GLOW Winter Arts Festival
Looks like we have a new winter arts festival to get excited about, and it’s all going down on the south side. Of the many free events, one highlight is Exxopolis, a cathedral-like luminarium half the size of a football field that's just waiting for you to lose yourself within it.
Overview
Looks like we have a new winter arts festival to get excited about, and it’s all going down on the south side. GLOW Winter Arts Festival will hold 50 events — many of which are free. It's happening over 11 days in August, and will feature everything from circus performers and comedy clubs to musical performances and art exhibitions.
One highlight open throughout the festival is Architects of Air's Exxopolis, a cathedral-like luminarium that visitors can immerse themselves in. It’s about half the size of a football field, made with 3,000 square meters of plastic and will be placed on the Jam Factory rooftop for those curious for a new experience of colour and sound.
Other parts of the festival to look forward to are the Shot in the Dark photographic exhibition, featuring images of people and places of Stonnington after dark. The images will be located in store windows and will only be viewable with a smartphone or tablet; figure that one out.
For film buffs there is Flicks 'n' Feasts, which will pair delicious food offerings and free films in an outdoor laneway of the Prahran Market. Think kung fu and dim sum, Godzilla and sushi, and Bollywood and Indian curry. While there are many musical adventures to partake in during the festival, our pick would have to be The Rhythm Spectacular: The Music of Beyoncé where Adam Hall and The Velvet Playboys will reinterpret Beyoncé pop songs through the prism of R&B, New Orleans street beat and jazz. Intrigued? So are we.
Information
- Melbourne's Best Dog-Friendly Parks and Beaches for the Ultimate Pup Time
- Fifteen of the Most Unique Stays You Can Book Around New Zealand
- The Best Dog-Friendly Hotels, B&Bs and Self-Contained Getaways in Victoria
- The Mightiest Tiny Houses You Can Book Around NSW
- The 27 Best Private Dining Rooms in Melbourne
- The 40 Best Restaurants for Group Bookings in Melbourne