Club review: Poof Doof

Poof Doof is one of the most popular nightclubs in Melbourne among the gay scene. Located within 100 metres of Southern Cross station, between Collins and Bourke streets, it is close to trams, trains and a taxis for the ride home.

Keepin' it local

The good old saying "buy local" doesn't just apply to baked goods and organic products, it's often a good motto to keep in mind whilst you're making your music selections.

We're so use to being bombarded with the many out there American artists that our own Melbourne sensations often get left behind, and what kind of country would we be if we didn't support our own musicians?

To help make up your mind on the American vs Australian debate here's a handful of talented Melbourne bands all deserving of a spot on your iPod.

Loon Lake - After being played on repeat on Triple J, Loon Lake are quickly onto bigger and better things. Set to play at numerous festivals in the Summer Loon Lake are about to become a household name, so beat the crowd and get to know them before everyone else does.

Melbourne Music Week // Event

Slowly but surely the weather is getting hotter and with it comes an influx of music festivals, gigs and events. If you can't wait until festival season then the Melbourne Music Week is just for you. This years MMW is to be the biggest so far. In just 9 days (November 16 - November 24) the festival manages to fit in 90 events with over 200 local and international artists.

MMW is perfect for those of you who don't have $150 to splurge on an exclusive music festival ticket. MMW is so cheap they even manage to squeeze in several free events. Basically, the festival is a university students dream come true!

Produced by the City of Melbourne MMW is unlike any other festival. As well as boasting a vast array of live music gigs the festival has several exhibitions and numerous connections with creative shops within Melbourne. As well as this, the venues are a display of the beautiful architecture that Melbourne has to offer.