Arts & Culture Archives - Onya Magazine

The New Night Out: Melbourne’s Most Upgraded Cinema Experiences

Going to the movies in Melbourne has had a serious glow-up, and it's genuinely worth leaving the couch for, even in winter. From state-of-the-art screens and dine-in kitchens to rooftop sessions and

August 26, 2026

Film

The Hidden Melbourne Theatre Selling Out Every Week

Melbourne loves a secret. A door with no sign, a laneway that looks like nothing, a room you'd walk straight past if you didn't know to look. Piccolo Teatro Magic Theatre fits

August 26, 2026

Performing Arts

Tanya George’s Fave Five: Albums That Shaped Her

Melbourne soul singer-songwriter Tanya George has spent a decade bringing her debut album Contrast to life. Drawing on soul, indie R&B and jazzy pop, the record reflects an artist shaped by some

August 26, 2026

Fave Five

Marieke Hardy’s ‘Losing Face’ Is Sharp, Savage and Absolutely Unmissable

Losing Face, Marieke Hardy’s comedy about cosmetic surgery and female friendship at Melbourne Theatre Company, is one of the sharpest, funniest, most satisfying nights of theatre. The premise is delicious. Jo invites

August 19, 2026

Performing Arts Review

Gin, Jazz & Late-Night DJs: Mr Mills’ Music Room Is Here

Winter in Melbourne means one thing: an excuse to stay out later, drink something warming and find a room that feels like it’s keeping a secret. Mr Mills, the basement cocktail bar

August 18, 2026

Food & Drink·Music

From Booktok To Bars: The Rise Of The Modern Book Club

Readers across Australia are flocking to book clubs. In Melbourne, Lonely House targets younger women with regular events, while bookshops like Amplify (dedicated to BIPOC authors and books) and Ramona host monthly

July 23, 2026

Books

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Is Back for Its 20th Year: Here’s What’s On

Twenty years in, the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) is still the most important event on Australia's Indigenous arts calendar. Returning to Larrakia Country from 2–9 August 2026, this year's program is

July 21, 2026

Arts & Culture

You Am I Are Taking ‘Hourly Daily’ On The Road With A String Quartet

Thirty years on from one of Australian rock's most defining records, You Am I are doing something they've never quite done before. The band have announced STRUNG UP, a run of east

July 21, 2026

Music

Behind ‘The Secrets of Strangers’: Jess Kitching Interviewed By Jo Dixon

As someone who migrated to Australia from the UK and wanted to be an author, finding my people felt terrifying – and impossible. With no industry connection or ‘in’, little cultural context

June 27, 2026

Books

Great Falls’ Fave Five: Blue Chip Albums

Emerging from Melbourne's indie scene, Great Falls are earning a reputation for heartfelt songwriting, rich harmonies and timeless guitar-driven melodies. Their latest single, Blue Bricks, is a warm, nostalgic track that reflects

June 27, 2026

Fave Five

Fave Five: Maxon’s Top Five Artists Of All Time

Maxon is an Australian singer-songwriter based on the Mornington Peninsula on Boon Wurrung lands. Blending Americana with contemporary singer-songwriter pop, she creates emotionally honest music about love, belonging, heartbreak, and healing. Her

May 15, 2026

Fave Five

Who Took The Fall? The Question At The Heart Of ‘West Gate’

As a youngster, sitting in the back seat of my parents’ old Datsun after a long day visiting relatives in Geelong, I would pry my tired eyes open to see the twin

May 14, 2026

Performing Arts Review