14+ hour, 25+ min ago  (1100+ words) A band already turning heads across Melbourne, Australia and beyond, this release cements their reputation as one of the most exciting forces in modern folk rock. A group that doesn't just play music, but commands it. In an era where…...

14+ hour, 26+ min ago  (285+ words) James Brook is no stranger to the road; he's toured extensively across Europe and Australia, released 11 albums and four EPs, and fronted bands including Boarding Party, Skreechtramps and European punk outfit Ecowar. He's also a member of folk punk collective…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (851+ words) This month, the Espy is hosting not one, not two, but FIVE nights of live comedy featuring an ever-changing cast of some of the city's favourite local gems. You might not know exactly what you're getting yourself into, but don't…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (577+ words) The beloved CBD haunt is perfect for late-night hangs, after-work knock-offs and everything in between. Plus, with its prime central location, it's the ideal spot for winding down following a'Melbourne International Comedy Festival show. This month, The Toff is giving…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (261+ words) One of Melbourne's most beloved punk acts, Painters and Dockers have been at it for over 40 years and show no signs of slowing down. Formed in the early 1980s for what was supposed to be a one-off gig, the band has…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (587+ words) Running from 6 May to 27 May, the 2026 HSBC German Film Festival brings together gripping true stories, sharp comedies, family fare and powerful drama, with a solid chunk of selections arriving fresh from this year's Berlinale. Whether you're a longtime devotee or…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (702+ words) Melbourne International Comedy Festival celebrates "40 years of funny" this year, with just shy of 800 shows playing across 26 days. From its relatively humble beginnings back in 1987, MICF has since bloomed into the largest dedicated comedy festival on the planet." Are you…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (240+ words) Nerve, the Melbourne venue at 585 Lonsdale Street, is doing something a little different this Easter; swinging open on a Thursday night with a lineup it's deliberately keeping close to its chest. Two unannounced special guests will be stepping into the…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (579+ words) With every show in April, the venue will welcome in a new kind of crowd " folks with different tastes and styles, but who all share an undying love for live music and good times." Whether you're looking to pulse and…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (357+ words) The Jazz Doof Vol. 7 spotlights a female-led lineup " blending modern soul and live Afrobeat upstairs, while some of Melbourne's sharpest selectors take over the Collingwood rave cave deep into the early hours." The programme is one of the strongest the…...