Alt-comedy has a new name. It’s Greg
At this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival, a show titled Greg is making waves—not for its namesake, but for its unapologetically absurd and refreshingly...
Anirban Dasgupta on comedy, India, and Melbourne audiences
Indian stand-up comedy is no laughing matter these days—just ask Kunal Kamra. The comedian’s recent jokes targeting a powerful Maharashtra politician sparked outrage, online...
The Grant Effect: How a Melburnian redefined global elegance
On Thursday morning, the Ian Potter Centre at NGV was abuzz with quiet anticipation as Martin Grant—soft-spoken yet effortlessly commanding—stepped forward to introduce his...
Nipa Doshi’s “A Room of My Own” to join NGV collection
Celebrated for her distinctive approach that masterfully blends Indian heritage with contemporary design, Mumbai-born, London-based designer Nipa Doshi has been named the recipient of...
NGV Teens Art Party: Creativity, connection & Kusama
Step into a world of pumpkins, petals, and polka dots at the NGV Teens Art Party on Saturday, 1 March 2025, from 6–9 PM....
Melbourne’s NGV welcomes Lunar New Year with vibrant festivities
Celebrate Lunar New Year at NGV International with two full days of vibrant, family-friendly activities marking the start of the Year of the Snake....
Asia TOPA 2025 to spotlight India & Asia-Pacific arts in Melbourne
The Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts (Asia TOPA) returns after five years, bringing 20 February to 10 March 2025 to life with the best...
Punjabi star AP Dhillon brings The Brownprint Tour to Australia
Punjabi artist AP Dhillon is bringing his globally acclaimed live show to Australia for the first time with The Brownprint Tour this February, hitting...
Melbourne gears up this Xmas with music, markets & events
Melbourne comes into its own over Christmas with heaps of fun activities for families—and the Christmas cheer will be even brighter with the return...
From FIFO to Goa: Reuben De Melo’s musical homecoming
Reuben De Melo’s rise from a Perth-based FIFO worker to a globally recognised indie folk singer reached a heartfelt milestone at the 55th International...