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EDITOR’S LETTER Welcome to Issue 5 of Inner Circle Magazine! We’ve finally made it past the winter solstice, and although we have a fair few months of colder weather to come, the inner north continues to please, with food, drink and entertainment at every corner. This month sees us take a varied look at the region, with something to please all. For our fashion-conscious readers, be sure to check out our winter wardrobe tips. Music fans will enjoy our look at famous bar and bandroom The Evelyn Hotel, while some of you may be interested to learn about Fitzroy newcomer Absinthesalon, proudly hosting Australia’s largest collection of the world’s finest absinthe, right on our doorstep! A first for Inner Circle, we’re also excited to include short fiction, with ‘Friendly Fire’ by local author Robert Lastdrager sure to entertain. This month we also spent some time chatting with some of the people at the Centre for Multicultural Youth, who are really making a difference for young people from diverse backgrounds within our community and beyond. In hearing their stories, we are reminded that despite global political tensions causing uncertainty for all of us, real people on the ground continue to focus on making lives better for others and ensuring inclusivity for all. Be sure to also explore our new What’s On Guides, all of which you can find at the beginning of each of the Arts, Fashion, Community and Music sections, making sure you’ll never miss a trick in the region again! Once again, thanks for picking up a copy of Inner Circle, and we hope you enjoy our latest exploration of Melbourne’s inner north! James Fox - Editor & Co-Founder, Inner Circle Magazine
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Inner Circle Magazine • Arts
What’s On - Arts
Arts News
The Melbourne Magic Festival
The weather might be getting cold out there but the inner north’s arts scene was ablaze with a scintillating array of events this June. Having just relocated to Collingwood, Black Cat Gallery re-opened with one of their most exciting shows yet: Gravity – a powerful exhibition featuring Melbourne artist Ben Laycock’s many landscape paintings that survey the complex of waterways that line the Australian outback. Fitzroy’s Diane Tanzer Gallery also played host to Defying Empire: National Indigenous Arts Triennial. Presented in response to the 50th Anniversary of the 1967 Referendum, Tina Baum has curated a number of diverse works that chart the practice of 30 contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from across the country. Highlights include large-scale installations by Megan Cope and Yhonnie Scarce. This show runs until September and is not to be missed.
Northcote Town Hall, 3rd - 15th July Now in its 10th year, the festival will host a plethora of the most talented magicians, mentalists and illusionists from around the globe.
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival Various, 9th - 16th July
Showcasing some of the year’s best nonfiction films at inner north favourites Cinema Nova, Howler Bar and Long Play
Volvo Scandinavian Film Festival Various, 13th July - 2nd August
From the 13th of July, the Volvo Scandinavian Film Festival also hits the Palace Westgarth in Northcote.
Words by Nathan Senn
July is a big month for film-buffs. From 9th – 16th, the Melbourne Documentary Film
Festival lights up the inner north, showcasing some of the year’s best non-fiction films at Cinema Nova, Howler Bar and Long Play. Highlights include Sany & Jan Zajícek’s Girl Power, an enthralling glimpse into the life of some of Europe’s most famous female graffiti writers and Victor Kanefsky’s Art Bastard, a searing look at how art is valued and its impact on society. From the 13th of July, the Volvo Scandinavian Film Festival also hits the Palace Westgarth. Be sure to check out Amanda Kernell’s beautifully assembled Sami Blood that tells the all-too familiar tale of the systematic removal of indigenous Sami children from their parents that occurred in Scandinavia over the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. For those more inclined towards the action-packed, Fenar Ahmad’s Darkland takes influence from early work of Nicolas Winding Refn and offers a thrilling portraying of Denmark’s criminal underworld that will have you on the edge of your seat.
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Inner Circle Magazine • Arts
A SHORT STORY BY ROBERT LASTDRAGER
FRIENDLY FIRE Illustration By Nicola Hooper
Nobody stood a chance. Every Friday night all the young hot shots brought their expensive cues and big attitudes to the North Fitzroy hotel, but it made no difference. Pensioner Roy O’Connor was waiting, taking on all comers and wiping the floor with them. Tagged as RO’C on the pub blackboard, he shuffled around the pool table in frayed tartan slippers constantly chalking his cue, oblivious to the distractions of the television, jukebox and conversations that swirled around him. His eyes resembled two pale blue oysters resting behind a pair of thick and dirty horn-rimmed lenses, which slid constantly down his large bulbous nose, their journey south halted only by a large wart on the end. Each time he sank the black ball he would tip his flat white cap to his opponent, and resume his perch under the air conditioner, sipping his sevenounce beer before squinting at the board and barking the next challengers’ name in a gruff and gravelly voice. RO’C looked like a cross between Jimmy Durante and WC Fields and was intimidated by no one. Not until his nemesis Danny “The Dancer” Ryan entered the pub just before midnight.
