News

Sat 21 Nov 2026

Town Folk Festival unveils its first 21 artists for 2026, bringing a standout mix of local and international talent to Djaara/Castlemaine on Saturday November 21. 

Sun 4 Oct 2026

Astral People announce Move My Way, a brand-new community-focused festival landing in Naarm/Melbourne on Sunday October 4. 

Taking over PICA, Move My Way is grounded in connection, comfort and world-class curation, bringing together local scenes and global influences connected by a shared musical language spanning hip hop, jazz, R&B, soul and club culture. 

Sat 25 Jul 2026

Naarm’s Abbots Yard will come alive with electrifying cross-continental rhythms as TO BINA: A Night of Soukous Vibrations Powered by El Gran Mono transforms the space into a pulsating celebration of African and Afro-Colombian musical exchange.

Thu 16 Jul 2026 to Sun 26 Jul 2026

Yarra City Council's longstanding winter music festival is back and bigger than ever. Spanning ten days, they're celebrating the pubs, clubs, venues and bars that make Yarra a live music mecca. Check out the full lineup online now!

Wed 27 May 2026 to Wed 3 Jun 2026

National Reconciliation Week 2026 runs May 27 to June 3.

This year's Reconciliation Week theme is All In. It's a call for every Australian to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation, not just this week, but every single day. Reconciliation isn't something that happens on its own, and it's not the sole responsibility of First Nations people, who have carried that weight for far too long. It asks something of all of us.

Tue 26 May 2026

Tuesday May 26 is National Sorry Day.

Each year on May 26, we acknowledge the Stolen Generations: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families, communities and cultures under past government policies. We honour their strength, resilience and survival, and we stand with survivors and their families today.