Concrete Playground - Melbourne - Feed https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/hudson-brown/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:27:33 +0000 en-au hourly 1 Fifty Years of the Folkie: Port Fairy Folk Festival Celebrates a Huge Milestone in 2027 – and Its Lineup Reveal Doesn't Miss a Beat https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/arts-entertainment/port-fairy-folk-festival-2027 https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/arts-entertainment/port-fairy-folk-festival-2027 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:32:02 +0000 The countdown to Port Fairy Folk Festival's golden anniversary is on, with a host of major local and international names announced already.

]]> The countdown to Port Fairy Folk Festival's golden anniversary is on, with a host of major local and international names announced already.

]]> Sunday Service at Johnny's Green Room with Stefanino Panino e Vino https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/event/johnnys-green-room-sunday-service-stefanino-panino https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/event/johnnys-green-room-sunday-service-stefanino-panino Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:20:46 +0000 This Collingwood sandwich spot is swapping its courtyard digs for rooftop vibes, complete with Italian flavours, classic cocktails and vinyl riddims.

]]> This Collingwood sandwich spot is swapping its courtyard digs for rooftop vibes, complete with Italian flavours, classic cocktails and vinyl riddims.

]]> Emerging From Living Room Workouts to a Second Darlinghurst Location, Body by Berner's New Studio Brings a Design-Led Edge https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/body-by-berner-darlinghurst-studio https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/body-by-berner-darlinghurst-studio Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:30:39 +0000 A 500-kilogram sculpture modelled on its founder anchors this striking new wellness destination.

]]> A 500-kilogram sculpture modelled on its founder anchors this striking new wellness destination.

]]> Australia's Best Interior Design Projects Have Been Chosen — with a Demountable Campus in Hobart Claiming the Top Prize https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/design-style/australia-interior-design-awards-the-forest https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/design-style/australia-interior-design-awards-the-forest Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:04:05 +0000 The nation's best interior design project for 2026 isn't a hotel or home — it's a future-forward university campus.

]]> The nation's best interior design project for 2026 isn't a hotel or home — it's a future-forward university campus.

]]> 'A Whole New World': Now or Never 2026 Returns with Ambient Sleepovers, Techno Takeovers and Laser-Led Spectacles https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/arts-entertainment/now-or-never-2026 https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/arts-entertainment/now-or-never-2026 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:21:41 +0000 Expect technology, creativity and imagination to collide as Now or Never transforms Melbourne once again with 150-plus mind-bending events.

]]> Expect technology, creativity and imagination to collide as Now or Never transforms Melbourne once again with 150-plus mind-bending events.

]]> This South Bank Hotel Just Scored Tripadvisor's Highest Hospitality Honour — Landing at Top Spot for Australia and South Pacific https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/emporium-hotel-south-bank-tripadvisor-best https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/emporium-hotel-south-bank-tripadvisor-best Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:13:20 +0000 Checking in at number one, Emporium Hotel South Bank topped the regional rankings, while also earning acclaim on an international scale.

]]> Checking in at number one, Emporium Hotel South Bank topped the regional rankings, while also earning acclaim on an international scale.

]]> From Royal Tiaras to Hollywood Glamour, Cartier's Dazzling Treasure Trove Lands at the NGV for an Australian-Exclusive Exhibition https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/design-style/cartier-exhibition-ngv-international https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/design-style/cartier-exhibition-ngv-international Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:23:19 +0000 Bringing a priceless jewellery box of history and high fashion to the NGV, this landmark exhibition spans exquisite creations once worn by royal figures and iconic celebs.

]]> Bringing a priceless jewellery box of history and high fashion to the NGV, this landmark exhibition spans exquisite creations once worn by royal figures and iconic celebs.

]]> HOKA Hits Its Stride on Pitt Street, Launching an Elevated Flagship Built for Runners, Recovery and Results https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/hoka-pitt-street-opening https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/hoka-pitt-street-opening Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:10:19 +0000 Sydney runners are getting a new home base as HOKA launches an immersive flagship packed with performance-focused features.

]]> Sydney runners are getting a new home base as HOKA launches an immersive flagship packed with performance-focused features.

]]> Celebrating Its Dark Sky Reserve Designation, Visit Sunshine Coast Is Hiring a Chief Star Counter to Audit the Constellations https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/dark-sky-reserve-chief-star-counter https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/dark-sky-reserve-chief-star-counter Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:01:56 +0000 Australia has a brand-new stargazing reserve — and you might be hired to help count the night sky from a plush getaway spot.

]]> Australia has a brand-new stargazing reserve — and you might be hired to help count the night sky from a plush getaway spot.

]]> KICStudio x Lightscape at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/event/kicstudio-x-lightscape-at-royal-botanic-gardens-melbourne https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/event/kicstudio-x-lightscape-at-royal-botanic-gardens-melbourne Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:21:20 +0000 Melbourne's favourite illuminated garden trail gets a wellness twist thanks to a glowing one-day movement collab.

]]> Melbourne's favourite illuminated garden trail gets a wellness twist thanks to a glowing one-day movement collab.

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