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The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

21–23 September

Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall

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EDITOR

Lucas Radbourne

ASSISTANT EDITORS

Sidonie Bird de la Coeur

Talia Rinaldo

STAFF WRITER

Kaya Martin

DESIGNER

Riley McDonald

GIG GUIDE

Jacob Colliver

CONTRIBUTORS

Bryget Chrisfield, Ben Lamb, Jacob McCormack, Paul French, Tyler Jenke, Lesleigh Luiten, Andrew Handley, Andy Lloyd-Russell

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Melbourne’s massive new arts festival Now or Never is set to take the city by storm this month, running from August 17 to September 2.

Æ The program is incredibly versatile, but one of the clear highlights will be the transformation of the Royal Exhibition Building into a 4,000 capacity concert venue, set to feature this month’s cover star - legendary Melbourne DJ and producer CC:DISCO! - in her triumphant homecoming.

There are so many amazing artists playing in Melbourne over the next few weeks. This month, we have the privilege to speak with the one-and-only G Flip, Scottish chart-toppers The Snuts, You Am I (who’ll be performing The Who’s Tommy), ex-Little Birdy frontwoman Katy Steele, breakout indie darling Tyne-James Organ, and ANAM’s acclaimed composer Michael Kieran Harvey. In one of our personal highlights, we have a long chat with the director of Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story, the landmark doco debuting at Melbourne International Film Festival this month.

Then we have our usual range of album reviews and our monthly art, stage, festival, gig and venue guides, plus a brand new section called High Fidelity!

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COVER

Our August cover star is CC:DISCO!, who’s performing as part of Now or Never.

THE EIGHTY-SIX ANNOUNCES MASSIVE FULL PROGRAM

The Eighty-Six has announced its massive full program featuring Super Saturday - almost 24 hours of free gigs and a street party thrown by local legends 1800 Lasagna - happening on October 28. More acts have joined the lineup including Ros Bandt, Unknown T, Bez from the Happy Mondays, Dennis Bovell, Otoboke Beaver, Built to Spill and more. Plus, there’ll be a dog parade and costume contest, and an independent music exchange. It’s all happening along High Street between Northcote and Preston from October 23–31.

Melbourne International Jazz Festival Drops Early Lineup

Melbourne International Jazz Festival has revealed SFJAZZ Collective, Nduduzo Makhathini, William Barton, GoGo Penguin and Cécile McLorin Salvant on its 2023 lineup. The 2023 iteration will run from October 20 - 29.

MELBOURNE RECITAL CENTRE’S WINTER PERFORMANCES HEAT UP

Melbourne Recital Centre’s Season Three program features performances from an eclectic ensemble of artists in August including classical guitarist Petra Polácková, jazz performer Mama Alto, soprano Cristina Russo, and singer/songwriters Eliza Hull and Liz Martin. It’s a winter offering to warm audiences’ hearts.

More Acts Join Queenscliff Music Festival

Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls, Katy Steele, The Merindas and Georgia State Line have all joined the lineup. QMF runs from November 23 - 26.

Kraftwerk To Headline Meredith

This year, German pioneers of electronic music Kraftwerk will be gracing the supernatural amphitheatre from December 8 - 10. Kraftwerk will also be playing a headline show at MCA on December 8.

Strawberry Fields Drops Stacked 2023 Lineup

DJ Seinfeld, Moodymann, Todd Terje, Roza Terenzi b2b D Tiffany, Pretty Girl and STÜM are just a few of the renowned artists who will be joining Glaswegian sensation Denis Sulta on the Murray River from November 17-19.

David Suzuki To Feature At Imax As Part Of Now Or Never

See Suzuki live-stream directly into IMAX as part of Now or Never festival, on Saturday 19 August, 12-1pm. Now or Never festival explores the intersection of art, ideas, sound and technology across 17 days from 17 August – 2 September.

Spilt Milk Unveils Its Massive 2023 Lineup

Featuring Post Malone and Dom Dolla in the top slots, this one-day festival is set to head to Ballarat on December 2. Post Malone will also be playing a headline show at Melbourne Showgrounds on November 30.

