Press Room

Malachai Open Exhibition Drew A Full House In Collingwood

More than 150 guests gathered at @14 Gallery in Collingwood as contemporary artist Malachai unveiled a new body of work in a multidisciplinary exhibition launch blending visual art, fashion and live music. The evening featured eight original paintings, including the artist’s first large-scale gallery mural, alongside limited edition archival prints for collectors. Collaborators from the United States, including creative director Fred Edward, clothing designer Wavy Farrar and DJ Pretty Ricky, contributed to a cross-continental cultural exchange that highlighted Melbourne’s appetite for immersive contemporary art experiences.

International Creator Lisa Corbo Returns to Melbourne in a Reflective Homecoming

International digital creator Lisa Corbo returned to Melbourne for a reflective content tour capturing lifestyle, fashion and cultural moments across the city. Delivered by The Majors, the project brought Corbo back to locations of personal and creative significance, including RMIT University where she studied fashion textiles, alongside Melbourne destinations such as Chadstone, Spada Hair Prahran and Flowers Vasette. The resulting series blends personal storytelling with Melbourne’s urban backdrop, with select content set to appear within Corbo’s wider international output following her attendance at the Estée Lauder Creator Event in Los Angeles.

Minneapolis Streetwear Designer Wavy Farrar Launches Melbourne Pop-Up Series with Artist Malachai

Minneapolis-based streetwear designer Wavy Farrar has launched a limited-time retail pop-up series in Melbourne in collaboration with artist Malachai. Running from 19 February to 20 March, the activation introduces Farrar’s grassroots streetwear label to an Australian audience through a series of rotating appearances across Melbourne’s inner creative districts, including Fitzroy Market and Gallery 14 in Collingwood. The project marks the first time the designer’s work has been presented in Australia, creating a cultural exchange between the Minneapolis and Melbourne creative communities.

Zita’s Focaccia Bar Hints at Another Surprise DJ Pop-Up this Grand Prix Weekend

Zita’s Focaccia Bar has hinted at another surprise DJ pop-up during Melbourne’s Grand Prix weekend, following the buzz generated by DJ and producer Seth Troxler’s unannounced in-store set earlier this year. The upcoming activation will once again merge food, music and community within the intimate Toorak Road space, with an unannounced guest DJ set to headline the experience. Timed to coincide with one of Melbourne’s most culturally charged weekends, the event continues Zita’s tradition of spontaneous moments that bring together locals, creatives and VIP guests.

AGENXY UNIVERSE Brings DJ Tobiahs To Headline Formula 1 Afterparty

AGENXY UNIVERSE has announced Australian DJ and producer Tobiahs will headline its exclusive Formula 1 afterparty at Bond Melbourne during the opening night of the 2026 Melbourne Grand Prix weekend. The strictly private event will bring together VIP guests, tastemakers and members of Melbourne’s nightlife and fashion communities, with a special appearance by television personality Amanza Smith. Positioned as the cultural launch of race weekend, the invitation-only celebration reflects AGENXY UNIVERSE’s signature fusion of motorsport, music and luxury hospitality.

From Track to After Dark: AGENXY UNIVERSE and QUADRANT Open the Ultimate F1 Weekend Experience

AGENXY UNIVERSE has partnered with QUADRANT, the lifestyle brand founded by Formula 1 driver Lando Norris, to deliver one of the most exclusive access opportunities of the 2026 Melbourne Grand Prix weekend. The collaboration gives two winners the chance to experience race weekend from trackside to after dark, including Formula 1 Trackside Suite hospitality above pit lane exit, VIP access to the official AGENXY UNIVERSE afterparty at Bond Melbourne, and exclusive QUADRANT gift packs. Entries are open via AGENXY UNIVERSE’s Instagram, with the winner drawn on Thursday 5 March 2026.

Seth Troxler Plays in a Foccaccia Shop Jan 2026

Internationally renowned DJ and producer Seth Troxler turned an ordinary Melbourne afternoon into a cultural flashpoint when he delivered an impromptu two-hour set inside Zita’s Focaccia Bar on Toorak Road. What began as a casual kitchen visit during his time in Australia quickly evolved into one of South Yarra’s most talked-about moments — with crowds spilling onto the street as food, music and community converged in the most intimate of settings. Now, as Grand Prix weekend approaches, Zita’s hints at another surprise chapter.

Minneapolis to Melbourne: At14 Gallery Collingwood Announces Opening Night for Artist Malachai

At14 Gallery in Collingwood presents Minneapolis to Melbourne, the second solo exhibition by Minneapolis-born, Melbourne-based artist Malachai (Cameron Mockabee), opening Thursday 19 February 2026. The exhibition features eight original works including his first large-scale mural shown in a gallery setting, alongside new canvas paintings exploring identity, power and resilience. Opening night will include a live poetry performance hosted by Fred Edwards, a DJ set by DJ Ricky (Dakota, USA), and a pop-up presentation of Wavy Farrar’s “F**k ICE” apparel, bringing together art, music and cross-city cultural exchange. The exhibition runs 19–23 February 2026.

Euro Patisserie Announces “Boxing Day Beignets” – a one-day Parisian Pastry event in Armadale

Euro Patisserie Armadale successfully delivered a one-day-only beignet campaign on December 27, driving strong foot traffic and same-day sell-outs through a limited-time hospitality marketing activation. Available from 7am–3pm at $3 each, the house-made French beignets were released in three flavours—Calamansi & Matcha Whipped Ganache, Nutella, and Biscoff—creating urgency, demand, and local brand awareness. The activation highlights how strategic campaign planning, clear messaging, and experiential food marketing can generate measurable results for hospitality brands.

Emerging Contemporary Artist Malachai Unveils His
Largest Work Yet Inside a Landmark Toorak Development

Minneapolis-born, Melbourne-based contemporary artist Malachai has begun work on his largest mural to date inside a new multi-million-dollar architectural development in Toorak. The project, personally approved by billionaire investor and Louis Vuitton Australian Ambassador Nicole Chow, marks a major milestone in Malachai’s evolving practice and serves as the first public statement of a new body of work to be unveiled at his upcoming Melbourne exhibition in February 2026.

Broadband Solutions and Vocus Strengthen Partnership
to Power Connectivity for Accor Hotels Across Australia

Australian telecommunications provider Broadband Solutions strengthened its partnership with Vocus to deliver enhanced fibre connectivity across Accor hotels nationwide. Leveraging Vocus’ expanded national network, the collaboration supported more than 100 Accor properties and reinforced Broadband Solutions’ position as a leading hospitality connectivity specialist, offering scalable upgrades, zero-downtime transitions, and specialised hotel-focused support.

Hyatt Sydney Partners with Broadband Solutions to Power Next-Generation SmartPABX Connectivity

Hyatt Sydney partnered with Broadband Solutions to implement a next-generation SmartPABX telephony solution across its 170-room property. The deployment supports Hyatt’s ongoing digital transformation, delivering a hybrid, cloud-enabled platform designed for enhanced reliability, scalability, and zero downtime, and further strengthening Broadband Solutions’ role as a trusted technology partner for leading hotel brands across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Scuderia Celebrates 30 Years with Anniversary Sale on KW Products

Scuderia is marking its 30-year anniversary with a limited-time sale on premium KW Suspension products, offering Australian and New Zealand customers exclusive access to world-class performance suspension solutions. As one of Australia’s most established automotive performance specialists, Scuderia continues to set the benchmark in the automotive aftermarket, delivering engineering-led suspension technology backed by three decades of technical expertise, trusted global partnerships, and a passion for high-performance driving.