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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Promoter is ErdiGroup Hotel Collection (ABN 58 328 593 784 & 50 693 006 965)  of 195 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000.

Information on how to enter and prizes forms part of the terms of entry. Entry into the competition is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.

WHO CAN ENTER
This contest is open to all current or new subscribers to the We Know Melbourne Marketing Database (and any affiliates marketing databases) who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry and live in Victoria.

Employees of ErdiGroup Hotel Collection (the Sponsor) its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising, promotion and internet agencies and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are not eligible. Immediate family includes the following: spouse, ex-spouse, defacto spouse, child or stepchild (whether natural or by adoption), parent, stepparent, grandparent, step grandparent, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, brother, sister, stepbrother, step sister or first cousin. Void where prohibited by law.

All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply to this competition. If you cannot or will not comply with these Official Rules, you should not participate in the competition.

By entering this competition, you agree to be bound by these Official Rules and to waive any right to claim any ambiguity or error in these Official Rules or the competitions itself. You also agree to be bound by all decisions of the Sponsor or its designees, whose decisions are final and binding.

Entrants must be 18 years of age or older as at the date of entry in order to be eligible to enter the competition.

Entrants under 18 years of age must obtain the prior permission of their parent or legal guardian in order to be able to enter. If the competition winner is under 18 years of age, the prize will be awarded to the winner’s parent or legal guardian.

The Promoter reserves the right to request winners to provide proof of identity, proof of residency at the nominated prize delivery address and/or proof of entry validity in order to claim a prize. Proof of identification, residency, and entry considered suitable for verification is at the discretion of the Promoter. In the event that a winner cannot provide suitable proof, the winner will forfeit the prize in whole and no substitute will be offered.

HOW TO ENTER
Beginning 3 November 2017 at 12:00am EST follow the instructions to enter the competition by either;
Becoming a new subscriber to receive We Know Melbourne (Erdigroup) electronic mail marketing communication; and fill out the form on the competiton post.

WHEN TO ENTER
The competition commences on 3 November 2017 at 12.00am EST and concludes on 13 November 2017 at 12:00 am EST. Entries must be received by the Promoter prior to the competition close date and time.

The time of entry will in each case be the time the online entry is received by the Promoter’s database, not at the time of transmission by the entrant.

The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any late, lost or misdirected entries not received by the Promoter or delays in the delivery of the SMS message due to technical disruptions, network congestion or for any other reason.

Entrants may enter as many times as they like, but only one prize will be awarded per person.

PRIZE ON OFFER
The winner will receive 1 x double pass to The Cine Latino Film Festival. The prize will be mailed to the winner.

Prizes cannot be transferred, exchanged or redeemed for cash.

It is a condition of accepting the prize that the winner must comply with all the conditions of use of the prize and the prize supplier’s requirements. It is the responsibility of the winner to confirm such conditions with the prize supplier or other relevant third parties.

In the event a winner does not collect the prize, then the entire prize will be forfeited by the winner and cash will not be awarded in lieu of the prize.

Winners or any travel companions under 18 years of age must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian at all times.

Note that the redemption of the prize is subject to availability.

Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for Sponsor to use winner’s name, photos, and likeness for advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation unless prohibited by law.

No substitution or transfer of prize by winner permitted, except that Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value in the event that the advertised prize is unavailable. All applicable income taxes are the sole responsibility of the winner.

By entering, entrants and their respective parents or legal guardians release, discharge and hold harmless Sponsor, its subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all liability or any injuries, loss, or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with this competition or any prize won

DRAW AND NOTIFICATION OF WINNER
The prize winners will be the selected in accordance with these terms and conditions that are drawn by a representative of the hotel at 195 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria to be selected at random at 7am, on 14 November 2017.

The Promoter’s decision is final and the Promoter will not enter into correspondence regarding the competition result or any other decisions the Promoter makes in connection with the Promotion.

The winner will be notified by telephone or email immediately. The winner may also be announced via the official @WeKnowMelbourne Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook accounts

No purchase necessary. Buying will not help you win. Your chances of winning without making a purchase are the same as the chances of someone who purchases something. It is illegal to give any advantage to buyers in this competition.

Return of any prize notification as undeliverable may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner.

FURTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Any attempt by an individual to deliberately damage any website or undermine the legitimate operation of this promotion is a violation of criminal and civil laws, and should such an attempt be made, sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such individual to the fullest extent permitted by law. Promoter is not responsible for faulty, incorrect or mistranscribed phone/e-mail transmissions, incorrect announcements of any kind, technical hardware or software failures of any kind including any injury or damage to any person’s computer related to or resulting from participating in or experiencing any materials in connection with the promotion, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmission that may limit a user’s ability to participate in the promotion.

