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  • BLUESFEST BACK FOR AN ENCORE 2026
    THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN AND SO HAS THE MUSIC – BLUESFEST BACK FOR ENCORE IN 2026 Bluesfest – an Australian-owned, truly independent celebration of live music – will be back in 2026.  Music lovers from across the country came together to celebrate what Bluesfest fans and the music community have always known – that live music and this much-loved festival…
  • KINGDOM HEARTS All-In-One Package Announced
    SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES KINGDOM HEARTS ALL-IN-ONE PACKAGE COMING TO AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND RETAILERS Physical Edition Features 10 Titles in One Pack, Including: KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX, KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue and KINGDOM HEARTS III Today, SQUARE ENIX has announced that KINGDOM HEARTS All-In-One Package, a physical compilation of 10 different KINGDOM HEARTS titles in one edition, is now available…
  • MARIO KART WORLD DIRECT REVS UP NEW DETAILS ON THE BIGGEST MARIO KART EVER, COMING TO NINTENDO SWITCH 2 AT LAUNCH
    In today’s Mario Kart World Direct presentation, Nintendo unveiled footage detailing new information on the upcoming game – which is set to be the biggest Mario Kart in series history – launching exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on 5th June. A bundle that includes the Nintendo Switch 2 console and a full game download code for Mario Kart World will also be available…
  • Legendary Mando-pop singer and songwriter 周華健 Wakin Chau announces THE YOUNGER ME CONCERT TOUR 2025
    Legendary Mando-pop singer and songwriter 周華健 Wakin Chau announces the highly anticipated world tour THE YOUNGER ME CONCERT TOUR 2025 in Australia The Mandopop artist Wakin Chau (周華健) is bringing his 少年的奇幻之旅巡迴演 唱會 THE YOUNGER ME CONCERT TOUR this June, with shows in Sydney and Melbourne. Having already staged multiple unforgettable performances, different segments of…
  • MSO announces Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience
    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents the Australian premiere of Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience Performed Live to New Marvel Studios Concert FilmConducted by Nicholas Buc Thursday 16 – 18 October, Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne Tickets on sale from 10am 24 April, visit mso.com.au The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience – a new Marvel Studios…
  • Second Melbourne date added to Lady Gaga’s The Mayhem Ball to meet overwhelming demand!
    Tour marks Lady Gaga’s first Australian shows in 11 years and her first-ever stadium dates in the country. Ticket Presales UnderwayGeneral Onsale – Thursday, April 17 at LiveNation.com.au MELBOURNE, April 15, 2025: Due to overwhelming demand, a second stadium date for Melbourne has been added to the Australian leg of Lady Gaga’s global tour, ‘The MAYHEM…
  • STAR STUDDED DATE EVERYTHING! LAUNCHES JUNE 17TH
    STAR STUDDED DATE EVERYTHING! LAUNCHES DIGITALLY ON JUNE 17THWITH THE PHYSICAL EDITION AVAILABLE AFTER The romantic house dating sim featuring one of the biggest cast of stars ever in games is ready to be in your embrace Team17 Digital and Los Angeles-based developer Sassy Chap Games have announced their sandbox dating simulator, Date Everything! will launch…
  • LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIA IN JUST 3 WEEKS! – FINAL CASTING ANNOUNCED
    LES MISÉRABLESTHE ARENA SPECTACULAR ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIA IN JUST 3 WEEKS! TICKETS ON SALE NOW LESMISARENATOUR.COM.AU AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATESSYDNEY – ICC THEATRE 30 APRIL – 11 MAY 2025MELBOURNE – ROD LAVER ARENA 14 MAY – 25 MAY 2025BRISBANE – ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE 28 MAY – 1 JUNE  2025@lesmisarenatourau SHAN AKO IS ÉPONINEAUSTRALIAN CHILDREN CONFIRMED TO PLAY THE…
  • GROUNDBREAKING DOCUMENTARY “TITANIC: THE DIGITAL RESURRECTION” OFFERS UNPRECEDENTED LOOK AT HISTORY’S INFAMOUS MARITIME DISASTER
    NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC REVEALS GROUNDBREAKING UNDERWATER SCAN UNVEILING TITANIC IN UNPRECEDENTED DETAIL, CHALLENGING LONG-HELD THEORIES AND PRESENTING FRESH INSIGHTS IN UPCOMING DOCUMENTARY SPECIAL TITANIC: THE DIGITAL RESURRECTION Exclusive Access to State-of-the-Art Technology Preserves Titanic Wreck Site for Future Generations, Marking a New Era in Underwater Archeology The 90-Minute Special, From BAFTA Award-Winning Atlantic ProductionsPremieres April 18 on Disney+ in…
  • Three cast members announced for 40th Anniversary tour of CATS
    Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live today announced the first three cast members for the 40th Anniversary Australian tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS. CATS will play at its original Australian home, Theatre Royal Sydney from 17 June, then head to Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide from September and to Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne from December. Audience…
