Consider your Christmas shopping sorted!
Christmas is just around the corner and while the festive season may have you feeling a little disorganised as we barrel towards December 25, there’s still plenty of time to sort out your Christmas shopping.
From gift vouchers for some of Melbourne’s most revered live music venues to audiophile gear, locally-made booze and much more, our Christmas Gift Guide has got you well and truly covered for thoughtful gift options that give back to the local community.
Stay up to date with what’s happening in and around Melbourne here.
Give a little local love this Christmas with Mountain Goat’s new line of bold, retro merch
Give a little local love this Christmas with Mountain Goat’s new line of bold, retro merch
Whether you’re buying for a big beer fan this Christmas or just a person who loves showing off their local pride, Mountain Goat’s new line of merch is an easy choice.
Richmond-based brewery is a Melbourne staple, offering easy drinking, lip smacking brews that can be found at just about any self-respecting local watering hole. With the summer fast approaching, Mountain Goat have teamed up with illustrator Amy Jean to create a limited-edition merch collection.
Shop the full collection online here.
Give the gift of priceless wonder with tickets to the magnificent Circus 1903
Give the gift of priceless wonder with tickets to the magnificent Circus 1903
For the person that has it all, the only fitting gift is an unforgettable new experience. And we’re pretty sure you’ve never experienced anything like Circus 1903.
Paying tribute to the golden days of circus, this thrilling event is sure to have fans young and old at the edges of their seats, like the old days under the big top. Circus 1903 will be coming to town for a run of shows at Art Centre Melbourne from January 4 to 14.
Grab your tickets to Circus 1903 here.
The Gospel’s Straight Rye Whiskey is the people’s champ this Christmas
The Gospel’s Straight Rye Whiskey is the people’s champ this Christmas
As the festive season unfolds, it's the time of year when we come together with friends and family to embrace the spirit of celebration. This means hot summer days spent feasting, drinking and getting into the heart of family traditions.
Whether you’re on hosting or on booze duty this Christmas, The Gospel Whiskey is the perfect way to add some whiskey-filled festive cheer. From refreshing highballs to whiskey-froward cocktails, their Straight Rye Whiskey has got you sorted.
Buy it here.
Audio-Technica brings the cult-favourite Sound Burger back just in time for the holidays
Audio-Technica brings the cult-favourite Sound Burger back just in time for the holidays
From dedicated vinyl enthusiasts to record shop novices, every music lover on your list will appreciate an Audio-Technica Sound Burger. Sleek, streamlined and effortlessly cool, it’s a cult favourite for a reason.
What is the Sound Burger, you ask? It’s a record player that’s portable. Forget the massive vinyl setups you’re used to and opt instead for this thin, lightweight device, perfect for small spaces or bringing along with you wherever your day goes.
Find out more here.
Hakuna matata this festive season, with The Lion King brought to life by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
The ultimate family gift this Christmas are tickets to see The Lion King In Concert, performed by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at The Plenary on February 3.
Seeing one of the greatest film soundtracks of all time brought to life by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is a present you and your loved ones won’t forget. Celebrating its 30th Anniversary in 2024, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will premiere the Oscar winning songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, and Oscar winning score by Hans Zimmer, live to screen.
Find out more here.
Distinctly Australian and effortlessly luxe, Mihan Aromatics’ Air Fragrances make the perfect stocking stuffers
Coconut surf wax, scorched pavement, poolside G&Ts and salty swimsuits – these are the smells of the Aussie summer holidays. For Mihan Aromatics, these are the notes they play with, creating concoctions that remind us of special moments come and gone yet stand distinctly on their own.
The Melbourne-based fragrance company was founded on a deep appreciation for Australian land and the botanicals that are native to our country. Timeless, androgynous and expertly crafted, the company’s products are a testament to the bounty of our nation.
Shop the range here.
Sydney Road is your one-stop strip for Christmas shopping this year
Why Sydney Road is your one-stop strip for Christmas shopping this year
We run through some of the amazing local businesses along Sydney Road in Brunswick that can fill all your Christmas stockings this year.
Localise the love everyone! Take all that festive cheer and share it with your local businesses that help make Brunswick such a beloved cultural hotspot. It’s lovely to realise that along one charming street, you can get all your food, gifts, clothes, hair and makeup and restaurant or cafe bookings needed to sort out your Christmas celebrations in one fell swoop.
Sydney Road – with its unparalleled diversity and more than 150 businesses that fall under the food, drink and fun categories alone – is that one-stop strip.
For everything you need to know about Sydney Road this festive season, head here.
For work and play, Audio-Technica’s ATH-M50xBT2 Headphones are the ultimate choice this Christmas
For work and play, Audio-Technica’s ATH-M50xBT2 Headphones are the ultimate choice this Christmas
It just wouldn’t be the holidays without the merry jingles of Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You blasting out of every supermarket and department store speaker. If your ears have well and truly had enough, treat them to the sweet, sweet sound of whatever else you want to listen to with Audio-Technica’s ATH-M50xBT2 headphones.
As the second generation of the brand’s critically acclaimed M-series wireless over-ear headphones, these cans have been tried and tested to be one of the most technologically advanced offerings on the market.
Find out more here.
This Christmas, give the gift of live music at Melbourne Recital Centre
This Christmas, give the gift of live music at Melbourne Recital Centre
Melbourne Recital Centre is one of Australia's finest examples of architectural brilliance meeting visionary musical programming. A gift voucher for a Recital Centre performance guarantees a night to remember.
From contemporary to classical, and everywhere in between, live music lives at Melbourne Recital Centre. In 2024, the Centre celebrates 15 years of living and breathing live music with an array of incredible artists joining the festivities, so there’s never been a better time to explore their incredible programming.
Find out more here.
