Come on and get your kicks: Jet and MSO team up for concert
Beloved Melbourne rock band Jet are teaming up with the MSO to perform a one-night-only concert at one of Melbourne’s most iconic venues.
Arts
‘Sumptuous colour’: rare Gauguin masterpieces you can’t miss
Vincent van Gogh sliced off part of his ear after quarrelling with Paul Gauguin – but the artists’ complex friendship inspired one of the standout works in a new Australian exhibition. WATCH THE VIDEO
Gallery: Beauty and the Beast Melbourne premiere
The blockbuster Disney musical has dazzled A-listers and musical fans alike at an exclusive opening night at Her Majesty’s Theatre. SEE THE PICTURES
Seven ‘extraordinary’ events you can’t miss at Rising
From flying saucer hats to dinner theatre with a twist, and an exhilarating show where sport and music collide – these are the standout events at Melbourne’s winter arts festival.
How to get your free mX newspaper during Melbourne’s Rising Festival
Everyone’s favourite free afternoon newspaper is back! Find out when and where to pick up new themed editions of mX.
Melbourne musical ground zero for Broadway stars’ shock split
An Australian theatre favourite has been linked to the shock break-up of two hugely successful Broadway stars, with the Melbourne production of Groundhog Day The Musical believed to be ground zero for the split.
Comics to the rescue for young readers
Comics and graphic novels are a long way from the underground, with new data revealing them as the caped crusaders of children’s book sales, as 2024 Kids News Short Story Competition launches.
Dawn French owns every high, and low, in faultless show
British comedy queen Dawn French is in Melbourne to dish the dirt on movie stars, famous singers and theatre legends — but she doesn’t shy away from highlighting her own fabulous fails.
‘Fantastical’ artworks you’ll see at NGV this summer
A dancing pumpkin, a mass of 6m-high tentacles and an infinity mirror room making its global debut will dazzle at Melbourne’s Yayoi Kusama exhibition. SEE THE VIDEO
Musical beauty meets her prince on stage: Disney’s real-life fairytale
It was a real-life love story when Beauty and the Beast star Hayley Martin met her ‘prince’ Thomas McGuane on a theatre stage.
How Cirque creates incredible onstage ‘rain curtain’
A tropical downpour drenches the stage, and highly skilled performers in Cirque du Soleil’s “love letter to Mexico”, Luzia. Go behind the scenes to see how they pull it off.
‘So much beauty’: celebs rave about Cirque
Cirque du Soleil’s latest spectacle made its Melbourne debut under a Big Top packed with stars – one of whom unexpectedly became part of the show. SEE THE PICTURES
Why there’s no ‘elitist secret language’ behind art
Artists have a message for traditionalists who may scoff at emojis, tennis balls and a banana being elevated as art as part of NGV Triennial.
‘Groundbreaking’ first revealed for Cirque du Soleil show
Cirque’s most ambitious production makes its Aussie premiere next month. Get a sneak peak of the show, including an “immersive element for the audience”.
10 bananas Triennial artworks you shouldn’t miss
A piece of fruit duct-taped to a wall, robot dogs and a talking animatronic mouse are among the weird and wonderful works at a free NGV exhibition.
‘Everybody thought I was crazy’: Bonnie’s Carols wish
Bonnie Anderson is excited to be back on the line-up for “the best gig of the year” – alongside Australian music royalty – after having to sit out last year’s event.
Comedy fans not laughing about venue’s ‘ridiculous’ rule
Some fans attending a stand-up comedy show at the Arts Centre on Tuesday night were left fuming after they found themselves locked out of the remainder of the show after taking a toilet break.
Epic Disney musical coming to Melbourne, Brisbane
Disney is inviting two more Aussie cities to “be our guest” at a blockbuster Broadway show that has earned five-star reviews during its Sydney season.
‘Exquisite’ Egyptian treasures bound for Melbourne
More than 500 artefacts celebrating Tutankhamun, Ramses II and other famous pharaohs will be showcased in an ambitious NGV exhibition.
Why Jess Mauboy, Mitch Tambo sing the same tune
Jessica Mauboy and Mitch Tambo are singing the same tune when it comes to the power of music to change kids’ lives – here’s why.
Melbourne musical’s new spin on Cinderella aims high
With a wonderful cast, a wonderland of songs and a fairy dust sprinkle of distinctly Australian humour, Melbourne musical Midnight deserves to keep dreaming big.
10 must-see works at NGV’s Insta-friendly exhibit
Featuring dopamine-inducing paintings and bold backdrops, the NGV’s new exhibition is set to take over social media feeds.
‘Queen of colour’ shaking up black-loving Melbourne
The designer famous for a pink London restaurant interior one WAG described as like “getting drunk inside a vagina” is bringing her bold style to the NGV.