  • Lady Gaga announces first Australian shows in 11 years and her first-ever stadium dates in the country on ‘The Mayhem Ball’ Tour
    Ticket Presales Begin Monday, April 14General Onsale – Thursday, April 17 at LiveNation.com.au After much anticipation, 14-time Grammy Award-winner Lady Gaga has officially announced the Australian leg of ‘The MAYHEM Ball’ tour, adding 3 stadium dates to her global tour. These shows mark Lady Gaga’s long-awaited return to the region, and  her first dates in Australia…
  • GREAT SCOTT! BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical announces Australian cast including Broadway star Roger Bart as ‘Doc’
    Producers John Frost, Colin Ingram and the creators of the original film trilogy Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale are thrilled to announce that Tony Award winner Roger Bart will don the boiler suit and voice-activate the time travelling DeLorean for the Australian Premiere season of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical, reprising the beloved role…
  • TEDDY SWIMS: 3rd & Final arena shows added in SYDNEY & MELBOURNE! Six shows sold out
    New tickets on sale Thursday 10 April With six dates already sold out in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, due to overwhelming demand by fans Frontier Touring is pleased to announce 3rd & Final arena shows in Sydney and Melbourne for chart-topping GRAMMY-nominee Teddy Swims – returning to Australia with his I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour this October. These are…
  • DISNEY UNVEILS FIRST TRAILER & POSTER FOR UPCOMING “TRON: ARES”
    Highly Anticipated New Instalment of “TRON” Franchise Hits Australian Cinemas on October 9, 2025 Today, Disney released the first trailer and poster for Disney’s “TRON: Ares,” the highly anticipated third instalment in the groundbreaking “TRON” franchise. “TRON: Ares” is a follow-up to Disney’s 1982 seminal science fiction film,“TRON” and the 2010 sequel, “TRON: Legacy.” “TRON: Ares” follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from…
  • KINGSWOOD release new single ‘YOU WRECK ME’ Announce NATIONAL ‘THE MIDNIGHT MAVERICKS TOUR’ 2025
    Multi-Platinum & Gold ARIA-certified, ARIA-nominated, and 4x Golden Guitar nominees, KINGSWOOD, return with a powerful tribute to one of rock’s greatest icons. Blending the raw energy of classic rock with the rich storytelling of modern country, KINGSWOOD have built a reputation for electrifying performances and genre-defying artistry. Now, with their latest release, a bold reimagining of Tom Petty’s ‘You…
  • SQUARE ENIX Announces FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE and BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster Are Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
    Play Two Acclaimed RPGs Anywhere on the Highly Anticipated Nintendo System During the Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 presentation, SQUARE ENIX®announced two critically acclaimed RPGs, FINAL FANTASY™ VII REMAKE INTERGRADE and BRAVELY DEFAULT™ FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster, are coming to the highly anticipated system. FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE is the expanded edition of the first entry in the FINAL FANTASY VII remake project and includes…
  • NINTENDO SWITCH 2 LAUNCHES 5TH JUNE, BRINGING NEW FORMS OF GAME COMMUNICATION TO LIFE
    All Together, Anytime, Anywhere. With new ways to play and new ways to connect players, Nintendo Switch 2 arrives on 5th June 2025, for a suggested retail price of AU$699.95. Discover reimagined Joy-Con 2 controllers, each of which can now be used as a mouse in compatible games and that snap to the console with magnetic…
  • Major new musical announcement – ANASTASIA musical to premiere in Australia
    Major New Musical Announcement Broadway hit musical ANASTASIA to Premiere in Australia in 2025 “A monster hit!” – The New York Times“A SERIOUS HIT! Broadway’s got a bright new star – its name is ANASTASIA.” – NBC TV John Frost for Crossroads Live and Opera Australia today announced that the Broadway hit musical ANASTASIA,will have its Australian premiere…
  • Singer, Performer, Entrepreneur Jay Park Returns to Australia and New Zealand with 2025 Jay Park World Tour [Serenades & Body Rolls]
    Jay Park, the internationally acclaimed rapper, singer-songwriter, performer, and entrepreneur, is set to make his highly anticipated return to the stage with the 2025 Jay Park World Tour [Serenades & Body Rolls], presented by Live Nation and MORE VISION. This marks his first world tour in six years, promising fans an unforgettable experience. The Australia and New Zealand…
  • Donnie Darko’s Halloween House Party takes over Melbourne Pavillion, w/ Frank The Rabbit actor James Duval
