• Runway

Fashion x Music Presented by Collarts

Wed 22 Oct

$65 - $299

• Designers and Paired Performances

  Upon arrival, guests will be welcomed by the music of singer-songwriter and producer UMBRA MOON. From there, take your seat and immerse yourself in a runway experience featuring a series of curated pairings between designers and music. Performers were thoughtfully selected to reflect and embody the cultural spirit and narrative of each collection they accompany.

  GRACE LILLIAN LEE
  Featuring singer Zipporah accompanied by Nikodimos

  Zipporah has performance running through her veins, as she comes from true entertainment royalty. A proud Samu and Suy woman from Saibai Island, Zipporah has embarked on her own journey in the entertainment industry. In both her dance and vocal work, her passions and cultural identity are always front of mind.

  NOFUNOVIĆ
  Featuring Maria Antares-Dalamagas on accordion, accompanied by Greek dancer Michael Stavrou and Serbian dancer Aleksandar Brankovic

  Maria’s musical journey began in childhood, singing traditional songs alongside her beloved yiayia. She later picked up the guitar, but it was the accordion that truly captured her heart. Today, she performs on stages with various Greek bands, bringing to life the rich sounds of rebetika, laïka, and traditional Greek music.

  JASON GRECH
  Featuring Opera singer Sian Sharp, accompanied by Phillipa Safey on Grand Piano

  Sian Sharp, a dynamic Australian mezzo-soprano, has been hailed as “one of Opera Australia’s most versatile and accomplished singers” (Australian Arts Review). Recent highlights include roles in Madama Butterfly, Rigoletto, Les contes d’Hoffmann and Breaking the Waves, as well as concert performances with the Sydney, Tasmanian and Melbourne Symphony Orchestras. In 2025, she returns to Opera Australia to star as Carmen and Prince Charming in Cinderella.

  SOCIAL STUDIO
  Featuring Bharatanatyam dancers from Kahini, Piyali Somaia, Abirame Yathavan and Gayathirie Wignarajah, accompanied by Jay Dabgar on Tablah

  Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form that originated in South India – traditionally performed in temples as a form of worship by women. Bharatanatyam relies on a special arrangement of beats (talam) and expressive music, creating a dialogue between movement and sound. This piece uses soulful Indian flute and rhythmic table beats to convey themes of displacement, adjustment to a new country, and a longing of the past. The soundscape provides an ideal setting for both graceful motions and rapid footwork (adavus), and artists also use intricate hand gestures (mudras) and facial expressions (bhava) to tell the story – elements that are central to Bharatanatyam.

  ANTIEK EAST
  Featuring Jay Dabgar on Tablah

  Born into a family of table makers, accredited radio artist Jay Dabgar learnt tabla for almost 18 years at the famous Saptak School Of Music, India from his Gurus, Late Pt. Nandan Mehta and Pt. Pooran Maharaj. Jay has accompanied many great artists and won National level competitions in India.

  J’ATON COUTURE
  Featuring piano and percussionist Taj Aldeeb

  Taj Aldeeb is a musician and performer as well as a presenter at ABC Classic radio. Motivated by her own journey as a refugee from Syria, Taj tells stories that demonstrate the challenges, triumphs, and diverse experiences of migration in audio-visual artistic forms. She often collaborates with local and international artists on various live performances, films, theatre performances, recording projects, and installations.

  EDITION x SARRITA KING
  Featuring vocalist Dyagula, accompanied by Jack Hickey on Guitar and Yidaki

  Named for the Wiradjuri word for ‘Lyrebird’, Dyagula is a powerful and delicate multi-genre vocalist, composer, artist, music director, creator and language revivalist based on Gadigalland. In her solo sets accompanied by Jack Hickey, she beautifully weaves her interpretive translations of well known songs into her grandmother’s native tongue – creating original experiences that are remarkable and inspiring.

  ASAU BY GABRIEL COLE
  Music recording created by Gabriel Cole, Marcello Cole, and Mic Letho

  SEAN RENTERO
  Featuring vocalist Rachel Livori with performance by ballet dancers Elise May Watson-Lord and William Humphries

  COLLECTIVE CLOSETS
  Bringing the collection to life with a vibrant soundscape of Afrobeats, enhancing its energy and rhythm

  ASIYAM
  Featuring RnB singer Soli Tesema, accompanied by Lewis Hosie

  Ethiopian artist Soli has emerged as one of Melbourne’s most compelling R&B talents. Her velvety, soulful tones have mesmerised audiences for years, leaving the indelible mark of her emotive lyrics and storytelling abilities.

