
The best festivals and events on in Melbourne this April

From basements to the big stage: Grayscale and Slowly Slowly's musical affair

A tribute to Bryan Derrick: Respected drummer, beloved friend and the heart behind Music Swop Shop

Kathleen Halloran welcomes vulnerability with new psychedelic single

'A record I wanted to make for a long time': Liz Stringer rebuilds stronger than ever on The Second High

How Slowdive went from industry enigmas to one of the greatest shoegaze bands of all time

The Blowers' Blowmania: Hospital-prone fans, drug love, anxiety and hate-fuelled duets

Henry 5: War and leadership in Bell Shakespeare's ruthless examination of power

40 years of Koorie Heritage Trust: From humble beginnings to cultural powerhouse

Shaky Stills: Melbourne troubadours illuminate the emotional wilderness on Deer in the Headlights

Joyce Manor: 'Getting older and never really having to have grown up is kind of a trip'

April means all-nighters, DJ residencies and an immersive Boiler Room at The Toff

Kathleen Halloran welcomes vulnerability with new psychedelic single

'A record I wanted to make for a long time': Liz Stringer rebuilds stronger than ever on The Second High

Mia Wray introduces herself with her debut album, a tribute to queerness and self-exploration

On How Love Bends, Reb Fountain enchants with poetic, pensive storytelling

German-Australian producer Hachiku is sweeter than ever on The Joys Of Being Pure At Heart

'Half Alex Turner and half Dr Dre': Antony Szmierek drops Service Station At The End Of The Universe

Big tributes, intimate gigs and the return of Aussie legends at Memo Music Hall this April

Mock lectures, clown shows and lip sync battles: Your guide to Comedy Festival's special events

The psychedelic revolution: How Australia crafted a sound that led the world

Inside Melbourne's stunning new jazz festival: 'A little bit of a rebellion'

Eid celebrations bring world-class Qawwali to Fed Square next weekend
