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TRY: Visiting Now or Never this August.

Last August, multi-venue festival Now or Never took Melbourne by storm with its line-up of vibrant cultural events, spanning everything from psychedelic cinema to late-night DJ sets. Its even bigger this year, employing the theme ‘Look Through the Image’ to inform a program of free and ticketed events, bringing the world’s most progressive artists, designers and thinkers to Melbourne’s most prominent venues. Kicking off on August 22nd, the festival is set to be absolutely chockers, so we thought we’d make life easier and pull together our top picks.

Silent Symphony
Ancient philosophers believed in the concept of musica universalis – a celestial harmony that exists beyond human hearing. Silent Symphony translates this ethereal music into a visual experience, showcasing eight rotating kinetic sculptures that project dynamic planes of light throughout the space. Enhanced by the soundscapes of Australian composer Ben Frost and English sound designer David Meckina, this immersive spectacle invites viewers into a realm where energetic forces and cosmic rhythms intertwine.
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Slow Walker
Walk with the resilient tardigrades in Slow Walker by Peder Bjurman. These microscopic creatures, known for surviving extreme conditions and space, become a colossal presence in Melbourne Museum Plaza through geo-located Augmented Reality. Witness their grand, slow movement and interact with a soundtrack by Abdul Mogard and AI narration. Download the free PROMENAD app for Android and iPhone, and bring headphones for the full experience.
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Roxane Gay
Join renowned writer and cultural commentator Roxane Gay for one night only at Melbourne Town Hall. With a decade of unapologetic, insightful commentary on body image, civil rights, feminism and more, Gay will discuss her latest book, Opinions: A Decade of Arguments, Criticism, and Minding Other People’s Business, alongside host Jan Fran. Don’t miss this powerful reflection on culture and politics, an exploration of holding complicated views in our complicated times.
Book here.

Soft Centre Supermodel
Eora arts collective SOFT CENTRE makes its Narrm debut with SUPERMODEL, a three-day program of performances, keynotes, screenings, and workshops at State Library Victoria from 29-31 August. Highlights include multimedia experiments by Harrison Hall and Sam Mcgilp, Gabber Modus Operandi’s A/V show, Marcus Whale’s operatic retelling, and Lolina’s Unrecognisable album. Experience a blend of live art, sound, and multimedia in this expansive, immersive event.
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Actress X HTRK
London’s Actress and Melbourne’s HTRK unite for a world-exclusive performance commissioned by Now or Never. This one-night-only event showcases HTRK’s intimate, minimalist sound with Jonnine Standish’s haunting vocals and Nigel Yang’s brooding guitar, alongside Actress’s unpredictable, experimental compositions. Witness a historic collaboration of music visionaries, blending sensuality and futuristic sound in a unique, immersive experience.
Book here.