The Dancer was a lithe, finely dressed old gent of over seventy who always wore a flower in his lapel and waltzed whenever he moved. With a woollen scarf draped around his neck and a wicked grin on his small liver spotted face, he was forever propositioning young girls, his wet little eyes glistening as he reveled in their disgust. He was a provocateur above all else, and within minutes he took great joy in declaring to the large crowd around the pool table that R’OC had shirked his responsibility of national service in 1939 for Queen and country. “You’re a bloody coward, a miserable blouse!” he taunted. “Who said you could come out of your hole?” he demanded with a smirk on his face as he keenly perused the young audience for support. R’OC didn’t normally say much and when he did no one could understand a word. Now his face worked like a cement mixer, the tongue spiraling inside his mouth, occasionally peeping out like a dog with it’s head stuck between a broken picket fence of worn yellow teeth. Shaking his head from side to side he growled out a loud “Liar!” stamping the butt of the cue hard into the carpet before returning his glare to the lay of the balls on the table.
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“You’re a gutless rat! Home skiving while we were fighting, you stale bottle of piss!” R’OC ignored the taunts and focused on his next shot. The fiery Dancer kept up the pressure. ”How did you avoid the call up Roy? Dodgy knee was it, bad eyes, or a couple of ‘roos loose in the top paddock? You’ve never said and I thought we were mates.” The Dancer then casually leaned over the table and, snatching the eight ball momentarily held it up to the crowd. “Get back in your hole!” he hissed, and slammed it hard into the corner pocket to the growing displeasure of the crowd. The two old men lunged toward each other. Other tussles erupted around the volatile crowd and suddenly a domino effect of drinkers bumped RO’C off balance and sent him stumbling backwards, tripping over the hearth surround and landing arse first onto a roaring mound of burning logs in the large open fireplace. His young pool opponent yanked him out of the fire and put him over his knee, dousing the old boy’s smouldering backside with his beer while hastily brushing away the remaining hot coals with his cue. “Cop that you maggot. Now that’s friendly fire!” The Dancer cackled with tears of joy as the bar staff escorted him out.
R’OC shuffled through the crowd to the bar and mumbled to the barman, “Spillage.” He pointed to the fireplace and then his wet backside. “Spillage? What for?” queried the barman. “He put the fire out on my arse!” RO’C protested in astonishment, wheezing and grumbling like an old bulldog. “Keep it down RO’C!” his rescuer scolded. “Forget about it, I’ll buy another round” he offered. “NO!” R’OC commanded. He slapped his open hand onto the wet bar with a loud thwack. “HE PUT THE FIRE OUT ON MY ARSE!” he growled loudly. “OK! OK!” said the bemused barman. “How many did it take?” “TWO!” R’OC gestured. He handed a fresh beer to his opponent. Grasping the young fellow’s arm, RO’C looked into his eyes and whispered earnestly. “It wasn’t easy being the only bloke left in town you know”. He sighed and shuffled to his spot, ready for the break. “Rack ’em up son, mugs away”.
Robert Lastdrager is a Melbourne based writer and author of new children’s picture book ‘Ghost Tram’. Copies of the book are available through all good bookstores and raptorbooks.com.au
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LIVING CRUELTY-FREE
AN INTERVIEW WITH HENRIETTA DELLER-BLUE OF FITZROY’S VEGAN STYLE
Inner Circle: For those who don’t know, tell us about Vegan Style? Why vegan? Henrietta Deller-Blue: We love animals and don’t want to see them harmed. Sadly, they have to suffer a lot thanks to humans; for the sake of fashion, food, beauty and entertainment. That’s something we don’t want to be a part of. We think of animals as living, breathing, feeling beings, not just as material for a pair of shoes or a handbag. Vegan Style was born out of a passion to provide the world with beautiful, highquality, cruelty-free products; to show that it’s just not necessary to wear animals to look fabulous. We care about people and the environment too, so all of our products are made ethically, and with an environmental consciousness. We stock items made from some really cool eco materials too, such as Pinatex (pineapple leaf fibres), cork, recycled bottles, recycled tyres and more. There are lots of new developments in eco-friendly textiles at the moment, so our range of these materials is constantly growing. You can read more about why we don’t use leather on our website at veganstyle.com.au/pages/whywe-dont-use-leather. IC: You have a fantastic range of leatherfree shoes. How does the durability of vegan shoes compare to leather shoes? HD-B: Firstly, there are a lot of synthetic shoes out there that aren’t necessarily vegan. Many synthetic shoes still contain animal-based glues, or components that
contain lactose. The toe box and stiffener, which reinforce the heel and toe, may also be made from a blend of leather and cardboard. Vegan brands ensure that all components of the shoe are free from animal-based products. In terms of their durability, we seek out shoes that are designed to stand up to their leather counterparts. We care about quality, so the shoes are breathable, comfortable and designed to last. Sure, there are cheap synthetic shoes out there, which are not great quality. These tend to be made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which means that they don’t breathe and are environmentally unfriendly. The vegan microfibre fabric used in our shoes breathes and has all the quality of traditional leather, but without the animal cruelty. IC: What other vegan products do you offer? HD-B: We also have vegan bags, wallets, belts and other accessories, as well as organic cosmetics (makeup, nail polish and grooming products) and fair trade ecofriendly underwear. IC: And how do you choose your suppliers? HD-B: At Vegan Style we’re determined to bring more transparency to the fashion industry, so we choose to only stock vegan fashion brands that provide clarity on where items are made, what they’re made from and who makes them. All of our suppliers value animal welfare, as well as the ethical treatment of people
and the health of our planet. This means you can rest assured that purchases from our store are kind to everyone involved in the supply chain. IC: So why did you choose to open up in Fitzroy? HD-B: Brunswick St and surrounding areas are quickly becoming a world-renowned hub of vegan and vegan-friendly businesses. There’s a vegan supermarket, a vegan deli, loads of vegan and vegetarian cafes, plus more. Some of the vegan businesses don’t even advertise themselves as vegan, so there are actually more than people think. It just made sense to move to Fitzroy. Plus it’s a beautiful area with a wonderful blend of heritage and modern buildings. We love the culture and the people, and we’re so happy to be a part of the community here. IC: Lastly, if there were just three things you would suggest we each do to promote ethical and eco-conscious living in our own lives, what would you suggest? HDB: 1. Choose vegan. It allows you to directly make a positive impact on animals, the environment and people every day. 2. Ask who made your clothes/food/products. As a society we’re pretty disconnected with where our products come from these days, but the story behind them is important to know. 3. Purchase the best you can afford so you’ll have products that will last for years, rather than months.
