Music News Venues ‘Stolen, Not Saved’: Gasometer Hotel’s former owners blast ‘shady’ relaunch by Alex Cooper A bitter clash over legacy, debt, and the soul of Melbourne’s live music scene. The revival of Collingwood’s iconic Gasometer Hotel has sparked a bitter feud, with its former owners slamming the…
Arts News Spin, Create, Party: adidas Originals Hosts a Collingwood Soundwave by Alex Cooper Workshops by day, beats by night. Creativity is set to erupt in Collingwood this Saturday as adidas Originals Studio lands at Flower Club for a one-day-only cultural takeover. Merging the…
Music News Kingswood’s ‘Burning Holes’ (Live from Happy) is now on Spotify! by Alex Cooper Kingswood’s ‘Big Speak’ delivers timeless storytelling and genre-defying charm. Melbourne’s beloved rock outfit Kingswood has unveiled a spellbinding live performance of “Burning Holes.” Recorded at Noise Machines Studio, now streaming on Spotify. The stripped-back…
Arts Music The Sounds of Love. Home. & Heartbreak – Shéhan’s Soulful Ode to Life’s Deepest Emotions by Alex Cooper Heartfelt harmonies and genre-defying soul from Melbourne’s rising star. At just 21 years old, Melbourne-born singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Shéhan Bodinagoda has already carved out an impressive musical journey. With Sri…
News Venues The Bergy Seltzer by Alex Cooper Brunswick’s Unpretentious Haven for Live Music and Late-Night Revelry The Bergy—short for The Bergy Seltzer—is Brunswick’s answer to Melbourne’s ever-gentrifying nightlife: a no-frills, all-vibe dive bar where the drinks are…
News Venues The Evelyn Hotel by Alex Cooper Just show up. The music—and the history—will do the rest. Step into The Evelyn Hotel, and you’re stepping into 50 years of Melbourne’s music history. This unassuming corner pub on…
Music News Venues Cactus Room by Alex Cooper Where garage punk thrives and creativity runs wild Step into Cactus Room, and you’ll instantly feel the pulse of Melbourne’s garage-punk heart. Founded by two Queensland transplants, Dave Houston and Neil…
Music News Venues Kindred Bandroom by Alex Cooper Where Music Feels Like Home There’s a certain magic in the air the moment you step into Kindred Bandroom. Tucked away in Footscray’s creative quarter, this intimate 250-capacity venue pulses…
Music Revolver Upstairs by Alex Cooper Melbourne’s Temple of Endless Nights You haven’t truly experienced Melbourne nightlife until you’ve stumbled out of Revolver Upstairs at midday on a Sunday, blinking into the sunlight like a vampire, while Chapel…
Live Music News Venues The John Curtin Hotel by Alex Cooper Where Melbourne’s Heart Still Beats Loudest You don’t just go to The Curtin—you end up there. One minute you’re nursing a cheap pint in the front bar, debating politics under the watchful gaze…
News Venues Wax Music Lounge by Alex Cooper Pro tip: Come for the pizza, stay for the revolution. And whatever you do, don’t sleep on their Monday jazz sessions – the house band turns the room into a…
Music News Carla Martinez Is Bringing Fire to The Warehouse Project’s Return to Australia by Tammy Moir After an unforgettable debut down under in 2024, Manchester’s legendary The Warehouse Project is making its highly anticipated return to Australia this April Known for turning industrial ruins and unconventional…
Film and TV Music News Donnie Darko’s Wildest Dream: Halloween Rave Invades Melbourne by Alex Cooper James Duval Returns as Frank in a Multi-Sensory ‘80s Nightmare Party Step into the Tangent Universe this June as Donnie Darko’s Halloween House Party takes over Melbourne Pavilion for a mind-bending, multi-sensory…