Promoter reserves the right to cancel or modify the promotion if fraud, misconduct or technical failures destroy the integrity of the program; or if a computer virus, bug, or other technical problem corrupts the administration or security of the program as determined by Sponsor/judging agency/administrator, in their sole discretion. In the event of termination, a notice will be posted online and the competition will be conducted from among all eligible entries received prior to termination. Any damage made to the Site will be the responsibility of the authorised e-mail account holder of the e-mail address submitted at the time of entry.

Proof of submitting entries will not be deemed to be proof of receipt by Promoter. Any entries which are suspected of being fraudulent (including those using robotic, automatic, programmed or similar methods of participation) will be disqualified, based on determinations made solely by Promoter. Promoter reserves the right to prohibit the participation of an individual if fraud or tampering is suspected or if the account holder fails to comply with any requirement of participation as stated herein or with any provision in these Official Rules.

All entries become the property of The Promoter. All opt-in entries will be entered into a database and The Promoter may use the entrant’s names, addresses and telephone numbers for future promotional, marketing and publicity purposes in any media worldwide without notice and without any fee being paid unless otherwise advised by the entrant. By opting-in, entrants confirm that they allow their details to be used for this purpose. If entrants no longer consent to their details being used for future marketing purposes, the entrant should contact The Promoter. Any request to update, modify or delete the entrant’s details should be directed to The Promoter.

The Promoter’s privacy policy can be viewed at http://www. http://www.erdigroup.com.au/page/Privacy_Policy/. To request access to, or to update, personal information the Promoter holds about them, entrants can contact the Erdigroup Privacy Officer at 195 Swanston St, Melbourne, VIC 3000 on (03) 8662 1301.

Paris to Provence

Want to travel to France the last weekend of November? Good choice, as Christmas markets are booming during this period. Your ID will never be ready on time, “Dommage, mais c’est la vie” as we said in the “langue de Molière”.

Except if you drive to the Como House and Garden. Upon arrival process to the cashier and get your ticket… no ID required…, and let the magical Paris to Provence comes to you.

Each year in November the Como House and Garden transforms into a whimsical French popup village for three days and puts together more than 70 stalls and exhibitors representing everything French in Melbourne, ranging from French food, travel and tourism, children activities, boutique, brocante, lifestyle and furthermore.

If you love France and its culture come along to polish your French skills, network with other Frenchies, watch, touch, smell and taste all that embodies France and be immersed in a vibrant and lively French village atmosphere.

This year, the festival will honour Coco Chanel with a unique exhibition in Como House’s Boudoir, Grand Ballroom and Billiards room and Mademoiselle’s apartment styled by Anton Venoir Interiors.

Rendez-vous au Como for some French flavour before Christmas.

 

 

When: 24 ~26 Nov 2017
Where: National Trust Property, Como House and Garden
More information and ticket purchase: Check their website.

World Premiere of Roland Tings’ full live band

Promising to be a highlight on Melbourne’s cultural calendar Nocturnal returns Friday 3 November with an evening of unheard sounds, unparalleled collection items, and wondrous questioning.

For the first time EVER, globally acclaimed Ronald Tings takes to the Melbourne Museum stage to introduce his three-piece band offering a high-fidelity experience unlike none other.

The moniker of Melbourne producer Rohan Newman, Ronald Tings will be joined by Julian Sudek (Mercy Arms / World Champion) who’ll be switching it up via a hybrid kit of acoustic drums and electronic pads, and Yama Hondow-Wellby (Damn Arms / G.L.O.V.E.S.) on keys. Expect communal arm raising and oscillating emotions on the dance floor.

Continually rebooting, Nocturnal started out as a blank slate and has since evolved into the ultimate evening of art, science and self-directed learning. Encouraging inclusion and enquiry, this adult-orientated night has welcomed both strangers and long-lost friends to explore the museum with a drink in hand and minus the usual distractions.

Objects and stories, both past and contemporary, span across the galleries and incorporate at least 16 different exhibits ranging from The Mind, Dynamic Earth, WWI: Love & Sorrow, Melbourne Story to commemorating 100 years of the Tolai people in a Bit na Ta. The latest installation, Women of the Land, honours the work of Victorian women who are bound to the land including farmers, a Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Wurrung Senior Elder, a pioneering scientist and a firefighter.

