The coronavirus disaster is affecting dozens of upcoming occasions in Melbourne and round Victoria. Right here’s what’s cancelled, postponed and nonetheless going forward.
G LOVE
With the cancellation of Blues On Broadbeach and the present restrictions, it’s clear that G.Love’s run of Australian solo reveals, which was to incorporate aspect reveals in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, can’t proceed. All ticket purchasers will obtain an automated ticket refund again on to the bank card used to make the unique buy.
MIRANDA LAMBERT, INTRODUCING NASHVILLE, SEAFORTH
With the cancellation of the CMC Rocks QLD occasion, the sideshows for Miranda Lambert, Introducing Nashville and Seaforth attributable to happen this month have additionally been axed. Tickets might be refunded. Promoters are engaged on rescheduling Kip Moore’s Australian tour dates for later this yr, ticketholders are suggested to carry onto their tickets.
SO POP
The music competition with Pussycat Dolls, Steps, Jesse McCartney, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Smash Mouth, Whigfield, Alice DJ, Samantha Mumba and Reel to Actual has been cancelled. It was attributable to play arenas in April and Could. Tickets bought on-line or by way of cellphone might be robotically refunded in full.
ROCKWIZ’S REALLY REALLY GOOD FRIDAY
The annual Easter occasion, attributable to happen at Hamer Corridor on April 10, has been cancelled. Tickets might be refunded.
LOW LIGHT FESTIVAL
Queenscliff and Level Lonsdale’s Low Mild Pageant have introduced the cancellation of their 2020 competition scheduled for this June, as a result of COVID -19 Virus. It should return in 2021.
OPERA AUSTRALIA AUTUMN SEASON
Opera Australia‘s 2020 Melbourne Autumn Season at Arts Centre Melbourne attributable to run 6 – 30 Could, their solely scheduled performances of Grand Opera within the southern capital this yr, will regrettably not go forward. This system included the Melbourne premiere of Graeme Murphy’s eagerly awaited manufacturing of Madama Butterfly, together with Wagner’s traditional Lohengrin and the Verdi spectacular Attila.
DAVE MATTHEWS BAND
All ticket holders will obtain a full refund together with reserving and cost processing charges.
PIKNIC ÉLECTRONIK MELBOURNE
With the Arts Centre closing the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Piknic #5 attributable to happen on March 29 with Bart Skils, BEC and Dave Clarke has been cancelled. Ticketek will course of refunds robotically. Piknick #6 with Peggy Gou, attributable to happen on April 6, might be rescheduled later this yr. New dates might be introduced, with refunds additionally accessible.
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL 2020 CANCELLED
Scheduled to be programmed this winter, the Melbourne Worldwide Jazz Pageant (MIJF) in its present type might be cancelled in response to ongoing developments concerning the specter of COVID-19.
BHAD BHABIE/CHANNEL TRES
Following the cancellation of Groovin’ the Moo, each Bhad Bhabie and Channel Tres’ sideshows have been cancelled. Ticketholders might be refunded.
NEXT WAVE FESTIVAL 2020
Resulting from happen in Could 15-31, Subsequent Wave Pageant 2020/A Authorities of Artists is not going to go forward as deliberate, nevertheless organisers state they may as a substitute “ship an alternate, responsive program led by artists and distributed on-line and in an prolonged type.
FUSE FESTIVAL
Darebin Metropolis Council has cancelled its Autumn Fuse 2020 competition, which was attributable to happen this month.
Different cancelled occasions embrace:
Fuse Design Market, NTHAC, Saturday March 28
Fuse Closing Get together, NTHAC, Saturday March 28
GROOVIN’ THE MOO
The regional competition has cancelled its 2020 line-up attributable to happen in April and Could with acts together with Gang of Youths, Supergrass, Tones And I, Kelis, The Veronicas, The Cat Empire, Bhad Bhabie, Sugarhill Gang, Mallrat and Darude. It is not going to be rescheduled, with the competition already locking in dates for 2021. Ticketholders can get a whole refund, with extra info shortly. Alternatively organisers have requested “If you happen to select to refund your ticket, when you’re ready to take action, can we advise you employ your funds to help a enterprise that has been affected by bushfires or is more likely to wrestle with dwindling patronage in coming weeks. Eat a pleasant meal, keep in a caravan park, rent a canoe, purchase a memento fridge magnet – these communities are struggling and can be thankful for no matter assist they’ll get. We additionally encourage you to help the music business by shopping for some band merch, or seeing how one can assist via organisations like I Lost My Gig and Support Act.”
KWAME
Native rapper Kwame has cancelled his entire tour, attributable to play the Nook on March 28. Refunds from level of buy.
MARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE!
