Roses are red, Violets are blue, Your love is a knife, And my hart bleeds for you.

It is the night before All Hallows’ Eve, and the knife of love has pierced our chest. With a BLEEDING HART, we offer ourselves as tribute to the blood moon. For those ready to succumb to the dark side … come feast on queer techno, deliciously strange performances, and immaculate vibes drippppping in crimson red at 24 Moons.

Headlining the decks is the Crown Prince of the fallen city himself Tom Peters (Berlin). Supporting his reign on Main are resident henchmen Jack Hardmen and Sluddy Daddy.

In the Loft, we have three HART virgins stepping up to make their first offering, with Penelope Scarlett, syrup-E, and DEMETRIUS providing their own unique nightmare elegy for your aural pleasures.

Serving twisted beats in the Cocktail Bar will be HART co-conspirator and fan favourite Shell Shock.

And our agents of darkness for HART VIII will be resident ghoul Killer Barbie, our favourite possessed club kid Lilium, and the wielder of the knife piercing our chest Xavier Switchblades.

To prepare for your journey into the shadows, we suggest you come dressed in your best creatures of the night or midnight monster attire.

Miss this and be forever haunted by late night tales of debauched ascension.

❤️ BLEEDING HART

At HART, we do not tolerate any form of transphobia, homophobia, biphobia, racism, misogyny or discrimination of any kind. Respect and compassion are acts of radical rebellion in our current political climate, practice them always.

There will be loud music playing throughout the night at HART, though we’ll be keeping flashing lights to a minimum. The venue is not accessible by wheelchair. If you have any accessibility requirements, please reach out to the team before the night so we can accommodate.

HART takes place on the stolen lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of this patch of Naarm. We recognise their continuing connection to Country, culture, and community, and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

Australian Grammy Award-winning DJ, producer and mixing engineer Cassian has announced his highly anticipated headline shows at the iconic Portugal Club in Sydney and Melbourne’s stunning Heide Sculpture Park.

With over 200 million streams across his artist releases, 1.5 million monthly listeners, and more than 5 billion streams credited to his production, writing and mixing work, Cassian has established himself as one of Australia’s most globally influential electronic exports.

Returning home for two exclusive performances, fans can expect a powerful journey through Cassian’s signature blend of melodic techno, progressive house and euphoric club energy, paired with world-class production in two distinctly curated environments.

Held amongst the trees of Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla, WOMADelaide — the World of Music, Arts & Dance in Adelaide — is one of Australia’s most loved festivals.

For more than three decades, WOMADelaide has showcased global icons as well as tomorrow’s favourites in music, arts and dance from around the world, across multiple stages over the March long weekend. It’s a place where discovery happens naturally, where generations return to share unforgettable moments, and where the exchange between artists and audiences creates something more than a music festival: a celebration of our shared humanity.

Roses are red, Violets are blue, Your love is a knife, And my hart bleeds for you.

It is the night before All Hallows’ Eve, and the knife of love has pierced our chest. With a BLEEDING HART, we offer ourselves as tribute to the blood moon. For those ready to succumb to the dark side … come feast on queer techno, deliciously strange performances, and immaculate vibes drippppping in crimson red at 24 Moons.

Headlining the decks is the Crown Prince of the fallen city himself Tom Peters (Berlin). Supporting his reign on Main are resident henchmen Jack Hardmen and Sluddy Daddy.

In the Loft, we have three HART virgins stepping up to make their first offering, with Penelope Scarlett, syrup-E, and DEMETRIUS providing their own unique nightmare elegy for your aural pleasures.

Serving twisted beats in the Cocktail Bar will be HART co-conspirator and fan favourite Shell Shock.

And our agents of darkness for HART VIII will be resident ghoul Killer Barbie, our favourite possessed club kid Lilium, and the wielder of the knife piercing our chest Xavier Switchblades.

To prepare for your journey into the shadows, we suggest you come dressed in your best creatures of the night or midnight monster attire.

