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Sexy and vibrant, Johnson Street’s Fiesta promises more kick than a tequila sunrise. Every year thousands of Melburnians are lured to Fitzroy for a weekend fiesta of food, music and dancing. The street is lined with stalls serving paella, chorizo sausages, sangria, tapas and other taste sensations. A giant stage offers entertainment for all ages. ( Please note - This festival has previously been known as the Spanish Festival or Hispanic Festival. )
21st & 22nd November 2009
Johnston Street (between Nicholson & Brunswick Streets, Fitzroy
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Free
Enquiries: (03) 9205 5109
Australia Post Opera in the Bowl
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Bring your picnic basket and rugs and enjoy the glorious music under
the stars. And be swept away by this free performance of Puccini’s romantic
tale of young love, La
bohème. What better place to relive a chance meeting by
moonlight than under the stars at the Music Bowl. If the weather is fine
White Hat expects that this event could be a lockout so get there early.
Gates to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl open at 4pm. If you are intending to
come to a concert with a family or group of friends, it is advisable
that you arrive together or arrange to gather outside the gate to avoid
your group being split if the gates close. In the past you have been
able to bring your own drinks but only plastic glasses. We will verify
this year's conditions when the information becomes available.
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Four of Australia’s shining lights of opera will perform in Opera in the Park
at Victoria Gardens on Saturday 6 February.
Suzanne Johnston’s operatic career encompasses the prestigious
European Festivals of Glyndebourne and Salzburg, as well as Australia’s
major opera companies, for whom her repertory includes the title roles in L’incoronazione di Poppea,
The Gypsy Princess and Carmen,
Orlofsky (Die Fledermaus), Hansel (Hansel and Gretel), Hermia
(A Midsummer Night's Dream), The Fox (Cunning Little Vixen),
Eliza Doolittle - opposite Anthony Warlow - in the sell-out production of
My Fair Lady and Ruth in The Pirates of Penzance. Suzanne most
recently performed in the Victorian Opera’s productions of Through the
Looking Glass.
Antoinette Halloran represented Australia as a finalist in the
Belvedere Operatic awards in Vienna and was the winner of the Australian
Puccini Foundation Award in 2003. Her Opera Australia repertoire includes
Stella: A Streetcar Named Desire, Title roles: Rusalka, Madama Butterfly, Johanna:
Sweeney Todd, Mimì: La
bohème and many more. She has also worked with NZ Opera, Victorian
Opera, Melbourne Opera and MTC.
Christopher Tonkin won the Italian Opera Award 2005, was
runner-up 'Tita Ruffo' International Competition 2006, Herald Sun Aria
finalist in 2005 and German Operatic Award finalist in 2005. His Opera
Australia repertoire includes Antonio: The Gondoliers and Novice's
Friend: Billy Budd. He has also performed with Melbourne Opera,
Romania, Royal Academy Opera, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Melbourne
Chorale.
Jason Wasley was the winner, Herald Sun Aria; Finalist, Placido
Domingo World Operalia Competition; National Opera Studio (London). His
Opera Australia repertoire includes Teacher: Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk,
Marcello: La bohème,
Pinkerton: Madame Butterfly,
Morales/Dancairo: Carmen
(Oz Opera). He has also performed for Victorian State Opera, National Opera
Studio London,Welsh National Opera, Melbourne Opera, Victorian Opera and
Melbourne Chorale.
Sidney Myer Free Orchestral Concerts at the Music Bowl - Concert 1 - 'Romantic Favourites'
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The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Lutz Koehler (conductor) and Maxwell
Foster (piano) perform:
The Sidney Myer Free Orchestral Concerts in the Music Bowl are one of the
highlights of the Melbourne Summer. The businessman and philanthropist
Sidney Myer left a trust to
benefit the people of Melbourne and Australia. Not only did this trust make
possible the building of the public Music Bowl, it continues to continues to
contribute to the quality of life of Melburnians through works and events such
as the annual free concerts.
Gates open at 4pm and the concert starts at 7pm. White Hat recommends you get
there early because, if the weather is fine it can fill quite quickly. This is
the ideal place to have a champagne picnic with friend under the stars while
listening to classical music. You are allowed to bring reasonable amounts of
food and alcohol but no breakable glasses, sharp objects, or seating which
obstruct the view of others. Before you decide to turn it into a fully-fledged
camping expedition we suggest you check the
conditions of
entry.
In 2010, Melbourne Writers Festival, the city’s premier literary event,
celebrates its 25th anniversary. This year the festival brings together an array
of talented writers, artists, thinkers and performers from across the globe.