This dwell present that includes Marvel superheroes and villains, attributable to happen at Rod Laver Enviornment between April 2 and 6 has been cancelled. Ticketholders might be refunded.
Her Majesty’s Theatre have introduced that final Sunday’s efficiency of Shrek the Musical was its closing present. Tickets might be refunded.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
Harry Potter and the Cursed Little one performances might be cancelled till Sunday April 12, when the suspension might be reviewed primarily based on authorities recommendation. Anybody with tickets for reveals till April 12 might be contacted by their level of buy and refunded.
Details about the precise process will even be accessible here.
GRAMPIANS GRAPE ESCAPE 2020
Because of the creating state of affairs of coronavirus (COVID-19), the 2020 Grampians Grape Escape has sadly been cancelled, however guarantees it is going to be again larger on Could 1 and a pair of in 2021. For individuals who might be on the town visiting the Grampians on the weekend Grampians Grape Escape was deliberate or every other time of the yr, competition organisers and Grampians Tourism need them to know that there might be an journey for all wine lovers, out of doors explorers and foodies, so are asking folks to return with a full coronary heart and an empty esky.
MEADOW 2020
The competition attributable to happen in Bambra between March 27 and 29 has been cancelled. Acts together with Youth Group, Angie McMahon, Dyson Stringer Cloher, Donny Benet and extra had been a part of the line-up. Ticketholders might be contacted about refunds.
RED HOT SUMMER TOUR
The homegrown competition that includes Hunters and Collectors, The Residing Finish, James Reyne, Killing Heidi, the Angels, Child Animals and Increase Crash Opera is cancelling some reveals and suspending others. The cancelled reveals are Wodonga, Dubbo, Darwin, Cairns, Mornington and Noosa, ticketholders will obtain a full refund. The Kiama, Ballarat and Barossa performances might be postponed till October 2020. Ticket holders will robotically have their tickets transferred to the brand new occasion.
BLUESFEST
The annual 5 day occasion in Byron Bay over Easter has formally been cancelled. It was attributable to characteristic Alanis Morissette, Crowded Home, Dave Matthews Band, Patti Smith and extra.
MELBOURNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
In response to the ban imposed by the Victorian State Authorities, all MSO concert events till Monday 13 April is not going to proceed. Ticketholders might be contacted. Nonetheless the MSO are planning to dwell stream a number of concert events free of charge on their You Tube channel. Cancelled gigs are as follows Curriculum Live performance (faculties efficiency), 26 March (livestream date/time TBC), To Bach and Again, 26-27 March (livestream 26 March, time TBC), Peer Gynt, 6 April, Metropolis, eight April. If you happen to maintain a ticket to an MSO live performance, as a substitute of requesting a refund, the MSO are asking you to think about donating the worth of your ticket, to allow them to dwell stream extra free occasions and proceed the mission of the MSO, to counterpoint lives via music. Please e-mail boxoffice@mso.com.au when you would like to do that.
BROADFORD BIKE BONANZA
The annual Easter competition on the State Motorbike Complicated at Broadford, which attracts 1000’s of riders from round Australia, has been referred to as off. Full refunds might be issued.
FARM WORLD 2020
The foremost agricultural present at Lardner Park, close to Warragul, attributable to be held on March 26-29, has been cancelled.
BRUNSWICK MUSIC FESTIVAL
All remaining reveals have been cancelled and ticket purchases might be refunded.
IBU-IBU BELU: BODIES OF BORDERS
Dancehouse have knowledgeable patrons that Eko Supriyanto’s upcoming Asia TOPA season, Ibu-Ibu Belu (27-28 March), is not going to proceed attributable to journey bans and tickets might be refunded. Whereas Dancehouse stays open in the meanwhile, they’re actively following the Victorian Authorities’s rules with respect to public gatherings and areas.
ARTS CENTRE
The Arts Centre Melbourne has cancelled all performances and occasions, in addition to briefly closing its buildings to the general public. Closures embrace the Theatres Constructing (together with the State Theatre, Playhouse, Fairfax Studio, Field Workplace and Australian Music Vault), the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Hamer Corridor, The Channel artistic studying area, meals and beverage shops inside the buildings, and all operate areas. The cancellation and closure will stay in impact till April 12.
ALL CRUISES
Australia’s billion-dollar cruise business has nearly floor to a standstill, with cruise traces ordering their ships to cease crusing. Main cruise traces together with P & O Australia, Princess, Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line have suspended their cruise itineraries over the approaching weeks.
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW
Chairman of the Melbourne Worldwide Flower and Backyard Present, Glenn Fenton mentioned they had been wanting ahead to welcoming everybody again to the present in 2021.
