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EDITOR’S LETTER Happy New Year readers, and what a year 2017 was! There’s no doubt 2018 is going to absolutely smash it! To get us kicked off, and with summer in full swing, be sure to check out our preview and guide to the ultimate summer concert series Melbourne has to offer – Zoo Twilights. Held locally at Melbourne Zoo in Parkville, this summer music feast features a staggering line up of local and international artists that will keep us dancing from late January right through until March. This issue also sees us introduce our first food trail map for the inner north. Designed to help you find the best and most delicious eats in the region, be sure to check out this month’s map, showcasing the very best of Fitzroy! Staying in Fitzroy, this issue also sees us take a look at boutique perfumery Le Labo. Conceptualised as far away as New York and endorsed by some of the biggest celebrity names out there, we find out what shapes and drives this most exclusive of cruelty-free perfume brands, and how they have turned a desire to be the very best into reality. Our community feature this month looks at Abbotsford based FareShare. This epic team of up to 900 volunteers works tirelessly to help those in Australia facing food insecurity. Cooking up to 5000 free meals a day using surplus supermarket food that would otherwise have gone to waste, the project has rapidly grown to become Australia’s largest charity kitchen.
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Lastly, for lovers of the arts, we investigate the works of world renowned street artist Smug. With some iconic works in the inner north, and having collaborated with local street art agency Juddy Roller, we find out how Smug is helping to usher in a new era of street art culture.
Print Columnists: Quincy Malesovas, Kathryn Lewis, Ruby Syme, Simon Wraight, Nina McQueen, Estelle Artois, Tobias Handke
As always, we hope you enjoy our latest exploration of Melbourne’s inner north!
Photography: Dean Sunshine, Adrian Lander, Kerman Daruwalla, Le Labo
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• WHAT’S ON
• WHAT’S ON
• WHAT’S ON
• THE FITZROY
• WHAT’S ON
• ARTS NEWS
• COMMUNITY
• FASHION UPDATE
• SMUG: USHERING A NEW ERA OF STREET ART CULTURE
NEWS
• FARESHARE:
AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST CHARITY KITCHEN
• LE LABO: A
HUMBLE SCENT
FOOD TRAIL
• MUSIC NEWS • ZOO TWILIGHTS:
THE ULTIMATE GIG GUIDE
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Issue 11 • January
What’s On - Arts
Arts News
ART Summer School 2018
Another year of creative influence has drawn to a close, but so births a range of endless possibilities for a new year of art and events in the inner north this 2018. Being home to Melbourne’s most innovative art, we ended 2017 not just celebrating Christmas at places such as the Vegan Mini Market Xmas Edition in Abbotsford Convent, but also reinvigorating the past with Lifegarten at Siteworks. This space became a kindergarten for adults exploring their inner childhood with activities such as arts and crafts, inventing stories, and unleashing creativity. For a more adult-orientated activity, you could attend Drink and Draw at Siteworks also, where you could buy a drink at the onsite bar and put your pencil to sketchbook. You could also attend a screening and special Q&A of the documentary, Right Between Your Ears. Hosted at Longplay, the film explores how people turn beliefs into certainties and mistake events such as the date for the end of the world for the truth.
Abbottsford Convent 4th (9:30am) - 6th (4pm) January Hosted by Art in an Hour, a class for art lovers and those wanting to be inspired and build on their skills.
Come n Try Cult Grind
Studio B – Brunswick 11th January, 7:15-8:15pm Beginners dance class, no experience necessary. Have fun, learn new skills and dance without pressure or worries.
Blue: The Film Screening with Q&A
Palace Westgarth Cinemas, Northcote 16th January, 7-9pm A powerful, heartbreaking documentary with special Q&A. A wake-up call film exposing the damage of our oceans.
