Queer

will be the most comprehensive exhibition relating to queer identity, art and culture

ever presented in an Australian art institution.

This unprecedented exhibition will examine and reveal queer stories from over 300 artworks

drawn from the NGV Collection, spanning antiquity to the present day.

Free entry, open everyday 10am – 5pm at NGV International
Exhibition is running from March 10th to August 21st 2022

The 2022 St Kilda Film Festival (SKFF)

will return to the big screen Friday 27 May – Sunday 5 June 2022.

Celebrating some of Australia’s best local short filmmakers and screen artists.

Now in its 12th year, Vivid Sydney will transform the Harbour City into an illuminating fusion of creativity, innovation and technology

from Friday 27 May to Saturday 18 June,

with more than 200 events celebrating the essence of Sydney’s soul

including its diversity, beauty, resilience, FirstNations culture, and vibrant creative community.

Now is the time to book tickets to great debates, talks and leadership sessions as part of Vivid Ideas, and of course live music and gigs as part of Vivid Music.

Vivid Sydney is an annual festival that sparks the soul of our city with creative brilliance for 23 days and nights.

Celebrating its 12th year in 2022, Vivid Sydney fuses art, innovation and technology in collaboration with some of the most boundary-pushing artists, thinkers and musicians of our time. Vivid Sydney will be on from Friday 27 May until Saturday 18 June, from 6pm – 11pm.

Visit the website and book HERE

The Melbourne WHERE LOVE LIVES launch event will feature DJ Producer Russell Small from the FREEMASONS ( U.K. ) who continues to travel around the world delivering the funky house sound that

The Freemasons became globally renowned for and highly respected in the dance music scene.

From the track that launched them into the stratosphere – “Love On My Mind” to their other monster hits “Rain Down Love” & “Uninvited” that dominated the clubs and charts, to the successful remixes from Beyoncé through to Kelly Rowland and dozens of other artists in between, the Freemasons music and sound continues to be the staple of many dance floors.

When the dance world isn’t being disrupted by the Corona pandemic, Russell delivers the signature Freemasons sound fusing the classics with contemporary dance floor killers.

WHERE LOVE LIVES will focus on providing the LGBTQ+ community and friends the most spectacular and memorable dance events. We will endeavor to provide the best local and international DJ’s and performers, outstanding sound, state of the art lighting and special effects. We focus on distinct and unique decor, innovative drag, and of course lots of attention to ensure a spectacular, safe and detailed event.

WHERE LOVE LIVES is an invitation to the dance of many that celebrates and unites all ages and diversities; in a menagerie of sound and vision within a tapestry of lights.

At the launch party we will be offering complimentary bubbly & canapés on arrival.

Our aim is to always host quality, world class dance events for the discerning Melbourne party-goer.

Friday 27th May 2022 – 9pm till 7am

$69+ booking fee | Final Release

BUY HERE

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$39+ booking fee

‘Market Reunion Key ring Holder’ and theMARKET Customers

BUY HERE

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FREEMASONS ( U.K. )

DJ / PRODUCER – RUSSELL SMALL

Exclusive Melbourne Set

Russell Small has been travelling around the world delivering the funky house sound that the Freemasons became globally renowned for.

From the track that launched them into the stratosphere – “Love On My Mind” to their other monster hits “Rain Down Love” and “Uninvited” that dominated the clubs and charts, to the successful remixes from Beyoncé through to Kelly Rowland and dozens of other artists in between, the Freemasons music and sound continues to be the staple of many dance floors.

When the dance world isn’t being disrupted by the Corona pandemic, Russell delivers the signature Freemasons sound fusing the classics with contemporary dance floor killers.

Russell will be supported by:

* DJ RACHEL LISTER ( KISTA Melb )

* DJ CARMINE ROMANO ( Melb )

* JARRAD LEES – Live Saxaphone

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PUMPING SOUND SYSTEM

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LIGHTING DESIGN

TDM Productions

Lumina Visual Productions

Resolution X

DECOR AND EFFECTS

Wayne Morton Productions

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COMPLIMENTARY BUBBLY & CANAPÉS ON ARRIVAL BETWEEN – 9pm and 10pm

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No jackets, clothes or handbags on the dance floor please. We would also appreciate you not using mobiles on the dance floor. We don’t want to see your belongings get dirty and damaged on the floor. We suggest you cloak whatever is “baggage” in the cloak room which will have adequate staff to take good care of your belongings and to ensure you can collect whatever you need with ease at any time during the event and of course when collecting after the party.