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Issue 05 • July
Inner Circle Magazine • Community
Words by Quincy Malesovas & James Fox
What’s On - Community
Community News
Emerge in Yarra
June was an enriching month for the local community in Melbourne’s inner north, with social and environmental issues top of the agenda, continuing our region’s trend for promoting socially progressive and green attitudes.
Various, 29th June - 8th July A celebration of Yarra’s diverse arts and culture, this event will ignite the cultural landscape of Melbourne’s inner north with a vibrant multi-arts program.
Finders Keepers Market
Royal Exhibition Building, 14th - 16th July
Here for the seventh year in a row in Melbourne is this highly regarded event featuring Australia’s best independent artists and designers.
Grow Assembly
Abbotsford Convent, 16th July This event brings together professionals in the field of hospitality to tackle the physical, emotional and technical aspects of this work.
Smith Street Dreaming Collingwood, 22nd July
Check out this Collingwood-based street festival celebrating indigenous history in the suburb and surrounds. Performances, refreshments and a bonfire will be provided to all who attend.
On June 7th, Yarra City Council won a top accolade at the United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA) World Environment Action Awards for innovation on climate change. The awards recognise individuals and organisations that lead the way in environmental innovation Australia wide, with Yarra winning the Local Government Climate Action category for developing a set of tools that help assess and respond to climate change risks for new Council projects.
City Council hosted Journeys of Courage, featuring keynote speaker Michael Gordon (Political Editor for The Age). The event also featured The Voiceless Journeys photo exhibition – telling the silent stories of 101 people who, through conflict or necessity, left their countries to make a new life in Australia. Moving into July, arguably Melbourne’s bleakest month, we are largely ignoring the weather, with lots still to get excited about - at least as far as our calendar is concerned. Our Community What’s On guide (left) sees us highlght some of the best community events that Melbourne’s northern ‘burbs have got on offer this month.
June also saw Refugee Week celebrated across Australia from 18th - 24th. As part of the local celebrations, Cinema Nova in Carlton hosted The Refugee Film Festival and Yarra
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Words by Ruby Syme
(Photography Above) Young people at the Gippsland Summer Holidays Activities Day 2017 Photography by Centre for Multicultural Youth ©2017 (Photography Right Top) CEO Carmel Guerra 2017. Photograph by Centre for Multicultural Youth ©2017 (Photography Right Bottom) Members of the Gippsland YAG (Youth Advisory Group) at Morewell, 2017. Photograph by Centre for Multicultural Youth ©2017
Focussed on supporting and empowering young people in Victoria, the Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY), with its Head Office in Carlton, is an organisation like no other. In fact, it was the first organisation to work exclusively with migrant and refugee youth in Australia. A hub for learning, experience and engagement, the CMY is an integral support for those involved. These are some of their stories.
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Carmel Guerra - CEO Established in 1988, the Centre for Multicultural Youth has been providing support for almost three decades. “Today, through a combination of specialist support services, training and consultancy, knowledge sharing and advocacy, CMY is working to remove the barriers young people face as they make Australia their home,” CEO Carmel Guerra explains.
Inner Circle Magazine • Community The organization works in a number of settings from schools and community hubs to sport and recreation centres. A combination of outreach, group work and one-to-one case management helps to support youth to overcome issues and make connections in their community. “We offer the tools, linkages and pathways that support them to overcome a range of barriers,” says Carmel.
Programs like Shout Out also assist in combating marginalisation by giving young people of refugee and migrant backgrounds a platform to voice perspectives and opinions. “CMY hopes to foster a positive public narrative about young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds,” says Carmel, “[and we are] working with politicians, community leaders and government departments to develop a response that engages young people, rather than excludes them.”
Carmel has been with the organisation since the start, CMY is an embodiment of her vision, passion and ongoing enthusiasm for helping multicultural young people. Not only are these young people facing the challenges of growing up, but they are also “figuring out how things are done and adjusting to unfamiliar cultural, academic and social expectations,” Carmel says.
None of the work CMY does, she says, would be possible without the “passionate and dedicated volunteers” who are “at the heart of CMY’s work.” With over 700 volunteers involved in their programs, the organisation has been able to support more than 4000 young people over 2015-2016 alone.
