MURPHY
A MAGAZINE CREATED
FOR A LIVE AUDIENCE
Murphy is a magazine created for a live audience. Inspired by Pop-Up Magazine in the US, it’s presented in a beautiful theatre and performed by a cast of writers, artists and musicians.
The night unfolds like a classic general interest magazine, with a collection of original reported stories about an array of topics – from the fall of oligarchs to the scientific wonders of earwax, and everything in between.
The writers take centre stage, narrating their stories, supported by multimedia and soundtracks performed by a live band. It’s quality journalism brought to life on stage.
It’s also informative, entertaining, thought-provoking, emotionally engaging, sometimes funny and a little unpredictable.
Murphy Live Magazine launched at the Brunswick Ballroom in Melbourne in May 2022 and returned to the same venue with a second edition at the end of the year. The contributors have included Barrie Cassidy, Cade Lucas, Claire Sullivan, Dan Ziffer, Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Jenny Valentish, Jo Walker, Jonathan O’Brien, Laurence Billiet, Natesha Somasundaram, Oslo Davis, Sami Shah, Rachael Brown, Robert Skinner and Tony Wilson.
Appealing to a curious and eclectic audience, Murphy offers a welcome antidote to the relentless wave of digital media and algorithmic feeds – like an old friend who comes to town from time to time, bringing great stories, smart insights and a little magic.
RETURNING IN 2023
What People Are Saying
“In the biz we'd call it 'ambitious'. A brilliant line up of journalists and artists telling stories out of their comfort zone with musicians flying by the seat of their pants woven together with animation, images and fuelled by the appreciation of an astonished audience.”
— Catherine Deveny, Author
“What a great night – to be off the screen and in the moment, immersed in words and ideas. I loved every minute of it."
— Sophy Williams, Black Inc.
“I had no idea what I was signing-up for but I’m so glad I said yes. And frankly flattered to work alongside a gang of exceptional writers, artists, musos, techs and producers. Melbourne really needs stuff like this right now, and there was joy in the room that night.”