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL
The manufacturing, which was attributable to run till April 19, has closed early. Ticketholders might be refunded.
VIVID FESTIVAL
Sydney’s Vivid Pageant, which attracts 1000’s of interstate guests every year, has been cancelled. It should return in 2021.
VIC MARKET
The multicultural competition on the 29 March and the Europa Evening Market have been cancelled.
GISBORNE OLDE TIME MARKET
“The GREAT Affiliation Inc. which is answerable for the working of the month-to-month Gisborne Olde Time Market, has taken the choice to cancel the forthcoming April market (Sunday April 5) and subsequent month-to-month markets till additional discover,” a press release learn.
THE MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL
Your entire Melbourne Worldwide Comedy Pageant has been cancelled. It should return in 2021.
RUN FOR THE KIDS
The Herald Solar/ Transurban Run for the Children has been referred to as off amid rising issues for public well being and security and the unfold of the coronavirus.
THE KIDS DAY OUT
The Children Day Out occasion, held on Good Friday, will even now not go forward.
Penny Fowler, Chairman of The Herald & Weekly Occasions and The Good Friday Attraction, mentioned that public security was on the forefront of the choice, however urged Victorian’s to nonetheless “dig deep for our children.”
“The circumstances we now discover ourselves in offers one other alternative for Australians to drag collectively and unite behind a typical trigger,” she mentioned.
“It’s necessary we achieve this for our youngsters.”
The Good Friday Attraction will nonetheless proceed within the lead as much as Easter and Channel 7’s Good Friday Telethon will even be broadcast as common.
Channel 7’s Managing Director in Melbourne, Lewis Martin, mentioned it was “the correct determination” given the state of affairs at hand.
“For the sake of the youngsters, their households and medical workers who achieve this a lot good work it’s crucial that we preserve the fundraising in place proper as much as Good Friday, and past.”
In 2019 the Run for the Children raised $1.5 million, whereas Children Day Out noticed 85,000 folks end up in help.
ROBBIE WILLIAMS
Robbie Williams’ Melbourne present at Lakeside Stadium on March 14 was cancelled. Tickets might be refunded.
NEW ORDER
The British digital band cancelled their present at The Discussion board. Ticket holders will obtain refunds.
DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL
The rock occasion was attributable to characteristic My Chemical Romance, Deftones, Ministry, Jimmy Eat World, Clutch and extra. Promoters try to reschedule separate excursions of Australia for My Chemical Romance and Deftones later this yr, however refunds can be found from Moshtix for Obtain ticket holders.
THE TESSELAAR KABLOOM FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS
The competition attributable to happen in Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges from March 28 – April 19 has been cancelled. 60,000 folks had been anticipated to go to; present ticket holders might be refunded.
RELAY FOR LIFE
Most cancers Council Victoria has cancelled six Relay for Life fundraising occasions in March and April attributable to contributors being at excessive danger of contracting coronavirus. Occasions in Casey, Horsham, Surf Coast, Knox, Wyndham, South Gippsland, Hawthorn and Bendigo have been referred to as off.
CLUNES BOOKTOWN FESTIVAL
Organisers have cancelled the favored occasion attributable to happen in Could, with plans to reschedule it at a later stage. All pre-purchased Pageant and creator speak tickets and web site funds from our many booksellers and meals distributors might be refunded.
SWEETSTOCK
The Sweets and Music Pageant, attributable to happen on the Melbourne Showground on March 28 and 29 has been cancelled. Ticket holders can get full refunds.
ABILITY FEST
Dylan Alcott has cancelled his music competition, attributable to happen at Coburg Velodrome on April four. Patrons who bought a ticket via Moshtix can get a full refund, or a partial refund with remaining funds donated to DAF (Dylan Alcott Basis) or the whole ticket worth donated to the muse.
SWIMMING COMPETITIONS
Swimming Victoria has cancelled its upcoming competitions after the Federal Authorities banned any mass gatherings of over 500 folks.
Tim Frampton, the final supervisor of Swimming Victoria, mentioned the Nation and Metro All
Junior and Nation Interdistrict Competitions wouldn’t go forward.
“We perceive this might be disappointing for a lot of swimmers, coaches and fogeys. Additionally, we apologise for any inconvenience that this determination might trigger to some households.
“Nonetheless, we’ve taken this conservative method as a result of the well being and security of the entire Victorian swimming group is and at all times might be our overriding precedence.”
Mr Frampton mentioned the occasions could possibly be rescheduled however he was uncertain what choices “if any” there have been. Different selections concerning the remaining competitions within the 2019/20 calendar would additionally must be made quickly.
QUEEN VIC MARKETS
The multicultural competition and the Europa Evening Market at Queen Victoria Markets have been cancelled. For normal buying and selling, enterprise will stay as common.