Racism and discrimination can often diminish their sense of wellbeing and belonging, but CMY believes that support and engagement of these young people can help combat this. “CMY knows that young people have the enterprise, resilience and optimism to contribute to the continued prosperity of Australia. By engaging them as experts in their own lives, through the Youth Advisory Group and other programs, and focusing on their strengths, they can be empowered to adapt and thrive,” says Carmel.
Programs such as Learning Beyond the Bell and UCAN2 focus on social inclusion and education, while initiatives like the Pathways Program work to establish employment opportunities for the young people.
“With increasing numbers of families and children from culturally diverse backgrounds moving into regional Victoria, the work of organisations like CMY is critical.” From education to employment programs, the range of support CMY offers is extensive.
It’s a rewarding process, Carmel says, and something that all those involved greatly value. “We watch with pride as the young people we work with excel through our youth leadership and outreach programs before taking their new-found knowledge and applying it in the broader community,” she says. “We hope to see much of the same in the future.”
generation immigrant, you face a different set of issues,” Asanga says.
Asanga Seneviratne – Shout Out Speaker Shout Out was established by CMY as a public speakers program, training young people to share their experiences and perspectives at a range of events. “It’s a project developed to combat the marginalisation of migrant and refugee young people by giving them a voice in the community,” says Carmel Guerra. Asanga Seneviratne is one of these young people. He’s been speaking with Shout Out since April last year, and says it’s a great opportunity to share his story and what he’s passionate about. “I speak a lot about covert racism,” he explains, something which has been influenced by his Sri Lankan background. Both his parents moved to Australia about 25 years ago – he was born here – and he says this has given him a unique outlook and experience that he is passionate about sharing. “Coming from my background, as a second
“When people think multicultural they often think refugees or newly arrived migrants who are struggling with language and trying to fit in. In terms of that second wave of migrants - people like myself who were born here - they face a different set of issues and that’s where I think everyday racism comes into play.” “This can sometimes be neglected in conversation and I think Shout Out provides a great opportunity to talk about it.” Shout Out also gives young people a chance to grow and develop skills, says Asanga, and he’s enjoyed witnessing this since becoming involved with the program. “What I’ve seen within my Shout Out cohort is people really grow in confidence through the program and gain invaluable skills and learning.” “I can see it’s helping them in a broader life setting, with studies and with passions outside,” he says. Currently studying a Bachelor of Commerce at Melbourne University, Asanga himself is passionate about social impact and volunteering. “I’ve been able to combine my passion for community with my studies, and it’s something I’m starting to explore and hoping to get into in the future.”
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based on stereotypes, but all it takes is a moment to understand the true story behind that person.
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He’s also enjoyed being able to connect with multicultural supporters like the UN Youth Group and the Red Cross through Shout Out, and says it’s encouraging that they want to hear the young speakers perspectives. “In the media you don’t really hear from young people, even when the issues directly concern them, so what Shout Out does in terms of giving young people from diverse backgrounds a platform to speak is so important,” Asanga explains. “Often perspectives are based on stereotypes, but all it takes is a moment to understand the true story behind that person and that really makes a lot of difference.” Being able to voice his story and experiences has been a “rewarding” experience for Asanga. “It’s been great to have a supportive environment like Shout Out giving me opportunities to grow,” he says. “I feel like I’m really being invested in.”
(Photography Right) Nyayoud Jice 2017 Photography by Centre for Multicultural Youth ©2017 (Photography Left Page, Left Side) Asanga Seneviratne 2017. Photograph by Centre for Multicultural Youth ©2017 (Photography Left Page, Right Side) Young people at the 2016 launch of I Speak Football Young, Photograph by Centre for Multicultural Youth ©2016
Nyayoud Jice – Youth Intern “The fact that CMY was the first organisation to exclusively work with young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds was inspiring to me,” says Nyayoud. She’s been with CMY as their Youth Intern since May last year, deciding to apply after reading about the work CMY does with young migrants and refugees. Her role, she explains, is to support the Youth Leadership Team, which she does by facilitating training for young people at CMY. “A big part of my role is also keeping track of multicultural youth groups in Melbourne and sharing information through our newsletter, which informs young people of job and volunteering opportunities as well as events that are happening in Melbourne,” she says.
“My favourite part about being involved at CMY is working alongside passionate individuals who want to see a change in the world.”
culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are given the opportunity to succeed in Australia by ensuring that they are connected, empowered and influential.”
A proud young African woman, “passionate about social justice and an advocate for human rights, especially the rights of individuals whose voices have historically been marginalised and silenced”, the passion and values at CMY are something Nyayoud finds “inspiring.”
And Nyayoud has experienced empowerment firsthand.
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Her internship has given her opportunities, from keynote speeches to master of ceremony roles.
“[I’ve grown] extremely fond of the core values of CMY, which are human rights, diversity and community” she says.
“I have learnt so much throughout my intern and it has equipped me with knowledge and skills that I can apply to my professional and personal life,” she says.
She is full of praise for the organisation and what it stands for.
“The best thing I have ever done was become involved with CMY.”
“The work that CMY does is so important because young people are at the front of it,” she explains.