Miff 2023 Reveals Its Full Lineup

With a blockbuster lineup of 267 films, MIFF raises the curtain on an extraordinary selection of features, shorts, restorations, retrospectives and additional XR experiences. It will be screening in cinemas from August 3 - 20.

Dan Sultan Is Heading On A National Tour

The tour will follow the highly anticipated release of his self-titled album on August 18 via Liberation. Catch him live during his three-city tour when he heads to Melbourne on October 21 for a performance at Melbourne Recital Centre.

Bic Runga To Play Melbourne Recital Centre

The tour will see Runga performing in a largely stripped-back manner, eschewing a full band in favour of both solo sets and duo performances with her husband Kody Nielsen of Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Catch Bic Runga at Melbourne Recital Centre’s Elisabeth Murdoch Hall on August 18.

Interpol And Bloc Party Team Up For Tour

Interpol and Bloc Party, two heavyweights in the indie scene, have joined forces for a highly anticipated joint headline tour. Catch them both when they head to Melbourne for a show at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on November 16.

FLOOD-AFFECTED COMMUNITIES BROUGHT TOGETHER BY LIVE MUSIC

Music Victoria’s Live Music for Flood Recovery program, staged in small towns and villages in regional and rural Victoria, will host 30 live music events at local venues for flood-affected communities to revive and gather throughout spring.

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Masego Announces Australian Tour

Jamaican-American musical virtuoso Masego is set to ignite Australian stages once again with a series of dazzling performances this October, including a show at the Forum on October 16.

WYNTON MARSALIS’ JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER IS TOURING

Wynton Marsalis is bringing the renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center to Melbourne for performances of All Rise with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra on August 25 and 26.

Orchestra Victoria Announce Indie Symphony

Indie Symphony, presented by Orchestra Victoria at Hamer Hall on Friday September 8, offers a rare opportunity to experience a selection of independently developed video games with a live performance of their scores.

Ok Motels Unveils Its First Lineup

OK Motels’ first line-up for 2024 is led by The Slingers, Watty Thompson & His Total Fire Band, The Belair Lip Bombs and The Clams. It’ll be held in Charlton from February 23 - 25.

Out On The Weekend Adds Even More Acts

Jenny Don’t And The Spurs, Texan schoolteacher-turned-troubadour Summer Dean and hot young Kentucky roots ‘n’ blues musician Nat Myers join an already stacked lineup in Williamstown on October 14.

Ronny Chieng Returns For Limited Homecoming Tour

The actor, comedian and performer will be heading our way in September, playing MCA on September 16.

The Brian Jonestown Massacre Is Coming To Melbourne

The Brian Jonestown Massacre are set to bring their distinct brand of psychedelic rock to Australia this November, playing the Forum on the 21st.

Oliver Tree Is Heading To Australia

The internationally acclaimed, chart-topping artist Oliver Tree is coming to Melbourne for a show on October 18 at Festival Hall.

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Dope Lemon Is Playing Melbourne In September

Dope Lemon, aka Angus Stone, will play Melbourne’s Forum on September 14 showcasing his forthcoming album, Kimosabè (out on September 1).

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Bliss N Eso Announce Flying Colours 15th Anniversary Tour

Legendary Australian hip-hop trio Bliss n Eso are doing what they do best and heading back to the stage in 2023 with their Flying Colours 15th Anniversary Tour this October. They’ll be playing Melbourne’s 170 Russell on October 13.

The Cat Empire Announce Album Tour

Set to release their much-anticipated ninth studio album Where The Angels Fall on Friday August 25, beloved band The Cat Empire have announced they will be coming to the Forum on October 6.

TRIPLE J ANNOUNCES NEW 24/7 HOTTEST 100 STATION

IL DIVO, PATRIZIO BUANNE ARE COMING TO MELBOURNE

Il Divo, one of the world’s leading classical crossover groups, will make their longawaited return to Australian stages, playing the Plenary on November 4.