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TICKETING INFO

Due to contact tracing requirements, we require full names, email addresses and phone numbers of each person attending the event.

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HEALTH & SAFETY

This event will proceed based on government advice in place at the time of the event. The priority is to meet the highest level of health and safety protocols throughout the event. COVID-19 safety plans have been prepared and we are in communication with relevant authorities.

Should the event be unable to proceed on the original advertised date, it will be postponed to a later date. Refunds will be available for those who are unable to attend the replacement date.

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We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and we pay our respects to them, their culture, and their Elders past and present.

This is an 18+ event.

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CLOAKING DONATION

Cost to cloak your clothing or bags will be $5

All proceeds will be donated directly to the David Williams Fund which is part of Thorne Harbour Health. The fund provides both financial and emergency support for PLHIV. For more information www.thorneharbour.org

( formerly Victorian AIDS Council )

For more information please visit: www.wherelovelives.com.au

DISCOUNTED ENTRY FOR THOSE PEOPLE WHO HAVE PURCHASED ‘THE MARKET 10 YEAR REUNION’ WHERE LOVE LIVES KEY RING OR RECEIVED THE FREE KEY RING THAT WILL BE PROVIDED TO ATTENDEES OF THE MARKET REUNION PARTY ON FRIDAY APRIL 8th. 2022. ALSO ALL CUSTOMERS OF theMARKET WILL BE ENTITLED TO THIS DISCOUNTED TICKET TYPE.

We have Covid-19 friendly ticketing in place which means should the event be cancelled, postponed or rescheduled you will be entitled to a full refund.

ALL ATTENDEES TO THE LAUNCH WILL RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY UNIQUELY NUMBERED MEMBERS KEY RING MEDALLION WHICH WILL ENTITLE THE OWNER A DISCOUNT & PRIORITY ON TICKETS TO FUTURE EVENTS AND OTHER WONDERFUL SURPRISES. MORE WHERE LOVE LIVES MEMBERS MEDALLIONS CAN BE PURCHASED FOR $25

( MAXIMUM OF FOUR ) AS “ADD ONS” IN THE EVENTBRITE TICKETING SECTION.

Building a Resilient & Empowered Future!

Now, more than ever, after the global events of 2020/21, young people need to discover and embrace ways to improve their overall wellbeing and find hope and motivation for creating a secure and thriving future.

Where do we go after the ‘Z Generation’?

The re-generation – the RESILIENT and EMPOWERED generation who are taking on greater challenges than ALL the previous generations of humanity.

The inaugural re-generation Youth Festival is a celebration and think-fest to empower young Victorians with the inspiration, motivation and tools to be the change they want to see in the world.

The aim of this event is to offer a wide range of skill-building workshops, exhibitors and keynote speakers that offer exciting potential for improving mental, emotional and physical health and wellbeing, increasing creativity and fulfilment and opening up pathways for social enterprise, improving employment prospects and creating a regenerative future.

This one-day event will conclude with an international short film competition, a re-generation start-up pitch competition and a youth concert featuring emerging artists with music that uplifts inspires and energises the body, mind and spirit.

𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹

Friday 3rd June 2022

𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺

Regen Studios and WWF-Australia are hosting Regenerating Australia by Damon Gamou and have hopes to also showcase 2040,

a brilliant documentary about the possible outcomes when we move into a more sustainable future; something we all are very passionate about at AusRegen.

You don’t have to know anything about land regeneration to be involved. We just ask that you bring yourself and have a genuine enthusiasm about the environment.

Tickets $34.00 includes a $20 donation to help us regenerate land.

TICKETS & INFO 

Regen Studios and WWF-Australia aim is to raise 1 million dollars to regenerate and rehydrate six properties across Victoria, Western Australia and Tasmania.

If you would like to donate more please do HERE

“Restoring Australia’s landscapes by rehydrating our ecosystems and restoring functionality to the water cycle”

We know and appreciate that there are many causes out there aiming to contribute to restoration and other well intentioned organisations, if you want to be more involved in our work please let us know by emailing ausregen@gmail.com with a little information about yourself and how you would best like to contribute.

