Some may lead you to believe that Taylor Swift touching down in Australia is the most exciting thing happening in the country right now. Sorry Swifties, we hate to burst your bubble, but you’re simply mistaken. Nothing will ever surpass the thrill of Man of Many’s weekly edition of Feel-Good Friday, brimming with more entertainment than the Eras tour could ever dream of.
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BELANCĒ Host Their First Melbourne Trunk Show
Australian menswear tailoring brand BELANCĒ will debut their 2024 Summer Tailoring Collection and a sneak peek of their first Ready-to-Wear Collection at Melbourne’s Society Restaurant from February 24th to 26th. Gentlemen in Melbourne can personally meet Belancē Founders Oscar Leal and Theodore English to experience their renowned made-to-measure service. The 2024 Summer Tailoring Collection blends contemporary flair with timeless elegance, featuring meticulously crafted suits with subtle yet impactful details.
Crafted from premium European fabrics such as mohair, silk, and linen, Belancē garments promise unmatched comfort and luxury. This collection reimagines classic colours with a modern twist, offering refined summer looks perfect for both local and international occasions. The Melbourne Trunk Show invites Victorian men to explore Belancē’s impeccable craftsmanship and discover their bespoke offerings, ranging from business attire to eveningwear and wedding suits.
One-Of-A-Kind Artworks Up for Grabs Via ‘TasmanAi’
This week, Tourism Tasmania launched TasmanAi, an image generator with a twist. Instead of instant images, the generator results in ‘real’ artworks such as paintings, illustrations and drawings, by leading and emerging Tasmanian artists.
Nine Tasmanian artists including the youngest ever winner of the Glover Prize, Josh Foley, are eager to share this play on artistic authenticity versus the instant gratification delivered by artificial intelligence.
These one-of-a-kind artworks are up for grabs through TasmanAi via discovertasmania.com.au/tasmanai. Image prompts can be submitted now until March 4, with artworks sent to selected entrants in the following months.
Darrel Lea Launches Ovarian Cancer Easter Egg
This Easter, iconic confectionery brand Darrell Lea has joined forces with the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) to raise vital funds for world-leading ovarian cancer research down under – launching the Darrell Lea OCRF Milk Chocolate Egg.
Ovarian cancer stands as the most lethal reproductive cancer, bearing a 49% five-year average survival rate. About 70% of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer are already at an advanced stage of the disease, due to vague symptoms and the lack of an early detection test. For these women, survival beyond five years drops to 29%.
To help Aussie researchers elevate survival rates by developing breakthroughs in early detection, treatment, prevention, and recurrence strategies, Darrell Lea will donate 20 cents from each OCRF Egg sold to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.
The Darrell Lea OCRF Milk Chocolate Egg 100g is now available exclusively online and in-store at Coles Supermarkets nationwide for AU$8.50 – make sure to hop on down and get your hands on one before they’re gone.
Trafalgar Wants to Pay for Your Perfect Proposal
With the rise of social media, lowkey proposals are a thing of the past. Couples are seeking inspiration from TikTok and Instagram to execute show-stopping proposals that are as memorable as they are extravagant. And while these proposals are becoming more of an event, they’re also becoming more and more expensive, with most setting couples back upwards of $1000.
In the spirit of love, global touring company Trafalgar wants to help bring some of these perfect proposals to life this Valentine’s Day. From live violinists to serenading Sopranos, and one-hundred red roses, Trafalgar is on a mission to make your proposal as epic as the ones on your TikTok feed.
Free Krispy Kreme for Swifties
Confession time: we are lowkey Swifties. February is set to be filled with love, singing along to our favourite tunes, and rocking friendship bracelets (IYKYK). To help Aussies celebrate this highly anticipated Eras Tour, Krispy Kreme is giving away free Original Glazed doughnuts to everyone wearing friendship bracelets. Simply visit any Krispy Kreme store today in Australia show off your beaded friendship bracelet, and score one Original Glazed doughnut – no purchase needed.
Bottoms Up at Bistro Moncur
Love wine and hate Mondays – this one is for you Iconic Woollahra wine merchant, Moncur Cellars is hosting a pop-up wine tasting event on Monday 19 February! Held at Sydney institution Bistro Moncur, 80+ exceptional Chardonnay wines from some of Australia’s most established, and emerging Chardonnay vintners, will be showcased (and available to try and buy) on the night.
Uncork the wonderfully diverse world of Chardonnay at this fully interactive wine tasting experience. Tickets are $50pp and include a Plumm wine glass (yours to keep), as well as unlimited tastings from 5pm – 8:30pm. The ticket price is also refundable with any purchase of 12 bottles of wine.
Sick Aussie Kids Get Ride of Their Life
The Driven Project, a global non-profit organization, created a once-in-a-lifetime ‘supercar therapy’ experience for a group of children battling critical illnesses in Perth on Sunday, February 11th as part of an expanded program of events in Australia.
The VIP kids and their families got to see and ride in more than 15 supercars and hypercars, including a McLaren P1, Ferrari LaFerrari, Lamborghini Essenza SCV12, Bugatti Chiron and the Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro.
The event comes after Formula One star Daniel Ricciardo made a surprise appearance at PCHF last month to meet some of the Driven Project’s ambassador kids and inspect the supercars outside the hospital.
After running its first event in Perth last year, the Driven Project (originally started in Canada) is also expanding into Sydney, with it’s first event taking place next weekend. The Driven Project have hosted over 50 major events since inception and currently have 14 events planned for 2024.
Pride in Unison
Unison has partnered with philanthropic organisation Pride Foundation Australian (PFA), donating 100% of net proceeds from its Pride Collection to the organisation, which works to increase philanthropic support for the Australian LGBTQIA+ and allied communities. Unison has also partnered with Australian actor, James Majoos, Influencers Kath Ebbs and Jordan Turner as well as Artist, Lyndon Watts to showcase the latest collection and the importance of Pride. To view the collection, please visit the www.unisonlabel.com/pride
Newcastle’s Beloved Beachside Gem Reopens
Newcastle’s beloved beachside gem, The Beach Hotel, has officially reopened, marking the completion of its three-phased restoration. Located in the heart of Merewether and steeped in decades of sun, salt and hearty community spirit, it re-emerges with the launch of new experiences including elevated seaside dining restaurant Peregrin, classical coastal fare in the main pub at The Beach Hotel and retro beachside takeaway, Larrie’s all now open.
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