products and services which save ...
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Start each week feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and energised with Tai Chi, the Chinese martial art that promotes health and relaxation. Join expert instructors from Tai Chi Australia in the Main Squar...
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