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Malaysia Street Festival

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Taste authentic Malaysian food at the Malaysia Street Festival at the Queen Victoria Market this October. The day will filled with Malaysian culture and games with activities including a game of congkak, henna art, sarong tying, balloon making and cultural performances. Plus there’ll also be an ‘Amazing Race’ competition for the family to enjoy. Celebrating it’s 6th year, this festival welcomes all who are looking to experience the tastes and sounds of Malaysia When: 9am-4pm, 9 October Where: Queen Vic Markets Visit the website here. 

Jamaican Music & Food Festival

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Melbourne is getting Australia’s first ever Jamaican Music & Food Festival. Get back to your reggae roots  with a world class line up of DJs spinning reggae, dub, and dancehall classics against the stunning dockside backdrop and city skylines of Seaworks.Four stages will serve up eight hours of live music in one vibrant celebration of Four stages will be serving up eight hours of live music in one vibrant celebration of music of Jamaican origin. Soak up live reggae on the Main Stage or Ska and Rocksteady outdoors, get busy in the Dancehall, get vital Ital vibes in the Roots Man Corner, catch top performances from all the Reggae Queens and enjoy children’s activities and performances in the Pickney Play Area. Plus Boss Man Foods and Bickle are on hand to feed you the best authentic cuisine Jamaica has to offer from Jerk Chicken to Rice n Peas. After you’ve blissed out to the sweet sounds of reggae, hit up the Food Festival bar where you can treat yourself to some traditional Jamaican food and drinks! …

Finders Keepers Market

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With Christmas drawing nearer and nearer, it’s time to start thinking about what you’ll be buying for presents before the mad rush in December. And if you’re in need of fresh ideas then the old socks and tie trick, then Finders Keepers Market is your answer. Set over 3 days, the design market will feature the work of independent makers from across Australia.  Founded in 2008, the Finders Keepers has now grown to be Australia’s leading design market. With events now held bi-annually in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, and now annually in Adelaide, the market promotes and supports over 1200 sellers each year. In case you need another reason to check it out, there’ll also be food trucks, live music and of course a fun community spirit all under one awesome roof! When: October 14 – 16 Where: The Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson Street, Carlton, VIC Visit The Finders Keepers website.     

Melbourne Festival

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Melbourne Festival is an innovative festival highlighting the rich culture of the arts that exist within the Melbourne lifestyle. Watch various performances of dance, theatre, circus, music, visual arts, multimedia,  as well as free outdoor events will be held across several venues across the city. First established in 1986, the festival was created to carry the transformational nature that exists within arts and culture and the positive change it has on individuals.   Highlights this year include David Bowie: Nothing has changed | October 15 – 17 Paying tribute to the starman, musical artists will perform his music in their own unique styles, accompanied by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. M Pavillion | October 5 – February 18 Commissioning a world-leading architect to design a temporary garden pavilion for Melbourne, this year’s space is designed by influential Indian architect Bijoy Jain of Studio Mumbai. Watch a free program of talks, performances, debates in this unique experimental space. Program released September. Triptyque | October 6 – 9 Canada’s Les 7 Doigts (The 7 Fingers) straddle the gap between circus and dance …

Red Spice Road turns 9

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Red Spice Road are celebrating their 9th birthday this month and to celebrate they’re giving away free wine to September babies! All guests need to do is fill in the registration form here, and show the confirmation email along with ID to claim their Birthday bottle of wine when dining at either Red Spice Road McKillop St or QV. In addition, there is also $3000 worth of prizes to be won! One Grand Prize valued at $2000: Exclusive dinner for you and 7 friends in the comfort of your home, served by no other than Red Spice Road’s Executive Chef John McLeay. Two Major Prizes valued at $450 each: $200 Red Spice Road dining voucher, champagne, wine and cookbook / $200 Red Spice QV dining voucher, $100 Spa & Wellness voucher, wine and cookbook. When: September 2016 Where: Red Spice Road Visit the Red Spice Road website.

Grand Pie-nal Day at The Queen Vic Markets

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There’s nothing more Australian than a hot meat pie at the footy and with the AFL Grand Final just a few weeks away, there’s no better time to celebrate two great Australian traditions. On Friday 30 September  (aka Grand Final Eve), The Queen Victoria Market in partnership with Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses are inviting pie-lovers of all stripes to eat their heart out at Grand Pie-Nal Day. The day will be filled with events and pie competitions for the amateur, professionals and kids. The competition will be awarded to the first to eat 25 regular sized Ferguson Plarre lunch meat pies, or whoever eats the most pies in five minutes, whichever comes first. Kids will be served party pies, and will have a reduced two-minute quarter. Contestants in all divisions will be provided tomato sauce, water and a Grand Pie-Nal Day t-shirt. The prize for each division winner is a $200 Queen Victoria Market voucher. Kids will win footy merchandise and other prie-zes. If you don’t have what it takes to down 25 meat pies then there’s also …

Paris to Provence Festival

Paris to Provence

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Immerse yourself in a vibrant and lively French village atmosphere at the Paris to Provence Festival. Now in it’s 8th massive year, the festival returns once again to the beautiful gardens of the National Trust’s iconic Como House and Garden in South Yarra. Soak up the culture, French food and champagne, festivities and activities that are sure to rival any bustling French village. From the moment you pass the historic wrought iron gates of National Trust property, Como House and Garden, you will feel transported to your favourite French memory as the delicious aroma of French culinary delights float past, and the sights and sounds immerse you in the lively buzz of the popup French village. Browse through 75 French exhibitors, selling everything from homewares, wines and fashion or pick through the stalls selling delicious French food. After you’ve full to the brim of scrumptious French food, sit down to a masterclass from fourth generation boulanger (baker) Gontran Cherrier. Finally for all the bachelors and bachelerottes there’ll be a Singles French speed dating soiree where you can meet the dreamy love of your …

Oktoberfest in Melbourne

Say Prost to Oktoberfest!

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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

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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 …