CMY are always looking for more volunteers! If their programs sound like something you would be interested in becoming involved with, or you just want to find out more, visit http:// www.cmy.net.au/ and get in touch.
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FAIRY FLOSS CLOTHES FOR THE TRIBE Unless you have been living on a different planet, you would have noticed one of the most exciting new shop fronts on display in Fitzroy. Yes, ‘style conscious people’, Fairy Floss is now open in Melbourne! Having launched back in 1998 in Byron Bay, Fairy Floss is now Australia’s most influential neo-tribal-label. Over nearly two decades this independent brand has spread stunning styles of street wear around the globe, and now the iconic Australian Neo-Tribal-Street-Wear label has made a new home right here on Brunswick Street. This is where you will find a range of clothing that’s living art. The organic growth Fairy Floss has experienced in recent years has been incredible, with the brand becoming increasingly recognised both here at home and internationally. Recognising the profile of the store was growing, co-owner and lead designer Revital Lev believed it
was important to extend the connection and open up here in Melbourne. The new Fitzroy boutique showcases a range of streetwear that involves earthy connections and timeless designs. All still originally crafted in Byron Bay, Fairy Floss Clothing is high in quality and designed for extreme comfort. Fairy Floss Collections for men and women are inspired by the fringes of culture, ranging from steampunk to Mad
Max, and TV series like Vikings and Games of Thrones. Fairy Floss Designs interweave the earthy nature of our planet with ecstatic journeys of cosmic vibrations. “Transforming fresh inspirations into a new collection each season is what it’s all about for me, it’s magic,” says Revital. Fairy Floss Boutique can be found at 240 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, Melbourne P: (03) 9417 0573 Visit their website: fairyflossbyronbay.com
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Inner Circle Magazine • Fashion
What’s On - Fashion
Fashion Update
Melbourne Fashion Warehouse Sale Rupert St. Collingwood, 6th - 9th July
While our friends on the other side of the globe are preparing for their summer vaycay and working on their tans, we on the underbelly of the globe are in the thick of winter.
Surprisingly, we are experiencing quite a bit of sun in comparison to last winter and for all you accessory-lovers out there, this means winter Sunglasses are suddenly your new best friend and a necessary outfit staple!
As such, you’ll be donning your coat more this July than any other month of the year. Here are the different types of coats you’ll find circulating this season: the classic Trench coat, the revived-from-theeighties-and-nineties Denim coat, bold yet fashionable Print coats, Metallic coats, bold and monochromatic Colour coats, chic Collarless coats, simple Plaid coats, daring Vinyl coats and the versatile Oversized coat.
Polish off your winter look to achieve that sophisticated yet cool effortlessness by coupling Vans, Pumas or other sneakers with your jeans and long overcoats to get that British street-wear feel.
As mentioned in earlier fashion round-ups, the art of layering will help you meander through the biting cold streets to wellheated cafes and shops and back again. Therefore cashmere knits and long-sleeve tops are a must have staple to keep you warm when needed.
This month, behind the scenes, the world of fashion is gearing up for the long-awaited Spring Fashion Week starting August 26th – September 2th with a number of events scheduled locally, so stay tuned for much more fashion forecasts as they hit the runway!
For 4 days only, all bargain & fashion hunters are being called to this warehouse sale for Sass Clothing, Fate + Becker & Betty Basics
Fragrance Masterclass + Cocktail Pairing tanner + teague, Fitzroy, July 6th
Head to this fragrance masterclass to create your own signature scent, with the added bonus of cocktail pairing! Yes please!
Makeup For Change Launch Ozdare, Collingwood, July 9th
The Makeup For Change team up with ZF Makeup Artistry and Bride Zilla events to bring to you the most influential makeup artists in the business giving several makeup demonstrations. 100% of all proceeds will be donated to people in Syria suffering from the effects of war and famine
Words by Estelle Artois
Also expect to see lots of hoop earrings and big bold jewellery patterns on the shelves this season: spice up any winter outfit by adding the right amount of bling!
