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Details: 04 December 2007

Since its inception with one award for comedy in 2001, the Melbourne Airport Emerging Talent Program has grown to cover a range of awards for emerging artists across Melbourne.

Details: 28 November 2007

Carol Schwartz, AM, President of the Melbourne International Arts Festival
announced Brett Sheehy as Artistic Director for the 2009 and 2010 Melbourne Festivals. Sheehy takes over from current Artistic Director, Kristy Edmunds who presents her final festival in 2008.

Details: 12 November 2007

Jazz lovers are set to experience a breathtaking line up of acclaimed international and Australian artists.

Details: 12 November 2007

The full cast and crew of Monty Python’s SPAMALOT took-to-the-stage of Her Majesty’s Theatre last week as the Australian premiere of the smash-hit musical draws near.

Details: 08 November 2007

The Hon Peter Batchelor MP officially opened Melbourne Recital Centre for business with the announcement to the music community that bookings for the two performance spaces – Elisabeth Murdoch Hall and the Salon – are now being taken.

Details: 02 November 2007

The weather bureau has delivered the worst possible forecast for Sunday in Sth Gippsland including driving rain and gale forced winds. In the face of what will be a definite washout Chill Island has been moved to Tuesday Nov 6th - Melbourne Cup Day

Details: 17 October 2007

Two of Melbourne’s most prestigious arts companies, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and the Melbourne Chorale today announced their plans to formally integrate next year.

Details: 14 October 2007

Last night Melbourne’s arts community celebrated the success of The Age 2007 Melbourne Fringe Festival presenting the cream of the Festival crop with awards in 22 categories.