MOONEE VALLEY LIBRARIES
All Moonee Valley Libraries are closed “to make sure group well being and security”.
COME FROM AWAY
The ultimate efficiency of the Come From Away season on the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne was Sunday March 15.
Patrons holding tickets for performances after that day might be given precedence entry to the encore season. From Tuesday 17 March, these prospects might be contacted immediately with particulars on methods to trade their tickets or obtain a refund.
Tickets for the restricted season in February 2021 will go on sale to the general public from Friday 20 March at comefromaway.com.au
LIVE STREAMED
YARRA VALLEY WRITERS FESTIVAL
Organisers of the Yarra Valley Writers Pageant say the literary group must “cleared the path with bodily distancing, not social distancing”.
As a substitute of being cancelled the competition will dwell stream talks, conversations and performances from authors – together with Tony Birch, Alice Bishop, Eliza Henry-Jones, Meg Mundell, Jock Serong, David Williamson and Charlotte Wooden – on Saturday, Could 9.
“The best way audiences expertise artwork, tradition and conversations has modified. For now. That is the time to be supporting Australian authors and have a good time writers who’re ready to problem, enlarge and humanise our expertise of the world,” playwright Hannie Rayson, who programmed the competition, mentioned.
There might be a small cost to view the talks, which can allow the competition to pay the authors.
On-line viewing tickets will go on sale in early April. For program info go to yarravalleywritersfestival.com
THE MELBOURNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra continues to maintain the music going with a free livestreams, examine the MSO YouTube channel every Thursday from 7.30pm.
POSTPONED OR RESCHEDULED
BILLY BRAGG
The UK singer/songwriter was attributable to tour Australia in April and Could and has rescheduled his tour to subsequent yr. The Melbourne venue has modified from Croxton Bandroom to The Discussion board Theatre. Tickets bought for Wednesday, sixth Could 2020 at the moment are legitimate for Thursday, 11th February 2021. Tickets bought for Thursday, seventh Could 2020 at the moment are legitimate for Friday, 12th February 2021. Tickets bought for Friday, eighth Could 2020 at the moment are legitimate for Saturday, 13th February 2021. In case you are unable to attend your new efficiency date listed above, contact your level of buy previous to 11.59pm on three April 2020 to request an trade or refund. Any new tickets on account of refunds or venue adjustments will go on sale 9am native time Friday 27th March 2020.
TIM MINCHIN
The musician and comic has rescheduled his Hamer Corridor reveals initially attributable to happen from March 26 to 28 to January 14 – 16 subsequent yr. All present tickets might be transferred and reissued. Those that can’t attend the brand new dates can get hold of a refund from the purpose of buy.
SIX THE MUSICAL
The producers of Six the Musical have postponed the Melbourne season and are engaged on reviewing choices to reschedule. Ticket holders for future performances might be contacted by their ticketing suppliers immediately
IRON MAIDEN
Sadly the steel icons have needed to postpone their Australian tour. Followers are suggested to carry onto their tickets till the dates are in a position to be rescheduled. “Aussie and Kiwi Troopers, we’re vastly dissatisfied to not be seeing our followers in Australia and New Zealand in Could as a result of comprehensible Authorities live performance bans surrounding Coronavirus. Sadly these are troublesome and unsure instances for us all. We nonetheless intend to deliver this nice Legacy Of The Beast present to you all as quickly as we will and I promise we’ll do every part we will to attain this with our promoters and topic to what’s taking place round us globally Care for yourselves, be secure and be sensible. Rod Smallwood/Iron Maiden.”
OCEAN ALLEY
The Melbourne steel band have rescheduled their tour till subsequent yr. They are going to play Melbourne Enviornment on March 24 2021. All tickets stay legitimate for the brand new present, when you can now not make this date you may get a refund or the band ask you to attempt to re-sell your ticket via Tixel.
MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW 2020
Resulting from be held at Caulfield Racecourse on August 1 and a pair of, the Melbourne Guitar Present has been postponed. That includes shows by over 50 exhibitors and using over 60 artists, organisers are hoping to reschedule the occasion for October.
9 TO 5
The Australian season of Dolly Parton’s 9 To five musical has been postponed. Those that bought will obtain an e-mail with particulars on the refund course of for the performances which have been postponed.
BOOTLEG RASCAL
Their Howler present has now been rescheduled to September 18.
MOSCOW BALLET
The Australian tour of the Moscow Ballet’s “La Classique” manufacturing of Sleeping Magnificence might be re-scheduled to 2021.