    AN UNMISSABLE HIGH-TECH INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE COMES TO AUSTRALIA AS PART OF WORLD TOUR, FEATURING FRANK THE RABBIT HIMSELF, JAMES DUVAL For one unforgettable night in June, the Melbourne Pavilion will transform into the world ofDONNIE DARKO – a fully costumed interactive Halloween rave experience, inspired by the beloved 2001 cult classic film.  “But this isn’t just a…
  • RICKY MARTIN RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA WITH SPECIAL GUEST RITA ORA
    Set to Ignite Stages in Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, and Sydney Australia, prepare to experience the unparalleled energy and passion of music icon Ricky Martin as he announces his much-anticipated return this November 2025, with very special guest Rita Ora. The tour marks Ricky’s first Australian performances since his sold-out shows in 2015, promising fans an unforgettable musical journey. Global…
  • THE FRAY ANNOUNCE NEW SHOWS IN MELBOURNE & SYDNEY!
    Due to overwhelming demand for pre-sale tickets, The Fray, have added new shows in Melbourne and Sydney.  The extra Melbourne show will take place on Tuesday 9th December at The Forum and Sydney will go ahead on Wednesday 10th December at Enmore Theatre.  Tickets for both shows will be available immediately through the TEG MJR…
  • FIGHT EPIC BATTLES IN SUPER ROBOT WARS Y COMING IN 2025!
    Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is pleased to announce SUPER ROBOT WARS Y, coming for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam in 2025. SUPER ROBOT WARS Y is a grid-based tactical combat RPG that brings units and pilots from a variety of anime together to battle their mutual foes. Discover some of the featured series and…
  • MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS 25 – THE OFFICIAL VIDEO GAME: CAREER MODE UNVEILED IN A NEW TRAILER
    Milestone, a leading global racing game developer and publisher based in Milan, and Feld Motor Sports, Inc.,the worldwide leader inspecialised arena and stadium-based motorsports entertainment, released today a new trailer for Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Game, which explains the renewed career mode. Watch the Career Explosion trailer here: https://youtu.be/XWw2Uz1XH_0 The brand-new career mode offers everyone the…
  • SAGA FRONTIER 2 REMASTERED NOW AVAILABLE
    Experience the Definitive Version of the RPG Classic with Updated Graphics, New Stories, a Bounty of Quality-of-Life Updates and More SYDNEY (March 28, 2025) – During today’s March Nintendo Direct showcase, SQUARE ENIX®announced SaGa Frontier™ 2 Remastered, an enhanced version of the beloved 1999 RPG, is available now on Nintendo Switch™. The game is also available now on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), PC…
  • SQUARE ENIX DEBUTS FIRST GAMEPLAY TRAILER FOR DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D REMAKE
    Remakes of the First Two DRAGON QUEST GamesComing to PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and PC Platforms This Year SYDNEY (March 28, 2025) – During today’s Nintendo Direct presentation, SQUARE ENIX® revealed a new gameplay trailer for DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake, the narrative continuation of last year’s acclaimed DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake. The game combines full remakes of DRAGON QUEST I and DRAGON QUEST…
  • LEAD THE PATAPON MARCH IN PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY COMING on 11th JULY 2025
    Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe today announced PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY the remaster of the critically-acclaimed PSP titles will be making its way to PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC on 11th July 2025. PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY compiles the first two entries in the PATAPON series, which debuted on Sony’s PlayStation Portable (PSP) in 2007 and 2008, respectively. Having lived in the desolate frontier…
  • Sam Fischer returns with new single ‘Lovelife’, touring Australia in May
    Having enjoyed one of  his busiest years to date in 2024, Australian artist and performer SAM FISCHER has made an impactful return for 2025 with the release of ‘LOVELIFE’. As his first release for the year, Fischer starts off strong, serving a prime reminder of his natural talents as an artist but excitingly, offering fans new and longtime…
  • BANDAI NAMCO’S DARK SCI-FI TAKE ON PAC-MAN IN SHADOW LABYRINTH IS COMING THIS JULY
    Consume, Hunt and Become the Apex Predator on a Hostile Alien Planet in an Action-Packed Reimagining of the Legendary Game Icon, with Preorders Available Now Discover a world of secrets including a darkly inspired take on the iconic PAC-MAN and other legendary arcade IP in SHADOW LABYRINTH, the action-packed 2D platformer from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe….
