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Popular & Variety Music in Melbourne and Country Victoria

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Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar

Discover Scandinavia in Melbourne at the annual Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar in the beautiful gardens of the Swedish Church, Toorak. Festive atmosphere with stalls full of gorgeous items from Sweden, Denmark and Norway, especially imported for the Bazaar. Handicrafts, Scandinavian food, entertainment and lots of fun activities for the kids. Full information at Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar.




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Carols by Candlelight
An event that has become a popular part of the Melbourne calendar


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Riverboats Music Festival

The Riverboats Music Festival is the Murray River’s premiere contemporary music event.

Staged in the twin-towns of Echuca-Moama, Riverboats takes place under towering river red gums in a natural amphitheatre next to the mighty Murray. Historic paddlesteamers meander past all weekend, and occasionally the corellas get a bit raucous at sunset. There is one stage and plenty of room for dancing, great artists and some of the best food trucks going round.

White Hat can recommend taking a 2.5 hour trip from Melbourne to spend a weekend on the river for this annual celebration.

This year's lineup includes The Waifs, Tex Perkins - Far From Folsom, The Public Opinion Afro OrchestraMark Seymour & The Undertow, Augie March, Gabriella Cohen, Benny Walker, Jen Cloher, Don Walker, Deborah Conway & Willy Zygier, Fraser A. GormanThe Kill Devil Hills,  and Leah Senior 

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Macedon Ranges Music Festival

The Macedon Ranges Music Festival is a place where people come together for music, dancing, food, drinks,  friends, family, community, and for a great cause. 100% of profits have always been and will continue to be donated to the Cambodian Kids Foundation. Full details at Macedon Ranges Music Festival website




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Come From Away
ast of Come From Away

 

The Tony® and Olivier Award winning musical Come From Away tells the remarkable true story of thousands of stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland, Canada that welcomed them all.  Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

Full details and bookings on the Comedy Theatre website.




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The Phantom of the Opera

Opera Australia presents one of the most successful musicals of all time, in Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of The Opera to Melbourne.

Featuring well-known numbers such as Music of the Night, Think of Me, All I Ask of You and, of course the title song, Masquerade.

Full details and booking information at the Opera Australia website.




Some related broadcasts of interest


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Some related Sheet Music

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