  GAIL SORRONDA
  Featuring contemporary choreography by Melanie Lane, performed by dancers Te Bajao, Niki Verall and Kat Laterna

  Melanie Lane is an Australian choreographer and performer of Javanese–European heritage. Working across visual arts, theatre, music and film, she explores cultural histories and social mythologies and reimagines them into surreal futures. Her works have been presented internationally across Europe, Indonesia, the US and Australia.

• Event Accessibility

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    Accessibility concierge

    A Melbourne Recital Centre accessibility coordinator will be roving and will be available to assist guests to navigate and enjoy the event. Please ask one of Melbourne Recital Centre's many onsite staff and M/FW volunteers.
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    Accessible seating

    Accessible seating available and can be booked via ticketing platform.

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    Accessible toilet

    An accessible toilet is available at this event.

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    Assistive listening systems available on request

    Hearing loops or assistive listening systems can be requested up to two weeks pre-event by emailing mfwticketing@melbourne.vic.gov.au.

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    Quiet Area or Sensory Map

    A quiet area is available to help reduce sensory stimulation during the event. Where a dedicated quiet area cannot be provided a sensory map may be provided with your ticket to help you locate low-stimulation areas during the event. Please speak with the Accessibility Concierge or to a member of staff if you need help finding or using either service.

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    Companion cards & companions

    If you have a Companion Card, you qualify for a complimentary second ticket to bring a companion. Please see the Accessibility page for how to book a ticket for a companion. If you require a companion but do not have a Companion Card, please see our Accessibility page.

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    Wheelchair accessible

    Accessible by wheelchair

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    Social Stories

    Social Stories support you by preparing you for what you will see, hear and do at an event. They are a way to prepare anyone who needs additional information for an event, new activity or change to routine. With pictures and simple text, Social Stories help to lessen the anxiety of the new and supports everyone to have the best possible experience.

    Our Social Stories are Microsoft Word documents so that it can be customised to meet individual needs.

    View the Social Story for this event which is a Microsoft Word document so that it can be customised to meet the individual needs of the people who use them.

• Getting There

  Public transport:

  • Train:
    The nearest station is Flinders Street, located approximately 800m walk from the Centre.
  • Tram:
    Arts Precinct, Sturt St, Stop 17 is on the Route 1 service and is conveniently located at the Centre’s doorstep (10m). This is a platform tram stop providing level access to low floor trams, passenger shelter and protection from traffic.
    Alternatively you can alight at Stop 16, in front of the National Gallery of Victoria. Melbourne Recital Centre is a short walk down Southbank Boulevard (approximately 200 m). This stop is serviced by routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 16, 64, 67, 72.
    Bus:
    The route 605 bus operates along Southbank Boulevard. Disembark at Victorian College of the Arts/Southbank Boulevard. Services towards City (Queen St) stop directly outside of Melbourne Recital Centre.
  • Arriving on Foot:
    Please note, pedestrian access may change throughout the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation project. Please follow any detours put in place by traffic managers.
  • Taxis and Ride Share:
    The Sturt Street entrance of the Centre is the safest place for taxis and ride share drivers to pick up and drop off. A taxi rank is located on St Kilda Road in front of the State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne

  Parking:
  You can choose from a variety of conveniently located car parks when attending events at the Centre, including the Arts Centre Melbourne Car Park and the Primrose Potter Australian Ballet Centre Car Park. Parking for people with a disability is available at all major car parks in the vicinity. On-street parking around Southbank is limited, with 3-hour limits in place in many areas.

  Please note, to help facilitate the delivery of the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation, car park access may change from time to time. Please follow any detours put in place by traffic managers.

  Accessible access:

  • Dropping Off/Picking Up:
    A drop off bay is located directly out the front of the Sturt Street entrance to Melbourne Recital Centre. If you require a drop off/collection area with no steps, we recommend Dodds Street which is located next to the Southbank Theatre and can be entered via Southbank Boulevard. This location has four accessible car spaces. From there you will be able to walk along Southbank Boulevard past Southbank Theatre and the restaurants to our entrance.
  • Lift & Escalators:
    Lift access is available to all foyer levels of the building and all backstage areas (except the Orchestra Pit). Escalator access is also available between Ground Level and foyer Level 1.
  • Accessible Parking:
    Accessible car spaces are available throughout the Melbourne Arts Precinct. Currently there are spaces located at the Arts Centre Melbourne car park, on Dodds Street near the Melbourne Theatre Company, along Sturt Street outside Linear Park, and along Grant Street. A drop off bay is available just outside of the Melbourne Recital Centre Sturt Street entrance.
  • Wheelchair users can make their way through the front entrance. Look out for the box office where you will find a helpful guide to lead you into the hall.

• Content Warnings

  • Low light levels
  • Dynamic sounds – loud or sudden noises
  • Loud music or sound for a sustained period
  • Explicit language
  • Strobe lighting