The screening will run to the following timetable:
6.30pm: Regenerating Australia (17 mins)
6.45pm: The flooded forest by Rory Macleod
Talk and discussion
8.20pm: Closing Time

Live At The Night Cat | Rainbow Tribe:

Melbourne collective of musicians, artists and poets

who have come together to use their art to fight for justice,

for the planet and humanity with funk and poetry!

To celebrate the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition, The Picasso Century,

NGV Friday Nights will return from 10 June

with a line-up of live performances, DJ sets, bars, and Spanish-inspired dining.

Headlining the first two weeks of the program, Papua New Guinea-born, Australian-based future soul singer-songwriter NGAIIRE appears on 10 June

and acclaimed Indigenous vocalist Emma Donovan accompanied by Melbourne rhythm combo The Putbacks perform on 17 June.

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WARG PRESENTS
Stef Mendesidis
SPEZ
Caine Sinclair
Kirk Chetcuti
Kait Xri

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Stef Mendesidis spent his youth in Thessaloniki where he got fascinated by the early-days techno sound at local raves. This determined his future path.

Sharing the scene with the most notable techno artists, he mastered his techniques and eventually developed his own recognizable sound. Nerd in grain, Stef sharpened his self-education by diving deep into the analogue essence of sound. Playing on 4 decks and using miscellaneous drum loops of his own production, Stef creates techno on the go, always leaving space for contextual improvisation.

In sound production Stef Mendesidis uses a technique of one-take recording, staying loyal to the principle of live techno creation. He possesses a true synthetic approach transforming his inner feelings, images and ideas into sound patterns. His music is released on such influential labels as Klockworks and Projekts. Nowadays Stef is shaking dancefloors of the most significant techno clubs, and his gigs are always a blast. His shows are a pure reflection of straight-forward outbreaks and never-ending dynamics that provide a genuine one-of-a-kind experience to passionate ravers. Known by his long-lasting closing sets, Stef can play up to 10 hours in a row and still preserve the maximum interest of a listener. His highly energetic sets are able to immediately make the dancefloor look like it’s midnight prime time.

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Strictly 18

Tickets $40 – $60 HERE

At the beginning of March, Melbourne based soul outfit, Velvet Bloom dropped their steamy heartwarmer ‘Glimmer’ sharing another take from their anticipated debut body of work just around the corner.

Following on from last year’s beckoning soul jam ‘Run’, with a sold out single launch show at The Night Cat, Velvet Bloom are thrilled to announce their upcoming EP tour!

The band will be performing at Melbourne’s iconic music venue, The Toff In Town on June 11, to finalise the tour and celebrate their homecoming.

TICKETS $18 HERE

Treat your senses to a night of spiritual enrichment with the transcendent sounds of two masters of meditative music, Midori Takada (Tokyo) and Ana Roxanne (New York).

Midori Takada

Exotic and surreal, wondrous and childlike, the music of Midori Takada transcends time. Her almost-lost 1982 masterpiece Through The Looking Glass – an enchanting Alice In Wonderland nature fantasy in four chapters – became one of the most acclaimed Japanese albums of all time, its 2017 reissue ushering her from obscurity into the spotlight at age 68. Takada has influenced countless artists with her pan-global approach to percussion, echoing African rhythms, Indonesian Gamelan and Japanese folk traditions with marimbas, gongs, chimes, recorders, and Coca-Cola bottles. Her performances are a ritual experience, with costume and dramatic gesture articulating the fascinating sounds she conjures from a dazzling array of percussive instruments.

Ana Roxanne

Filipino-American composer Ana Roxanne has emerged as a singular voice of the “new new age”, creating a delicate and radiant form of meditative music that’s entirely her own. Her recent, illustrious album Because of a Flower is a sublime meditation on gender identity, fusing devotional dub, ambient electronica and choral music, through the lens of Roxanne’s Christian upbringing, and her studies in jazz, classical and Hindustani traditions. Ana Roxanne’s magical live performances are at once intimate and epic, layering her dreamy drones and vocal incantations into a lush, vast sonic tapestry. Close your eyes and luxuriate in a healing sound bath, her swirls of sound ascending in the pristine acoustics of City Recital Hall.

Details are correct at time of publication.