Miss this and be forever haunted by late night tales of debauched ascension.

❤️ BLEEDING HART

At HART, we do not tolerate any form of transphobia, homophobia, biphobia, racism, misogyny or discrimination of any kind. Respect and compassion are acts of radical rebellion in our current political climate, practice them always.

There will be loud music playing throughout the night at HART, though we’ll be keeping flashing lights to a minimum. The venue is not accessible by wheelchair. If you have any accessibility requirements, please reach out to the team before the night so we can accommodate.

HART takes place on the stolen lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of this patch of Naarm. We recognise their continuing connection to Country, culture, and community, and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

The Japanese Film Festival celebrates its 30th edition in Melbourne from 29 October to 17 November 2026 at The Kino and ACMI.

The 2026 program brings Australian premieres, international festival selections and Japanese box office hits, including Hirokazu KOREEDA’s Look Back, Kiyoshi KUROSAWA’s The Samurai and the Prisoner, Cannes-selected animation We Are Aliens and Annecy Jury Prize winner ChaO. The JFF Special Series also presents a free retrospective of films scored by Toru TAKEMITSU.

Full program and tickets at jffau.jpf.go.jp

$25 general admission, concession, member and group discounts available. JFF Special Series screenings are free.

Melbourne’s premier hip hop open mic night running monthly at The Tote facilitated by Melbourne’s Mono The Messenger and our resident DJs, Mizhap and DJ Rellik join us and the community for a night of live hip hop. Local rappers come and set the stage with live freestyle and written cyphers and open mic.

Special guest performance this month by Kudos.

Tickets available through Oztix. We encourage you to purchase your tix to confirm your spot as there is limited capacity.

Be ready to shift, be ready to change, be ready to morph…

Hypnotic and groove techno from Allure, Safari Zone Records and Impulse Generation.

This is… VOCAL – HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR 🎃👻
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THE BIGGEST VOCAL EVENT YET!
THIS TIME… WE’RE TURNING IT DARK. 🖤
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After three (3) incredible This Is… VOCAL events, the journey continues…
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But this time, we’re doing things a little differently.
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Halloween.
Sunset.
House music.
UK Garage.
Big vocals.
And a dancefloor full of people ready to lose themselves in the music.
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Welcome to This is… VOCAL – Halloween Spectacular. 🎃
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A Halloween party with the Ibiza energy, UK dance culture and VOCAL atmosphere you already know and love – but with a darker twist! 😉
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Expect the sun to go down, the lights to come on and the energy to build as we take over The Waterfront at Hillarys Marina for one seriously unforgettable night.
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If you’ve been to VOCAL before…
You already know.
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If you haven’t…
This is the one you need to experience.
🌅 Sunset over the ocean
🎶 Huge vocal anthems
🎃 Halloween atmosphere
🔥 House & UK Garage
🕺 A dancefloor that doesn’t stop
✨ Ibiza-inspired energy
👻 Costumes, characters & amazing vibes
🙌 Good people. Great music. Zero pretence.
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This isn’t your typical nightclub event!
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No dark room.
No 3am finish.
No standing around waiting for something to happen.
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This is daytime-to-nighttime dancing.
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A place to dress up, grab your mates, meet new people and dance to the soundtracks you’ve been waiting to hear again and again!
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From Funky House and House to UK Garage, Bass House and Club Classics, we’re bringing the sounds that make you sing every word, throw your hands in the air and remember exactly why you love this music and vibe!
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And when that sun disappears over the ocean…
VOCAL gets DARK. 🖤🎃
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HALLOWEEN EDITION
Costumes are HIGHLY encouraged.
Go all out.
Go sexy.
Go scary.
Go ridiculous.
Go nostalgic.
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Just make sure you’re ready to dance!
Smart & Sexy Halloween attire encouraged! 👻
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THE MUSIC
Expect the signature This Is… VOCAL soundtracks:
• Funky House
• House
• UK Garage
• Bass House
• Club Classics
• BIG VOCALS
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The tunes you know.
The tunes you’ve forgotten about.
And the tunes you didn’t realise you needed to hear again!
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THE VOCAL CULTURE
This Is… VOCAL is more than a party.
It’s a growing community of people who:
🎤 Love a big vocal
🇬🇧 Miss the UK/IRISH dance scene 🇮🇪
🌴 Love that Ibiza feeling
🎶 Actually care about the music
🙌 Want to meet good people
🔥 Want something different in Perth
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Come for the music.
Stay for the vibe.
Leave wanting the next one!
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ASYLUM — Melbourne’s Halloween Warehouse Rave