New adventures unfold even further with Annie Bass wooing the Nocturnal audience with her heartfelt electronica and swoon-worthy lyrics. With a background in jazz, Bass is an accomplished vocalist, songwriter, and producer, who’s single ‘Don’t Want’ was blessed with full rotation on ABC’s Triple J.

Also on the line-up is András, aka celebrated producer and musician Andrew Wilson. A host of Triple RRR’s Strange Holiday, this master of playful electronic-slippage; surfs synths, nature and op shops to create cruisy soundtracks for a living.

Thinking for themselves, Nocturnal guests are encouraged to pose questions with one-on-one access to Museum experts and unique collection items.

This month unravelling stories and discovering new paths Dianne Bray (Senior Collections Manager, Vertebrate Zoology) will reveal the rarely seen migration routes of marine creatures of the deep, whilst Joanna Sumner (Manager of Genetic Resources) will discuss the miraculous ability of sea turtles not to get lost as they leave home as hatchlings, swim across vast oceans, before returning to the same coastal area years later, to lay their own eggs.

The elegant ways our world grows and evolves will be further investigated as Michelle Stevenson (Senior Curator, Politics and Society) examines the power of protest as a force for social change. See signs and badges from the seventies until now, including clever slogans directly from Melbourne’s most recently held Equal Love and Women’s marches.

A monthly juggernaut of music, science and human perception, Nocturnal transforms reality with free-flowing conversation, imaginative live performances and exclusive after-hours access to the Melbourne Museum.

When: 3 Nov 2017
Where: Melbourne Museum
Ticket price: Early Bird $25 or On the Door $30 / $35
More information: check their website.

Get ready for Melbourne Cup Day

It’s a buzz unique to Melbourne that begins to heighten around September – the Spring Racing Carnival capped off by the race to stop the nation, the Melbourne Cup. There’s a thrill to finding something to wear that’s entirely you, and completely unique, as difficult as it can be in a sea of threads. Read on to get access to four exclusive Melbourne boutiques that hold the winning ticket to one of a kind dress and accessories to complete a race day look.

Grace Melbourne
Touted as a ‘fashion mecca and destination for lovers of style’, this Toorak based store with enviable online presence stocks a range of international labels as well as the custom Grace collection. Lock in your look with their chic range of cool, casual accessories.

Where: 595 Malvern Road, Toorak 3142

M.VE Boutique
An affordable, accessible range from some favourite brands such as Bec & Bridge, Shona Joy and Misha Collection. The team restocks their styles and range weekly, so you’ll need to get in quick in order not to miss out on your style or size.

Where: 241 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne 3295

Coco & Lola
Known for their honest, knowledgeable approach to fashion and styling, Coco & Lola is the go-to for timeless, feminine pieces. Their website has a tailored Spring Racing section, separated into day by day styling categories so you have everything you need for the big three – Derby, Oaks and Cup Day.

Where: 582 Malvern Road (Hawksburn Village), Toorak 3181

Swoon 
You’d be crazy not to want to shop somewhere that swears by swooning their customers; emotionally affecting people buy something they admire. You’ll be taken care of by a team that wants to ‘feed your soul with a sensory experience’ with handpicked items designed to ‘reflect the spirit, identity and desires’ of their customers. Go in with an open mind and leave with an empty bank account.

Where: 109 Auburn Road, Hawthorn 3122

 

Written by our guest writer – Jessica Morris.

The Food Truck Fiesta

Measuring last year’s success in smiles and tummy’s full of food, The Food Truck is excited to present an all-inclusive experience celebrating food, drink and local music with family & friends. It’s a fiesta!

Last year they saw over 65,000+ attendees at the St Kilda & HIghett events. So this summer they are looking to expand the events and concept throughout Victoria.

The team at Food Truck Fiesta are committed to including the community on every level at each event. One of their largest endeavours is to partner with a different charity to raise funds and awareness for various causes throughout Melbourne and Victoria.

Pet friendly, vegan options, rides and activities for kids, live entertainment and most importantly, it is community based! Start off your Summer early in November with delicious food and outdoor warm Summer air.

Event info:
Highett:   2nd to 7th of November ’17 – Sir William Fry Reserve
Geelong: 1st – 3rd of December ’17 – Geelong Showgrounds
Williamstown: 25th – 28th of January ’18 – Seaworks
More information: Check their website.

