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The Dreamer Examines His Pillow

by John Patrick Shanley Presented by Doppelganger Theatre Company     The writer of the cult classic "Moonstruck" and "Doubt". Set in the Bronx. A play about passion, betrayal and redemption. A visceral "from the gut" piece by one of today's most gifted playwrights. Tommy a would-be-artist drinks himself into...

Top 10 NYE Events 2012! Let’s Party…

like it’s 1999… Or that we survived the apocalypse!      

Yunyu’s Twisted Tales

A multi-artform collaboration “Yunyu hasn’t just created music, a movie, or something else, she is creating an experience.” – Brice Fallon, Critical mass Yunyu [a former triple j unearthed winner] has teamed up with New York Times #1 Best Selling Manga Artist Queenie Chan and leading animators to create a...

A [WEAR] Fashion Event

JUNE 6th   Put it in your diaries     Leave the labelling to the designers   Prahran Mission and Whitehouse Institute of Design are collaborating to host their annual fashion fundraising event, this year entitled A [WEAR]. Coordinated by third year styling students of Whitehouse Institute of Design, A...

Our Top 5 Melbourne CBD Laneway Bars

Melbourne: a city that prides itself on laneway culture. Many a night we Melbournians have hit the pavement of Melbourne’s CBD looking for that hidden hot spot yet to yield to the tried and true venues that we know…   Let [HPSS] give all little insight into our top 5...

10 Questions to ask when booking a Venue

So you’re having an event? You’ll need a venue in Melbourne to host it! The latter we can help with really quickly… 3 easy ways! 1). Check out our Unique Spaces list of venues.   2). Search via our Function Venues section   3). Email or Contact Us about your...

[HPSS]’s Top 3 Melbourne CBD Rooftop Bars

Finding a good rooftop bar is like finding $20 in an old pair of jeans.   You had no idea it was there .. and you’re going straight to the bar to use it.   So us here at [HPSS] thought we’d shed some light on our favourite rooftop bars...

The Best Function Venues Melbourne

Melbourne has some of the best function venues in Australia. From small birthday parties to large product launches you’ll find a secret space that can accommodate.   The thing is that most people don’t know that you can exclusively hire most Bars and Restaurants for your function or event.  ...

Melbourne International Comedy Fest. 2012

The 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival will take place place from Wednesday 28th March to Sunday 22 April with a huge program of performances from every corner of Australia and from overseas. Over 300 of the world’s best comedians including talent such as Dave Hughes, Adam Hills, Arj Barker, Ross...

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival 2012

With more than 250 events packed into 10 days right across Victoria, the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival spills through Melbourne restaurant doors, down narrow laneways, out into bustling foodie precincts and deep into picturesque wine and river country.   Melbourne Food and Wine Festival – Australia’s internationally acclaimed celebration...

NYE @ Transit Cocktail Lounge

Transit’s New Years Eve parties have become renowned as one of Australia’s most exclusive, stylish and fun spaces to bring in the new year. This year will feature a thrilling array of stage and roaming entertainers, all with the backdrop of Melbourne’s centre stage to the rivalling and truly breathtaking...

NYE @ Red Bennies

A night of Burlesque, Cabaret, Circus, Vaudeville & Live Gypsy Music with a Red Bennies all-star cast! New Year’s Eve at Red Bennies will be a true spectacular that will ensure your entry into 2012 starts off with an absolute bang! The dynamic duo – Fez Fannana & Mark Winmill...

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The Most Colourful Mexican Fix In Melbourne!

Nachos, tacos, burritos, quesadillas and bowls… oh my! Among the bars and restaurants of Melbourne sits the hot spot for local foodies, and the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of Smith St. If you’re craving a fix of Mexican cuisine, look no further than the heart of a beloved Austral

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“Gringlish” Food Is Taking Melbourne By Storm… Only At This Venue!

The following is a public service announcement for all Melbourne foodies: You have to dive into the delectable menu of Bahari: The Helenic Palate right now. Like, immediately! Serving up unique “gringlish” dishes, this little pocket of casual elegance in the Richmond bar and restaurant scene is th

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Oh My GIN! Here Is Your Gintastic Tasting Guide!

We are nearing the end of the year and we bet you are in desperate need of a night out with your friends! You need strong alcohol, tasty food and good vibes so you can finally let loose. Most bars can get repetitive, serving boring wine lists, the same tap beers and a generic list […]

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