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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.

Museums Victoria

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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70 industry leading artists. 12 unique shows. Six iconic Melbourne venues—NONSTOP WKND is the choose-your-own-adventure festival within a festival closing Now or Never with a bang. 
Ever wondered what it’s like to watch professional musos create beats in real-time? Sample Section 8, as part of NONSTOP WKND, gives revellers a glimpse behind the curtain of what it takes to transform sound into art.
Beginning with a sampling session, a selection of the Operatives—a group of multi-talented musicians and curators—team up with Ableton to bring together upcoming creators and industry veterans for a collaborative creation and knowledge-sharing session.
On the day, the Operatives roster will flip and subvert the everyday sounds of Section 8, showing budding artists how to push the boundaries of beat-making using Ableton Push, Live and Note. Expect a first-hand insight into how the experts do it and take home a free beat sample pack to try it yourself. Afterwards, the dial turns to ten, and the evening shifts to the good old-fashioned Section 8 party Melburnians know and love.
This is a free event. No tickets or registration required.
LINEUP 
Producers and Collaborators on Sample Pack: 
Beatrice 
Billy Davis 
FOURA 
Fly Boy Jack 
Swerv
DJs 
c000kie 
DJ Smilez 
JPS x Nam 
FOURA 
The Menace 
Yung Shogun
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NONSTOP WKND: Sample Section 8

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

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