DUKE STREET BLOCK PARTY
The Duke Avenue Block Get together 2020 has been rescheduled to happen on the 28th of November. It should characteristic Theo Parrish, Sister Nancy, Mella Dee, Anastasia Kristensen, C.FRIM, Cassettes For Children, Lord Echo, JESSB, Mwanjeè, Pink Matter, SK Simeon, Sophie McAlister and Wax’o Paradiso. For ticket purchasers, their ticket will stay legitimate for the brand new date.
LENNON: THROUGH A LOOKING GLASS
John Waters and Stewart D’Arrietta are suspending all of the performances of Lennon: By way of a Wanting Glass attributable to happen in Victoria this week. Waters says “We’re within the midst of figuring out methods to cope with this, and whether or not we will re-schedule our dates. We’re within the queue with the a whole bunch of different reveals in the identical state of affairs, and can get a closing recommendation to you on new dates/ refunds and many others. within the subsequent few days. Please be affected person with us while we kind this out.”
DAMIEN LEITH: ROY
Leith is suspending his Roy Orbison tribute present, along with his Frankston and Traralgon reveals deliberate for Could now rescheduled to March 2021. Ticketholders who want to attend the rescheduled tour dates are inspired to carry onto their tickets. Particulars of the extra postponed dates might be introduced shortly. Refunds may be obtained from level of buy.
IAN MOSS
The Chilly Chisel guitarist has postponed his solo and acoustic tour, attributable to play in venues throughout the nation till Could. Moss plans to reschedule the dates.
ATHLETICS AUSTRALIA
Athletics Australia together with their State Member Associations will postpone all competitions and occasions till Could 1 2020 on the earliest. This contains native and state cross-country, monitor and subject and highway occasions. Competitions have already commenced in some states, so for the newest info and updates the related Member Associations needs to be contacted.
SUPERGRASS
Following the cancellation of Groovin’ the Moo, UK band Supergrass have postponed their Australian tour, attributable to happen in April and Could. Extra particulars might be launched shortly.
CITY AND COLOUR
Metropolis and Color’s April reveals will now not go forward. Dallas Inexperienced says “After cautious consideration and discussions with my managers and the remainder of the crew, we’ve determined to postpone my upcoming Australian tour. We’re engaged on rescheduling the dates for later this yr. All tickets might be honoured for the rescheduled dates and anybody unable to attend might be entitled to a refund. We’ll replace you quickly with new info.”
THE KILLERS
Whereas the band are nonetheless hoping to tour Australia in November, they’ve postponed placing tickets on sale. The band informed followers “A fast word to say that tickets for our late summer time/fall reveals is not going to be occurring sale simply but. The information is altering each hour round coronavirus and, finally, we wish you, our followers, to remain targeted on prevention and remaining secure and cautious proper now. As well as, as soon as we go on sale, we might be offering a portion of our ticketing earnings to native organizations who assist folks whose service business jobs are impacted by the Coronavirus in every of our tour cities. We’re taking this personally. Each we and our households have had these jobs and our hearts exit to these affected. If something adjustments once more, we’ll let you realize; within the meantime, we’re extra excited than ever to sing these new songs with you, and might’t wait to see you quickly.”
THE QUIZ SHOW OF MAGIC & WIZARDS
The Quiz Present of Magic & Wizards, hosted by James and Oliver Phelps (the Weasley twins from the Harry Potter movies), has been postponed till September. The enchanting occasion was initially deliberate for April three at Monash Sport, Frankston, and April eight at Melbourne Showgrounds. Organisers mentioned they might reward followers by upgrading all tickets to the subsequent tier up. Ticket holders will obtain an e-mail inside the subsequent couple of weeks with new dates and venues. hpquizshow.com.au
SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS
Splendour within the Grass 2020 is being rescheduled to Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October 2020 at North Byron Parklands in Byron Bay. All tickets bought for the unique Splendour July dates are legitimate for entry on the brand new October dates. Ticket holders who aren’t in a position to attend the brand new dates will be capable to apply for a refund.
LENNY KRAVITZ
The US rocker’s present at Rod Laver Enviornment was attributable to happen on April eight, it’s now postponed till additional discover.
MEET THE MAKERS
The winemaking occasion has been postponed to Sunday September 13
PAW PATROL LIVE! RACE TO THE RESCUE
Resulting from happen at Margaret Courtroom Enviornment on Saturday Could 2 and Sunday Could three, this occasion has been postponed till additional discover.
RIP CURL PRO AT BELLS BEACH
In a press release on their social media accounts the World Surf League mentioned:
“Because of the continued evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Surf League is suspending or cancelling all occasions, in any respect ranges of competitors, via the top of Could.”