IN.CUBE8R GALLERY AND EMPORIUM Nestled on the corners of Smith & Johnston Street in the wonderfully creative district of Fitzroy sits in.cube8r gallery; a handmade emporium & emerging artists gallery which is home to more than 100 local artists. in.cube8r runs off a unique business model, where artists can rent a 40cm squared cube (among other spaces) and fill it with their creations. In.cube8r takes no commission on goods sold & aims to assist artists to grow their handmade businesses through a mix of coaching, market feedback & activities such as talks & workshops. in.cube8r truly believes handmade is best; and with a range of handmade goods larger than any other location in Melbourne (6,000 items under one roof) dares visitors to look through every cube and not to fall in love with something. Each cube is like a window to the soul of the artist who inhabits it, which is pretty special indeed! Page 07 • Arts
WWW.INCUBE8R.COM.AU 321 SMITH STREET FITZROY 3065
Written by Nina McQueen
This January is filled with art events you need to see to believe. Blue: The Film showing at Palace Westgarth Cinemas with a panel of guest speakers for a brief Q&A will open your eyes to the damage we’re threatening upon our oceans, to inspire audiences to not only #seathechange but #bethechange. Change is often the theme of most new years resolutions, so why not Come n Try Cult Grind in Studio B – Brunswick. No pressure or experience is required – just newbies who are interested in feeling empowered, fit, sexy and eager to learn the basics of dance. If you’re aching to go back to school, check out the ART Summer School 2018 at Abbottsford Convent. This 3-day class taught by Michael O’Hanlon will introduce you to creative skills and fuel your inner artist and passion for drawing.
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Ushering A New Era Of Street Art Culture Written by Quincy Malesovas Photography by Dean Sunshine
Cap, beard, glasses, hoodie. If you didn’t know any better, you would think Sam Bates was just another Melbourne post-hipster dude and not one of the most prolific street artists on the scene at the moment. But his slight anonymity is part of the deal. Very few even know his real name, and only his moniker, Smug. Smug would rather be known for his hyper realistic portraits than his personal visage, which is why there’s nary a selfie on his Instagram or Facebook pages.
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Instead, the accounts are littered with murals he’s painted all around the world – in Europe, America, and right here in Melbourne, the city where he spent much of his adolescence. Although he grew up in Nowra, New South Wales, and now lives in Glasgow, Smug’s pieces can be found all around Melbourne’s inner city and outer suburbs. There’s the portrait of his grandparents on Lonsdale Street, the “Bogan Mural” in Fitzroy featuring a bloke with a meat pie, and his most recent local piece on none other than Spencer Street Power Station. This piece was completed live alongside several other artists as a partnership with Juddy Roller street art agency, based in Fitzroy. The purpose of this collaboration, and other projects Juddy Roller is responsible for, is to “revolutionise the way society engages with public spaces… change
Australia’s urban landscapes” & “reflect the identities of people who walk each city’s streets.” This is a far cry from years past, where street art was still seen as something to be lamented, even in Melbourne. We may be a progressive city, yes, and we may boast our culture of street art (even basing whole pockets of tourism upon it), but to “high art” sticklers, such efforts are a disgrace. Smug knows this stigma well, for he has experienced it. Before receiving commissions in the tens of thousands for his murals, he was just a kid with a skateboard and a bottle of spraypaint, tagging the streets with his mates. (For reference, Smug still works with spray alone, making his super detailed pieces all the more impressive.) While some may criticise Smug for selling out, others appreciate the fact that he is facilitating a culture where graffers are taken more seriously, and street art condoned.
As made evident in most of Smug’s work, the dude has a sense of humour. He doesn’t take himself, nor his subjects, too seriously, although they’re lifelike enough that they should be given serious props. Noted as well is the signature that Smug includes in each piece, displayed somewhere amongst the folds of skin or fabric or portrait accessories. Check, for instance, the breast tag of his grandpa in the Lonsdale Street painting. Yep, Smug makes sure his name is known, but his massive portraits speak for themselves. Their size and stature are enough to keep Melbourne’s street art scene on the map and inspire budding graffiti artists to pursue the commercial success that Smug has achieved. Council support aside, it’s Smug’s global recognition that really stands out. Regardless of how you feel about Smug or others of his kind, one thing is certain – the print he’s left on Melbourne will remain for a good while. You can keep up with Smug on Instagram (@ smugone) for updates on his latest works in Melbourne and around the world.
Inner Circle Magazine • Community
Issue 11 • January
What’s On - Community
Community News
Midsumma Festival
2018 is finally here. New opportunities and fresh beginnings are on the horizon. We can’t say that we’re particularly sad to leave such a turbulent last year behind. That being said, 2017 did end with a bang. Would we expect anything less from the city with such a constant flow of cultural happenings?
Various, From 14th January The two week-long event is a celebration of LGBTQIA+ folks in Melbourne, chock full of performances, parades and other events.
