Frankie Anderson-Byrne

1 week ago | fortemag.com.au | Frankie Anderson-Byrne

words by staff writer You may already know Melbourne — its laneways, late-night bars, and gallery haunts — but you don’t know it like this. For a few heady weeks this winter, RISING turns the city inside out, upside down, and pulses with life well beyond the beaten path. Just an hour’s train ride from the familiar, RISING 2025 is calling with a program that’s equal parts art rave, soul excavation, cultural jam session, and cosmic playground.

1 week ago | beat.com.au | Frankie Anderson-Byrne

Tropical Fuck Storm have announced the tour alongside a thumping new single Teeth Marché from their upcoming album, set to be released on 20 June. The electrifying group are gearing up for a world tour over the next year, including stops at End Of The Road Festival, Manchester Psych Fest, with legs across North America in parts of the summer and fall, and plans to perform as part of the Ice Cream Floats Cruise presented by Modest Mouse in early 2026.

1 week ago | beat.com.au | Frankie Anderson-Byrne

Aussie singer/songwriter Brad Cox will take his newly announced fourth studio album Endemic Intelligence In Multiple Dimensions on a run of launch shows across Brisbane, Melbourne and Newcastle.

2 weeks ago | beat.com.au | Frankie Anderson-Byrne

Melbourne’s got no shortage of buzzy cafes and sleek wine bars—but now, there’s a new kid on the Cremorne block offering something a little different. If you’ve ever stumbled into a Lawson or 7-Eleven in Tokyo and wondered why your local servo can’t match the vibes (or the onigiri), Suupaa is here to fill that void. It’s a compact, thoughtfully designed space where you can swing by for a rice bowl, sip a quick coffee, or even settle in for dinner on select nights.

2 weeks ago | beat.com.au | Frankie Anderson-Byrne

words by staff writer The City of Melbourne’s 2025–26 draft budget outlines a suite of major investments designed to enhance community infrastructure and public spaces across the municipality. The proposed budget focuses on upgrading neighbourhood facilities, expanding public libraries, and delivering long-term improvements to iconic city landmarks.