For one night only, The Third Day becomes a Madhouse. Full venue decor, hanging installations, rave certified production and lighting, live performers and fire breathers.

Papa Smurf, Four To Eight, Shani, JUJU222, Jayden Eddy, Luset, Korey Dobson and Flashpull.

Trance. Hard bounce. Techno. Rave.

Costumes are mandatory. Prizes for best dressed.

Strictly 18 , valid ID required. No door sales — tickets online only, and the price only goes up.

Melbourne — welcome to the madhouse.

Rave to the grave with a larger-than-life local lineup spinning house, techno, dnb, breaks, global beats & more over 2x Funktion-One floors.
After a sell-out debut at My Aeon in August, Dive Bar Disco returns on October 31st to perform disco’s last rites at REQUIEM FOR A DISCO.
Twelve of Naarm’s best underground selectors shepherd the flock to dancefloor salvation with amor eterno running deep.
Five gifted visual artists set the scene for the danse macabre, transforming My Aeon into an uncanny dreamscape of fleeting beauty.
Bringing together the old school and the cutting edge, Requiem for a Disco is a proper rave for audiophiles and aesthetes alike.
SEIZE THE DAY. SLAY THE NIGHT.
🔊 LINEUP
(in alphabetical order)
💀 Downstairs
Ay Ay Ay
Dee Dee
Hauswife
Jnett
Marcelo
Pixleton
💀 Upstairs
cuznmatt b2b Tahl
Mothafunk
Ranjit Nijjer b2b Slieker
🌹VISUAL ARTISTS
alittle2the_left
Jedda Selke
Ki Art
Kundalini
Visualaurax
Dress Code (optional)
Skeletons in the Closet: danse macabre, memento mori, vanitas, funereal, sacramental . . . black, white, red, bones, lace, feathers, sparkle, roses, crosses.
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rave, rave against the dying of the light.
Dive Bar Disco on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/divebar-disco
🖤💛❤️ Acknowledgement
Dive Bar Disco acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are holding this event. We pay our respects to the Elders past and present. We recognise the important role music and dance plays in sustaining First Nations connection to Country and we are grateful for their custodianship.
🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Inclusivity
Dive Bar Disco does not tolerate racist, sexist, ableist, homophobic or transphobic behaviour. Look after your friends, look after each other, and please speak to staff, security, or one of the organisers if something doesn’t feel right.
🧑‍🦽🤗 Accessibility
My Aeon has two steps at the front entrance, and a mobile ramp can be provided if required. The main downstairs areas, courtyard and accessible toilets are step-free once inside, with a shallow ramp leading to the courtyard. Accessible and ambulant toilets are located at the back of the toilet block in the courtyard. Please ask bar staff for access to the private toilet.

Australian Grammy Award-winning DJ, producer and mixing engineer Cassian has announced his highly anticipated headline shows at the iconic Portugal Club in Sydney and Melbourne’s stunning Heide Sculpture Park.

With over 200 million streams across his artist releases, 1.5 million monthly listeners, and more than 5 billion streams credited to his production, writing and mixing work, Cassian has established himself as one of Australia’s most globally influential electronic exports.

Returning home for two exclusive performances, fans can expect a powerful journey through Cassian’s signature blend of melodic techno, progressive house and euphoric club energy, paired with world-class production in two distinctly curated environments.