Bold songwriters. Sublime acoustics. Enthralling solo concerts. Singular Voices at City Recital Hall invites contemporary artists of the highest calibre to step forth on one of the most visually and sonically beautiful stages in Australia, dissolving the boundary between listener and song with only the barest embellishment to their exceptional voices.

Click here for upcoming shows.

Singular Voices is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW

City Recital Hall, 2 Angel Place, Sydney NSW 2000
Tickets prices: From $49 BF

smalltown with Oliver Huntemann & Oliver Schories
Sun 12th Jun, 12PM – 10PM
PICA, 1 Woolboard Rd Port Melbourne
TICKETS ON SALE NOW → https://bit.ly/smltwn-jun-tix
Lineup:
Oliver Huntemann
Oliver Schories
Jordan Brando
Laura King
Aldonna
Fosters (Kiss FM)
Suspended in a moment, this is what you’ve been waiting for. A smoke-filled arena takes you out of your body, and into something bigger. Gliding high on a hot streak, smalltown emerges with another edition packed to the brim. We will celebrate the past with two dance music auteurs, looking to the future with a host of sensational local talent. We know you want this. smalltown returns.
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Oliver Huntemann: Huntemann’s concrete roots can be traced back to early techno, and, like so many of his colleagues, his route to techno took a tour through electro and rave. Today the techno veteran is more relevant than ever, and his label Senso Sounds has opened him up to whole new generation of electronic music lovers. With a string of acclaimed works to his names, his yearly schedule sees him playing across the globe on the world’s biggest stages. Nearly 3 years on since his last Australian showcase, his return is something to be celebrated.
Oliver Schories: Oliver Schories is one of the most well loved names in modern techno. With countless global shows and a discography which is increasingly getting longer, Schories’ appeal lies in his ability to deliver undeniably infectious tracks, and deliver bang-on sets every time he performs. His album Relatively Maybe was the perfect introduction into the German’s world; that is a world filled with lush melodies and tight productions, while his subsequent releases have earned him followers across the globe. With an incredible knack for straddling that House/Techno mid-point with consummate ease’, we can’t wait to welcome his return.
Jordan Brando: Australia’s beloved DJ next door Jordan Brando has a penchant for deep tech house grooves and heaving basslines. Exhibiting sets that are packed full of energy, his original productions have been pumped and bumped by the best all around the world, frequenting dance charts around the world. With standout performances at Pitch Music & Arts, Beyond The Valley or opening for the likes of Patrick Topping, it’s quite evident the future is bright for Jordan as he begins his campaign to become one of Australia’s most promising dance music exports.
Laura King: Laura creates raved-up sets that brings about a nostalgic yet innovative performance and the uproar of a good old classic dance party – her signature high energy sets combine contemporary hard dance, old school tribal hard groove and all things fast, quirky and fun!! Recent shows include Piknic Elektronic, PURE and Pitch Music & Arts as well as residences for Bloom nightclub in her hometown of Geelong. She has well and truly become an integral part of Australia’s Techno scene. Her smalltown debut is not to be missed.
Local support: Aldonna Fosters
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We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land this event is taking place upon, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, and we pay our respects to their Elders of past and present.
Any patrons who have specific queries regarding the accessibility of the venue are encouraged to get in touch with us at hello@novel.com.au.

Hardware Group is proud to announce the return of

Tell No Tales 2022 – Featuring Alan Fitzpatrick, PIG&DAN & Gregor Thresher.

Known for his hard hitting and commanding style of electronica, British DJ and Producer Alan Fitzpatrick heads up the ‘Tell No Tales 2022’ line up. No stranger to the big stage, Alan has performed all over the world with his name in lights, as one of dance music’s most versatile acts. Alan’s hard edge and powerful soundscape controls the dance floor with his own tunes as well as an impressive list of collaborations including: Camelphat, Skream, Sasha, Rebūke & more. We all know & love the track, ‘We do what we want’ and we are just about ready to see it live in action! Alan Fitzpatrick is not to be missed.

With distinct sonic diversity, Drumcode’s Pig&Dan are well renowned for their recognisable sound with no boundaries. The pair are just as talented behind the decks as they are in the studio, bringing smash hits such as ‘Growler.’ A UK Special is on the cards and you just know Pig&Dan will deliver an unmissable positive experience.

