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Exhibition: Holes in the Wall

I wander down a nondescript alley beside a house in North Carlton and peer into a window. A twirling horror suddenly confronts me; the bound figure twists and reaches for unseen things in the flickering light.

Musos SLAM local licensing laws

Melbourne music lovers take to the streets in protest of draconian liquor licensing rules that forced the closure of the Tote, demanding that live music venues be given a fair go.

Groove Armada – Palace Theatre

I look up at the flecks of gold slowly spiralling down and settling on the crowd below. The Palace is taking a battering from the musical barrage unleashed by Groove Armada, and the crowd is loving every minute.

Residency: Straylove at the Evelyn

Straylove is a refreshing new addition to the psych-rock ranks, taking an edgier, more emotional approach that nicely suits a cold beer on a summer afternoon.

Last drinks at The Tote

One of Melbourne's favourite live music venues has collapsed under the weight of strict new liquor licensing rules, as part of a stubborn and misguided attempt to curb city violence.