RHYME & GRILL FESTIVAL 2026

Over the past few years, we have had the privilege of bringing our community together through monthly events and unforgettable nights. Your support has helped every event grow, and for that, we are truly grateful.

Last year, we brought you the Block Party. This year, we’re proud to present the RHYME & GRILL FESTIVAL 2026.

This festival is about more than music — it’s about celebrating our culture, bringing families together, supporting local businesses and creating memories that our community can be proud of.

Join us for a day of:

Reggae, Dancehall & Afrobeats
International & Local DJs
Food Trucks
Market Stalls
Kids Entertainment
Silent Disco & Kids DJ Sessions
And much more!

Saturday, 7 November 2026
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne

If you’ve attended our events before, thank you for continuing to believe in the vision. If you haven’t yet, this is your chance to experience what we’ve been building.

TICKET UPDATE
Early Bird — SOLD OUT
First Release — SOLD OUT

Thank you to everyone who has already secured their tickets!

NEXT RELEASE TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON EVENTBRITE.

Secure yours early and bring the whole family!

Save the date, invite your family and friends to this Facebook Event, and let’s make RHYME & GRILL FESTIVAL 2026 one to remember!

RHYME & GRILL FESTIVAL 2026

Over the past few years, we have had the privilege of bringing our community together through monthly events and unforgettable nights. Your support has helped every event grow, and for that, we are truly grateful.
Last year, we brought you the Block Party. This year, we’re proud to present the RHYME & GRILL FESTIVAL 2026.
This festival is about more than music — it’s about celebrating our culture, bringing families together, supporting local businesses and creating memories that our community can be proud of.

Join us for a day of:
Reggae, Dancehall & Afrobeats
International & Local DJs
Food Trucks
Market Stalls
Kids Entertainment
Silent Disco & Kids DJ Sessions
And much more!
Saturday, 7 November 2026
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne

If you’ve attended our events before, thank you for continuing to believe in the vision. If you haven’t yet, this is your chance to experience what we’ve been building.

TICKET UPDATE
Early Bird — SOLD OUT
First Release — SOLD OUT
Thank you to everyone who has already secured their tickets!
NEXT RELEASE TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON EVENTBRITE.

Secure yours early and bring the whole family!

Save the date, invite your family and friends to this Facebook Event, and let’s make RHYME & GRILL FESTIVAL 2026 one to remember!

Picture this… soft basslines amongst ancient trees and ferns, the laughter of children playing, and the smell of love in the air.
A multigenerational clear heart-centered village where children, teens, elders, and everyone in between comes together to celebrate love. A place where dance, music, creativity, healing, and connection comes alive.
Melbourne’s conscious communities are coming together for Victoria’s first Lovefest Family Campout! Lovefest is about Love for self, community, and planet earth.
An immersion of live music around the fire and on stage, holistic, relational and embodiment workshops, DJs & Conscious Dance, cultural performances and a whole lot of fun, magic, and surprises.
What will be happening at Lovefest:
Incredible workshops and artists performances to be announced soon
* Conscious Dance
* Live Music
* DJ’s
* Transformational Breathwork
* Connection Workshops and Talks
* Kirtan
* Yoga
* Indigenous Smoking Ceremony
* Sound Journey
* Fire spinning, drumming circles & jam sessions
* Healing Zone & nourishing workshops
* Market stalls
* Children activities
* Acoustic & electronic music Jamming
* Cultural performance, creativity, and art
Because together we can create a culture of kindness, respect, and freedom that lasts long in your heart after the music stops, and the guitar keeps playing and we sit by the fire together to remember community.
Bring your song, your dance, your gifts, Lovefest is co-created by everyone who shows up with intention and connection and love
CAMPING AND FACILITIES
Access to toilets, and drinking water
On-site parking provided with a car pass only. We encourage carpooling where possible to reduce environmental impact onsite.
Please bring ALL your own camping equipment, incl eating utensils, and everything you will need to be comfortable.
Sorry, no dogs, or personal campfires/firepits
Important: BYO cups plates, bowls and cutlery (washing station available)
FOOD & DRINKS
Food and drinks vendors will be serving plant based food, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks
You are also welcome to BYO food and non-alcoholic drinks (please remember to plan ahead to bump out all your own waste)
VEHICLES
We encourage carpooling where possible to reduce environmental impact onsite.
There is space for campervans and caravans, register these when booking your vehicle pass.
ENTRY AGREEMENT
This is a sober event which enables us to create a safe space for all. This means no substances that impair cognition including no alcohol, cannabis, or drugs. This will also allow us to connect together with clarity and focused intention.
This is a leave no trace event, which means you will need to bump out everything you bring, especially your rubbish
Photography and video for promotional purposes will be taken respectfully.
No Pets
Dressing colourful (is recommended)