“This contains the postponement of the rest of the occasions within the Australian leg of the Championship Tour, Rip Curl Professional Bells Seashore and Enhance Cellular Margaret River Professional, in addition to the WSL Massive Wave Awards.
“The Quiksilver Professional G-land – scheduled to happen in a distant a part of Indonesia in June – will both be cancelled or moved to an space with extra infrastructure.”
VIOLENT FEMMES
US band the Violent Femmes have rescheduled their Australian tour, attributable to happen this month. They are going to now play the Discussion board on Wednesday November 25. All present tickets stay legitimate for the brand new reveals. Contact your native ticket outlet for full particulars.
PHOTO 2020 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Organisers state “Given the continuing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, coupled with the recommendation of presidency departments and well being authorities, we’ve made the choice to postpone the inaugural PHOTO 2020 Worldwide Pageant of Pictures till 10 – 27 September 2020. Within the meantime, with a lot of the group self-isolating, we might be investigating methods and technique of utilizing expertise to deliver the world of PHOTO 2020 to folks’s properties.”
GOOD BEER WEEK
Melbourne’s Good Beer Week, attributable to happen between Could 15 and 24, has been postponed. “We wish our supporters and the higher group to relaxation assured that Good Beer Week will go forward as soon as the Authorities advises it’s secure to take action.”
WILD HARVEST SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Mallacoota simply can’t catch a break. The annual Seafood Pageant was going to be one of many occasions to kickstart the city after being minimize off by bushfires in January. Excellent news is that it has new dates – September 25-27.
DREAM THEATER
US progressive steel act Dream Theater have postponed their total touring plans, and had been due in Australia in April. They’re planning to reschedule at a later date.
SHAQUILLE O’NEAL
Promoters state “Resulting from Shaquille O’Neal’s NBA contractual obligations and the unexpected postponement of the NBA season, The Hour Group is awaiting affirmation on the resumption of the NBA earlier than confirming the dates for Shaq’s 2020 Australian Tour. We additionally must consider the ban on public occasions of over 500 folks which is in impact till midnight on 13th April. We’ll launch a press release by Wednesday 15th April when we’ve extra info round each the NBA’s rescheduling and the non permanent ban on giant public occasions. Shaq is 100% dedicated to visiting Australia. We admire your understanding and sit up for having a confirmed date as quickly as potential.”
ALANIS MORISSETTE
The Canadian singer has introduced her Australian tour – attributable to happen in April – is being rescheduled. “The protection and well being of everybody comes first,” she wrote on Fb. “Sadly the upcoming reveals in Japan, Manila, Australia and New Zealand are being rescheduled for later dates – please hold on to your tickets (besides Bluesfest in Byron Bay), particulars to return quickly for the rescheduled reveals. Care for your self, of one another. I like you. xo.”
THE NATIONAL
American band The Nationwide have rescheduled their Australian tour, with visitor Phoebe Bridgers, which can now happen in December. The brand new Melbourne dates are the Palais Theatre on December 15, 16 and 17. All beforehand bought tickets might be honoured on the corresponding new rescheduled date. In case you are unable to attend the brand new date, please contact the ticketing firm from which you initially bought. Refund and trade requests have to be acquired no later than Friday 27 March 2020 at 11:59PM. Extra information at handsometours.com.
FLESH AFTER FIFTY
The Flesh After Fifty exhibition, public packages and occasions have been postponed till additional discover. They had been attributable to run on the Abbotsford Convent from March 29 to Could three. Those that pre-purchased tickets might be contacted by organisers.
GIGGLE AND HOOT
The youngsters’s tour attributable to happen this month is being rescheduled, with dates to be suggested.
SPIRIT OF THE DANCE
The Irish dance spectacular, attributable to happen at Hamer Corridor on Could 6, has been postponed, with a brand new date but to be suggested.
BEN FOLDS
The US musician’s present with the MSO might be rescheduled, with the date to be suggested.
TENNIS TOURNAMENTS
Tennis Australia has introduced it’s suspending all its “competitions and tournaments’’ as sporting our bodies throughout the globe take motion.
Its determination is efficient instantly.
“Tennis (Australia) has made the choice to take additional precautions within the curiosity of the well being and wellbeing of our group,’’ a press release learn.
“Our aim is to keep away from bringing crowds collectively with the intention to assist include the unfold of coronavirus (COVID-19) and minimise the inevitable pressure on our healthcare system.’’
MELBOURNE QUEER FILM FESTIVAL
The Board and Administration of the Melbourne Queer Movie Pageant has made the troublesome determination to postpone all additional periods of this yr’s program. MQFF will keep up a correspondence with all present members and ticketholders as we all know extra and ask for everybody’s persistence and help throughout this time.