Night Noodle Market 2017

The highly-anticipated Night Noodle Markets returns to Birrarung Marr from 9-26 November, setting Melbourne alight with the smells, sights and sounds of more than thirty sizzling hawker-style stalls. The Asian market feast will see food-lovers indulge in the signature dishes and innovative tastes from Melbourne favourites such Hochi Mama, Bambu, Mr Miyagi, Hoy Pinoy, Wonderbao and Gelato Messina, all served alongside roaming performers, DJs and live music.

Over eighteen flavour-packed nights, the markets will shine a light on Melbourne’s multi-cultural flavours, fusing cuisines from across Asia in one vibrant, open-air experience.

Old favourites Hoy Pinoy will be serving their sizzling ‘ Inihaw na manok – Chicken skewers in traditional soy glaze’, while St Kilda’s Mahjong showcases their regional signatures from across China, including their ‘Dan Dan Noodle’ – Szechuan hawker style spicy chicken noodles. Wonderbao is cooking up heavenly steamed buns with tasty flavours and fillings, including their ‘ Guabao box’ with roast pork belly, sweet & spicy korean fried chicken, panko crumbed eggplant as Vietnamese food truck, Nem N’ Nem, brings their signature bahn mi sliders on Vietnamese baguettes.

Gelato Messina has sweet-toothed Melbournians covered with four exclusive desserts, served from their Japanese Game Show themed stand. There’s everything from the ‘Kamikaze Katsu’ deep fried ice cream sandwich to the ‘ONO-Giri’, a pistachio and green tea gelato version of the popular onigiri rice found in Japan, with real seaweed. The full Night Noodle Markets menu will be announced very soon.

The spice and smoke will be matched by entertainment, celebrity guest appearances, live DJs and music, with a host of interactive spaces to complete the experience. Brand’s Laira will bring the Coonawarra region to the city with a pop-up Cellar Door. Guests will be able to sip and savour a selection of Brand’s Laira wines including the multi-award winning Brand’s Laira 2014 Blockers Cabernet Sauvignon, whilst soaking up the festival atmosphere. The Beer The Beautiful Truth Night Terrace will show guests how to perfectly match the flavours of each dish to beer, while Spring’s favourite drink Pimm’s will be available on tap at the Garden Bar. To make things quick and easy, the markets are also cash-free so guests can spend less time queuing and more time enjoying the night.

When: 9 ~ 26 November 2017
Where: Birrarung Marr
More information: Check their website.

 

The Carnival of Lost Souls Review

A circus-like you have never seen before, The Carnival of Lost Souls combines aerobatic acts, magical illusions, emotive music and dramatic performances to tell a tale of unrequited love and loss.

From the moment you walk through the Spiegeltent doors, you’ll find yourself whirled away to the mysterious and somewhat gothic 19th century. The living dead slither through the tent and on to the stage with nothing but lanterns for light. They lurk within the shadows with their piercing eyes always fixed on the audience while awaiting direction from the ringmaster.

Throughout the 90 minute show, you’ll bear witness to some carefully choreographed circus acts that display great strength and talent, leaving a look of awe on your face each time (especially when the actors seem to perform these acts with such ease). The Carnies show off their skills, balancing on anything they can, while the Aerialist gracefully dances and twirls from hoops and silk hanging off the big top.

The acrobatics continues with a swinging act that winds up with one of the most adrenalin pumping performances I have ever seen –  there’s nothing like a human skipping rope to WOW the audience. With acts performed in such an intimate space, the audiences are kept on their toes for the entire show, almost as if they are participants in this spectacle.

As the story unfolds between the acts, you’ll hear of the torment and betrayal that unrequited love can cause. With her delicate voice, the Gypsy sings of the love she has for the philandering Ringmaster and how she is taunted as he admires the other beautiful performers, never noticing the Clown that pines after her.

The Clown will take you on a journey with him, through love, loss and rejection with his comical facial expressions, hand gestures and gentle voice. You’ll watch as his heart is stomped on by the Gypsy and he slips further into the dark abyss of the afterlife and if you are anything like me, you’ll feel sorry for that lost soul.

With intricate, Victorian-inspired costumes by Clockwork Butterfly, an original and highly emotive soundtrack by PLATONIC, fantastic makeup, incredible balancing acts and a cast of talented performers, The Carnival of Lost Souls is a unique experience that evokes a sense of magic between life and death.

Reviewed and written by Kichelle McFarlane

Get your tickets for their finale show via the link below!
When: Saturday 28th of October
Where: The Melba Spiegeltent, 35 Johnston St.,Collingwood
More info: www.carnivaloflostsouls.com

Jamaican Music and Food Fest

The pervasive cultural energy of Jamaica makes a triumphant return to Jamaican Music & Food Festival after a sell-out festival in 2016. This second audacious celebration will feature highly- charged performances from international headliner and Jamaican reggae superstar Bushman, and British-born artist Marvin Priest, son of Maxi Priest, alongside a top line-up of Australian talent all in one beautiful dockside location.