CONNECTION TO LAND
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we gather on. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture, and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.
LEAVE NO TRACE
We trust that you will all respect the environment, leave no trace and even better leave the place better than we found it. Minimise waste, take your waste back with you – THERE ARE NO BINS ONSITE. Practice Love for Planet Earth and plan ahead to take your rubbish with you when you leave.
VOLUNTEER
If you’d like to volunteer, please apply here: www.lovefestaustralia.com/cocreators
COCREATOR APPLICATIONS
Calling artists, facilitators, or masseuses, please apply here: www.lovefestaustralia.com/cocreators

PRESENCE: ZEN EDITION 🌸
Friday 11 December 2026 — My Aeon

In a world constantly competing for our attention, Presence invites us to return to the moment—to sound, movement, breath and one another.

Zen developed in Japan from Buddhist traditions that originated in India and travelled through China before reaching Japan. Its practice emphasises direct experience, meditation, simplicity and awareness of the present moment. Shinto, Japan’s Indigenous spiritual tradition, honours nature, ancestry, sacred places and the spirits known as kami. Although Zen and Shinto are distinct traditions, both have deeply influenced Japanese art, ritual, architecture and cultural life.

For us, the important lesson is transformation: strength is not found only in conflict or control, but in learning when to put down the sword. Awakening begins when reaction becomes awareness—when we stop fighting ourselves, listen deeply and choose conscious action.
Presence: Zen Edition draws inspiration from this foundation of mindfulness. Through hypnotic sound, movement and shared experience, we create space to step away from distraction and return to what is happening now.
Held at My Aeon and powered by its incredible sound system, the night will feature:

🌸 Live electric violin by Jasmine Speers
🌸 Live saxophone
🌸 A live electronic set from Hugo
🌸 Live vocals to close the night
🌸 DJs and more artists to be announced

Wear your best kimono or Japanese-inspired clothing and become part of the living décor.
Traditional Japanese kimonos will also be available to purchase on the night—each carrying its own history, artistry and craftsmanship.

🎟 First Release — $20
🎟 Second Release — $30
Tickets on sale now.

This is not a recreation of a sacred ceremony. It is a respectful, Japanese-inspired exploration of stillness, beauty, discipline and presence.

Be here.
Be conscious.
Be part of the art.
Be present.

Norwegian DJ oskar med k comes to Melbourne for a headline show at The Forum, as part of his 2027 Australian tour.

With his unmistakable blend of emotion, atmosphere and club-driven energy, oskar med k is set to bring his most ambitious live show yet to Australia this summer.

His breakout single “Make Me Feel” sparked a global movement, later released as a beloved remix with American singer Khalid, topping Shazam’s Global House Chart and reaching #1 at US Dance Radio.

In March 2026, oskar released his debut album, feel, opening a deeper chapter in the emotional and atmospheric world that has come to define his music. Since then, he has taken his increasingly immersive live set to sold-out audiences around the world, with career-defining performances at Coachella, Red Rocks, and Webster Hall, followed by another northern-hemisphere tour. 

2027 marks the next chapter for oskar med k; and Australians will be among some of the first to experience it.