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Culture and Arts in Melbourne
Home » Australia » Melbourne History and Overview » Culture and Arts in MelbourneMelbourne is a cultural center in Australia. The city plays host to several cultural events including the Melbourne Arts Festival, the Melbourne International Arts Festival, the Melbourne Fashion Festival, and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. It is also home to the Australian Ballet, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and is the second home of the Australia Opera.
Music is widely regarded in Melbourne. There is a large rock influence as well as hip hop in the city. Several Australian musicians and singers have gained international success such as Olivia Newton John, Kylie Minogue, Natalie Imbruglia, INXS, and AC/DC.
Melbourne is also featured as the backdrop in several television shows, movies, and books. Books like On the Beach are set in the city and movies such as Mad Max, Jackie Chan’s Mr. Nice Guy, and The Castle were all filmed in Melbourne. Some famous actors born in Melbourne are Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, and Eric Bana.
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