Melbourne Latin Summer Festival
Royal Botanical Gardens/Copacabana Fitzroy, 5th - 7th January Australia’s most iconic Latin festival has been created to include all categories of art, culture & entertainment from Latin America
Stacks On Festival
CERES Environment Park, 14th January Family friendly arts, dress-up and music extravaganza. The whole event will be setup as a giant interactive game; so go and play and think about what you can bring to add to the theatrics, missions, frivoloty and fun!
Melbourne Drag Awards
Vau D’Vile Drag Cabaret Fitzroy, 29th January The Melbourne Drag Awards brings recognition to Melbourne and beyond’s Drag Queens, Drag Kings, Bio Queens, associated technicians, professionals and venues that work in this fabulous art form.
December was full of community events that sparked joy in our hearts and hope in our minds, like the Feminist Family Salon panel at Lentil as Anything or the Gatecrash the Greens Summer Party at Handsome Her. Later in the month brought the Sounds of Africa festival in Brunswick, featuring food, music, games and crafts from the continent. And let’s not forget all the seasonal festivities of the month, like the Collingwood Christmas Festival or Le Bon Ton’s New Year’s Eve Carnival. This year is already off to a great start, with the Midsumma Festival kicking off on the
Written by Quincy Malesovas
14th (with events all around the city). The two week-long event is a celebration of LGBTQIA+ folks in Melbourne, chock full of performances, parades and other events. The Melbourne Latin Summer Festival precedes Midsumma, with its official event on the 5th and a northside after party at Copacabana International on the 6th. Get ready to dance, because the night will feature salsa, reggaeton, merengue, and more. If you’re not checking out the opening night of Midsumma, head to Howler for the kickoff of Let’s Get Natural, their new summer series. Speaking of, the very next day at Ceres is Stacks On Festival – the venue’s annual, family-friendly summer day party. Lastly, you can look forward to The Melbourne Drag Awards at Vau d’vile Drag Cabaret Restaurant in Fitzroy on the 29th. The event will recognise the best in the industry.
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FARESHARE Australia’s Largest Charity Kitchen, Cooking One Million Meals Per Year
Have you ever wondered what happens to the excess
They’re Australia’s largest kitchen charity, based
fruits and vegetables, cereals, breads and meats that
in Melbourne and with the help of 900 regular
don’t sell at the supermarket each week?
volunteers, they cook up to 5,000 free meals a day.
With nearly 10 billion dollars worth of food going
“FareShare rescues surplus food from supermarkets,
to waste in Australia each year, it’s worth taking a
wholesalers, farmers and other food businesses and
minute to think about what happens to this stock.
transforms it into free nutritious meals for charities,” explains Communications Director Lucy Farmer.
Why, when 3.6 million people in Australia experience food insecurity each year, is food that’s surplus or only
“We make every effort to ensure our meals are as
slightly damaged getting thrown out?
nutritious as possible. We pack in as many veggies and as much protein as we can, knowing a FareShare meal
Written by Quincy Malesovas Photography by Adrian Lander
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An amazing charity organisation dedicated to doing
may be the only meal of the day for someone doing
something about this is FareShare
it tough.”
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FareShare was born back in 2000 after a pastry chef noticed food going to waste and decided to use it to make pies for those experiencing homelessness. In their early years, Lucy explains, FareShare was nomadic, “cooking out of borrowed kitchens.” Now, the organisation has grown into Australia’s largest charity kitchen, cooking more than one million meals a year. Last year they also began a kitchen garden program to supplement their supply of rescued vegetables. “We now grow our own veggies on three sites in
Melbourne, including alongside Victoria Park station close to our kitchen,” Lucy says. Each day is different in the FareShare kitchen, and the head chefs in charge of the volunteers never know quite what they’re going to be cooking. “Every day our chefs are faced with a mystery box of ingredients from our food rescue vans,” says Lucy. “They are some of the most skilled, creative and passionate chefs in Melbourne.” And they couldn’t do it without the help of the 900 plus volunteers who frequent the Abbotsford kitchen each week.
Nicki Van Veen is one of these volunteers. She’s been with FareShare for just over a year, and says it’s been “mind-blowing.” “I love it I really look forward to it every week,” she says. “I was so keen to volunteer with FareShare for ages, as I kept seeing them in the neighbourhood and poverty alleviation is something I care fiercely about. Out of every organisation, I was really interested in FareShare.” “I really wanted to be able to contribute back to my community and Fareshare 100% aligned with what I believe personally.” Working both kitchen and garden shifts, no two days are the same, says Nicki.
