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Ten Minutes with Albare from Bird’s Basement

This week, acclaimed international jazz musician (and owner of Bird's Basement) Albare will present an intimate evening of music with long-time collaborator Joe Chindamo....

From Many to the Next – Darebin FUSE Festival unveils Deadly Darebin Program 

The City of Darebin and Darebin FUSE Festival are proud to present a rich lineup of First Nations-led events at this year's FUSE Festival....

Interview with Australian rock band Vermantics

Today we're joined by Vermantics, a Melbourne-based four-piece who are fast becoming one of Australia’s most compelling rock acts. Built around the musical bond...

Vale Bobby (Bob) Bright

With the passing of Bobby (Bob) Bright, Australian music has lost a genuine doyan, a true music legend.Born in the UK in 1945 Bob...

Wang Chuanfu Attends BYD Harmony’s 100th Overseas Store Opening

On July 12, 2025, Melbourne, the vibrant pearl of the southern hemisphere, Chairman and President of BYD Co., Ltd. Mr. Wang Chuanfu inaugurated and...

Who is the next Adani?

Australia's election is set to take place on May 3rd this year. The Australian LNP, led by Peter Dutton, has proposed an ambitious nuclear...

The rise of Melbourne’s Black Shades & Arrogance: breaking boundaries with bars

Kid Otic and Mike D. Renegade are the dynamic duo behind Black Shades & Arrogance, a prominent hip-hop group based in Melbourne, Australia. Known...

Darebin Arts Speakeasy present bold new trans thriller Djuna by Eva Rees. 12 – 23 March 2025

Darebin Arts Speakeasy present bold new trans thriller Djuna by Eva Rees. 12 – 23 March 2025From the cutting-edge queer theatre makers that brought...

Good Things Festival 2024 Really Delivered Good Things

Good Things Festival, you had me at The Violent Femmes and L7. Add to the fact my daughter was beyond excited that she was...

Rising Star Trent Foo Chats AACTAS And Acting

They grow them good in the West! It seems when it comes to actors Perth is a breeding ground for the best. Trent Foo,...
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Mick Pacholli

Mick created TAGG - The Alternative Gig Guide in 1979 with Helmut Katterl, the world's first real Street Magazine. He had been involved with his fathers publishing business, Toorak Times and associated publications since 1972. Mick was also involved in Melbourne's music scene for a number of years opening venues, discovering and managing bands and providing information and support for the industry.Mick has also created a number of local festivals and is involved in not for profit and supporting local charities.