BLAK BY LUMBI There’s no such thing as having or wearing too much black clothing in Melbourne. Whether your creativity needs to be expressed through a dark fashion statement or you need something dark to wear just in case you spill that glass of red, Blak by Lumbi is the revolution you need to check out at The Melbourne Shop by Lumbi in Brunswick Street, launching this winter. This is “a new range of Melbourne-made clothing dedicated to creativity and creative Melbourne,” says owner and chief ‘Lumbifier’, Bob Jovanovski. “Wearing black is a bit of a Melbourne thing.” The range includes casual clothes for women and men, including: jeans, t-shirts, tops, desert boots, bags and accessories, with all products ethically made in and around Melbourne. Everything contains some degree of black or ‘Blak’ – with t-shirts varying in a monochrome range from 5-100% Blak. It’s the fashion line
inspired by and made for the Melbournian “grass root creative types and supporters of creativity.” Regular gigs called Blakout will be staged to show off the brand as well as fledgling bands. Be sure to stay updated on the details at blak. net.au or @blakbylumbi on instagram. Let your clothes speak your inner artistic spirit, after all, “you’re more creative when you wear Blak.” You can check out Blak clothing instore or online
The Melbourne Shop by Lumbi • 338 Brunswick St, Fitzroy • +61 3 9419 2225 Mon: Closed, Tues-Sat 11-6pm, Sun 12-5pm, • blak.net.au • Instagram: @blakbylumbi
“You’re as cold as ice, keep trying to sacrifice our love. You want paradise, some day you’ll pay the price I know,” or so the song goes, but lovers of winter fashion don’t need to pay a high price to equip themselves with unique wardrobe essentials from local fashion designers and boutiques. We at Inner Circle have been out and about speaking to local designers about what materials are best to battle the colder season and what is on offer this year. We were fortunate enough to speak to two locally grown boutiques: Obus and Edgeley. “I love working with stretch fabric,” says Alice Edgeley of the brand Edgeley located on Fitztroy’s notorious Gertrude Street, “because it moves with the body and is so comfortable and easy to wear.” She also uses pure wool from New Zealand as well as stretch velvet “which looks super glamorous.” When walking into the Edgeley boutique, you’re hit with a feeling of stepping into the wardrobe of Cruella DeVille crossed with a Liza Minnelli and Audrey Hepburn hybrid. Think silk headscarves and cigarette extensions (the latter is more a visual than an item for sale), elbow-length gloves and funky, modern materials and hardware. The colour palette for the Edgely brand is bold and multi-coloured. “I used a lot of gold lurex fabrics in the pleating which lent itself to this kind of tacky yet luxurious colour scheme of cumquat orange and rich brown velvet, black sequinned Cha-Cha pants and Pony-bit printed cotton shirts in dark red. Then I found a fantastic turquoise and jacaranda hound’s-tooth wool, which made these cute Velma dresses too. Imagine a 1977 home decor magazine and the colour scheme would be from that.” She has also teamed up with friend, musician and performer Tanzer to design a range of striped t-shirts
celebrating classic Aussie slang. The shirts feature various slogans such as ‘Dead Set’, ‘Spunk’ and ‘Rack Off’. “We wanted them to have a feel of the late 70s disco, and a touch of Puberty Blues you know? The first load of t-shirts we did sold out in a week so this time we’re doing long sleeved versions for winter in lots more sizes so guys can wear them too!” According to Alice, the Edgeley ‘musthave’ item for this winter would be a Kiki Beret or a Gloria Turban (“so much more fancy than a beanie,”) and … a cat suit! “The Joan brown velvet cat suit is a truly all-terrain garment: wear it to the market in the morning with Dr Martens and a leather jacket, dress it up in the afternoon with a gold chain belt, then add some high heeled boots for evening and hit the dance floor. All sorted.” For a fancy occasion, Edgeley advises, “You cannot beat the Prunella cat suit.” Northcote plays host to many independent fashion boutiques, and Tess McCabe from Obus was kind enough to talk to us about their latest collection. “All of our collections are based off a destination. Our creative director Kylie is quite into travel and every season we travel to somewhere different and take inspiration from that place to inform a collection.” This winter, the Obus collection focusses on the Hebrides region in Scotland, taking inspiration from its incredible landscapes and vistas to evoke that feeling of a typical Scottish shot of whiskey by a campfire. “We’re kind of playing on tartan; we’ve got a number of prints which are the
focus of our ranges in the statement prints that we do.” One standout print is the native Scottish weed (pictured) on a blue background. “Winter for us is really about what’s warm. We do a full range of Marino under-layers as well: they’re thin and they’re very versatile. You can put them underneath anything and they come in different colours.” “Obus,” continues McCabe, “is about creating pieces that people will have for seasons to come, making them very timeless, very classic but always with something interesting about it.” Each winter, the label creates two or three coats with a twist: This season they’re featuring a one hundred percent wool long black coat and the ‘Loch’ jacket made from virgin wool, mohair and alpaca and nylon. Their collection features a range of dresses, tops, pullovers and pants, “Our customers really love things they can wear to work but also weekend wear, so stuff that’s a little bit more casual. They’re relaxed, look good on a lot of shapes and can be dressed up and down.” The colour palette for the Obus brand this season sees chambray denim, rusty reds, chartreuse and mustard featured, with various hues of blue and deep plums featured. It is no wonder Melbourne has created a reputation for itself as the Mecca of incredible independent boutiques and fashion designers. This winter, get a little creative with your wardrobe selections and get your hands on a unique piece or two from Melbourne’s inner northern fashion houses!
