Events

“A dynamic work of contemporary storytelling, MARA gives humanity to this childhood bogeywoman, and explores the complexities of (step)motherhood, love, and female identity.”

Presented in celebration of St Kilda’s influential musical legacy, this talk includes an audience Q&A and book signing.

‘Promising a catastrophic, electromagnetic collision of post-punk, the avant-garde, and new wave, get set for a sonic spectacular that’s as passionate as it is powerful.’

Stephen returns to George Lane for one Melbourne show only to celebrate the release of his new EP Joy which features profoundly moving reinterpretations of four of his favourite Australian songs: “Living in the Balance” (originally by Dag, 2021), “Unfamiliar Ground” (Jess Ribeiro, 2015), “No Word from China” (Pel Mel, 1980) and “Fly Without Its Wings” (Mike Rudd’s Spectrum, 1971).

‘Sonically, Red Dirt Blues is a wild, buzzing, Australian alchemy. It draws from the primal howl of Howlin’ Wolf and the chaotic boogie of R.L. Burnside filtered through Jon Spencer’s Blues Explosion.’

The Honey Sliders are Danny Widdicombe (guitar, vocals), Bos Borley (bass, visuals), Dan Mansfield (keys, guitar, vocals), and Ben Carstens (drums, vocals). For this show, they’ve enlisted the help of Dana Gehrman (harmonica, vocals), Michel Rose (pedal steel), and Luke ‘Fiddleboy’ Moller (fiddle, mandolin, banjo, vocals), plus a special appearance from the band’s roadie Ben Mallon.

‘Share your feedback on proposed new dog off-leash areas at Point Ormond Reserve, Point Ormond Rock Groyne (beach area) and let us know if you’d be supportive of a new fenced area for dogs at Clarke Reserve.’

In this intimate talk, Judith will share her personal experience of how St Kilda has been her spiritual and cultural base since she arrived in Australia with her parents in 1958.  For her, St Kilda is a place made special by the continual creativity of the people who live here; a place that takes you outside yourself.

Tom Holloway’s award-winning script captures the heart of regional Australia: the early mornings, the long silences, the unspoken care that holds families together. With sharp wit and tender honesty, it reflects the challenges and strength of small-town life, where connection is both fragile and essential.

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‘For one night only, Abbey will take over an intimate room for a close, immersive live performance – revisiting selected releases and re-introducing herself in a room designed for connection, energy and presence.
This is not a tour date.
This is not a launch.
It is a re-introduction.’

The group features members including How, Lim, Rui, Hy, and Hyun

Share your ideas for the future of Carlisle St

Join Phil Rosenthal in a moderated conversation followed by an audience Q&A. Phil will be telling all the funny and true stories of his life, his television career, food, travel, friends and family.

This is one of the select shows on Ruthie’s tour where she will be bringing her full band!

The Right Black to Adopt by Ebony Hickey
The Right Black to Adopt invites audiences to consider how layered identities shape experiences of community, visibility, and inclusion.
Ebony Hickey is a Haitian-born Australian contemporary artist whose practice confronts ideas of identity, intercountry adoption, sexuality, queerness, and Blackness.

Joined by an illustrious, femme heavy, powerhouse band that includes:

Craig Schneider – Keys and Vocals
Anne e Yates – Bass
Sonja Horbelt – Drums
Craig Fermanis – Guitars
Mia Barham – Flute & Sax
Gabriella Favrero – Backing Vocals

***This Show will have dancefloor in front of the stage- seating will start behind the dancefloor ****

Dubbed “the world’s most living man” for his unparalleled energy, charisma and stamina, Eugene Hamilton, and his ‘million dollar wardrobe’ is considered one of the seven living wonders of Victoria.

Performing with Beck at the Palais Theatre will be Philharmonia Australia (Orchestra Director Leah Zweck), with Orchestra Supervisor Chong Lim AM.

This concert promises to be an unforgettable night of storytelling, musicianship and authentic songs that speak to Australia’s heart.

Nichaud ‘s birthday wish was to include a special ode to Elvis from some of her best mates including the incredible voice of Emmanuel, ( Winner of Search For A STAR ) and Superstar entertainer Eugene Hamilton.

DRESS CODE – Funky Disco Soul Train Vibe ( Prizes for the best out fit and best dancers)

Supporting will be Robin Casinader: Songwriter and Keyboard player in “Dave Graney & Coral Snakes”.

TYhe band features double keyboard players Brother Paul from Memphis and James Hallawell from Cornwall and is grounded by killer Irish rhythm section Aongus Ralston (bass) and Eamon Ferris (drums).

Caroline was the first woman in Australia to become a professor of obstetrics and gynaecology. She has written many of non-fiction on women’s health as well as crime novels set in Cairns –  Double Madness, Missing Pieces, Blood Sisters and Buried Secrets. Double Madness was short-listed for the Davitt Awards of Sisters in Crime in 2016. Caroline has also won numerous Scarlet Stiletto awards. Her latest novel, The Rosemary, is a gripping story of friendship, loss, and secrets, published in 2025 by Boolarong Press.

Hear Carl wonder out loud about the small things of life, which may happen to be the big things of life.

With Adalita, Rob Snarski, Lisa Miller, Van Walker, Suzannah Espie, Charles Jenkins, Rebecca Barnard & more!
Captain SHANE O’MARA will be at the helm commanding a fabulous band featuring the magical SHANE REILLY (Pedal Steel), RICK PLANT (Bass), ADRIAN WHITEHEAD (Keys) & BEN WIESNER (Drums).

Bring along your questions for this panel conversation.

Following recovery from addiction and mental health challenges, he currently fronts the Chris Surgey Group (a trio with Johnny Tesoriero and Paul Slattery) and has performed with the band Spinakker.

They also perform the classic rock anthems that go with them, including hits from AC/DC, Dragon, Divinyls, Rose Tattoo, Mental As Anything, Deep Purple, Screaming Jets and the stories and songs behind Choirboys’ own journey from garage band to pub-rock icons, and being signed to iconic label Albert Productions.