Jamaican Music & Food Festival explores the rawest and realest corners of Jamaican culture with a uniquely Australian melting pot of world-class reggae, dancehall, ska, roots and dub talent over five stages; Fasmwa with More Judgement (Sydney), Basmati (Queensland), Mumma Trees and General Justice (Perth), PBS’s most respected radio mob Babylon Burning PBS host Jessie I, Top Ranking and Mohair Slim plus the strongest line- up of Reggae Queens Australia has ever known from Systa BB to Sista Itations, Miss Fee to pioneering DJ and absolute Boss Nadine King, infamous for supporting the likes of Lee Scratch Perry, Mad Professor and Sly and Robbie.

2017’s festival will see even more bars serving fine Red Stripe and Rum Punch, more than twenty authentic street food traders serving mouthwatering real Jerk Wings, Curry Goat by Sassy Dread, Handmade Roti, Ital (conscious vegetarian food) and refreshing Coconuts. Don’t miss a glimpse of the toughest dancehall Burn-City Queenz, family-friendly folklore at Queen Jigzie’s children’s stage, dub-master Heartical Hi-Fi’s unapologetic beast of a sound-system, talented hype-man Zare Demus and Real Black Style from CaribVic’s stunning Carnival designs to braids and black hair to jewelry.

Catch up with your mate at the Jamaican Music and Food Festival along with some unique and energetic street vibe, delicious food and dance your worries away.

When: 12 Nov 2017
Where: Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown
More information: Check their website.

Say Cheese Festival

Say Cheese!

Once again, Prahran market will be transformed into the “fromage capital” of Victoria.

Held on Sunday 29th October from 10am to 4pm, the Say Cheese Festival will see local cheese makers, producers, mongers and other local producers gathering at the market to demonstrate their products.

This year’s program will include Yarra Valley Dairy, Berrys Creek Farm Cheese, Apostle Cheese, Grampians Olive Oil Co, and Tolpuddle Goat Cheese and Farm Foods.

There will be melted cheese, grilled cheese, cheese workshops, a tone of tasty cheese treats, cheese sculpturing, cheese on cheese on cheese, and more cheese. Say cheese again.

You will also enjoy some delicious beverages at the cute prosecco bar, or chill out on the mezzanine and appreciate some live music to help break up the lactose intake.

So come along and Say Cheese!

When: 29 October 2017
Where: Prahran Market
More information: Check their website.

Big Fashion Sale

Cult designer clearance event Big Fashion Sale is back in Sydney and Melbourne this October.Bigger, bolder and better then ever, the sales will feature a selection of top Australian and

Bigger, bolder and better then ever, the sales will feature a selection of top Australian and International designers, discounted up to 80%.

Featuring a fresh line up of brands, the Big Fashion Sale will house over 50 premium Australian and International fashion labels with discounted prices set to delight even the most the seasoned shopaholic. There is something for everyone with prices starting as low as $20, and a selection that ranges from Ready to Wear, footwear, swimwear, jewellery and accessories.

Featuring a custom paper insta photo booth installation by paper artist Benja Harney from Paperform – this is a premium sale experience unlike any other that you won’t want to miss!

Get ready to snap up celebrated Australian designers and prestigious International labels, including: Alexander McQueen | Anna Quan | Aquazzura | Deadly Ponies | Dries Van Noten | Erdem | Ex Infinitas | First Base | Gary Bigeni | Haryono Setiadi | Isabel Marant | Jonathan Saunders Eyewear | Karla Spetic | Studio Elke | Kowtow | Lanvin | Limb The Label | Livia Arena | Lois Hazel | Lucas Label | Mad Cortes | Marni | Missoni | Pageant | Pfeiffer | Serpent and Swan |Stella McCartney | The Row | Third Form | Thursday Sunday | TLuxe Basics | Verner ….and many more.

Big Fashion Sale will be taking over Collingwood Town Hall in Melbourne, with fresh stock every day.

When: 26 ~ 29 October 2017
Where: Collingwood Town Hall, 140 Hoodle Street, Abbotsford
Opening time:
Thu 26th  October 9am – 6pm
Fri 27th  October 9am – 6pm
Sat 28th  October 9am – 6pm
Sun 29th  October 10am – 4pm
More info: check their website.