  • GET READY TO SET UP SHOP IN TAMAGOTCHI PLAZA LAUNCHING 27 JUNE 2025 ON NINTENDO SWITCH
    Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe announces today that the iconic 90’s pocket companions are back in a new videogame with Tamagotchi Plaza,coming on 27 June 2025 for Nintendo Switch. The latest entry into the Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop series will bring back the unique feel of setting up quirky shops in the Tamagotchi world and serving cute characters with…
  • Mind The Gap: PAX Aus 2025 Early Bird Badges On Sale Today!
    Check your watch, it’s Badge time! PAX Aus 2025 Early Bird Badges go on sale at 12pm AEDT on March 25, 2025. Last year, PAX Aus lived up to its reputation with a huge return of AAA publishers to the Expo Hall, alongside its biggest-ever Tabletop and Indie Showcase areas, a packed panel schedule and…
  • Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Comes to PlayStation 5 on April 17
    Find our PC Review here! On April 17, MachineGames, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, will launch the critically acclaimed, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™ on PlayStation 5 consoles. Awarded D.I.C.E Adventure Game of the Year, achieving over 40 perfect review scores, and featured in more than 50 “Best of” and “Game of the Year” lists in…
  • THE FRAY ‘HOW TO SAVE A LIFE’ 20TH ANNIVERSARY AUSTRALIAN TOUR
    TEG MJR is excited to announce that the four-time GRAMMY-nominated band The Fray, is bringing their highly anticipated “How to Save a Life” 20th Anniversary Tour to Australia this December.   These shows are part of an extensive global tour and will celebrate their iconic debut album, How to Save a Life, giving fans the chance…
  • 2000’S POP ICON ANASTACIA ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN TOUR
    TEG Live is thrilled to announce the return of American singer-songwriter, the superstar Anastacia for the first time in over a decade, with her ‘Not That Kind 25’ world tour. Making stops in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane this September, these shows will be a celebration for all fans young and old. The tour marks the 25th anniversary…
  • CAMILA CABELLO – global superstar confirms Australian dates to Yours, C tour for August 2025
    Global superstar Camila Cabello has announced two Australian live shows for August 2025.  Presented by Frontier Touring, the award-winning star will perform at Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena on Wednesday 27 August and at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Saturday 30 August.   American Express Members can access presale tickets from 11am (local time) on Thursday 27 March, while Camila’s mailing list (see here) and Frontier Members can access presale tickets from 12noon (local time) on Monday 31…
  • STAYC announces ‘STAY TUNED’ global tour with performances across Asia, Australia and New Zealand
    Today, High Up Entertainment’s six-piece girl group STAYC (Star to a Young Culture) announced their highly anticipated global tour, “STAY TUNED.” Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on Saturday, April 12, with back-to-back shows at Olympic Hall in Seoul, before heading across Asia and Australia with stops in Tokyo, Jakarta, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Auckland, Bangkok, Hong Kong,…
  • Step Into Feudal Japan With Assassin’s Creed® Shadows, Available Now
    Fight for justice as a shinobi assassin and as a powerful samurai to shape Japan’s future Today, Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed® Shadows, the new iteration of the Assassin’s Creed franchise, is now available. The game is available on Ubisoft+*, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna**, Macs with Apple silicon via the Mac App Store, as…
  • THE REAL BIG BROTHER RETURNS! A THRILLING STAGE ADAPTATION OF 1984 IS ABOUT TO TAKE MELBOURNE AND ADELAIDE BY STORM
    Brace yourself for an electrifying theatrical experience, 1984 is back, and it’s more terrifyingly relevant than ever. Shake & Stir Theatre Co has announced a bold, high-impact stage adaptation of George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece, set to play in Melbourne and Adelaide for strictly limited seasons as part of a major national tour. Against the glow of towering television screens, 1984 unfolds…
  • TEDDY SWIMS announces his biggest shows ever in AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND this October!