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“Every day is different in the kitchen and similarly in the garden. Dependant on the time of year, you might be weeding, watering, harvesting plants - a whole range of activities.” “In the kitchen you do whatever’s needed – chopping, stirring, basically whatever it takes to support those incredible chefs who have a pretty big job in deciding what to make!” There’s also a social aspect Nicki enjoys, and she loves sharing the FareShare story with those who pass by the garden. “It’s always nice when people stop by the garden
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and you get to tell them about FareShare and what’s going on,” she says. There’s something rewarding too, about cooking with the food that you’ve grown. “That small garden has produced tons of vegetables,” explains Nicki, “and as you’re holding crates of carrots it’s amazing to think that it all came from this little patch.” “I volunteer with people I work with in the garden and when we’re cooking with celery or something we’ve just harvested it’s pretty cool!”
It’s been a rewarding year with FareShare, Nicki says, and she is still in awe of the work they do within the Melbourne community. “I always find it amazing just how much pretty small organisations are able to possibly affect those around them,” she says. “I feel pretty fortunate that I’m able to volunteer with Australia’s largest charity kitchen. They’re a pretty awesome organisation and I love being a part of it.” “I think I’m the lucky one.”
Inner Circle Magazine • Fashion
Issue 11 • Janurary
What’s On - Fashion
Fashion News
Fairy Floss Summer Collection 240 Brunswick St. Fitzroy It’s festival season, and where better to source your festival attire than Fairy Floss? Inspired by tribal, steampunk, bush doof, psytrance and gypsy punk, you can check out the latest collection at 240 Brunswick St in Fitzroy, or catch them at Rainbow Serpent Festival 26th - 29th January.
Hello 2018... and if recent fashion shows are anything to go by, it looks like this year will be a big one!
Rose St Artists Market
Rose St Fitzroy, Each Weekend A mecca for all things handmade. Pickup some cute earrings or a funky hand printed tee, perfect for pairing with those new summer sandals.
Coburg Trash and Treasure
155 Newlands Road Coburg, Every Sunday The perfect place to pick up some more preloved festival goodies. There’s a huge range of sellers here and a massive range of goods from chic fashion and new styles to moccasin slippers and handmade jewels.
Fitzroy Market
Fitzroy Primary School, 13th January It’s been running for 8 years, and this market just keeps getting better and better. Pick through vintage dresses, shirts and jumpsuits and try on shoes or handmade jewellery as you listen to live music.
Glitter is IN with accessories, shoes and sunglasses sparkling up shelves all over Melbourne and looks set to continue beyond festival season and well into 2018, so your sparkly styles will get plenty of wear. It’s not just glitter that’s sparkling this season. Gems, embellishments and sequins are a big hit also. Beginning with Tom Ford’s sparkly underwear at New York fashion week, this trend has been appearing steadily on runways throughout the past year. To add a bit of shimmer to your wardrobe, try introducing some statement shirts or slip dresses featuring glitter or sequins. Less is more with this trend. Don’t go overboard with shirts, skirts and shoes all in shimmering hues, pick one bold piece and let it do the work. If glitter isn’t really your thing another trend not far off is metallic, which can be a little more versatile for everyday wear.
Written by Ruby Syme
Also big this season are ice-cream pastels, and no, it’s not a type of gelato… we’re talking pieces in hues like pale mint green, rose pink and lemon sorbet. These colours are popping up in floaty summer skirts, men’s tees and singlets and even in sneakers, making it easy to include this trend in any aspect of your outfit. The new year is also great for giving your wardrobe a revamp. As the saying goes: new year, new you, so start hauling out those old, worn pieces and make room for the fresh fashion that will be coming your way. It’s a good idea to take your old things down to your local opshop and have a look around after you do, as chances are other people will be doing the same thing. Who knows what gems you might pick up as a result of someone else’s clean out? This is also the perfect chance to pick up some great pieces for your festival outfits – vintage is still very much in!