MILK! RECORDS TO CLOSE AT YEAR’S END

After 11 years, Milk! Records is set to close at the end of 2023 and they’re going out with a final release from Courtney Barnett. An instrumental album and the soundtrack to the film Anonymous Club, End Of The Day is slated for release on September 8.

The station exclusively features songs that listeners have selected for past triple J Hottest 100 countdowns, which stretches back more than 30 years. Triple j Hottest will be available to listen to 24 hours a day online through the triple j and ABC Listen apps.

JACKSON DEAN ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER AUSTRALIAN SHOWS

He’ll be bringing his distinct brand of Maryland twang on tour this October, playing the Corner Hotel on October 25.

RIDIN’ HEARTS REVEALS DEBUT LINEUP

Ridin’ Hearts festival is bringing the likes of Bailey Zimmerman, Danielle Bradbery and Sam Barber to Melbourne Showgrounds on November 5.

Lauv Announces Australian Tour Dates

He’ll be bringing The Between Albums tour to Australia this October, playing the Forum on October 24.

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Devin Townsend Announces Australian

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The Strapping Young Lad and Devin Townsend Project mastermind is coming to Australia, playing the Forum on November 10.

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Electric Kingdom To Transform Birrarung Marr

Running from September 7 to 17, Electric Kingdom is Melbourne’s after-dark exploration of light and wonder. The family-friendly event welcomes visitors to the banks of the Yarra River to check out illuminated animals, travelling performers, a dynamic soundtrack and so much more, all for free.

Tism Exhibit Comes To Australian Music Vault

TISM’s larger-than-life sock costume is part of a new exhibit at the Australian Music Vault. The Strength in Sound display is on now as part of the Australian Music Vault’s free exhibition space inside Arts Centre Melbourne.

Grinspoon Are Coming To Melbourne

Grinspoon are touring Australia between October 29 and December 23, playing hits from their legendary albums Easy and New Detention. They’ve just announced a new Melbourne date on December 22 at the Forum.

Thornhill Are Heading On Their Prom

Queen City Tour

Commencing in Melbourne on Friday October 20 at the Forum Theatre, the tour will feature special guests Holding Absence, Thousand Below and Bloom.

The Vegan Market Returns To Melbourne

Australia’s travelling Vegan Market is set to return to Melbourne for a full day of plantbased goodness on August 6. Taking place at Seaworks, the event will feature 100 businesses sharing their nature-focused wares.

Angie Mcmahon Announces Melbourne Show

Angie McMahon is bringing the Make Mistakes Tour to Melbourne, playing the Northcote Theatre on September 28.

Aussie Rock Legends To Tour The White Album

Chris Cheney (The Living End), Phil Jamieson (Grinspoon), Tim Rogers (You Am I), and ARIA Award-winning solo artist Josh Pyke are once again taking to the stage to celebrate one of the great albums of all time: The Beatles’ White Album. They’ll be playing Hamer Hall on September 9.

Phony Ppl Are Heading On An Australian Tour

Phony Ppl, the genre-defying band hailing from the vibrant streets of Brooklyn, are set to bring their unique sound to Melbourne’s 170 Russell on October 17.

Louis Tomlinson Is Coming To Melbourne

The former One Direction heartthrob turned solo artist will perform live at Sidney Myer Music Bowl on January 28, 2024.

THE VANNS ANNOUNCE BIGGEST-EVER HEADLINING TOUR

The Aussie rock four-piece will be hitting the road this summer, coming to the Forum on November 3.

EXPLORE BARRY HUMPHRIES’ COSTUMES AT ARTS CENTRE

A time capsule of items exploring the career of iconic Australian comedian Barry Humphries will be on display at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Smorgon Family Plaza until August 30.

The Human League Are Heading To Australia

The iconic English new wave sensation, The Human League, are all set to bring their electronic synthpop magic to Melbourne. Catch them when they head to Melbourne’s own Palais Theatre on March 9 next year.

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