    I’VE TRIED EVERYTHING BUT THERAPY TOUR – OCTOBER 2025Tickets on sale Monday 24 March After a meteoric rise to global stardom and due to overwhelming demand, GRAMMY-nominated multi-Platinum artist Teddy Swims announces his return to Australia and New Zealand this October 2025. Proudly presented by Frontier Touring, the forthcoming tour will see Swims perform in the largest arenas he’s ever played in both…
  • Believe! Apple’s global hit “Ted Lasso” renewed for season four with Jason Sudeikis set to return
    Apple TV+ today announced that the global phenomenon “Ted Lasso” is officially returning back to the football pitch for a fourth season that will reunite the team behind the history-making and multi-Emmy-winning comedy series, with Jason Sudeikis reprising his award-winning role as the celebrated Coach Ted Lasso. “As we all continue to live in a…
  • PETE MURRAY SHARES STIRRING NEW SINGLE + VIDEO I AM FIRE ANNOUNCES MAMMOTH 55-DATE SOLO ACOUSTIC TOUR STARTING THIS MAY
    With endless charm and stirring emotion, the brand new single I Am Fire released today from revered Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murrayoffers a poised yet powerful ode to everyday heroes, with the single also accompanied by the announcement of a mammoth 55-date run that will see Pete expansively tour the country in solo acoustic mode for the first time ever, commencing…
  • KOREA SPOTLIGHT HITS SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE
    CIFIKA, Say Sue Me, SION and Wah Wah Wah announce debut Australian performances at Live Nation’s ONES TO WATCH in Sydney + Take over Melbourne’s 170 Russell with special guests Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers this April! Bringing some of South Korea’s rising indie exports to Australia, the Korea Spotlight will return down under after its…
  • JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR OPENS ON SUNDAY IN MELBOURNE
    Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated rock musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR opens in Melbourne on Sunday at the Princess Theatre, with performances running from 16 March until 22 June. The Gala Opening Night will be held on Thursday 20 March. Sydney and Perth audiences were captivated by JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, with standing ovations and high praise from critics. The…
  • CIRQUE DU SOLEIL RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA WITH ONE OF ITS MOST BELOVED PRODUCTIONS
    CORTEO PREMIERE IN PERTH IN AUGUST 2025Perth from August 8 to 10, 2025 at Perth ArenaMelbourne from August 22 to 24, 2025 at John Cain ArenaSydney from September 4 to 7, 2025 at Qudos Bank ArenaBrisbane from September 18 to 21, 2025 at Brisbane Entertainment CentreAdelaide from October 2 to 5, 2025 at Adelaide Entertainment…
  • Disney On Ice presents ‘Find Your Hero’ – On sale Soon!
