Kaya Martin

1 week ago | beat.com.au | Kaya Martin

Still haven’t had a chance to check out this year’s Comedy Festival? Well, the clock is ticking buddy! But don’t worry, there are still plenty of laughs to be had as the festival reaches its final week, and what better excuse than a long weekend? Get the kids all hopped up on sugar, then leave them with the babysitter while you go enjoy yourself. You deserve it! Here’s a rundown of the special events you can still look forward to. April 20Melbourne Town HallThe finale of all finales.

1 week ago | beat.com.au | Kaya Martin

It’s not every week we find something that genuinely stops us in our tracks, but this new Drop Alcoholic Coconut Water & Vodka has done exactly that. The new RTD (ready-to-drink for the uninitiated) comes courtesy of Below Deck star Aesha Scott, and we’re giving six lucky readers the chance to score a 4-pack of this summer-ready sip.

1 week ago | beat.com.au | Kaya Martin

In a match made in prog rock heaven, two modern shredders – KEYAN and Connor Kaminski – are teaming up to release a collaborative EP, Kinetic. Set to drop next month, the three-track instrumental release promises to be a face-melting showcase of guitar mastery, with the duo sharing first single, Swell, to get audiences ready. KEYAN & Connor KaminskiProgressive metalOut Friday, May 16Check out our gig guide, our stage guide, our festival guide, our live music venue guide and our nightclub guide.

1 week ago | beat.com.au | Luke Carlino |Kaya Martin

You may have seen Iluka Sax-Williams’ work without realising it – rattling past on an Art Tram or at group exhibitions. He’s been working with YIRRAMBOI since 2019, but this festival, he takes it to a new level with Dabana, an immersive solo exhibition and curatorial takeover at SIGNAL. “YIRRAMBOI has always been an amazing experience for me,” explains Williams. “I’ve been able to really cultivate my artwork over the years, using YIRRAMBOI as a big stepping stone.

1 week ago | beat.com.au | Kaya Martin

Step aside, classic café culture, there’s a new beat in town. OnAir has landed in Cremorne, throwing out the playbook of hushed conversation and lo-fi hip hop  playlists for something Melbourne desperately needed – a proper coffee shop that doubles as a breeding ground for electronic music. The brainchild of Francesca Poci and Deyon Murphy (of Selfless Events fame), OnAir is more than just another place to grab your morning caffeine hit.