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French Impressionism returns to the NGV
A lavish display of impressionist work comes to the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) this winter, showcasing more than 100 iconic paintings and works never-before-seen in Australia.
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My Cousin Frank: powerful solo show to make Melbourne debut for NAIDOC Week
The remarkable story of Australia’s first signed Indigenous Olympian, Francis Roy “Frank” Roberts, is coming to Melbourne this July.
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The Wrong Gods brings gripping generational drama to the Fairfax Studio
Award-winning playwright S. Shakthidharan returns to Melbourne with The Wrong Gods, a stirring new work now playing at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Fairfax Studio as part of Melbourne Theatre Company’s 2025 season and the RISING festival.
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Blockbuster art and timeless textiles headline winter at the NGV
A new wave of international art and cultural prestige has arrived at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), as this year’s Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition brings more than 100 works by the world’s most celebrated Impressionist painters to local audiences.
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Experience the story of the Birrarung, through a new sound and video installation celebrating the Woiwurrung language at Fed Square
If you’ve walked through Fed Square or along Birrarung Marr Walk recently, you may have heard a gentle voice carrying a story older than the city itself, along the river’s edge.
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South African Soldiers Memorial returns to revitalised ANZAC Station precinct
One of Victoria’s oldest war monuments has been restored to its rightful place, with the South African Soldiers Memorial officially rededicated at a civic ceremony in South Melbourne on May 25.
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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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Anna K shows “the best and worst of human society” at Malthouse
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