Virgin Australia Voyeur — December 2017

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030 VIRGIN AUSTRALIA DECEMBER 2017

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NATASHA DRAGUN, NICK BANKS

PHOTOGRAPHY

ALAMY, GETTY IMAGES,

ROB BLACK, SAUL STEED

january

TASMANIAN

TRYST

Having grown into 11

days of art and music,

Mofo 2018 descends on

Launceston and Hobart,

ofering everything from

world premiers and

Australian exclusives to

challenging installations.

As well as a free block

party, there will be shows

by Gotye and the Violent

Femmes, among others,

and don’t miss the Faux

Mo party at Hobart’s

waterfront MAC2.

12-14 January, Launceston;

15-22 January, Hobart;

http://www.mofo.net.au.

All Hail the King
Prepare to overdose on hip
swivelling — the Parkes
Elvis Festival is back. Join
250,000 other Elvis fans
at the largest tribute to
The King in the Southern
Hemisphere, with homage
paid through a concert
series with Elvis tribute
artists, a gospel service and
parade. Don’t forget your
jumpsuit. 10-14 January;
Parkes, NSW; http://www.parkes
elvisfestival.com.au.

SYDNEY SHINES

Every January, the Sydney

Festival transforms the city

with art in just about every

form. The 2018 edition will

feature 136 events at more

than 51 venues, across theatre,

dance, music, circus and art.

Among the highlights, are

Aquasonic, an underwater

concert and installation;

RIOT, a variety show boasting

an all-star Irish cast; and

The Town Hall Aair, performed

by New York theatre company

The Wooster Group.

6–28 January; Sydney;

http://www.sydney festival.org.au.

15-28 January

CRUSHING IT

Wine tastings, degustation menus, music, art

installations, markets... What’s not to like about the

Crush Festival? Events are themed and take place

across the Adelaide Hills, opening up some of the

region’s top wineries and producers. 26-28 January;

Adelaide Hills, SA; http://www.crushfestival.com.au.

Open Plan
The first tennis Grand Slam of
the season is known as the ‘Happy
Slam’ for good reason. In addition
to the action on the courts, this
year’s event will also lay claim
to the largest ever roster of live
entertainment plus food dished up
from some of Melbourne’s tastiest
restaurants. Melbourne Park, Vic;
http://www.ausopen.com.