Editor’s Note
Another week rolls by and the summer lure intensifies once more. The sun has pronounced itself well and truly and excitement levels could not be higher for what the final months of 2018 hold. Before the harshest UV rays take hold, we still have the remainder of spring to enjoy.
This week, the Darebin Music Feast welcomes us to its abode of unmatched creativity and adventure. Across 11 days, the festival puts on a smorgasbord of fun-filled activities, with everything from film, music, theatre, workshop and conversation taking over Northcote, Thornbury, Preston and surrounds. With a primary focus on local talent and uncovering unheard voices of our community, what’s not to love about Darebin’s stellar yearly extravaganza?
As blood pressures rise and heart beats hasten, the prospect of Halloween both scares and fascinates. Before we track down all the spooky events going down across the city, we first welcome you to Hauntville – a frightening Halloween spectacular coming to Burnley Circus Park. On top of that, we chat to NZ roots outfit Katchafire, the pioneer of Australia’s first all-female booking agency, Kailei Ginman, and preview an elusive rave cave coming to Melbourne.