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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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Embark on an immersive audio expedition across the unforgiving continent of the planet.
Join Speak Percussion in a captivating live performance as Polar Force transports you to the Antarctic, where the authentic field recordings capture its mesmerising sounds. Within an inflatable installation, acting as your temporary shelter from the elements, prepare to encounter a sensorial symphony of sound, wind, and light. This extraordinary sonic environment is brought to life through instruments that mimic ice as it fractures and melts.
Polar Force dissolves the boundaries between trailblazing research, treacherous expeditions, and mysterious undertakings, prompting us to contemplate our own fragility and our profound connection to nature in moments of isolation.
After dazzling audiences all over the world, this extraordinary performance returns for Melbourne for an exclusive limited season at Now or Never.
Learn more about the residency program that initiated this project at the <a href="https://speakpercussion.com/creative-antarctica-symposium" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Creative Antarctica Symposium</a>.

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

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