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  • The interior of State Library Victoria's iconic Domed Reading Room during a nighttime event.
  • A man with dark, curly hair swept to one side, set against a hazy, multicolored background dominated by warm pink and orange tones.
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29 May

Library Up Late x RISING

  • Music
  • Dance

Library Up Late returns for RISING with a night of dancing, art and creativity.

Begin in the Dome's Sonic Temple to experience performances from Cloudy Ku and Solar Cells & the New Vision System before wandering to The Ian Potter Queen's Hall to witness stunning musical artistry from Monica Lim and Concordis Chamber Choir. Join artists Barry William Hale, Bundit Puangthong, Dr Chandrabhanu and Dr Deanne Gilson for conversations exploring their creative processes, marking the end of the Creative Acts exhibition. Then, hear directly from Library curators on an exclusive, after-hours guided tour through the exhibition Rebel Heart.

Become a wordsmith in Cowen Gallery as you craft your own poem or letter. And don't miss The Quad's dancefloor as DJ Jnett kicks the night off with a synth-soaked Italo disco set, before DJ Elbain takes over with dynamic electro and Y2K-inspired beats.

No two Library Up Late experiences are the same, but they're always iconic.

For ages 18+ only.

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Date Times
Fri 29 May
  • 7.30pm - 10.30pm 7:30pm - 10:30pm

Location

State Library Victoria
328 Swanston St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

From $27 to $39

Book online for Library Up Late x RISING

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 8664 7000
  • email address: enquiries@slv.vic.gov.au
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Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Companion card accepted

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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ACMI and RISING present The Vinyl Factory: Reverb, a major exhibition of vinyl culture and music.

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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