• Jugalbandi – Melbourne Fringe Festival

    Wheat, Wine & Whisky, Collingwood 284 Smith St, Collingwood, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Step into an evening of rhythm, soul, and connection with Jugalbandi, Melbourne’s fresh new ensemble bringing the modern spirit of India and South Asia to life. Named after the Hindi word for “musical conversation,” Jugalbandi blends evocative melodies, intricate rhythms, and contemporary grooves inspired by legends like A.R. Rahman. Dual lead vocalists both acclaimed Indian […]

  • The Leader Speaks: Real Mentors, Not AI

    Werribee Indoor Sports Centre Riverside Avenue, Werribee, VIC, Australia

    In a time when AI can write you a plan in seconds but cannot teach resilience, purpose, or how to lead when it matters most, The Leader Speaks delivers what only real […]

  • Polarity: Stories of Agency and Dreams Across Two Worlds

    Queen Victoria Women's Centre 210 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    An evening of powerful storytelling and purpose, Polarity: Stories of Agency and Dreams Across Two Worlds brings together raw, moving narratives on motherhood, dignity, and choice — shared through the […]

  • Dahn Rozario Dahnward Spiral

    Caz Reitop's Dirty Secrets Bar 1806 Caz Reitop's Dirty Secrets @ 80 Smith Street, Collingwood, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    Dahnward Spiral is my brand-new hour about travelling, learning how to live through misery and constantly finding myself in places I clearly don’t belong. From India to bed bugs, animals, culture shocks and bad decisions. It's also a shit pun.

  • Dilruk Jayasinha Gratitude Guy

    The Victoria Hotel - Banquet Room fortyfivedownstairs The Victoria Hotel - Banquet Room @ 215 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    Dilruk Jayasinha confidently claims his superpower is “gratitude”. But after taking a break from touring last year, he realised he has actually spent most of the last few years whinging about his life. To be fair, his heart attack off the back of a global pandemic, sprinkled with a hearty serve of heartache from a […]

  • Aaqib Merchant is Not Uberman – MICF

    Charles Dickens Tavern 290 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    Aaqib Merchant has no secrets from his audience! But yours are invited. Confess honestly and anonymously (or make public) the events that broke you and let Aaqib create catharsis from […]

  • Gajen Nad Global Malaysian Chindian

    Festival Hub: Trades Hall - The Square Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    Being mixed race is special and unique? Yes but Gajen Nad said there's a dark side to it, expecially growing up in the '90s. Wait, who is Gajen Nad? A […]