Lunar New Year 2019

Crown Melbourne is gearing up to again welcome thousands of Melbourne visitors over the Lunar New Year period with the complex set to be transformed into a mecca of celebration and activity, as Melbournians ring in the Year of the Pig.

Following a knock-out first appearance in 2018, the banks of the Yarra River will again be brought to life with the roar of the mighty fire breathing dragons designed by local artists. With the Hawkers’ Bazaar Riverwalk Festival and Zodiac Spectacular set to return to the annual program, along with the highly popular, interactive ArtVo optical illusions making an appearance, there will be something on offer for everyone to enjoy.

Headlining the program, and making its Lunar New Year debut is Crown Melbourne’s Kara-Ok Finale competition during Hawkers’ Bazaar on Saturday 9th February. Karaoke holds a special place in people’s hearts, where performers get the audience on their feet not for their talent, but for the passion, bravery and prowess they bring to the stage. Enter stage left, Crown Melbourne’s national search for the best Kara-Ok talent, where vocal talent is optional.

The finale performance follows a national competition that searched high and low for Australia’s best performer. The competition will reach its crescendo with the most enthusiastic talent being awarded a $10,000 cash prize and the glory of being Australia’s most passionate Kara-Ok performer.

Supporting the Lunar New Year program and coming to life inside Crown’s Atrium is the yearly Zodiac Spectacular. This includes 11 larger-than-life luminous animal sculptures alongside a traditional hanging lantern installation.