Congratulations if you made it down to Northern Soul last night in time for the last-minute Fatboy Slim set behind the counter. No surprise that hundreds flocked down to St Kilda to see the man himself—where else would you get to see music royalty perform in a chippy. Here is what's happening in Melbourne today—who knows where Fatboy Slim might pop up next.

The Headlines

• Melbourne’s day festival scene is rivalling a London summer these days. The latest launch is Glitch, which will grace the Pica dancefloor on 12 April. The lineup is shaping up nicely, with STÜM, Narciss, ØTTA, Crybaby, and Benwal confirmed. That date is dangerously close to sounding like the final boogie of summer, and first-release tickets have sold out, so buy soon if you don’t want to miss out and/or pay over the odds.

• We've all convinced ourselves that Kmart's home section can have our flat looking like one out of the brochures, and while we're not here to argue with that, we offer you an opportunity to bag some premium pieces on a budget. FAZEEK is hosting a warehouse moving sale, with up to 75% off some of its most iconic, colourful homeware. It kicks off tonight at 5 pm at its Northcote location, and we're told to get down early to avoid disappointment. We'll be keeping an eye out for an influx of pink carafes in Fairy Floss listings in the coming weeks.

• Today marks the first day of the big Afterpay sales, a bi-annual event that's Australia's answer to an extra Black Friday. Most big retailers will have major sales starting today, from homeware, fashion, beauty, and even flights on offer with discounts up to 70%. Take a look at 50 of the best sales going on that won't break the bank—time to begrudgingly invest in your Autumn wardrobe.

Where to Eat and Drink

It's a well-known East Coast rite of passage to stumble into Byron Bay’s piano bar and belt out a classic or five. If you're missing your fix, Melbourne actually has its own version and where else would it be if not on Chapel Street. With live music from 9:30 pm Thursday-Sunday and a happy hour thrown in for good measure, Piano on Chapel is a fun place to have a boogie knowing you can end the night in the comfort of your own home and not a top bunk in Aquarius.

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Where to Live

This very tasteful and stylish Coburg sharehouse has a room available, and it needs filling by next week so get your skates on. The questionable location of Coburg can be very much made up for by lovely tableware, houseplants, and a very cosy lounge. The rent is only $916, and you even get full use of the house coffee machine.

Core selling point: Two musical housemates to serenade you every night.

Where to Work

Super cool Aussie fashion brand Decjuba is on the lookout for a casual part-time Content Creator to do a bit of writing, designing, and social media. It's a flexible role where you can pick your days to fit in around your life—an ideal extra money maker if you're doing a bit of hospo on the side. Making a few TikToks and writing a blog or two is ideal or doing a bit of CV building whilst living your Aussie dream and still having fun.

Where to Go

Il Mercato Centrale is getting a lot of Melbourne 417 airtime this week, but it’s for good reason. Tonight, the food hall is set to be taken over by 400 singles for a matchmaking dinner party. Tickets start at $15, which is a small price to pay to either meet the love of your life or walk away with a good story or two. It surely has to be more fun than the sorry pits of Hinge. If the one isn't around the table, it's at least a chance to try out the Texas BBQ we told you about yesterday.