Victoria
YIRRAMBOI commissions four substantial new works for its 2027 festival
Four ambitious new works by Victorian First Nations artists will premiere in the City of Melbourne’s 2027 YIRRAMBOI Festival.
MICF award nominees announced for Outstanding Show and Newcomer
Ten comedians have been nominated for the MICF Outstanding Show Award, with a further seven comedians nominated for Best Newcomer.
Funny Tonne MICF reviews: Alex Ward, Gillian Cosgriff, Hannah Camilleri, Mel McGlensey, Olga Koch and more
Another serve of Funny Tonne reviews by emerging writers to help you navigate the final days of the 40th Melbourne…
Funny Tonne MICF reviews: Dan Rath, Grace Jarvis, Kate Dehnert, Kate Dolan, Lara Ricote and more
ArtsHub brings you the first batch of reviews from the Funny Tonne 2026, MICF's long-running competition for fledgling reviewers.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
This week’s arts sector appointments include a new CEO for Darwin’s AANT Centre.
Maitreyi Karanth – Maitriarchy review: boldness and bravura in action
Maitreyi Karanth has been doing stand up for less than a decade but has the stamina and delivery of a…
Anisa Nandaula – No Small Talk review: TikTok star continues her rise at MICF
A Ugandan by way of Queensland, Anisa Nandaula is one to watch.
Melbourne’s ACMI to stage world-first Bluey exhibition in 2027
The major Bluey exhibition will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the iconic Australian franchise.
Lou Wall – Where Are All the Tall Grandmas? review: 'warm, mischief-tinged energy' at MICF
Lou Wall’s mission to find tall old ladies takes unexpected turns at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
The Business of Comedy Conference – an Australian first
More than 450 attendees are expected at the upcoming Business of Comedy Conference in Melbourne.