Edgeley – 220 Gertrude St, Fitzroy Obus – 226 Gertrude St, Fitzroy | Cathedral Arcade, 5/37 Swanston St, Melbourne 136 Lygon St, Brunswick East | 285 High St, Northcote
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HITCHIN’ A RIDE WITH THE GREEN FAIRY THIS IS FITZROY’S ABSINTHESALON Words by Nathan Senn Photography by Jean Baluch
First locate the speakeasy-style hidden door at 82 Rose Street, Fitzroy. Ring the doorbell and you’ll be led down a winding entrance that leads to the Absinthesalon. Here, you’ll find a warm, intimate space, decked out with Parisian café style seating - each table fitted with a traditional ritual water fountain and set with glistening handcrafted French glassware. On the far side of the room sits a glorious, three tier, reverse-style bar that proudly displays Australia’s largest collection of the world’s finest absinthe. This place is serious business, but fear not - welcoming of the initiated and novices alike, place your order and you’ll receive your drinks right to your table. Rest your slotted spoon above your glass, place a sugar cube on top and allow the ice-cold water from the fountain to drip through into your glass - dissolving the sugar and causing the herbs to separate and clarify. Now it’s time to drink up and bliss out to views of
the space’s beautifully illuminated interior garden. Though a three-drink maximum is enforced (to ensure appreciation over intoxication), with 36 varieties on-hand there is truly a drop for every palette. The majority of the Absinthesalon’s menu is imported from France, the heartland of absinthe production in its heyday and still, producer of some of the finest and most traditional examples of the drink. Alongside this you’ll find more experimental, modern Swiss varieties and a selection of very unique Australian-made absinthes. From the Jade distillery providing clones of century old pre-prohibition bottles to the alien sensations of the Brevans HR Giger, there are a phenomenal range of sensory experiences to explore, ensuring repeat visits are a must. Driven by a passion for absinthe (both the drink itself and the Bohemian culture of the Belle Époque
during which time it rose to infamy), Rebecca Lombardo and Vincent Morino only opened the Absinthesalon this past February. Keen to offer a new take on the rich history of artistic expression associated with the drink, the journey so far has been a rewarding one. For the pair, Melbourne’s inner north and Fitzroy particularly was always the perfect choice for their venue. As Lombardo recounts: “In truth it was hard to see another option; the areas ambience, artistic focus and quirky alternative culture seemed like the perfect foundation for what we wanted to build.” Taking inspiration from the wellestablished Absinthesalon in Surry Hills, Sydney, Lombardo and Morino knew immediately that they wanted to bring an establishment dedicated to the beverage to a Melbourne clientele. While the core fundamentals of Sydney’s salon have been retained, Lombardo and Morino have
been mindful to create a very distinct visual experience with their Fitzroy venue. Absinthe has a long history of association with art and artists, championed by the likes of Poe, Joyce, Baudelaire, Rimbaud, Picasso, Van Gogh and Satie to name but a few and this legacy lives on in the bar’s chic interior design. The decor itself presents a deliberate pastiche, with vibrant murals cataloguing absinthe’s history through a collage of old posters, paintings and label art, while shiny concrete and recycled brick pay homage to Fitzroy’s industrial past. Classic cafe seating rises to meet a dreamlike garden of luminescent tulips in honour of Oscar Wilde’s Parisian escapades, all centered on the bar illuminating product like the stars of classic cinema. Every element tells a story and was especially chosen to add to the truly breathtaking experience. While at the bar, surrounded by such relics, one can’t help but consider absinthe’s storied past and the fact that having a drink such as this, even in recent history, was not such an easy thing to do. Absinthe was banned across most of the world for the better part of a century and only recently became legal again in Australia. Though claims of the drinks potentially harmful
and psychotropic nature have since been broadly debunked, sadly an unfortunate cultural void has formed, meaning many young Australians experience absinthe drinking as slamming shots of green industrial alcohol that bears little resemblance to the drink’s historical style. As Lombardo explains: “the craftsmanship imbued into traditionally made absinthe rivals the finest examples of other liquors, and the Salon is designed to give our clientele the most positive drinking experience possible, while properly housing this highly storied drink.” And positive it has been with Lombardo expressing that the since the venue’s opening, the response has been overwhelming: “this stretch of Brunswick street has a fantastic community, with both customers and local venue staff being friendly, supportive and curious. The continued response of our very diverse regulars has been really heartening; it feels good to be a meeting place for so many vibrant, interesting people.” The Salon’s unique atmosphere has attracted an enormously varied selection of clientele, with the main unifying factor being their curiosity overpowering their fear. According to Lombardo, despite the stigma
that still surrounds absinthe, those who have mustered up the courage to ring their doorbell have all loved the experience. Since opening its doors the Absinthesalon has also started hosting regular poetry events and trivia nights. For Lombardo and Morino, such events are their way of becoming part of the local community, and engaging with local artists to add their own dash of Bohemian flare to Fitzroy. One thing is for sure, Absinthesalon is set become a Melbourne institution, so get down there to celebrate the storied drink in all its glory – at an establishment that rebukes myth and valiantly raises a glass to honour the city’s poets, dreamers, artists and adventurers alike. July is a bumper month for the bar with seasonal specialties prepared by the highly creative folks at the Demoiselle distillery to commemorate Bastille Day (Friday, July 14th). There will also be some appropriately adventurous treats on hand to celebrate Ernest Hemmingway’s birthday (Friday, July 21st)
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Issue 05 • July
Inner Circle Magazine • Music
What’s On - Music
Music News
Spit Syndicate
June was another fantastic month of music in the inner north, with The Good Lagoon’s debut live show a great way to get things underway. Playing The Workers Club – one of our favourite venues – The Good Lagoon impressed with their hybrid garage/surf rock sound. Adelaide pub-rockers Bad//Dreems staked their claim as one of Australia’s best live acts with an electrifying performance at The Corner Hotel. Cloud Control also made their first return to Melbourne since the departure of bass player Jeremy Kelshaw with a sold out show at Howler. Launching new single Rainbow City, Cloud Control dazzled with a set of old and new tunes leaving fans wanting more.
