Month: September 2016

Say Prost to Oktoberfest!

We love any good excuse for a party, and there’s no better time to sink a few ales than the next couple of months when Oktoberfest takes over Melbourne. With so many spots to celebrate this Bavarian tradition, you’ll never be short of parties to get into the festive spirit. Here’s our top picks of where you can say Prost and join in on the Oktoberfest fun: Oktoberfest St Kilda at St Kilda Foreshore Dress up and have a few cold ones at St Kilda’s Biggest Oktoberfest at St Kilda Beach. With food trucks, beer halls, multiple stages, amusement rides, Oompah Band, Melbourne’s favourite DJs & plenty of Australian acts including Shannon Noel, this is going to be one giant beachside party! When: Saturday 15 October, 12pm Hoptoberfest at Hophaus Bier Grill Southgate Kicking off the celebrations early, Hophaus Bier Grill will bring Munich to Melbourne this September. The Official Opening Party is on September 17 with the traditional tapping of the keg at midday with free bier whilst the keg lasts and the whole …

Melbourne Music Week

Published by We Know Melbourne

On any day of the week in Melbourne, you can catch a live gig from some of Melbourne’s finest local musicians. That’s the beauty of Melbourne! To celebrate our incredible music scene, the City of Melbourne is throwing an eight-day party this November, dedicated to illuminating the city’s robust, world-renowned music scene, known as Melbourne Music Week (MMW). Last year’s program saw over 110 events, featuring 250 contributing artists with input from more than 60 dedicated event partners in almost 40 locations across this music city – and this year’s festival is set to be even bigger. This year, the State Library of Victoria, has been announced as the 2016 hub of Melbourne Music Week (MMW), and the original reading room, Queen’s Hall, will be the main performance space. Expect 9 days of live, independent music in and around Melbourne. Highlights include: Live Music Safari | 17 Nov Explore fourteen of Melbourne’s much-loved live music venues as they open their doors for a wild night of free gigs and parties. Opening Night: Her Sound, Her Story | 11 …

A Latin Block Party

Published by We Know Melbourne

Nobody throws a block party like the Meyer Place Latin Fiesta! Taking inspiration from the Sunday street markets of Sal Telmo, the Fiesta is made up of San Telmo, Loop, Loop Roof, Lily Blacks and Pizza Pizza Pizza. Wear your comfiest shoes as this laneway party will get you showing off your tango and salsa moves to live Latin music. As always, there’ll also be DJs, street performers, dancers and market stalls selling all sorts of Latin trinkets and wares. The festival is free, but if last year’s festival was anything to go by, we recommend getting down there early as this block party fills up fast. When: 11am – 6pm. Sunday, 16 October 2016 Where: Meyers Place Visit the Meyers Place Latin Fiesta website.