Arts & Culture
Peter McMullin appointed chair of Melbourne Recital Centre
Prominent Melbourne lawyer, businessman and philanthropist Peter McMullin AM has been appointed chair of the Melbourne Recital Centre.
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YIRRAMBOI kicks off
YIRRAMBOI has returned with its most ambitious program yet – a 10-day feast of diverse mediums and artistic expression showcasing First Nations voices.
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Futuristic dance and cosmic storytelling collide in Last and First Men at MRC
A vision of humanity’s distant future will unfold on stage this June, as UK-based company Neon Dance brings its genre-defying production Last and First Men to Melbourne Recital Centre (MRC) as part of the RISING festival.
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Malthouse Theatre unveils thrilling adaptation of The Birds
A powerful new stage adaptation of The Birds is coming to Southbank this May, as Malthouse Theatre prepares to unveil its latest production.
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Southbank artist Angelina Mirabito launches residency at The Gladstone
Southbank-based artist Angelina Mirabito has been named artist-in-residence at The Gladstone, where she will lead a three-month program at the recently opened Romulus Folio Gallery.
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Southbank locals lend their voices to the transformation of the Melbourne Arts Precinct
The transformation of the Melbourne Arts Precinct is well under way and keeping the local community updated and engaged is a priority for the project team.
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Behind the curtain of Arts Centre Melbourne
Last month, Southbank News ventured beneath the lawns of Arts Centre Melbourne to uncover the wonders of its extraordinary Collection Store.
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Country, gospel, and jazz: Emma Donovan and Paul Grabowsky’s powerful performance at MRC
Emma Donovan took to the stage at the Melbourne Recital Centre (MRC) on April 2 for A Rugged Old Cross, joined by celebrated pianist Paul Grabowsky and a stellar lineup of Melbourne jazz musicians.
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International arts festival YIRRAMBOI returns to Melbourne’s Art Precinct
The fifth rendition of YIRRAMBOI will reclaim centre stage in Narrm’s Art Precinct in Southbank from May 1 to 11, with 400 First Nations creatives to feature throughout the festival program.
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Family-friendly fun in the Melbourne Arts Precinct this school holidays
During the school holidays, enjoy a range of entertaining and inclusive kid-friendly programs and activities throughout the Melbourne Arts Precinct.
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You Can’t See Speed: new ACCA exhibition blends art, sound, and motion
Greek-Australian artist Tina Stefanou is set to unveil her first major solo exhibition, You Can’t See Speed, at ACCA on April 3.
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Giant new public artwork Guardian Lion rises over Southbank
Commuters travelling along the Westgate Freeway will soon be watched over by Guardian Lion, a giant neon light artwork set to be unveiled in Southbank on March 7.
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Unlocking Australia’s performing arts history: behind-the-scenes tours of Arts Centre Melbourne’s Collections Store
Arts Centre Melbourne is not just a destination for world-class performances – it’s also home to an exclusive experience that takes you inside the heart of Australian performing arts history.
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Malthouse Comedy returns for Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Southbank’s Malthouse Theatre is set to host a stellar roster of local and international guests as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) from March 26 to April 20, with more than 200 shows performed over 22 nights across four stages.
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Mads Barnes: exploring the art of storytelling at PSC
For Mads Barnes, photography isn’t just a hobby; it’s a passion and career in the making.
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Could you sum up how much you love your family in a single tweet?
Now imagine having just 66 characters – including spaces – to express a lifetime of love, grief, and remembrance. That was the limit given to families of Australian soldiers lost in World War I for the epitaphs on their headstones.
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New artwork goes up on Arts Centre Melbourne hoarding to celebrate Asia TOPA
A new artwork Dominus Aeris by Thukral and Tagra is now on display on the hoarding at Arts Centre Melbourne along St Kilda Rd between Hamer Hall and the Theatres Building as part of the Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts (Asia TOPA).
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Artistic director Matthew Lutton to leave Malthouse Theatre
After nine years serving as Malthouse’s artistic director, Matthew Lutton will step down at the end of March 2025, and will still direct two major productions as part of the current season – The Birds and Troy.
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A new Test Garden opens at Fed Square
The Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation is bringing an expansive 18,000-square-metre urban garden Laak Boorndap to the heart of the Melbourne Arts Precinct.
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A female-led and Indigenous focus to Melbourne Art Fair 2025
Melbourne Art Fair (MAF) has announced an expansive female-led curation of video works, large-scale installations, talks and activations and a major focus on championing First Peoples artists for its 18th edition.
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Call out for First Nations artists to create public artworks for reimagined Arts Precinct
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