Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. Wicked tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch.

Broadway's biggest blockbuster New York Times

Guys and Dolls, in a dazzling new production, direct from London's West End, will open at Melbourne's Princess Theatre in March 2008.

Featuring one of the most sensational Australian casts ever assembled, this production is full of breath-taking dance routines, fabulous costumes and bursting with classic hits such as 'Luck be a Lady', 'Sit Down, You're Rockin' The Boat', 'If I were A Bell', 'Sue Me' and 'Guys and Dolls'.

Set in New York in the 40's, small-time gambler Nathan Detroit bets his big-time pal Sky Masterson that he can't make the next woman he sees fall in love with him. When the next 'doll' happens to be the neighbourhood missionary Sarah Brown, the stage is set for high-spirited entertainment.

"Guys and Dolls is the one. The greatest of all the great Broadway musicals" Daily Telegraph (UK)

"This happiest of musicals is a constant delight" Sunday Express (UK)

Don’t miss the ultimate live party experience – Richard O’Brien's Rocky Horror Show in this brand spanking new production at the Comedy Theatre from 14 September 2008.

The world’s favourite rock’n’roll musical is back and stars 2007 Helpmann Award-winning actor, ARIA-nominated singer/songwriter iOta as the outrageous Frank N Furter, with Paul Capsis, Tamsin Carroll, Sharon Millerchip, Michael Cormick, Kellie Rode and Andrew Bevis.

Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including I’m Just A Sweet Transvestite, Damn It Janet, Science Fiction and the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp, this is the show that can’t stop partying.

Currently playing in Sydney, critics have raved about this new Rocky Horror Show.

"Fresh and funny...Rocky Horror is made anew." - The Australian

"There is plenty of raunchy fun to be had in this new production." - Daily Telegraph

"Come up to the lab - this is so fab!” - Sydney Morning Herald

Don’t dream it…be it and book now!

Be warned! This show may be a little bit naughty.

Presented by: Chugg Entertainment

Following the release of his highly anticipated new album "We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things." Chugg Entertainment is pleased to announce that Jason Mraz will continue his love affair with down under, with a run of headlines shows this August.

On his previous tours, Mraz has become accustomed to spreading out on stage with his percussionist Toca Rivera, occasionally with bass player Ian Sheridan and for the first time on his last tour, drummer Mike "Leroy" Bram. This time all of his band mates will join him as well as a three-piece horn section, for the biggest show Mraz has ever brought to Australia.

On "We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things." his third studio release, Mraz teamed up with renowned producer Martin Terefe. Among the highlights are collaborations with British tunesmith James Morrison and singer/songwriter Colbie Caillat.

Mraz has an accomplished, versatile voice, a crossword geek's love of language and the kind of fun-loving live show that makes people spread the word. (Rolling Stone)

Well, word is spreading fast...come on see for yourself what all the fuss is about.

After over 2 years off the road in Australia, Pete Murray and his band have finally announced a national tour.

The tour will see Pete perform in all major capital cities as well as an extensive regional run and tickets will go on sale in the very same week Pete's third album, "Summer At Eureka", hits shops.

"Summer At Eureka" was written, recorded and produced by Pete in his home studio in the hinterland of Byron Bay. The fist single, You Pick Me Up is an up-tempo track that reflects the sunny, laid back and positive environment in which it was recorded. In addition to his touring band, Pete enlisted Powderfinger's Darren Middleton to add his deft guitar skills to the song.

You Pick Me Up is already bulleting up the Australian airplay charts and is on course to equal the chart topping radio performance of previous Pete Murray classics like So Beautiful, Better Days and Opportunity.

Pete will be joined on this six week tour by his acclaimed band; Andy Sylvio (drums), Ben McCarthy (keys) and Jonathan Zion (bass). The local dates will come off the back of Pete's international tour which will see him back in Europe hitting the stage with the likes of Rage Against The Machine, Metallica and Foo Fighters at some major festivals including Pinkpop in Amsterdam and Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park Festivals in Germany as well as solo headline shows in the UK.

After a few years away, Pete and his band are itching to get back on the road and with his new, more upbeat songs. These shows are not to be missed!

It's been over 20 years since the coolest, most stylish and arguably influential man in British rock has ventured down under, but August sees Paul Weller making a long overdue, much anticipated return to these shores.

As one of Britain's most intriguing artists Paul Weller has continued to add to a songbook to rival any of his peers with the sheer scope of his musical adventurism.

Now entering a new phase of his career with a fresh collection of songs, Weller's latest offering 22 Dreams will be released in Australia on Saturday 7 June through Shock. Weller is currently midway through a sold out UK tour, drawing rave reviews.

Don't miss what will doubtless be an exciting, passionate display of rock-star cool by a performer still at the top of his musical game, live on Australian stages in August.

Presented by: Michael Coppel

It's been over 20 years since the coolest, most stylish and arguably influential man in British rock has ventured down under, but August sees Paul Weller making a long overdue, much anticipated return to these shores.

