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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Averaging 130 performances a year, the MSO has a loyal following. Their reach is broad: while not afraid to be populist (they’ve done sell-out performances with Burt Bacharach, Neil Sedaka and the Whitlams), they can also do edgy. The Metropolis series premieres new Australian composition and challenging works from international contemporary composers. The well-regarded Melbourne Chorale has joined forces with the orchestra and is now known as the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Chorus. The MSO performs regularly at Hamer Hall, but also at other venues around the city, including the Malthouse and St Paul’s Cathedral.
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Electric Ladyland
Practise your best pick-up lines and take a heavy wallet: Electric Ladyland is packed to the rafters with eager young things looking to hook up and be seen on Saturday nights. If the sceney-scene is your thing you’ll love it. It’s open nightly though and the ambience is far more subtle during the week.
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Victorian Opera
This relatively new company is dedicated to innovation and to accessibility, with B reserve tickets under $60 and a subscriber’s ‘balcony club’ that has seats for $25. Their program pleasingly doesn’t always play it safe. They also tour to regional cities.
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Prudence
More local watering hole than inner-city chic, gorgeous Prudence lays out a snug and delicious spread of tables, bar stools, upstairs drinking rooms and a downstairs courtyard. Groups ham it up by the open fireplace and bohemian locals concentrate on chess by the window.
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Maori Chief
Eclectic and quirky are rare finds in this refined suburb, but the Maori Chief puts pure kitsch South Pacific beauties in frames on the walls, retro formica in the dining room and Monteiths ale on tap. It’s one honest local with honest nosh at genuine pub prices.
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Railway Hotel
Perch at the timber front bar of South Melbourne’s earthiest pub for a pint of James Squire or meddle out the back in the back bar, dining room or courtyard. Retro video games complement the pool table, but socialising is the main form of entertainment here.
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George Hotel South Melbourne
Directly opposite the South Melbourne Markets, this recent addition to South Melbourne’s pub scene is ideal for sunny pub lunches with a side of people-watching. At night the mixed crowd spans families, young bloods and groups of friends catching up.
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Hi-Fi Bar
Another fine spot to dress down for indie and alternative rock. The Hi-Fi goes for underground international and local acts with a bit of cheek – think Bon Scott tributes and Bronx rap. It’s also attracted some big guns looking for an intimate venue.
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Lucky Coq
Injecting just the right amount of indie-retro into this sceney pocket of Melbourne, this pub is welcome relief for those looking to enjoy a drink, a pizza and a yak with mates without having to think too carefully about their outfit.
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Laundry
Comfortably shambolic and just a tad sceney, the Laundry attracts all types and does a good job of keeping the entertainment high – DJs, hip hop, ‘extreme karaoke’, pool tables and live music.
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Billboard the Venue
This place has been in the business for more than 40 years and has hosted everyone from Tina Turner to Carl Cox. DJs spin sets in the nightclub Thursday to Saturday.
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First Floor
A cavernous space in which to dance, drink and devote yourself to having a good time. It’s a smart-looking spot, but not precious about it.
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Melbourne Recital Centre
Performances take place about once a month at the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall in the new Melbourne Recital Centre.
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Astor Theatre
This place holds not-to-be-missed art deco nostalgia, with double features every night, of old and recent classics.
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Dizzy’s
Dizzy’s offers jazz Wednesday to Sunday nights and attracts some pretty big names.
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Official Neighbours Trivia Night
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Local Taphouse
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Half Tix Melbourne
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Biero
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Beer DeLuxe
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