The Necks, Robin Fox, music for kids and more point to a perfect January coming up at Melbourne Recital Centre.
No matter your music taste, your age or the company that you bring, there’s no doubt you’ll find a show you love at Melbourne Recital Centre this January.
School holidays have just been kicked up a notch with the Mini Music-Lovers series taking over MRC for a couple of days mid-January. From dance parties to music stories, the special program encourages kids and families to step away from their everyday routines and into a world of sound and colour.
For listeners thirsty for a show outside of the usual, MRC delivers gold with a live audio-visual and sound performance, a Pet Shop Boys-soundtracked cabaret and a cult-classic Australian band back for a gig of a lifetime.
Read on to find out about the performances that are lighting the city alive at Melbourne Recital Centre this January.
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Mobile MESS: Creating Electronic Sound Workshop for Kids
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- Part of Mini Music-Lovers series
- Wednesday January 22 and Thursday January 23, from 9.30am and 11.30am
- Eva and Marc Besen Suite
- Tickets here
Kicking off five magical events as part of the Mini Music-Lovers series at Melbourne Recital Centre this January, Mobile MESS invites kids (recommended ages seven to twelve) to come and get excited by the endless possibilities of electronic music. Not only will this sound workshop keep the little ones’ hands and ears busy, they’ll also be learning from the masters at MESS.
Woody’s Bush Cabaret
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- Part of Mini Music-Lovers series
- Wednesday January 22, from 9.30am and 11.30am
- Primrose Potter Salon
- Tickets here
Get ready to go on a journey through Woody’s World of music, puppetry and theatre as Woody and his band of eccentric friends soundtrack your Wednesday morning. Another perfect event for the whole family to get down to the Recital Centre for, this is a show that invites both little kids and big ones to sing and dance along to.
PLAY DATE by All The Queens Men
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- Part of Mini Music-Lovers series
- Wednesday January 22, from 10.30am
- Elisabeth Murdoch Hall
- Tickets here
The music continues for Mini Music-Lovers with PLAY DATE hitting the stage at MRC this January. This special performance by the pop duo will turn Elisabeth Murdoch Hall into a dance party – a party best enjoyed by ravers aged two to seven. Come along and join in on this celebration of imagination, identity and body positivity.
Cinderella with Inventi Ensemble
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- Part of Mini Music-Lovers series
- Thursday January 23, from 9.30am and 11.30am
- Primrose Potter Salon
- Tickets here
This is the story of Cinderella, but not as you know it. Inventi Ensemble are bringing Prokofiev’s Cinderella to life with an interactive musical performance of the enchanting tale, composed by Sally Whitwell. Get ready to go on a magical journey of wonder and awe – one that the kids are sure to love.
Zindzi & The Zillionaires
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- Part of Mini Music-Lovers series
- Thursday January 23, from 10.30am
- Elisabeth Murdoch Hall
- Tickets here
For the final instalment of Melbourne Recital Centre’s Mini Music-Lovers series, ARIA-nominated Zindzi & The Zillionaires are gearing up to set the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall alight with the kind of colourful songs you and the family won’t be able to stop dancing to. Zindzi and her fluffy friends share their passionate messages of friendship, confidence, positivity and love through a kaleidoscope of RnB, hip-hop and rap.
Robin Fox Presents Triptych
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- With Nina Buchanan
- Thursday January 30, from 7.30pm
- Elisabeth Murdoch Hall
- Tickets here
The legendary Robin Fox is bringing sound to life in this phenomenal showcase that sees audio-visuals merging with music. If you’re looking for a show that is outside the ordinary this January, sneak a peek into Robin’s world of Triptych as he unbelievably creates sound from laser projections and combines high-art techno, sonic mass and buzzing electronica in an otherworldly live experience.
Michael Griffiths Presents It’s a Sin: Songs of Love & Shame
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- Friday January 31, from 6pm and 8pm
- Primrose Potter Salon
- Tickets here
If the soundtrack to Michael Griffiths‘ life was curated by one band, it would be the Pet Shop Boys. In a hilarious and heartwarming cabaret performance, Michael brings the story of his life to the stage with the help of some of the Pet Shop Boys’ most beloved classics. It’s a Sin explores sexuality during the heightened period of the AIDS epidemic, as well as the power – and challenges – of love.
The Necks
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- Friday January 31, from 7.30pm
- Elisabeth Murdoch Hall
- Tickets here
What better way to spend a summer evening than sinking into the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall with The Necks. A whopping thirty years into their career, one of Australia’s very own legendary bands is bringing their newest album Bleed to lucky Recital Centre audiences. This cult band promise nothing less than an extraordinary performance with their sprawling live show. Don’t miss this one.
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This article was made in partnership with Melbourne Recital Centre.