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LE LABO A HUMBLE SCENT The world’s most exclusive perfume brand can be summed up in two words. No bullshit. Le Labo is the culmination of two French guys, a Japanese way of life and the need to get away from the relentless consumerism a nearly 40 billion-dollar industry represents. Founder Fabrice Penot went from a six-year stint with super lux brand, Armani to moving out of his Manhattan apartment alongside partner and CoFounder Eddie Roschi to pursue a start-up which had been deemed ridiculous and ‘unpronounceable’ by company executives. Le Labo is the antithesis of the cosmetics industry. Despite selling products easily twice the price of other high-end brands with decadent ingredients like hundred-thousand-dollar rose petals hand-picked from Grasse, France; the company has been able to maintain Penot’s original plan to keep it “too small to fail”. From conception, the project was a risk, and each decision was made to minimise cost and maximise on the brand’s niche. “The world doesn’t need rational or reasonable products - the world is full of reasonable products and reasonable businesses,” Penot told The Entrepreneur. This is a brand that does not underestimate its clients; Le Labo understands their products simply cannot be that much better than everyone else’s unless you think it is. They define their products more by what they aren’t, rather than what they can do for you. “They are genderless, they are concept-less and claimless, and they are cruelty-free. They are free of any promise other than making you feel good.”
You won’t find any billboards for these guys; from day one the brand hasn’t advertised. The hype is all from word of mouth. It sounds a bit old fashioned, but has gotten the queen herself Beyoncé hooked, burning two of the brands candles in her visual album, Lemonade. But it isn’t all about getting the big names to spritz their products; the company was built around a humbling Japanese way of life which is everything the materialistic, profit driven cosmetics industry, is not. Wabi-Sabi is about celebrating the imperfect and the time-marked, seeing beauty in what might otherwise look ugly. No one could accuse the brand of being ugly or decrepit when stepping foot into a store; each one has been designed by the founders, no architect needed. They ooze contentment, rather than the clean lines and bright whites of most luxe brands counters, Le Labo is more like you’ve walked in on someone working on a science project. In March last year, Le Labo made the leap we are all grateful for and opened a storefront in Fitzroy. Their latest release came in October; a swanky range of face, hair and body products said to be utterly “useless.” “There is no ‘why’. This collection is useless - like any other; our shower gel doesn’t wash better, our body cream doesn’t ‘cream’ better...” The collection is packed with everything from super lush body creams to shower oils and a brand-new men’s range, throwing it back to the “golden days of Americana” Le Labo said in a press release. There is no news yet on whether Fitzroy will get its own ‘home creation’- a scent made and sold specially for a city - but we’ve got our fingers crossed. You can indulge in your own Le Labo experience at their Fitzroy store, 183 Gertrude St.
Words by Kathryn Lewis Photography by Provided By Le Labo
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NEW YEAR,NEW RESOLUTIONS ON
Words by Ruby Syme Photography by Kerman Daruwalla
AVANTIPLUS BRUNSWICK Spiro Kourkoumelis
“Getting your bike serviced and getting it working properly gives you half a chance of keeping [a new fitness regime] up,” says Spiros.
The New Year is here and it’s time to get started on those New Year resolutions! Whether it be a new fitness regime, increased organisation, or just ticking some of those pesky tasks off your to-do list, now is the time to make a start. Whatever your New Year resolution, Sydney Road Brunswick has you covered. Here are some great businesses and services that will help you start 2018 right.
“Make sure it’s running properly so you keep using it,” he recommends. If you’re picking a new bike for 2018, it’s also important that you choose one that’s going to be comfortable and fit your needs. “Not one bike fits one person,” Spiros explains. “At Avanti you can come into store and we’ll help choose the right bike for you. We can measure the height and you can test ride it around the car park.”
REPCO
Matt Campbell
“We’ve got all the buckets, sponges and polish to get your car looking great,” says Matt. There are handy accessories like windscreen shields and stubby holders that are perfect for the summer holiday period in stock, too. Repco also has you sorted if you’re heading off on a road trip for the holidays. “We’ve got a couple of quality mechanics that can give genuine good advice,” says Matt. So pop in and see the team before you head off to the beach or interstate. And don’t forget to mention the new VIP program that gives you 10% off every time you come in!
SUMMER HEALING YOGA Grant Smith
“If you’re looking to get started after Christmas and New Years, detox classes are fantastic,” Grant recommends. For those taking up yoga for the first time, he also recommends Iyengar Yoga or the basics flow, yin and restorative classes. “Yoga is a whole new language, sometimes a whole new way of using the body, so if you’re just beginning and come to a power flow class and that’s really hard, hot and sweaty it will put you off,” he explains. “But, if you come to a yin or restorative class first, and you feel pretty good afterwards you’ll think “I want more of that”, and be inclined to continue.” For Inner Circle readers starting their yoga journey in 2018, Summer Healing is offering a special deal of 2 months for $49. Email or call the studio and mention Inner Circle to redeem!
