Habitat HQ Melbourne’s only music hostel is excited to announce their summer events program. Renown for immersing their 15,000 international guests per year into the local St Kilda music and bar scene, this recent Tourism Victoria Hall of Fame inductee has a summer program that will ensure Habitat HQ is the preferred accommodation option for travellers looking to make lifetime memories in Melbourne’s premier seaside playground.

Celebrating Australia in all it’s glory sees 2013’s festivities kick off at Habitat HQ. With an inhouse event like no other including dress up and facebook comps for chances to win some incredible Australian experiences. Observing tradition sees Habitat HQ hosting a Valentine’s day “Perfect Match” event, lucky couples will be in to win venue, dinner and bar tab prizes from St Kilda’s eclectic mix of Café’s, bars and restaurants. February also sees St Kilda Festival Live ‘n’ Local talent performing inhouse on the Habitat HQ stage.

In March, the Habitat HQ stage welcomes DP Productions presenting live Hip Hop music in the form of a “Gangsta Party”. More chances for guests to come away with accommodation upgrades and entertainment passes for the coolest rhymes and hottest hip hop moves!! April hits Habitat and with it, brings back by popular demand Karaoke. Winners get to perform on stage at local St Kilda venue. With so much fun to have, giveaways to win and people to meet, where else would you want to spend Summer?!

Karyn Harte, Business Development and Marketing Manager comments “Our dynamic events program and partnerships with local St Kilda businesses, events and Melbourne tour operators are aimed to connect, engage and inspire our guests. Our Music Hostel theme and Event Guru brand are both unique to the market and has proven to be amongst the top 3 reasons why international travellers choose Habitat HQ to be their ‘home away from home.’”

Check out www.habitathq.com.au for a comprehensive events calendar to assist guests planning their stay ensuring Habitat HQ, St Kilda and Melbourne events are not missed!