    The moment we all wait for…. It is Disney On Ice time!!! Very excited to announce that Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero goes on pre-sale next Tuesday March 18! Disney On Ice Preferred Customers can purchase advance tickets starting, Tuesday March 18, to get the best seats available before tickets go on-sale to the general public…
  • Legendary Drummer YIP SAI WING Announces Australia 2025 Dates as Part of ‘You & Me’ World Tour Celebrating The Legacy of BEYOND
    LEGENDARY drummer and co-founder of Hong Kong rock band BEYOND, Yip Sai Wing will bring his ‘YOU & ME’ World Tour to Australia in May 2025. Celebrating the legacy of one of the most influential rock bands in the Chinese-speaking world, the ‘YOU & Me’ World Tour will stop by ICC Sydney Theatre on May 15 and Melbourne’s…
  • DOLLY PARTON’S GREATEST HITS COME TO LIFE IN ‘HERE YOU COME AGAIN’, TOURING AUSTRALIA
    Shine up your cowboy boots and grab your rhinestones, Here You Come Again, the dazzling musical comedy packed with Dolly Parton’s greatest hits, is heading to Australia.   Officially produced with the approval of Dolly Parton and featuring iconic songs like Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream, and I Will Always Love You, this heart-warming and hilarious show will tour Australia following sold…
  • Audio-Technica Launches Second-Generation Cartilage Conduction Headphones
    Audio-Technica proudly announces the release of the ATHCC500BT2 cartilage conductor headphones. This is the brand’s second release of the revolutionary new technology changing how we listen to media. The headphones retail for RRP AUD 299 and are available on the Audio-Technica website.  The ATH-CC500BT2s allow you to enjoy clear, high-quality sound without blocking the ear…
  • 永彬Ryan.B Australian Tour On Sale Now!
    Viral TikTok Hits, But the Singer Remains Unknown?永彬Ryan.B’s Australia Concert Will Set the Stage on Fire! The Hitmaker Behind TikTok’s Biggest Songs is Coming to Australia!“You might not know me, but you definitely know my songs!” Chinese singer-songwriter Ryan.B is finally bringing his viral anthems to Australia! The 2025 “Viral Songs, Hidden Star” Asia Tour…
  • Broadway’s Smash-Hit In The Heights Brings The Heat To Melbourne
    COMEDY THEATRE, MELBOURNE | FROM 1 AUGUST 2025 The Tony Award®-winning musical sensation In The Heightsis dancing its way to Melbourne this August. Experience musical mastermind Lin-Manuel Miranda’s (Hamilton, Moana) debut musical which set the stage for his meteoric rise. Following a sold-out season at the Hayes Theatre and acclaimed runs at the Sydney Opera…
  • A new collaboration between SEA LIFE ANZ and Nintendo takes a deep dive into the world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    This year, immerse yourself in a unique universe with Animal Crossing: New Horizons at SEA LIFE aquariums across Australia and New Zealand. The game, developed by Nintendo, offers an immersive experience into a world where you can create your own paradise on a deserted island and interact with its residents. A FIRST IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND For…
  • KINGSWOOD ANNOUNCE FEATURE FILM DOCUMENTARY CLAPTRAP
    MELBOURNE PREMIERE & EAST COAST SCREENINGS SET FOR APRIL 2025 In 2024, beloved Australian rock group KINGSWOOD embarked on a record-setting live venture, completing Australia’s longest ever music tour. The Hometowns Tour encompassed 112 shows across the span of six months, taking KINGSWOOD to every corner of Australia and to over 60,000 fans.  A mammoth…
  • MEW TRAILER: Nyaight of the Living Cat 🐈‍⬛🐈 From Executive Director Takashi Miike
    ATTENTION! This is a PSA! The End is Nyaigh! In case you missed the celebration of Cat Day in Japan on Caturday, February 22, an all-new trailerhas been released that warns of the upcoming “nyandemic.” From executive director Takashi Miike, the animated post-apocalyptic comedy series Nyaight of the Living Cat will begin streaming this July only on Crunchyroll. Sony Pictures Entertainment…
  • Lightscape 2025 at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne now on sale
    LIGHTSCAPE 2025 AT ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS MELBOURNE NOW ON SALE New sights. New sounds. A whole new journey. Tickets for Melbourne’s favourite winter event, Lightscape 2025, go on sale today. This much-loved illuminated light experience will return, reimagined for winter 2025, featuring more than 20 stunning new installations from 20 June 2025. Visitors will be…
  • DAY6 3RD WORLD TOUR in MELBOURNE Venue Upgraded Due To High Demand
    After selling out their 3RD WORLD TOUR <FOREVER YOUNG> in AUSTRALIA tour instantly, K-rock group DAY6 (데이식스) have announced a venue upgrade for the show in Melbourne to meet demand. DAY6 3RD WORLD TOUR <FOREVER YOUNG> in MELBOURNE will now take place at John Cain Arena on Wednesday, April 9. Additional tickets for the Melbourne…
  • REV UP WITH MotoGP™25, AVAILABLE ON APRIL 30TH
    Milestone and MotoGP™ are excited to announce the upcoming release of MotoGP™25, the official MotoGP™ videogame featuring all the riders and tracks of the 2025 season from the most exciting sport on earth, MotoGP™, as well as Moto2™ and Moto3™. New tracks are joining the 2025 calendar for even more intense racing across the globe such as the legendary Brno…
  • AFTER CAPTIVATING 780,000 THEATREGOERS, TINA CLOSES THIS SUNDAY!