HOLISTIC HEALTH Jess Murray
“If you’ve overindulged over the festive season, a colonic therapy or spa infrared sauna at Holistic Health could be a good idea.
BACK IN MOTION
AMARA WELLNESS CENTRE
Marcus Pain
Dr Zara Celik
“The start of a new year is when many people start their new healthy lifestyle, however at Back In Motion Brunswick we often see people a few weeks later having broken down with injury and their health and fitness goals in tatters,” Marcus says.
Looking to detox over the New Year? Look no further than Amara’s Turkish Hammam treatment.
It’s important to start your journey at an intensity suitable for your current level of fitness, he emphasises, and not at a level suitable for your peak. “We recommend carefully considering what you’re currently doing. Your first few weeks should only be a gentle load increase,” he says. It’s also important to choose a form of activity that you enjoy, as if you’re motivated, you’re more likely to keep up with the exercise and your fitness goals. “If you have any uncertainty, simply book in for a free initial assessment with one of our physios to discuss how we can make your New Years Resolution a success and last longer than just a few weeks,” Marcus recommends.
“It’s a great way to really let the body refresh and cleanse through the skins pores,” Dr Zara says. EndermoTherapie massage is also a great treatment to get full body circulation going, and with Amara one of the few providers of this treatment in Australia, it’s worth making the most of this opportunity. Amara is also one of the only centres to offer Huber Motion Lab sessions, “the best place to start and particularly great for “sedentary people, or people feeling a bit frightened to start” Dr Zara says. Another tip she has for those looking to start a fitness or health routine in the New Year is to look into getting a certified health care coach. “They’re there to guide you and help you achieve your goals. Setting goals is a huge part of the journey, even just in getting started,” she explains.
“We want to help you achieve a lifelong goal.”
“If you have overdone it, both these therapies very rapidly bring your body back to a state of health,” says Jess. “We also recommend colonics and saunas before the Christmas period as it actually helps prevent you from overindulging.” It’s also important to stop and take a moment for yourself at times throughout the year to help keep stress to a minimum. “It can be important to start seeing [regular massages] as a benefit for your health and not as an occasional luxury,” says Jess.
This article is sponsored by Sydney Road Brunswick Association. Find out more at sydneyroad.com.au
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Matteo’s
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533 Brunswick St, Fitzroy North Asian-inspired dishes and fine dining in funky Brunswick Street. Try miso glazed eggplant for lunch or while the evening away with tasting menus (vegan/veg available) and a great selection of wines.
Billy Van Creamy
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27/29 Best St, Fitzroy North Thick, creamy and luscious gelato made from scratch. Sit at the window and enjoy a scoop of classic chocolate, vegan sorbet or macadamia and honey.
Trippy Taco
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Shawcross
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324 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Colourful spot for cheap drinks and tasty Mexican, like loaded nachos and flavour packed burritos. Delicious margaritas. Plenty
New York style pizza until 3 am. Enjoy it by the slice or take the 22 inch challenge!
of vegan/veg options
Fina’s
Smith and Deli
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111 Moor St, Fitzroy Meatball subs, cheese and ham toasties, chocolate cakes, steak pies and almond croissants – all vegan! Sandwiches are made in front of you and there’s a front cabinet bursting with goodies.
Stagger Lee’s
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276 Brunswick St, Fitzroy An open, wooden space with an extensive brunch menu and great coffee. Outdoor seating for sipping cocktails in the summer, or a cosy indoors to enjoy fried corn hotcakes in.
Naked for Satan
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285 Brunswick St, Fitzroy Basement snacks or rooftop fine dining. Get stuck into pinxos with your beer downstairs or catch lofty city views and enjoy Basque style dishes up above. One of the best rooftop views in Melbourne.
industry Beans
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3/62 Rose St, Fitzroy Speciality coffee and creative dishes in a former warehouse. Try the Rosewater Compressed Watermelon or Coffee Braised Short Rib for a brunch that’s a little different.
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339 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
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365 Brunswick St, Fitzroy Real Indian food in Fitzroy. Tuck in to crispy dosa and succulent goat curry, or snack on zesty gobi and a classic samosa.
Shifty’s
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183 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North Dine in for a spoken menu or bring your own Tupperware and enjoy dirt cheap and delicious takeaway in nearby Edinburgh Gardens.
Munster Haus
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371 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North Leafy garden, cosy interior and an awesome veggie buffet. Pay by plate size and pile it high with an array of salads and hot dishes like chickpea bakes and curries.
