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Now or Never

Now or Never is a festival that brings together art, ideas, sound, and technology to transform Melbourne into a canvas for boundary-pushing creativity. It features cutting-edge performances, thought-provoking talks, immersive technologies, video games, AI explorations, and worldbuilding through speculative fiction, virtual landscapes, and collaborative encounters. The festival also highlights sustainability efforts by measuring and offsetting carbon emissions, while exploring how sustainable actions shape future possibilities.
  • Live music and sound installations
  • Cutting-edge performance art
  • Thought-provoking talks on technology and society
  • Sonic and visual experiences across the city
  • Boundary-pushing artists and innovators
  • Sustainable practices and carbon offset initiatives
๐Ÿ“… Date Wednesday August 19 โ€“ Sunday 30, 2026
๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Location Melbourne

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