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Melbourne music festival slammed in the wake of several drug overdoses

Rave organisers and health officials are facing criticism for failing to warn attendees of nine MDMA overdoses at the Hardmission music festival in Melbourne.Eight of those overdosed were put into induced comas with three remaining in critical condition.Two have since been discharged from hospital as their condition has become stable.The state opposition says an emergency drug warning should have been issued as the crisis escalated on Saturday night.A bill introduced […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024 1

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Hardmission Melbourne: Seven revellers are fighting for life in a coma after overdosing on party drugs at dance music festival

Seven people are fighting for their lives in induced comas and after overdosing on illegal drugs at a dance music festival in Melbourne. The mass overdose at the Hardmission Festival at Flemington Racecourse happened over four hours on Saturday.The victims, who are thought to have taken the party drug ecstasy, were rushed to hospitals including Royal Melbourne, St Vincent's, Footscray, Sunshine and The Austin.'There were a lot of patients overdosing on […]

todayJanuary 7, 2024 2

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Terrifying moment Devo lead singer Mark Mothersbaugh, 73, falls off the stage while performing 1980s hit Whip It during music festival in Melbourne

By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:33 EST, 3 December 2023 | Updated: 00:33 EST, 3 December 2023 Devo frontman Mark Mothersbaugh, 73, took an unplanned plunge from the stage while belting out the band's 1980s hit Whip It at the Good Things Music Festival in Melbourne on Friday.The incident occurred as Mark was shuffling back and forth during the electrifying performance of the band's classic track.A misstep […]

todayDecember 3, 2023 3

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Live Review: Melbourne Artists & Venues Celebrate Super Saturday At Inaugural Eighty-Six Festival | theMusic.com.au

More June Jones Named for the iconic Melbourne-to-Reservoir tram line, the inaugural edition of The Eighty-Six marked a month of live music that Naarm certainly won't forget any time soon. The festival’s core event was Super Saturday, an enormous celebration of live music – running from the early hours of the morning, deep into the night on October 28 – that virtually every venue on High Street took part in. […]

todayNovember 6, 2023 3

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Where to See Live Music in Melbourne – October 2023

Melbourne, Australia’s live music capital, is home to stacks of live music venues. There are iconic pubs like the Corner, the Espy and Northcote Social Club and major events sites such as Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne Recital Centre and Forum Melbourne. What International Artists Are Performing in Melbourne in October? Against The Current Saturday, 30th September @ Stay Gold – Tickets Also performing… Sunday, 1st October @ Sooki Lounge (Belgrave) – Tickets Fireboy DML Sunday, 1st […]

todaySeptember 30, 2023 2

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‘I can’t wait’: Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm bringing DJ set to new festival-inspired event ‘Palooza’ at the Melbourne Cup

Melanie Chisholm, aka Sporty Spice, has been booked to perform at this year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival.The popstar will bring her DJ set to the carnival’s new festival-inspired entertainment event "Palooza" during TAB Champions Stakes Day on November 5 at Flemington racecourse.This will be the singer’s first visit Down Under in almost 25 years.The 49-year-old enjoyed great success in Australia as a solo artist after the Spice Girls decided to go […]

todaySeptember 19, 2023 8

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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Is Bringing a Huge George Michael Celebration to Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra doesn't just pay tribute to classical music greats. Shaking up its repertoire with movie odes — to Hans Zimmer, Star Wars, Home Alone, Toy Story and more — isn't the only way that it stretches its remit, either. This December, MSO will add celebrating George Michael to its roster, thanks to a big one-night gig that'll give the pop star's music the orchestra treatment, complete with help […]

todaySeptember 4, 2023 3

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50+ fun things to do in September in Melbourne, Viera, Merritt Island

It's still blazing hot on the Space Coast, but autumn is approaching. The first day of fall arrives on Sept. 23, which means the launch of a new cultural season. Whether you're in the mood for concerts, festivals or live theater, there are plenty of choices across Brevard.Event details are subject to change, so we encourage you to check with presenting organizations about the status of their events.Space Coast Pride […]

todayAugust 28, 2023 6

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Ridin’ Hearts Country Festival To Launch In Sydney And Melbourne

Promoters of the annual CMC Rocks bash in Queensland are launching a brand new one-day country music festival later this year. It’ll be called Ridin’ Hearts, and it will take place at the Sydney Showgrounds on Saturday, 4th November, and at the Melbourne Showgrounds on Sunday, 5th November. The inaugural lineup has also been revealed, with acts like Bailey Zimmerman, Sam Barber, Matt Schuester, and Danielle Bradbery flying in from […]

todayJuly 25, 2023 2

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