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Gig guide, live music, festivals, clubbing and going out in Melbourne

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Cherry Bar will "100 per cent re-open in the CBD"

The best rock’n’roll bar in Melbourne, if not the world, has closed its doors – but owner James Young promises we haven’t had our last bite of Cherry Bar.

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Spilt Milk hits Ballarat

Spilt Milk has announced its first ever Victorian festival dates, bringing the likes of Chvrches, Khalid, Dune Rats and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers to Ballarat.

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Deadly songs about Australia

We spoke to some of Australia's deadliest musicians and performers

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Why Baker Boy loves Melbourne (yes, OK, it's at least partly the food)

We spoke to Danzel Baker, AKA Baker Boy, about the incredible year he's having.

Guide to Melbourne's music scene

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Queenscliff Music Festival

The quiet seaside town of Queenscliff will be anything but quiet this November.

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The best jazz clubs in Melbourne

Just in time for the roaring '20s to start again.

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The best record stores in Melbourne

Enjoy an earnest rifle through vinyl? We do.

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5 labels crafting the Melbourne sound

Get to know the labels feeding the noise and making the Melbourne sound a reality.

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Where to see live music every night of the week

From Monday to Sunday, Melbourne is a music-lover's dream

Your guide to clubbing in Melbourne

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The best nightclubs in Melbourne

Here are our favourite clubs for electronica, dance, house, trap, hip-hop and everything in between.

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Where to party on weeknights

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Clubs that stay open all night

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The best Sunday sessions

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Where to dance to hip-hop

Late-night fun in Melbourne

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How to pull the ultimate all-nighter in Melbourne

Your guide to making the most of 24-hour Melbourne – from drinks and dancing to midnight feasts

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The best late-night bars in Melbourne

No lockouts here! When you're keen to kick on, consult our guide to classy fun after one

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The best late-night eats in Melbourne

You're up late. You need a feed. We're not here to judge, we're here to help

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How Melbourne became a late-night city

Our investigation into how we became a city of night owls – and what the future holds for Melbourne's nightlife

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The people who keep Melbourne running after dark

We meet the people who work through the night to keep Melbourne ticking, from public transport to police

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How Melbourne’s 24-hour public transport could change your life

The Night Network, explained.

Latest music news and interviews

Clubs

The best nightclubs in Melbourne

Melbourne’s dancefloors offer booty-shaking vibes aplenty

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Cherry Bar will "100 per cent re-open in the CBD"

The best rock’n’roll bar in Melbourne, if not the world, has closed its doors – but owner James Young promises we haven’t had our last bite of Cherry Bar. ...

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Taylor Swift will perform at this year's Melbourne Cup

UPDATE 21/09/19: Taylor Swift has pulled out of her performance at the Melbourne Cup due to scheduling conflicts with her Asian tour. Swift's team has...

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The Spice Girls won't be coming to Australia next year after all

Fans of the Spice Girls will recall the dark day back in May 1998, when Geri Halliwell left the legendary girl band, as a moment of pop culture infamy. Now,...