As one of Britain's most intriguing artists Paul Weller has continued to add to a songbook to rival any of his peers with the sheer scope of his musical adventurism.

Now entering a new phase of his career with a fresh collection of songs, Weller's latest offering 22 Dreams will be released in Australia on Saturday 7 June through Shock. Weller is currently midway through a sold out UK tour, drawing rave reviews.

Don't miss what will doubtless be an exciting, passionate display of rock-star cool by a performer still at the top of his musical game, live on Australian stages in August.

Presented by: Chugg Entertainment

Newton Faulkner is not your ordinary singer songwriter - as he sings, his old-soul voice dips from a gently enchanting croon to a commanding roar full of yearning and intensity. His playing surpasses sensitive strumming, using his guitar as a hybrid instrument combining fret board pyrotechnics, unusual picking techniques, altered tunings and a mesmerising percussive use of the guitar's body.

The 23 year old Surrey UK native, whose debut track "Dream Catch Me" has become the most played song on Australia radio, will bring his unique style and hit roots rhythms to your town in September.

A relative unknown in Australia just 3 months ago, talk of the dread-locked songman was rife following his stand out performances at the 19th Annual East Coast Blues and Roots Festival in Byron Bay last March.

Don't miss the show everyone will be talking about.

"[Are You Magnetic? is] the perfect choice to follow-up the single This Heart Attack, the song that made Faker the commander of the airwaves for the past six months. It has an immediate retro feel reminiscent of the Australian pop rock scene of the '80s; in other words, it's so hot right now." - Daily Telegraph

The Top 10 single 'This Heart Attack' has certainly taken breakout Sydney band Faker to a whole new legion of fans, and with new single 'Are You Magnetic?' under their belts the band are taking to the road in September on a national headline tour.

Sparkadia will support Faker on all tour dates.

Fresh from two European tours, Shapeshifter return to bring more explosive live shows to Australia.

Shapeshifter, voted New Zealand's best live act, is back on the road performing the electric and cutting edge set they are known and loved for. To top this off they are releasing their first live album with tracks from their epic orchestra tour.

Since blowing heads at the Parklife festival across the nation in September, Shapeshifter have toured throughout Europe twice, had huge tours throughout New Zealand and have internationally released a vinyl of "One" with a DBridge (Exit Recordings) remix to great critical acclaim.

Fans will get the chance to hear the latest Shapeshifter tracks which they have been performing throughout Europe and will feature on their next studio album, due for release in mid 2009.

Forum Christmas Parties - by Marriner Theatres

The Forum is one of Melbourne’s most unique venues, magnificent in its scope and mesmerising in its architecture. Beneath the sky-blue ceiling and before the eyes of the surrounding statues, with its outdoor setting.

The Forum is ideal for Cocktail Receptions for 400-1200 guests. Complete with dance floor, large theatre stage, intimate booths and separate chill out areas, the Forum has proved itself as one of the most sought after event spaces in Melbourne.

As Dragonforce prepare to unleash their fourth album Ultra Beatdown, anybody who understands the world of metal can have any doubt that we are about to witness a band going from being ‘potential international stars’ to a ‘major global phenomenon’.

The release of Ultra Beatdown is not the only thing Dragonforce enthusiasts have to look forward to! Talking the excitement level past 11 is the news that Dragonforce have packed their mini trampolines and guitar risers ready for an official Australian tour this October!

With one of the most entertaining live shows on planet rock, tickets will sell fast, so don’t drag your feet.

It's been a long, long, too long a wait but finally Brian Setzer, Slim Jim Phantom and Lee Rocker will be back down under on their Farewell World Tour.

Formed in 1979 the Stray Cats took the world by storm with their infectious rockabilly musical stylings and frenetic live shows.

Having created their own version of the standard rockabilly sound by blending Brian's jazz & swing sensibilities with the band's love of the 70's UK punk sound, the Stray Cats have built up a devoted following and maintained an enviable live reputation throughout their 30 year career.

Currently ripping it up across Europe, the Stray Cats have rocked the world and are back to rock Australia for one last time on the Stray Cats Farewell Tour.

The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is an iconic Melbourne event. MIFF hosts a feast of cinematic delicacies from over 50 countries for nineteen days each Winter, heavily garnished with a range of parties and special events that cast a celebratory mood over the city. The Festival enjoys annual admissions of more than 182,000, making it one of Melbourne's significant public events.

• MIFF has Australia's largest film festival programme and audience
• MIFF is Australia's most critically acclaimed film festival
• MIFF has enjoyed a period of rapid expansion over the past ten years, growing its audience size by 230% since 1996.
• MIFF has a rich history celebrating 57 years in 2008, which makes it one of the oldest film festivals in the world.

In addition to screening films from around fifty countries, MIFF is Australia's largest showcase of new Australian cinema and most vocal champion of both emerging and established local filmmaking talent.