One of Australia's most enduring and beloved trivia shows, RocKwiz returns to Melbourne for a special, one-off event at the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.
Longtime fans as well as newcomers to the show – hosted by Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis, plus everyone's favourite roadie-turned-human-scoreboard, Dugald McAndrew – will be able to experience and revel in all the chaos and kwizzery of RocKwiz Live!, a hilarious, music-filled night.Part of Live At The Gardens' 2025 live music programme, the show's guest panelists and musical guests will be revealed on the night, which is part of the show's charm and why RocKwiz Live! is always turned up to 11.
Set to open the show with her full-band set will be soulful vocal powerhouse and Melbourne local WILSN, the singer-songwriter with a swag of sonic numbers to charm audiences while getting them quiz-ready.
"The Botanic Gardens for me has always been a place of quiet reflection," Julia Zemiro says. "A place bang in the middle of the city to escape to – whether it's for walking, learning lines or working out a problem.
"So many times I've gone to the Gardens, kicked off my shoes and just laid down in the grass to recharge. So it will be a completely new, bold and exciting experience to rock the Botanic Gardens with RocKwiz. Shoes off!"
From classic segments like Who Can It Be Now, Million Dollar Riff and the Furious Five to nostalgic crowd favourites like First Gig and First Album; and of course, epic ensemble performances that close the night, RocKwiz Live in 25 is a raucous, feel-good ride for music lovers of all ages.
Think you remember your first gig? Remember buying your first album? It might just win you a seat on stage. "How exciting to be part of Live At The Gardens, onstage in Melbourne's magnificent Royal Botanic Gardens," declares Brian Nankervis.
"The RocKwiz team love playing new venues and from all reports, this is a wonderful addition to Melbourne's music scene. The Gardens have always held a special magic for me.
"As a student I read 'Washington Square' in one of the rotundas, I learned lines for 'Let The Blood Run Free' walking laps of the Ornamental Lake, saw Shakespeare productions there, took the children to see 'Wind In The Willows', and regularly drop in for a Devonshire Tea at the cafe.
"I nearly had my frisbee confiscated when it landed amidst a group of tourists relaxing on rugs. . . I apologised and we had a few quick throws. To bring one of our big, bold, live RocKwiz shows to this sacred site is a real thrill. I look forward to making new, magical memories."
Tickets on sale from 11am (local time) on 2 July.
RocKwiz Live takes place at Live At The Gardens (Melbourne) on 21 November.
