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CP Picks: Breaking Down the Must-Do Moments From the Dark Mofo 2026 Lineup

Jasmine Wallis — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:23:38 +0000

From groundbreaking global artists to renowned after-dark events, winter solstice festival Dark Mofo returns this June in a celebration of rebirth and renewal.

This Just In: NSW Government to Split Almost $3 Million in Grant Funding Between NSW Venues to Support Smaller Gig Spaces

Alec Jones — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:42:30 +0000

The multi-million funds injection is being split among 30+ venues in suburbs from Albury all the way to Byron Bay.

This Just In: Melbourne Writers Festival Releases Full 40th Anniversary Program Including Jacinda Ardern, Yann Martel, Susan Choi and More

Alec Jones — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:05:56 +0000

For its 40th run, Melbourne Writers Festival is inviting speakers from around the world to shine a light on storytelling, sex, stigma and the many visions and revisions that make up the human world.

RAC Arena Has a Huge 2026 Lineup — Here Are the Gigs and Shows Worth Planning a Perth Trip Around

Concrete Playground — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:43:10 +0000

From big-name comedy to hot-ticket pop and arena-sized live entertainment, these are the RAC Arena dates worth building a Perth escape around.

Head to Bondi Junction This Weekend for Global Table, a Vibrant Celebration of Cultures, Flavours and Traditions

Jade Solomon — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:24:42 +0000

For one day only, Bondi Junction transforms into a vibrant celebration of cultures, cuisines and community.

Celebrate Melbourne's Melting Pot of Cultures With Cultural Diversity Week Kicking Off This Weekend

Jade Solomon — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:45:00 +0000

This year's theme, "Culture connects us all", aims to promote unification and togetherness.

This Just In: Melbourne Writers Festival 2026 Welcomes Bestselling Author R.F. Kuang to the Lineup

Alec Jones — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:43:17 +0000

Ahead of the full program release next week, Melbourne Writers Festival has confirmed its first headline guest.

Rising 2026 Returns Bigger Than Ever, Featuring Over 100 Transformative Events Spanning Music, Dance and After-Dark Encounters

Hudson Brown — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:43:40 +0000

Nearly 400 artists will spill across Melbourne's venues, as Rising returns with an expansive celebration of music, dance, theatre and ephemeral works.

This Just In: Former Prime Ministers, Wikipedia Founders and Acclaimed Authors Aplenty Lead Sydney Writers' Festival's 2026 Program

Alec Jones — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:00:22 +0000

The annual creative event takes aim at everything from AI and misinformation to democracy and the fundamentals of the human race with its 200-plus event program.

Women Who Inspire Us: MECCA's Chief Purpose Officer Lisa Keenan on Empowerment and Enacting Structural Change

Eliza Campbell — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:35:38 +0000

From post-apartheid South Africa to MECCA's leadership team, Lisa Keenan has built a career around one central question: who holds power — and how do we redistribute it?