Summary_of_Melbourne_Australia_Day_Events.pdf
Summary of Melbourne’s
Australia Day Program
Australia Day Comedy Debate
Date: Tuesday 22 January, 2013
Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: BMW Edge, Federation Square
A hilarious debate featuring some of Melbourne’s top and up and coming comedians – Hung Le, Aleisha McCormack, Tommy Little, Claire Hooper, Lehmo and Jeff Green. Topic: Australian TV is much better than we think! Free at Fed Square.
Australia Day Luncheon
Date: Thursday 24 January, 2013
Time: 12:15pm – 3:00pm
Venue: Melbourne Convention Centre
Australia Post profiles their 2013 Australia Day Legends at the Australia Day Luncheon. For enquiries and tickets call 03 9326 5777 or email luncheon@pjse.com.au
RACV Big Brekkie in Alexandra Gardens and Afternoon Events
Date: Saturday 26 January, 2013
Time: 8:00am – 10:00am (Brekkie); 11am – 4pm
Venue: Alexandra Gardens
The RACV Big Brekkie is the perfect opportunity to enjoy an Australia Day breakfast and entertainment. Free entry and gold coin cost only for food.
In the afternoon watch sheep shearing demonstrations, try knitting and help produce garments for those in need. Bring your own picnic or enjoy the variety of multicultural foods in Alexandra Gardens.
Australia Day Flag Raising Ceremony
Date: Saturday 26 January, 2013
Time: 10:30am – 11:00am
Venue: Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston Street
The official Flag Raising ceremony as His Excellency, the Honourable Alex Chernov, AC, QC, Governor of Victoria officiates as the National Flag is raised in the presence of a Full Royal Guard. Free event at Melbourne Town Hall.
Australia Day – People’s March
Date: Saturday 26 January, 2013
Time: 11:05am – 11:45am
Venue: Swanston Street, Melbourne
Over 2000 representatives from community groups including multicultural, sporting and special interest clubs will walk together from the Melbourne Town Hall along Swanston Street to Federation Square. Great free spectacle to celebrate Australia Day. Proudly supported by Australian Unity.
RACV Australia Day Picnic and Federation Vehicle Display
Date: Saturday 26 January, 2013
Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Venue: Kings Domain Gardens
Kings Domain Gardens will host free fun, family activities including arts, crafts, sporting activities, entertainment, displays, food stalls and over 450 vintage and classic vehicles. Among the stars on the stage will be legendary jazz trumpeter James Morrison (12 noon – 2pm). A spectacular aerobatic display by the Royal Australian Air Force's Roulettes will take place (approx 2pm and subject to operational demands and weather conditions).
Australia Day at Docklands
Date: Saturday 26 January, 2013
Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Venue: Harbour Esplanade, Docklands
Learn how to fish for free with expert fishers. Rods, tackle and bait supplied and giveaways for children. Visitors can enjoy a Big Aussie Sausage sizzle (gold coin donation with proceeds to Royal Children’s Hospital), thong throwing (12noon - 1pm) along with a variety of entertainment and activities.
B# Big Band at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Date: Saturday 26 January, 2013
Time: 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Venue: Sidney Myer Music Bowl
The Sidney Myer Music Bowl will play host to a free concert featuring the 17 piece B# Big Band, a jazz, swing and dance band playing music from the 30s, 40s and 50s swing eras. Great fun for music and dance lovers.
Trans Turkish Express at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Date: Saturday 26 January, 2013
Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Venue: Sidney Myer Music Bowl
The Bowl’s evening free concert will feature Turkish dance, music and lively entertainment, with headline act Arabian-rock Istanbul Arabesque Project plus plenty of Victoria’s home grown Turkish delights. Pre-concert entertainment to commence from 6pm.
Australia Day Fireworks
Date: Saturday 26 January, 2013
Time: 9:40 pm approximately
Finish off Australia Day in Melbourne with a bang. Best vantage points for the Fireworks are at Federation Square, Birrarung Marr, at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl or along the north/city side bank of the Yarra (not in Alexandra Gardens).
Media Contact – Kathie Karapalidis 9651 5671 / 0408 103 558
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