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THE BLOWOUT

Arts House 20th Birthday Celebrations

Presented by Arts House

Arts House
North Melbourne Town Hall
521 Queensberry St,
North Melbourne

Saturday 26 July 2025 

Tickets 
Standard $40 
Reduced $25 
BLAKTIX $15 
Children (under 18) FREE* 
A small transaction fee will be charged per order. 

*All attendees must have a ticket. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Warnings 
Suitable for ages 

Audio Describer Guides   
Describer guides available for meet and greet on arrival and one-on-one live descriptions of the event. This service is book on request by Fri 18 July via artshouse.ticketing@melbourne.vic.gov.au 

Auslan Interpreting 
This service is book on request by Fri 18 July via artshouse.ticketing@melbourne.vic.gov.au 

Wheelchair Accessible
Quiet Space Available
Assistance Animal
Companion Card

Get ready for THE BLOWOUT, a massive art party celebrating 20 years of unforgettable programming at Arts House. 

Hosted in two parts by Tristan Meecham and Bec Reid (All The Queens Men) and Kamarra Bell-Wykes and Carly Sheppard (A Daylight Connection), THE BLOWOUT pulls out all the stops – we’re bringing back artists and performances from the past two decades for a night of joyous reunions, immersive art, a sausage sizzle, sets from DJ MzRizk and so much dancing. 

Whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or discovering new acts, THE BLOWOUT promises a unique experience, celebrating the bold and eclectic spirit of Arts House’s legacy. Come for the art, stay for the party, and let’s make some noise for the next 20 years! 

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About the artists

All The Queens Men
All The Queens Men unites people of all shapes, sizes and identities together in distinct, creative and communal experiences. All The Queens Men was founded in 2010 by artists Tristan Meecham and Bec Reid, after a chance meeting on the dance floor. We believe dynamic artistic collaboration, bound by ethical partnerships and shared values, activates positive social change. Our work reflects the way we and our collaborating communities want to be in the world; fearless, joyous and inclusive.

We’ve delivered remarkable, community engaged global outputs; celebrating Finnish sword-fighters, South Korean line-dancing Grandmothers, sweat-soaked Darwinian triathletes, neatly-pressed Prime ministerial speechwriters, socially isolated Queers in regional Australia, shimmering First Nations Drag Royalty – all driven by courage, context and curiosity.

A Daylight Connection
Equally acclaimed in their individual practices lead artists Kamarra Bell-Wykes (Jagera/Butchulla) and Carly Sheppard (Takalaka) are A Daylight Connection, an explosive union of weird and talented artists bound by the elusive dream of not only being independent but truly self-determined artists. This collective of artistic geniuses encompass almost all creative and design roles including dramaturgy, devising, directing, choreography, performance, set and sound design. Formed in 2020, their works include CHASE (Malthouse/Hot House) and A Nightime Travesty (YIRRAMBOI). With a slew of new works in development this motley crew are hell-bent on reimagining what First Nations performance can be and taking their unique brand of post-traumatic adventure narratives to the world.

MzRizk
MzRizk – Lebanese-Australian DJ, broadcaster, and cultural curator – is a boundary-pushing force in Melbourne’s music scene. With a genre-blending style that seamlessly weaves house, disco, hip-hop, jazz, soul, and Arabic rhythms, her sets are electric, immersive, and unpredictable. She’s rocked stages at Glastonbury, We Out Here, SOLE DXB, and underground spots from Beirut to New York, while dominating the lineup at homegrown festivals like WOMADelaide and Golden Plains.

A tastemaker with over 10,000 views on My Analogue Journal, MzRizk has spent seven years curating eclectic sounds on her radio show Boogie Beat Suite (PBS 106.7FM). Off the decks, she’s the visionary behind events like Habibi Hafla, known for blending music, art, and community with bold, inclusive vibes. As a sought-after cultural producer, she’s helped craft major experiences like the Biennale of Sydney, Art Souk, and Melbourne’s iconic New Year’s Eve soundtrack.

Details

Presented by Arts House

Arts House
North Melbourne Town Hall
521 Queensberry St,
North Melbourne

Saturday 26 July 2025 

Tickets 
Standard $40 
Reduced $25 
BLAKTIX $15 
Children (under 18) FREE* 
A small transaction fee will be charged per order. 

*All attendees must have a ticket. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Warnings 
Suitable for ages 

Audio Describer Guides   
Describer guides available for meet and greet on arrival and one-on-one live descriptions of the event. This service is book on request by Fri 18 July via artshouse.ticketing@melbourne.vic.gov.au 

Auslan Interpreting 
This service is book on request by Fri 18 July via artshouse.ticketing@melbourne.vic.gov.au 

Wheelchair Accessible
Quiet Space Available
Assistance Animal
Companion Card

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