    AFTER CAPTIVATING 780,000 THEATREGOERS, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL ENDS ITS TRIUMPHANT AUSTRALIAN TOUR THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2025 After a remarkable twenty-two-month journey across Australia, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is set to conclude its triumphant tour with a final performance at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre this Sunday, March 2, 2025. Produced by Paul Dainty AO/TEG DAINTY in special collaboration with Stage Entertainment,…
  • JURASSIC UNEARTHED LIVE!!! Coming to Caulfield Racecourse from March 28
    DINOSAURS ROAR TO LIFE AT JURASSIC UNEARTHED LIVE! A Thrilling Prehistoric Adventure Awaits at Caulfield Racecourse, Under the Big Top! March 28 – April 27! Melbourne, the Dinosaurs are coming! From March 28 to April 27, Jurassic Unearthed Live will transport visitors back in time with an unforgettable live animatronics exhibition at Caulfield Racecourse. Prepare…
  • Lightfall world-wide debut at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
    Tickets selling fast for Lightfall’s world-wide debut at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne Tickets are selling fast for the world-wide and exclusive-to-Melbourne debut of Lightfall – an all-ages light trail experience at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. Premiering in the April school holidays between 6 – 20 April 2025, this 1km trail takes visitors through an illuminated landscape of…
  • MSO announces Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone™ in Concert
    The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra announces the return of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone™ in Concert 4 – 7 June, Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall Experience the MSO performing John Williams’ score live to picture from one of the most beloved films in history Tickets on sale from 10am Thursday 6 March at mso.com.au Waitlist pre-sales from Wednesday 5…
  • Vidya Rajan & Mel McGlensey debut as a comedy duo with their show Greg at the MICF
    Rising stars of alt-comedy, Vidya Rajan & Mel McGlensey are multi-award-winning comedians and writers with a talent for everything silly, dark and strange. Recently, Vidya was part of the core ensemble of Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe and won an AWGIE for her comedy writing for SBS, while Mel’s hit clown show ’Mel McGlensey is MOTORBOAT’ won the Best…
  • Big Fan Games Announces Disney TRON: Catalyst
    Release Date of June 17 for PC and Consoles Disney TRON: Catalyst Races Towards PC and Consoles On Winter Big Fan, a Devolver Digital publishing label, with developer Bithell Games and Disney Games, today announced the release date for its story driven adventure, TRON: Catalyst. The isometric, action-infused game will welcome you into its enthralling digital…
  • Pop icon Chaka Khan announces Australia and New Zealand headline shows this April
    Grammy Award winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, global pop culture icon CHAKA KHAN, returns to Australia and New Zealand this April to play a string of headline shows. These dates commence in Auckland at The Civic on April 16, followed by Melbourne’s Palais Theatre on April 18, and concluding at Sydney Opera House Concert Hall,…
  • KATY PERRY ANNOUNCES NEW AND FINAL AUSTRALIAN SHOWS!
    DUE TO HUGE DEMAND, GLOBAL SUPERSTAR KATY PERRY ANNOUNCES NEW AND FINAL AUSTRALIAN SHOWS  TICKETS ON SALE 12-NOON TUESDAY 25TH FEBRUARY Katy Perry’s highly anticipated return to Australia in June 2025 with The Lifetimes Tour presented by Snaffle, has proven to be an unparalleled and overwhelming success with ticket sales skyrocketing and resulting in a SOLD-OUT tour. Now, due to…
  • Mandopop Star Zhou Shen Announces Australia Dates As Part Of 9.29hz World Concert Tour
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  • Audio-Technica expands headphone offerings with R-Series open-back range.
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