The always impressive Gregor Thresher prepares a set designed to engage the entire body and please the aural senses. At the heart of his music, melody and timbre, giving Gregor an ever-current sound that transcends. A resulting organic energy emerges within a propelling beat that truly makes Gregor Thresher one of a kind.

Line-Up: Alan Fitzpatrick, Pig&Dan, Gregor Thresher more!

Date: 12 June 2022 (Queen’s Birthday Weekend)

Location: The Timberyard, Port Melbourne

Tickets $72 HERE

To date Darude remains one of dance music’s most influential stars.

At the age of 24 and at the height of the trance boom of the early 00’s Finnish DJ / artist / producer Ville Virtanen created the milestone single ‘Sandstorm’ under his pseudonym Darude. The track went on to become one of the biggest selling dance singles in the history of electronic dance music with global sales of over 6 million units and to date featured on hundreds of compilations worldwide.

What started out as a national release in Darude’s native home of Finland went on to become a worldwide phenomenon taking ‘Sandstorm’ to #1 on the Finnish Dance Chart; a spot that it would dominate for 17 weeks. Released in June 2000 by Neo Records the track would see Darude became the first Finnish artist to reach the Top 3 positions on the UK singles chart. Following this, ’Sandstorm’ went on to go Platinum and became the ‘World’s best selling 12” vinyl’ of 2000.

Tickets $30/$35 HERE

Now, more than ever, after the global events of 2020/21, young people need to discover and embrace ways to improve their overall wellbeing and find hope and motivation for creating a secure and thriving future.

Where do we go after the ‘Z Generation’?

The re-generation – the RESILIENT and EMPOWERED generation who are taking on greater challenges than ALL the previous generations of humanity? The inaugural re-generation Youth Festival is a celebration and think-fest to empower young Victorians with the inspiration, motivation and tools to be the change they want to see in the world.

This event aims to offer a wide range of skill-building workshops, exhibitors, and keynote speakers that offer exciting potential for improving mental, emotional and physical health and well-being, increasing creativity and fulfilment, opening up pathways for social enterprise and improving employment prospects and creating a regenerative future. This one-day event will conclude with a film pitch competition, a re-generation start-up pitch competition and a youth concert featuring emerging artists with music that uplifts inspire, and energises the body, mind and spirit.

Get Involved
School Excursion Program

This festival is ideally suited for high school students from Year 7 to Year 12

The re-generation school program will run in the morning (9:30 am to 12:00 pm) and afternoon sessions (12:30 pm to 3:00 pm), so schools can choose which session they wish to participate in. Note: it is the same content for both morning and afternoon sessions.
Capacity is 300 people per session, including teachers – numbers are limited and therefore we encourage you to book early. Initial booking is required with a total number of students and teachers.
Closer to the festival, we will send you further communication to determine the session that students wish to book, as pre-booking preferred workshops will be required to ensure places are reserved for your students.

Check out the program HERE: www.moralfairground.com.au/regeneration-school-program
Book HERE: www.moralfairground.com.au/regeneration-prices

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re-generation Start-Up Pitch Competition
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Are you the next generation entrepreneur, do you have a business idea or concept that can create a positive social and environmental impact. Are you a passionate entrepreneur working on a business idea that is designed to make a difference?
The pitch competition is a perfect and safe space to test your idea and share your concept in a real-life scenario, get feedback from experts and leaders and make connections to help you get your idea up and running.

Terms and conditions and application here: www.moralfairground.com.au/regeneration-get-involved

ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE 31ST OF JULY 2022

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re-generation International Youth Short Film Competition With Adobe
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There are two main sections to the film competition:- Year 5 to 9 students (about aged 10 to 14)- Years 10 to 12 students (about aged 15 to 18)

To enter this competition, participants need to submit a video between 1 and 2 minutes in length (animations are welcome). The video/animation needs to be a resolution of either 720 or 1080 pixels (standard or full high definition).

The video needs to be based on the theme of building ‘Resilience and Empowerment’ for creating the world we all wish to live in with a focus on sustainability and a reference to at least one of the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals.

Terms and conditions and application here:
www.moralfairground.com.au/regeneration-get-involved

REGISTER YOUR SCHOOL BY THE 31ST OF JULY 2022

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