Melbourne’s Winter Reimagined

Melbourne’s winter festival Now or Never is back with a bold, boundary-pushing lineup from August 19–30, transforming the city into a living canvas of art, sound, and tech. Experience an overnight sleep concert under the Royal Exhibition Building’s dome with William Basinski and Bendik Giske, a tribute to Philip Glass with Orchestra Victoria, and a dazzling laser-lit Yarra River by AKA Chang. Dive into immersive experiences like Chunky Move’s laser dance and Robin Fox’s PRESENCE, even exploring Alvin Lucier’s legacy through bio-sound installations. Thought-provoking talks include Mindy Seu on internet sexuality and Cory Doctorow on the collapse of online platforms, plus live radio and First Nations storytelling. With over 150 events under the theme ‘A Whole New World,’ this is winter reimagined — where AI, digital narratives, and sensory overload collide to redefine what art can feel like. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/025ec91c3bd05ca2