HIGH COUNTRY EVENTS
Excessive Nation occasions presently affected embrace the Excessive Nation Hops Pageant in Beechworth, Yackandandah Folks Pageant, Off Grid Residing Pageant in Eldorado and the Man from Snowy River Pageant in Corryong. Tourism North East is presently working with these occasions receiving grant funding help to allow these postponed or cancelled to be run at a later date.
UNDER THE SOUTHERN STARS
The out of doors music occasion has been moved to early 2021. It was attributable to characteristic Stay, Bush and Stone Temple Pilots in April with a string of nationwide dates. Promoter Andrew McManus said the occasion will doubtlessly happen in February/March subsequent yr. “With the rise of journey bands and lock downs, in an effort to cease transmission of the virus and with the protection of our patrons, artist, workers and crew in thoughts we’ve no different various than to postpone our April 2020 competition tour dates.” Tickets bought might be legitimate for the brand new dates when introduced, with info on refunds due shortly.
RECORD STORE DAY
The annual occasion, encouraging folks to return to bodily file shops and purchase extra music, has been moved from April to Saturday June 20. Some shops are nonetheless planning methods to mark the now vacated date of April 18, whereas the slew of limited-edition releases at the moment are anticipated to be moved to June 20.
WINE MACHINE
With music from Sizzling Dub Time Machine, Bag Raiders, the Jungle Giants and extra, Wine Machine’s Yarra Valley present has been rescheduled to October 31. All tickets to those occasions might be honoured for the rescheduled October dates. All ticket holders have been notified of the postponement by e-mail with additional particulars and directions.
MELBOURNE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
Was attributable to run between March 19 and 29. It will likely be moved to later this yr, with organisers now attempting to lock in a brand new date for later this yr. “If one other accountable plan of action was accessible to us we’d have pursued it, however beneath the circumstances we can’t proceed,” Anthea Loucas Bosha, CEO of Meals + Wine Victoria mentioned.
GOOD FOOD & WINE SHOW
In mild of up to date recommendation from well being authorities concerning the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) state of affairs, the organisers of the Good Meals & Wine Present has been postponed — it’ll now happen on the Melbourne Conference & Exhibition Centre on September 25 – 27.
Tickets for the Melbourne and Sydney reveals have now been placed on maintain and might now not be bought at the moment. As soon as tickets are on sale for the brand new dates, the Good Meals & Wine Present will notify subscribers by e-mail. All tickets already bought might be robotically legitimate for the brand new reveals and ticket holders have been contacted by e-mail.
MOVIES
A Quiet Place Half II has been pushed again to later this yr, as has new Bond film No Time to Die. Disney has postponed the discharge of The New Mutants, Mulan and Antlers till later this yr, whereas Trolls World Tour will now be launched in September. Marvel’s Black Widow has additionally had its launch postponed, whereas the ninth Quick and the Livid film will now open in April 2021.
MEATSTOCK
This Music and Barbecue competition has been postponed to August 15-16. All tickets might be transferred to that date.
SINGLE LADIES
Pink Sew theatre have postponed the world premiere season of Single Women by Michele Lee till additional discover.
CIRQUE DE SOLEIL
Cirque du Soleil is suspending performances of its present KURIOS scheduled that had been due be offered beneath the Massive Prime on the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne till April 15.
Cirque du Soleil Leisure Group is taking a look at rescheduling KURIOS performances in Melbourne, and the precise dates of the rescheduled performances might be revealed on the web sites of Cirque du Soleil, whereas all ticket holders for KURIOS in Melbourne will obtain official discover by their unique level of buy.
Tickets will stay legitimate till the trade process is established, the corporate mentioned.
CLOSED TEMPORARILY
HOPETOUN TEA ROOMS
The well-known Hopetoun Tea Rooms within the Block Arcade has closed its doorways briefly.
ADVENTURE PARK GEELONG
The park has closed, however will open for a particular interval within the September faculty holidays – from September 19 to October four, which can present a chance for 2019/20 season move holders to make use of their tickets, which can now be prolonged for this era.
THE ATHENAEUM THEATRE
The venue might be closed till April 14 all performances of Mamma Mia and Senior Moments are cancelled. Performances of The Gruffalo’s Little one scheduled for March 28 are being rescheduled to September 18.
LUNA PARK
The enjoyable park has been closed efficient instantly.
SOVEREIGN HILL
Sovereign Hill at Ballarat is to shut indefinitely in response to the virus pandemic.
The mining attraction’s Out of doors Museum, Gold Museum and Narmbool will shut, and all occasions and packages, such because the lamplight excursions, cancelled.