What it’s like to experience a ‘death simulator’
A Melbourne art installation that simulates cardiac arrest and brain death has gained international attention. Here’s what it’s like to experience.
5-minute edible art recipes to entertain the kids
Entertaining and releasing your child’s creativity doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Check out these ideas and the fast homemade recipes.
‘Powerful’: behind the scenes at bizarre McQueen shows
From models being draped in rubbish and dancing until they dropped, peek backstage at Alexander McQueen’s dramatic fashion shows.
10 wild artworks you can’t miss at Melbourne Now
A neon playground slash photo booth, a reality TV dating show chatbot, and a work that “simulates the experience of dying” are among the free exhibition’s highlights.
Shock documents outline major cuts at Arts Centre
The Arts Centre is preparing for deep cuts to jobs and programs, including mothballing Kylie’s gold hot pants.
Broadway elites call Melbourne theatre ‘world class’
The creative team behind the coming-of-age musical & Juliet, has praised Melbourne’s theatre scene as world-class and predicts the arrival of more blockbuster shows.
Chili Peppers deliver knockout punch in Melbourne
The Red Hot Chili Peppers unleashed their not-so-secret weapon, and support act Post Malone almost stole the show, at Marvel Stadium.
‘Hotline Bling’ artwork shines at ACMI’s Light
A 217-year-old apocalyptic painting and an installation that inspired a Drake music video are among the must-see works at ACMI’s new exhibit.
‘Something was very wrong’: artist’s miracle recovery
After a brain abscess almost ended her life, artist Cressida Campbell is celebrating a marriage and her biggest ever exhibition.
How your child could star in new musical
A Melbourne-made musical offering a sassy new take on Cinderella is searching for future stars to play a key character. Find out how to audition.
Crawf gets subbed out in Joseph musical
AFL legend Shane Crawford has been subbed out of his debut role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.
‘Tartan Terror’: fashion bad boy’s creations conquer NGV
Trousers so low they coined the phrase “bumsters” and sky-high “Armadillo boots” will be turning heads at Melbourne’s major summer fashion exhibition.
Human Nature bring white Christmas to Melbourne
The Las Vegas-based crooners have given fans a sneak peek of their “crazy” Christmas shows at Crown this year. WATCH THE VIDEO
Melbourne icon reopening for first time in a century
The Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade and its glorious views will soon open to the public in a “wonderful moment for Melbourne”.
Heartbreak as vandals dump artwork into Yarra River
Two artists are in shock after vandals threw their $30k bronze sculpture — meant to raise awareness of endangered animals — into the Yarra River.
Drag queen thought Picasso outfit would get her ‘in trouble’
RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under star Art Simone has turned heads at the NGV in a striking Weeping Woman-inspired outfit.
‘Psychedelic’ magic lantern show a must for film buffs
A once-global entertainment phenomenon that paved the way for “the cinema we now know” is set to wow audiences at ACMI.
Super Thor exhibition opens in Melbourne
Fans of Chris Hemsworth’s latest Thor flick will get to see costumes and props from the film up close at an exclusive ACMI exhibition.
How Dolly’s musical celebrates ‘the underdogs’
Hit musical 9 To 5 has opened in Melbourne after extensive Covid delays, starring Erin Clare, Casey Donovan, Marina Prior and Eddie Perfect. Take a sneak peek.
The forgotten story of Australia’s first Hollywood star
Louise Lovely voyaged from Australia to America and took Hollywood by storm. But the loss of dozens of her popular movies saw her name slip from public consciousness.
Logies nominees light up ACMI opening
Rachel Griffiths has revealed why she won’t be attending the Logies, despite being nominated, as she joined Eric Bana’s model daughter at the Light exhibition opening.
Stars step out at Picasso launch in Melbourne
MasterChef star Melissa Leong has spoken out about her Gold Logie hopes as she joined other celebs at the Picasso exhibition launch at the NGV.
Must-see works at epic Picasso exhibition
More than 80 masterpieces by the artist once considered “the most famous man on Earth” will soon be on show in Melbourne. The curator has revealed the works not to miss.
Fashion ‘hooligan’ the star of new NGV exhibit
A British fashion designer, and his often controversial and polarising garments, will bring some serious flair to Melbourne this summer.
Spanish pop-up unveiled for NGV’s Picasso
Visitors to the The Picasso Century exhibition will be able to enjoy food and drinks from one of the CBD’s top eateries. Friday Nights will also return with local headliners.
Hamilton star: “I knew I wasn’t the same’
The star of the mega hit stage show Hamilton, has revealed his deeply personal journey, from feeling alone in country Victoria to being centre stage.
Priscilla ‘emotional’ at launch of Elvis exhibition
Priscilla Presley says sharing the Elvis: Direct from Graceland exhibition with an Australian audience in Bendigo is a “dream come true”, but reveals why it made her teary.
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