Expect the unexpected as Melbourne Writers Festival opens its doors to all –
celebrating everything from novels to film, from journalism to songwriting, from
comedy to cartooning, and from advertising to politics. Highlights include:
Eight Writers: Eight Ways to Be Human
Joss Whedon: From Buffy to Dr Horrible, Infinity & Beyond
Magazine: 56 rapid-fire free events featuring some of the festival's
favourite guests
Francis Wheen and Frank Moorhouse on the 70s
New News 2010: on the future of journalism
Lyrical: featuring Steve Kilbey, Lisa Miller, Cloud Control and others
Malcolm Fraser, Waleed
Aly and Judith Brett: On Liberalism
Peter Beinart on the Failure of the Jewish Establishment
An annual event to celebrate European settlement of Melbourne. On August 30
1835 John Fawkner's party
sailed up the Yarra in the Enterprize and anchored at base of the falls
in the centre of what we now call Melbourne.
30 August 2010
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Enquiries: (03) 9658 9658
EQUITANA Melbourne 2010
EQUITANA Melbourne is officially recognised as a Hallmark event for Victoria
placing it in the same category as the Australian Open Tennis Championships,
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Launched in 1999, this prestigious event is Australia’s largest multi
disciplined equestrian festival. EQUITANA Melbourne is the only event in the
Southern Hemisphere that brings the entire equine community together to educate,
compete and entertain. EQUITANA Melbourne also produces the largest equine
exhibition and consumer show, attracting a worldwide audience. Event elements
include:
4 days of exhibition showcasing over 300 international and Australian
companies
16 different horse competitions, offering one of the largest prize pools
in Australia
The inaugural EQUITANA Australian Open competition In five disciplines
4 nights of entertainment in our purpose built 4,500 seat indoor arena
Melbourne's long running community festival featuring rides, activities and
entertainment in Birrarung
Marr and the Alexandra
Gardens and this year also featuring special activities at the
Docklands on the
Sunday.
12th to 14th March 2011
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Anzac Day March
Tha annual march along Swanston Street and St Kilda Road to the Shrine.
Ninety items of sculpture in various premises in Toorak Village. Most of the exhibitions can also be viewed at night and many are available for purchase.
1st to 31st May 2011 ?
Toorak Village
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Enquiries: 0419 005 052
Forthcoming Events
These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne".
AFL Grand Final
The culmination of the Australian Rules Football season.
The largest airshow in the Southern Hemisphere, this biennial event brings aircrafts from all over the world to Avalon Airport. The initial days are for the trade and the public events commence on the Friday evening.. Full details at www.airshow.net.au.
The Australian Open attracts the world's best tennis players and over 500 000 spectators over the fortnight making it the highest attended annual sporting event in Australia. It is the first grand slam tennis event for the calendar year.
An annual dance festival with performances, forums, workshops and international performers.
July 2009 ?
Dance house, 150 Princes Street, North Carlton
CERES Yule Celebration - Winter Solstice 2009
Celebrate the return of the light from the darkest night at CERES Winter
Solstice. Brighten up your winter’s night and discover the beauty of darkness
and light with: Shadow puppetry from renowned puppeteers Stories from the
Ground,
A traditional Yule ritual & sprial dance
Fire sculpture & poetry
A stellar musical line up:
Rosie Burgess Trio, Jayden Lillyist, Broni, Mladen on the Ud - (Arabic
Lute)
Tickets at the Gate - $10 Members/Concession $15 Full $5 School Age $20
Passionate - $5 of ticket price goes to CERES Environment Fund
Fifth Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition
Sixteen of the world's best piano trios and string quartets compete for the most prestigious prize in chamber music. Full details at chambermusicaustralia.com.au.
July 2011 ?
Half Bent Winter Music Festival
Featuring various performers whose music is jazz related but often does not fit into easy categories.
September 2008 ?
Trades Hall
Head of the Yarra Rowing Regatta
An eight-oared time trial race from
Princes Bridge to the
City of Hawthorn Rowing Club. Over 150 crews compete in a large range of
categories. The finishing line and presentations are in Hawthorn.
November 2008 ?
Melbourne Cup Parade
The Parade travels along Swanston Street from Bourke Street to Federation Square. Features jockeys and trainers taking part in the Melbourne Cup, past champion racehorses, Fashions on the Field at Flemington Float, entertainers, band, television identities and, later, an autograph session and fun games for all. After the Melbourne Cup Parade, key race jockeys and trainers will be interviewed by the media on stage at Federation Square. This is where you will get all the latest information on the Cup.
Any self-respecting fashionista will head to Central Pier, Docklands in March to witness one of Australia’s most fashionable events. The Melbourne Fashion Festival is a stylish showcase for established and up and coming fashion designers and in 2010 the event promises to set some future trends and turn some oh so stylish heads.
March 2011 ?
Central Pier, Docklands, with pop up events around Melbourne CBD
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
One of the the world's large comedy festivals spread across a number of
venues.
April 2011 ?
Melbourne International Design Festival
The Melbourne Design Festival has over 50 events across Melbourn. It features events ranging
from exhibitions to forums, workshops and installations amongst others
programmed for designers, students as well as the broader community. The
Melbourne International Design Festival is presented annually by the
National Design Centre. In
order to achieve its aim to make design widely accessible, most of the Festival
events are free.