The venue is the newest vacationer attraction to shut its doorways after Parks Victoria shut down 5 websites: the Twelve Apostles customer centre and lookouts; the St Kilda Pier penguin viewing platform; the 1000 Steps within the Dandenong Ranges; the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Backyard at Olinda; and the William Ricketts Sanctuary at Mt Dandenong.
CINEMAS
All cinemas have closed. Patrons with pre-purchased tickets for future periods might be refunded, whereas Village Cinemas are extending vouchers and present playing cards to September 30.
REVOLVER UPSTAIRS
The long-lasting Chapel Avenue venue has closed down briefly.
THE CAPITOL
ACMI and the Melbourne Cinémathèque have determined to briefly droop screenings at The Capitol. Saddened by the necessity for this drastic motion, and taking inspiration from the American initiative, Distant Viewing Cinema, we’ve determined to launch our personal, Digital Cinémathèque. We all know this could’t substitute the enjoyment of being within the cinema however why not be part of us for a weekly film evening at house? Our Digital Cinémathèque is not going to replicate seasons slated for the 2020 Melbourne Cinémathèque however wherever potential we’ll attempt to persist with the weekly calendar format of double payments that showcase traditional and modern movies with particular administrators, performers or a thematic. Each Tuesday we’ll launch particulars of our weekly Digital Cinémathèque by way of ACMI & Melbourne Cinémathèque social media.
The Metropolis of Boroondara will briefly shut its public libraries, aquatic and leisure services,
arts and tradition centres and youth centre till Wednesday 15 April, with the potential for these closures being prolonged.
Council has activated its Municipal Emergency Administration Pandemic Plan and launched
these measures to guard the group and workers from the dangers related to coronavirus
illness (COVID-19).
THEATRE WORKS
Theatre Works will briefly shut till 1 Could and postpone the upcoming seasons of WellBless, Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts, Jungle Bungle and Singing Swallows as a precautionary measure in opposition to the unfold of COVID-19. Theatre Works says “Ticket gross sales and philanthropic help make up the overwhelming majority of our firm’s earnings, and we’re deeply grateful to patrons have already made the sort determination to donate the worth of their tickets. These beneficiant donations are being handed on on to the artists behind every present. These acts of generosity will assist Theatre Works and our artists get via this unprecedented interval and return to current our reveals at a while sooner or later. As a not-for-profit arts organisation, we rely on this help.”
MELBOURNE RECITAL CENTRE
Melbourne Recital Centre will briefly droop all public occasions for 4 weeks. The Centre’s field workplace will contact ticketholders affected by the closure with details about how refunds and exchanges might be processed. Ticketholders who bought tickets immediately from the live performance’s presenter might be contacted by the presenter’s field workplace or consultant.
MALTHOUSE THEATRE
Malthouse Theatre might be briefly closed to the general public till Sunday 12 April. This determination has been made following the recommendation of State Authorities well being authorities to stop public gatherings of greater than 500 folks. “Whereas our particular person theatres maintain fewer than 500 folks respectively, we’ve made the choice to shut as a precautionary measure to stop the transmission of COVID-19.” Malthouse Theatre has cancelled or postponed all Comedy Pageant at The Malthouse performances. They’ve additionally postponed all performances of Gray Arias and Macbeth (This Ignorant Current) till additional discover and are presently taking a look at accessible instances later this yr to reschedule these performances.
NGV
The Nationwide Gallery of Victoria has shut its doorways till April 13, ticketholders might be contacted. Nonetheless the NGV has arrange virtual tours of their exhibitions on-line.
GEELONG ARTS CENTRE
Geelong Arts Centre has cancelled all scheduled performances and occasions and briefly shut its constructing to the general public. The cancellations and closure will stay in impact for 4 weeks, via to 12 April. The closure covers the entire Geelong Arts Centre web site and can embrace Ryrie St entrance, cafe, The Playhouse, Drama Theatre, Studio Areas, Field Workplace and Artistic Engine. For these booked to attend performances and occasions over this era, Geelong Arts Centre will e-mail ticket holders with a affirmation of cancellation. Refunds might be supplied.
SHRINE OF REMEMBERANCE
The Shrine of Remembrance is the newest public place to shut its doorways in response to the coronavirus. Anzac Day 2020 will proceed, nevertheless it’s potential that for well being causes Victorians might be requested to commemorate this necessary day by watching the Service on tv, or by way of the Shrine’s Fb or Youtube channel.
MUSEUMS VICTORIA
Museums Victoria have briefly closed all public websites, together with Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks, Immigration Museum, Royal Exhibition Constructing and IMAX Cinema.
MORNINGTON PENINSULA REGIONAL GALLERY
To guard the group, Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is closed till additional discover. Mornington Peninsula Shire is cancelling or modifying non-essential companies, packages, occasions and actions in response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
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