The city of Melbourne is one of the most populous in the country of Australia, and the most populous in its respective state. It’s not the population, however that gives Melbourne her notoriety, but the fact it is the heart of the Australian music scene. Should you wish to embark on a musical adventure like no other, especially if it is an international one, Melbourne has many accommodation options at your disposal ranging from humble bed and breakfasts to some of the more luxurious Southbank hotels Melbourne has to offer such as WRAP on Southbank.
Melbourne is hailed as one of the best cities in the world in regards to live music, and has a diverse range of performance venues worth visiting, with a majority of them hosting events every week. This means that if you’re a music lover you will definitely have no shortage of locales to visit.
Melbourne has given rise to many legendary global artists, encompassing a variety of genres. Artists hailing from Melbourne include Olivia Newton-John, Kylie Minogue, Flea of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, and the rock band Jet.
In addition to the various venues, the city itself comes alive with music emanating from houses, basements, warehouses and various pubs and clubs. The sheer number of live-music experiences to be had are nauseating. If your taste in music is broad, then Revolver Upstairs is for you, with acts ranging from young bands to hip-hop artists. If you want to visit a place where local heroes Jet and Airbourne started out, visit the Cherry Bar.
Melbourne is the closest thing to a modern day musical-valhalla, so if you love live-music, be sure to take a visit to Australia’s famed cultural and musical capital.
Intrigued by history, art and food, Lavinia Woolf is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary and writes of the exhilarating and enchanting. Google+
