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More Melbourne music For more information Acknowledgement of Traditional CUSTODIANS See more of Melbourne’s immense music scene. Catch a gig at For opening hours contact The City of Melbourne respectfully 170 Russell, The John Curtin Hotel, Trades Hall, Colour Club, Last City of Melbourne on 03 9658 9658 acknowledges the Traditional between 9am and 5pm, Chance Rock ’n’ Roll Bar, The Drunken Poet or Transport Hotel. Custodians of the land, the Monday to Friday. Or head to record stores Heartland Records, Wax Museum Records, Bunurong Boon Wurrung and melbourne Basement Discs, Rocksteady Records and White Rabbit Record Bar. For more information head to Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au of the Eastern Kulin Nation and music Birrarung Marr and Melbourne Recital Centre pays respect to their Elders past, Federation Bells Combining architectural innovation Melbourne Visitor Hub at present and emerging. We are Visit Birrarung Marr on the Yarra, and acclaimed acoustic perfection, Town Hall committed to our reconciliation a public space and significant site for Melbourne Recital Centre journey, because at its heart, Aboriginal artists and communities. showcases musicians, artists and Melbourne Visitor Booth in reconciliation is about strengthening Find the Federation Bells nearby, a ensembles in its two world-class Bourke Street Mall relationships between Aboriginal set of 39 bronze bells created for the performance spaces. and non-Aboriginal peoples, for the Queen Victoria Market Australia’s 1901 federation centenary. benefit of all Victorians. Visitor Hub Compose music for the Federation Looking Out, Looking In Discover Melbournes Bells using its online composer. City of Melbourne’s Looking Out, Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre Looking In Spotify playlist series is music highlights, from Sidney Myer Music Bowl, curated by our local music industry City Ambassadors music venues to busking Kings Domain to showcase Melbourne’s diverse hotspots and historic sites. Cover: Max Watts Surrounded by parklands, the and emerging music scene. Information correct at time of printing Sidney Myer Music Bowl opened in March 2021 1959. With capacity for 12,000 this Scan the QR code outdoor venue caters for all tastes, to start listening. COVID-19 restrictions might affect from philharmonic orchestras and For more Melbourne opening hours for all attractions and venues, including our visitor music, visit What’s Christmas carolers to heavy metal centres. Please check with the venue bands and house DJs. On Melbourne. before arriving. 1.5 3.5 Melbourne Music Week Melbourne Town Hall AC/DC Lane HOURS kilometers

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