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Museums Victoria is the Major Partner, Official Precinct Partner and Foundation Partner for Melbourne’s newest festival Now or Never. The Melbourne Museum Plaza bursts into life for Now or Never with a tantalising whole-of-precinct program fusing art, ideas, sound and technology. You’ll be lured into a world of curiosity, wonder and discovery with a celebration of National Science Week, a &#8220;Melbourne Planetarium Presents&#8221; program in the Neversphere, a special Future Forums edition, and unique exhibitions and events as part of the inaugural festival. The World Heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building will also fling back its doors, filling the magnificent space with a program of nighttime dance, RnB, hip hop and clubbing. While on site, make sure you also visit the fabulous Fantastic Beasts™: The Wonder of Nature exhibition on at Melbourne Museum, direct from the National History Museum in London and other great exhibitions on during this time.

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Founded in 2010 in Melbourne by brothers Josh and Jake Uljans and school mate Karl van Buuren, Moon Dog began with a lil’ brewery in the back streets of Abbotsford, with the trio brewing beer in a brew house welded together from ex-dairy equipment and selling mind-blowing craft beer from the back of a ‘97 Volvo V40 station wagon.
More than a decade later, we’ve made some upgrades to the equipment, we’ve expanded our brewery into Preston, we’ve opened two brew pubs and our Moon Dog family has grown and grown, but one thing has stayed the same-brewing outrageously delicious beers and seltzers that blow minds is what it’s all about!

Moon Dog

Nestled in the picturesque Goulburn Valley, Mitchelton Winery is a luxurious and relaxing destination that offers visitors a unique and unforgettable experience. Home to award-winning wines, the winery boasts an onsite Cellar Door where visitors can indulge in wine-tasting. In addition, guests can savour gourmet dining at one of the two restaurants, unwind in the hotel, and explore the Mitchelton Gallery of Aboriginal Art. With breathtaking views of Goulburn River, this sophisticated destination is both accessible and inviting, offering a perfect blend of luxury and relaxation.

Mitchelton

ACMI is proud and excited to partner with Now or Never in its founding year. As a leading institution in the world of film, television, and digital media, ACMI is dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the transformative power of moving images. With a rich collection of artefacts, immersive exhibitions, and vibrant programs, ACMI nurtures creativity, fosters understanding, and connects diverse audiences with the magic of the moving image. Through our partnership, we aim to inspire, educate, and entertain, encouraging all to explore the captivating world of visual storytelling with Body Crysis.

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Abrupt lighting changes 
Flashing lights 
Loud music 
High pitched frequencies 
Haze 
Lights change colours and intensity

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Residing in the Melbourne Town Hall is the magnificent grand organ, considered the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. This majestic instrument is the centrepiece for a spellbinding evening of music.
First, a new composition commissioned by Now or Never and Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio (MESS) in an exclusive world premiere.
In their second-ever staging, the MESS Synthesiser Orchestra under the guidance of the Melbourne/Narrm composer collective STATHIS//DAVEY//KIM, will combine historic machines from the MESS collection with the grand organ. Witness this live performance as 12 exceptional artists collaborate, activating iconic synthesisers from the annals of electronic music history.
Following this, Stockholm-based American composer Kali Malone will perform pieces from her critically acclaimed album, The Sacrificial Code, on the grand organ in an Australian first. With subtly subversive elements and an exquisite interplay of sound, each delicate shift is intensified through moments of profound stillness. Audience members will be enraptured as Malone&#8217;s artistry unfolds in this humbling musical encounter.
Additional accompaniment will be provided by Stephen O’Malley, lending himself to several four-handed organ pieces.
This is a seated performance.

This event is primarily sound-based, with visuals only incidental to the work

75% aural rating

For this event, audiences can understand and engage with the event without a comprehensive understanding of the English language

Language no barrier

Wheelchair accessible

This event has gender neutral toilets accessible.

Gender neutral toilets

Event venues which welcome guide dogs and service animals.

Kali Malone x Grand Organ + MESS Synthesiser Orchestra led by STATHIS//DAVEY//KIM

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Accessibility

75% aural rating

Language no barrier

Wheelchair accessible

Gender neutral toilets

Dog guides and service animals allowed

Co-presented with MESS and Outhouse

Supported by

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