July 2009 ?
various venues throughout Melbourne
Melbourne International Festival of Arts
In 2007 the Festival offers over 65 events ranging from grand productions and theatre to physical feats and thought-provoking exhibitions.
October 2008 ?
various venues in Melbourne
Melbourne International Film Festival
MIFF (Melbourne International Film Festival) is regarded unequivocally as the
most significant film event in Australia. MIFF presents the most diverse and immediate range of contemporary cinema in the country and engages the biggest cinema-going audience. With approximately 80 percent of the films screened being Australian premieres, you get to see it first at MIFF and be the one to give your friends the heads-up Be part of the
buzz in winter, when Melbourne becomes the global movie Mecca. MIFF screens over
350 films from Australia and around the world – comprising feature films, documentaries, and short films. The Festival assembles a monster 19 days of more than just the best in contemporary cinema – but also presents forums with filmmakers, panel discussions, celebrity interviews, outside broadcasts, music events, and an International Short Film Competition with the highest cash prize pool In Australia. Films are screened at CBD venues, including ACMI (Federation
Square), Forum Theatre
(Flinders Street), RMIT Capitol
Theatre (Swanston Street) and Greater Union (Russell Street).
July 2010 ?
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show is now regarded as the largest and most successful horticultural event in the Southern Hemisphere.
Melbourne International Jazz Festival (which was previously known as the Melbourne Interantional Jazz
Festival and then was rebranded as 'Melbourne Jazz' and still uses that as its URL but is now again the Melbourne International Jazz Festival - please let White Hat know if we haven't kept up with the latest marketing name which Iwe are sure has raised a lot of money for the consultants but probably not as much for the musicians) presents a series of jazz concerts in venues throughout Melbourne
May 2011 ?
Melbourne International Motor Show
The Melbourne International Motor Show is Australia's largest Motor Show and hosts the latest in design and technology, futuristic prototypes and concept vehicles and ground breaking developments in research, plus exciting demonstrations and entertainment for the whole family.
A 42km road run from Frankston to Melbourne. Those not attempting the full marathon can try the a certified 10km walk or run. Festivities for all at Albert Park
A vibrant marketplace with music, costumes, jewellery, CD's DVD's, performances, workshops and more... A top professional Bellydance Show on 13th July.
July 2008 ?
Darebin Arts Centre, cnr St Georges Rd & Bell Street Preston
Melbourne Spring Fashion Week
Featuring runway shows, retail events, workshops, panel discussions, exhibitions, business seminars and parties. An annual celebration of fashion in Melbourne. Full details at
Melbourne Fashion Week.
This year’s Royal Melbourne Show is not to be missed! Be part of the celebrations as the new look Showgrounds is unveiled to the public. Providing the ultimate school holiday entertainment, the show has something for everyone. Be thrilled by the excitement of monster trucks, cannonball, and freestyle motorcross on the Coca-Cola Arena. Adult $25, Children (5-14 years old) $11, Under 5 years old FREE, Family $65 (2 Adults & 3 Children, 1 Adult & 4 Children), Concession $16, Senior’s Day $11 (26 September only). Thursday 21 September – Sunday 1 October 9:30am – 10:00pm daily (Sunday 1 October 9:30am – 8:30pm)
The festival celebrates the diverse and dynamic contributions of people aged 60 plus. Events include theatre, cinema, touring shows, music and walks. Many events are discounted or free - as long as participants have their Victorian Seniors Card.
October 2009 ?
Winter Solstice Bonfire
Entertainment will be happening from 4pm onwards. The fire performers will begin
at approximately 5pm. Fire Performers, Children's Lantern Parade, Giant Lantens, Mulled Wine, Food Stalls, Bar, Wandering Minstrel, Drummers. Tickets available online at http://www.trybooking.com/FA
These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne".
Other useful resources:
The Visitor Information Centre at Federation Square is a very good source of information on mainstream and commercial events.
The City of Melbourne produce an excellent free booklet every month called Melbourne Events. This is available from many outlets around the city including at the Information Centre mentioned above. However you need to be aware that the listed events are (as is appropriate) mainly those within the confines of the council boundaries. You therefore won't find much about things like suburban festivals or or events in country Victoria. More information is available on their website.
The best way to keep up to date with what's on in Melbourne is to subscribe to our free email newsletter.
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Qantas In Flight Magazine chooses
White Hat
Cemetery Tour as its featured Australian tour for May
There are many fine historical tours
throughout Australia including cemetery tours. From these, the
prestigious Qantas In Flight Magazine has chosen the White Hat Tour
of Melbourne Cemetery as its featured Australian tour for the May
2007 edition. This tour was also featured by ABC radio on 24 May and
will feature in a documentary series on Burke and Wills to be shown
on European television in 2008. The tour has been operating for many years and has won
praise from a wide range of sources. This is not a dry and stuffy
tour but in keeping with all White Hat offerings it is Informed,
Intelligent, Independent (and occasionally) Irreverent. You can find
details of the tour atWhite
Hat Tour of Melbourne Cemetery and view the article at
Qantas In Flight Magazine.
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