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Jun
21
2024

ABBA The Museum Choir & ABBA Day Downunder

Music, Performing Arts, Popular Culture

THE CHOIR by ABBA The Museum is in Melbourne! The renowned Swedish pop choir will be live at the Athenaeum Theatre ...

Jun
21
2024

‘Max’ the new novel by Avi Ducker-Jones

Arts, Education, Kids & Family, LGBTIQA+ Community, Literature, Relationships, Sexuality

Max is about to finish high school. On the surface it appears he has everything, but underneath he is floundering. ...

May
24
2024

Gina Rinehart and the Streisand Effect

Arts, News & Politics, Popular Culture, Visual Arts

Australia’s richest woman is reportedly seeking the removal of a portrait of herself from the National Gallery of Australia. In the ...

May
24
2024

Cumberland Council’s book ban reversal

LGBTIQA+ Community, Literature, Local

Last week’s news that Cumberland Council voted 12:2 to reverse the ban on books featuring same-sex parents was welcomed.   Why did ...

May
21
2024

New show from the National Institute of Circus Arts

Performing Arts

They say that ‘fame is a fickle food upon a shifting plate’, and yet nothing tastes sweeter than the nectar ...

May
17
2024

Suzy Wrong: Little Richard – I am everything

Music, Performing Arts, Religion & Spirituality, TV & Film

Throughout his life, Little Richard moved between religion, sex and rock 'n' roll. A collection of archival material brings to ...

May
10
2024

Eurovision 2024 – Chris Zeiher

Music, Performing Arts, Travel

JOY Drive's travel correspondent is in Malmö, Sweden for Eurovision 2024.  We crossed to Chris for an update on the ...

May
1
2024

Are you MRB’s new Musical Director?

Music, Performing Arts

The Melbourne Rainbow Band is searching for a new Musical Director.  Have you got what it takes?  Find out more ...

Apr
26
2024

A Night with Tina

Performing Arts

Fabio Cattafi’s obsession with Tina Turner began at the tender age of 14, when he put on a show for ...

Apr
23
2024

Melbourne International Comedy Festival – The Last Word

Arts, Comedy, Performing Arts, Uncategorized

A collection of original music and anecdotes, The Last Word captures the heartfelt, comedic and infuriating ways relationships can start ...