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A Serviced Apartments Melbourne Guide To Arts In The CBD


Melbourne is a city that gives the word “versatility” a new definition indeed. It is a city that has something in store for people of tastes of every kind. So if you are a sports enthusiast, or an academic, just a hardcore foodie, the city is sure to have something that you would treasure and like, such as the Serviced Apartments Melbourne loves. From world famous cricket grounds, to sprawling gardens to glitzy nightclubs, you will be spoilt for choice. So, are you someone who is essentially very tuned into the finer and the more sensitive aspects of life? Does music or fine art appeal to you as a way out of the real world? If you are someone who is colloquially referred to as the “arty” type, then rest assured. Melbourne is not a city for sports fanatics only. All the year around, the calendar of Melbourne’s art events are filled with interesting events that are renowned all over the world for both their artistic and cultural significance. These festivals include one yearly comedy festival, jazz meets, film festivals and so on and so forth. There is a never ending repertoire of varied events that shall keep you busy once you are in the city and you might even find yourself having to make a choice between two events which happen to occur on the same date!

Firstly, there is the Midsumma Festival which is held in the months of January and February. This is a fine arts festival targeted primarily at the homosexual culture and has an eclectic repertoire of interesting events including a cabaret performance, various visiting bands, fashion, sports and even family events. It is held in Abbotsford, in Melbourne.

This one is for all the people who live, eat, breathe and sleep music. The Port Fairy Folk Festival is held in Port Fairy in the month of March, usually. It is a magnificent musical extravaganza which features over 140 projects and hundreds of musicians from all over the musical scenario. The different genres of music include folk, country, bluegrass, blues, rock, and world music. Your winter months will not be music starved either. The Apollo Bay Music Festival is held in the winter months, which is usually in the month of March. This fest features a very wide range of music ranging from hip-hop, to even classical and gospel performances. This is held in Apollo Bay.

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is held in the month of April, in various venues throughout the city of Melbourne. So, for all those who believe that laughter is the best medicine there is no better place to go to. Here you will get to witness the live acts of some of the premier comedy projects of Australia.

So, are you feeling bored yet?

They say that a man’s best friend ca either be his dog, or his books? Do you prefer pages to human company? Then, visit Back to Booktown, in Clunes during the month of May.

Here there are writers’ discussions, and the best part is the fact that you will be able to spend hours running your hands through rare and old books, and maybe find one to read at your Melbourne short stay apartments. This is hosted by more than fifty book sellers. To assuage your hunger gorge on quality food and wine.