Howler, Brunswick, July 1st Hip-hop duo Spit Syndicate are hitting the road in support of their fourth album, One Good Shirt Had Us All Fly.
FOLEY!
The Tote, Collingwood, July 7th Keeping it local, folk-punk rockers FOLEY! celebrate the release of their new album Hey, Don’t Worry About It.
Japandroids
Corner Hotel, Richmond, July 11th Canadian punk-rockers Japandroids are sure to sell out their Corner Hotel appearance.
Timberwolf
The Workers Club, Fitzroy, July 15th The captivating Timberwolf launches new single ‘Hold You Up.’
Julien Baker
Northcote Social Club, July 15th & 18th Memphis songstress Julien Baker is playing two shows at Northcote Social Club.
The Gasometer Hotel played host to Liz Stringer during June for her month long residency. Each of her intimate shows featured the talented songwriter talking and performing with some of Australia’s greatest artists. Dr Lou Bennett, Deborah
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Conway and Neil Murray all shared the stage with Stringer, but it was her final show with Mick Thomas that was our pick of the bunch. This month’s Splendour In The Grass is easily Australia’s premier three-day festival event and this year’s line-up is no exception. While tickets sold out immediately, a range of local sideshows have been announced for those who missed out. Memphis songstress Julien Baker is playing two shows at Northcote Social Club on Saturday July 15th and Tuesday July 18th, the unique L.A. based Bishop Briggs is playing Howler on Friday July 21st, indie rock act Real Estate will headline The Croxton Bandroom on Saturday July 22nd, and hyped newcomers The Lemon Twigs will hit the stage on Tuesday July 25th at The Curtin.
Written by Ruby Syme Photography by Jess Middleton
THE EVELYN HOTEL A BRUNSWICK STREET INSTITUTION
One of the ‘hippest’ spots in Melbourne, Brunswick Street is constantly changing. New bars have opened, favourite cafes have closed, pop up clothing stores have appeared, and The Evelyn Hotel has watched it all.
But it’s also great to see other little bars open up. It’s becoming more like what I remember when I was 19/20.”
A Brunswick Street institution, The Evelyn Hotel (or The Evelyn as it’s fondly known) is a true relic of the street. It’s been pumping out cheap drinks and good tunes for over 25 years, and incredibly, has been owned by the same family all that time. The original owners – Maria and her husband – have owned the bar since the sixties, and while they leased out for periods of time, it’s now come full circle, and is back in the hands of John, their son.
It’s quintessentially ‘Melbourne’, with comfy furniture, a sprawling band room and outdoor seating to soak up the winter sun. But, setting itself apart from other places of a similar ilk is the BYO wine deal for which the venue is well known. The bottle shop attached to the front of the building sells an array of wine that customers can purchase to drink in the cosy bar beyond.
Maria still plays an active part in The Evelyn too, according to music and bookings manager Nick Murnane.
Why not indeed? The cosy atmosphere and cheap prices make it hard to go past, and it seems that opinion is widely shared.
“She’s owned this place for about 50 years, and she’s still here everyday,” Nick says. “Maria is a matriarch of the street, she’s got time of the day for everyone.” Nick himself has been working in live music venues since high school, and moving from Ballarat to Melbourne, he’d heard of the illustrious ‘Brunswick Street’ even before arriving.
The Evelyn itself has remained much the same since that time.
“Why not come drink a bottle of wine out the front?” says Nick.
“It’s great - we’ve got people who have been drinking here for 25 years, even longer,” Nick says. Live music is also another drawcard of The Evelyn, with bands appearing seven nights a week for 25 years. “It’s really our main focus,” says Nick, “and it’s great to see young bands reach a level they’ve always wanted.”
“Brunswick Street was always something people looked up to and talked about,” he explains.
“John and Maria really foster that, giving them residencies, and space to hone their craft.”
Now, Nick has seen the street transform and grow around him. “It’s always changing.”
For The Evelyn, the music is a chance to give back and support the local community that have helped it grow over the years.
“It’s good to see the main stays here, like us, Vegie Bar, Mario’s, even Black Cat.
The space has nurtured Melbourne’s aspiring
many of musicians
over this time, and there have been some big names among them. “Hiatus Coyote started doing residency here,” Nick explains.
their
“They used to play here and then we’d all go back to their place to party. I’d rock up to work the next day and the drummer would already be set up on the corner of Johnston Street.” “It was like, ‘Man! Do you ever stop drumming?’” As Nick says, “there’s always something going on at The Evelyn.” Each week, an array of bands frequent the band room, different genres, from hip-hop to acoustic to dance or reggae, all infusing the space with their unique sounds. “We’ve just started doing something called Momento, in conjunction with PBS, so that’s been crazy,” says Nick. “What we’re trying to do with that is launch a local album each week with a sort of theme… so we’ve had dance hall, Afro beat, hip hop… even soul.” “Some bands you hear just blow your mind.” And they all come back to play too, which Nick says is “really nice to see.” It speaks volumes to the atmosphere and energy of The Evelyn, and there certainly is a special air about the mismatched walls and milk crate seats of the band room. “You can copy what The Evelyn looks like anywhere,” Nick explains, “but there’s a feeling once you get inside… it’s special.” “It’s a pretty interesting place.”
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