Authentic vegetarian Vietnamese’s food. The vermicelli bowl is a highlight followed by some of their amazing raw cakes. Wash it down with BYO wine.
Mukka
Moroccan Soup Bar
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375 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Panama Dining Room
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231 Smith St, Fitzroy One of Fitzroy’s hidden gems. Head up dimlylit stairs for lamb shoulder and chestnut gnocchi in a converted loft with arch windows and exposed brick.
Po boy quarter
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295 Smith St, Fitzroy
Cheese, cheese and more cheese! Try an oozing croquet, nibble on a classic cheese board, or go all out with a cheese and wine pairing.
America’s south comes to Melbourne. Deep fried Southern comfort food like brisket, chicken and of course famous Po Boy subs… wear your stretchy pants.
Vegie Bar
Breakfast Thieves
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380 Brunswick St, Fitzroy Brunswick Street institution for yummy vegetarian and vegan food. Great pizzas and the best shrimp-free laksa in Melbourne.
Nomada
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1/420 Gore St, Fitzroy A bright space for food with an Asian twist. Satisfy your sweet tooth with Malaysia Kaya French Toast or tuck into the ‘Mrs Omega’, an exciting spin on your usual eggs benedict.
412 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Pavlov’s Duck
A creative spin on tapas, with Spanish classics like jamon and Pedro Ximenez alongside Australian saltbush and dehydrated cabbage. A great selection of wines and cocktails, too.
401 Smith St, Fitzroy
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Unique, Sri Lankan-inspired dishes like kottu and ‘pol’ roti in a funky space. Try the avocado hopper for Sri Lanka/Melbourne fusion.
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Inner Circle Magazine • Music
Issue 11 • Janurary
What’s On - Music
Music News
Everything Everything
Despite Christmas parties and family get togethers dominating December, there were a host of fantastic gigs the Inner Circle crew managed to head along to and see. Archie Roach played an emotional show at The Corner Hotel, Thirsty Merc wowed crowds with a career defining set at The Gasometer and gothic doom metal greats Paradise Lost literally melted faces with a punch to the gut performance.
The Croxton Bandroom, Thornbury, 5th January UK indie act bring their colourful tunes to Melbourne as part of their Aussie tour.
Four Year Strong
The Corner Hotel, Richmond, 10th January Pop punkers head down under in celebration of the 10th anniversary of album Rise Or Die Trying.
Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni BA
Howler, Brunswick East, 18th January One of the most exciting African acts will wow you with a showcase of alluring world music soundscapes.
Miss Blanks
The Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood, 19th January The Queen of Australian hip-hop launches her awesome album The D.O.A.T.
Julie Byrne
Northcote Social Club, Northcote, 27th January American songstress hits Melbourne in support of her sophomore album Not Even Happiness.
2018 is here and is looking like being another exhilarating year of local and international bands playing our fine city, with some of the best gigs happening in January at one of our favourite venues The Corner Hotel. Cigarettes After Sex are playing their first Australian shows with two performances on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th while the reformed Gyroscope take the stage Thursday 11th. Also playing the Richmond venue are Welsh indie act Future Of The Left on Sunday 14th and American’s Sylvan Esso on Saturday 20th.
Written by Tobias Handke
Other top picks you don’t want to miss out on include South London grime sensation Dave hitting up Howler Friday the 5th, Tijuana Cartel launching new single Ishtar at The Gasometer Thursday the 11th and Detroit rockers Protomartyr playing The Curtin as part of their debut Australian tour Saturday the 17th. Lastly, the 26th January sees Melbourne’s ultimate summer concert series Zoo Twilights kick off with The Teskey Brothers, followed by Cut Copy on the 27th. If you don’t make either of those, fear not. The series continues right throughout February and into March, with some huge local and international acts including Jet, The Cat Empire, Ben Folds, Hiatus Kaiyote, Grizzly Bear and many more. Check out our full guide and preview on page 21.
