The Plug - June

Culture // June 2024 The Plug - June
We’ve pulled together some of our top recommendations of what to read, listen, watch, and see around Melbourne this June.

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Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World by John Vaillant

Why the Plug?

John Vaillant’s page-turning account of devastating wildfires throughout Canada. As a nation that is especially vulnerable to the effects of bushfires, it’s a fascinating read as it explores the past and what’s to come for our world that is increasingly getting warmer.

Buy here.

LISTEN

Deep Focus by Spotify

Why the Plug?

In a 2021 Spotify survey of 4,000 adults in the U.S. and UK, 69% of respondents chose ambient music as the best for focusing, with 67% saying that the key ingredient is the slower beats. ‘Deep Focus’ is one of the most popular playlists on Spotify with “ambient and post-rock music” to help you block out distractions and concentrate on the task at hand.

Listen on Spotify here.

SEE

Firelight Labyrinth

Why the Plug?

This winter, a subterranean space underneath Melbourne's Marvel Stadium will be transformed into a mythical labyrinth of light and sound. Interact with state-of-the-art technology, offering an unprecedented experience unlike anything witnessed in Australia before.

Running from 28 June- 14 July, Firelight is the perfect school holiday activity and we’ve got a 10% discount to get you going.

Redeem the offer here.

WATCH

Presumed Innocent

Why the Plug?

Based on the 1990 Harrison Ford mystery thriller of the same name, this Jake Gyllenhaal led limited series follows an attorney accused of killing his colleague.

For those who love a courthouse drama, this eight-part series is the perfect watch.

Watch Presumed Innocent Apple TV.

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