Inner Circle Magazine • Music
Issue 11 • Janurary
Zoo Twilights is gearing up for another huge summer of concerts at the Melbourne Zoo in Parkville. With a smorgasbord of local and international acts taking to the stage, you will need to be in quick to secure a ticket, as many of the shows have already sold out. Featuring 16 concerts over a 6-week period, the series is billed as ‘Music against wildlife extinction’, with all proceeds going towards saving the Eastern Barred Bandicoot from extinction. The schedule starts on the 26 JANUARY with local band the Teskey Brothers. The foursome from the Yarra Valley will be sure to woo the crowd with their mix of soul and Motown interwoven with their own unique sound. The show is already sold out, but it is sure to be a great start to an exciting series of concerts. Following the Teskey Brothers is another local act, Cut Copy. Darlings of the Australian music scene for almost 15 years, they are internationally renowned (they were nominated for a Grammy back in 2012) and released their fifth studio album, Haiku From Zero, last year. Be sure to catch their indie/electro performance on the 27 JANUARY. 2 FEBRUARY sees two iconic Australian rock bands sharing the stage. The Sunnyboys formed in Sydney in 1980 and released a string of now iconic hits. After only 4 years the band split up, but they left their mark on the Australian music scene. Fast forward to 2017 and the second coming of the Sunnyboys has seen them receive the same critical acclaim that they did back in the early 80s. Featuring original members Jeremy Oxley, Peter Oxley, Richard Burgan and Bil Bilson, the Sunnyboys are not to be missed. Supporting the Sunnyboys is another classic Australian rock band, Painters And Dockers. Formed in 1983, the Melbourne band have a
solid back catalogue and a fearsome live show, and are sure to kick the night off in fine style. 3 & 4 FEBRUARY is headlined by a band that needs no introduction, The Cat Empire. The ska/ jazz icons have been selling out venues the world over for almost two decades, and both of their Zoo Twilight shows are already sold out. For those lucky enough to have secured a ticket, the night is sure to be high energy and filled with dancing and fun. What better way to spend a (hopefully) balmy evening than grooving to the sounds of The Cat Empire!? The third weekend features Sydney band The Preatures. It feels like only yesterday the band formed, but they have been at it since 2010 and have been mainstays of the Australian festival circuit for many summers. Originally The Preachers, they changed their name in 2012 to The Preatures, and haven’t looked back since. They released their second album, Girlhood, in August of this year. They will be supported by Melbourne’s Ali Barter. RocKwiz LIVE! will be taking over the stage 10 FEBRUARY. It is the first time that Julia Zemiro, Brian Nankervis, Dugald McAndrew and the RocKwiz Orkestra will be broadcasting from the stage at Zoo Twilights, and it promises to be a funfilled night. Based on the TV format of the show, it will feature audience participation as well as a surprise lineup of special guests. Weekend number four is all about Ben Folds. He was the first act announced for the Zoo Twilights series, so could be considered the unofficial headline act. The much-loved musician has already sold out both of his shows 16 & 17 FEBRUARY. The double header promises to showcase the talents of Ben Folds, and will feature songs from across his 28-year career. Is there a bigger name in New Zealand/Australian Music than Neil Finn?. The New Zealand legend
is bringing his son Liam across the ditch for three nights of what will surely be sublime evenings. Whether it’s his work in Crowded House or Split Enz, or his stunning solo work, Neil Finn is most surely to be considered one of the greatest living songwriters. With the first two shows on the 23 & 24 sold out, you will need to get in quick to get a ticket for the third show 25 FEBRUARY. The shows will feature many hits from both of the Finn’s back catalogues, as well as showcasing songs from their forthcoming album which is also due out in February. The first weekend of March is a night of soul and disco and features Hiatus Kaiyote and Harvey Sutherland. Hiatus Kaiyote are the flag bearers for Australian soul, and will be sure to delight the crowd with their unique blend of soul and R&B. Don’t miss disco minimalist Harvey Sutherland, who has spent the southern winter wooing crowds in the northern summer. 2 MARCH is one for the calendars. 3 MARCH sees the return of homegrown rockers Jet. Having not performed in Melbourne since they disbanded in 2012, it will be a special evening for fans of the world-renowned rockers. Joining Jet will be pop punk trio Spazzys who are also playing in Melbourne for the first time in a while. The final weekend of Zoo Twilights sees the return to Melbourne of Brooklyn’s aptly named Grizzly Bear. After a break of five years, fans will be eager to hear the latest offering from the band, Painted Ruins, played live. It is the second release from the much-loved indie foursome, and features their classic blend of folk, rock and psychedelic pop. The final evening, 2 MARCH, will feature the alternative pop sounds of Kate Miller-Heidke with String Quartet. The night will feature brand new arrangements that feature her unique vocals alongside the guitar of Keir Nuttall and backed by a string quartet. Joining Kate Miller-Heidke is inner Western Sydney singer songwriter Odette.
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