Melbourne's Street Art Scene 2025: Brutal Honesty About What Tourists Should Expect

⭐Join Matt and Chrissy on their return to Melbourne as they give an unfiltered assessment of the city's famous street art scene in 2025. This candid review reveals their honest impressions of how the once-iconic Hosier Lane has transformed.

Walk with them through Melbourne's laneways to witness how the street art landscape has changed - from areas now dominated by amateur taggers to the remaining gems that still display remarkable artistic talent. Matt and Chrissy speak frankly, comparing today's street art scene to its peak during 2010-2018.

Once Melbourne's premier street art destination, Hosier Lane has noticeably declined, with "Make Hosier Great Again" posters appearing throughout. The pair discuss how random tagging has overwhelmed professional artwork, and how certain areas have become less tourist-friendly due to cleanliness and safety issues.

On a positive note, Matt and Chrissy recommend exploring beyond downtown to Brunswick and Collingwood for more impressive authentic street art. They also showcase their appreciation for the massive art installations on silos and water towers throughout Australia - be sure to check their playlist featuring these spectacular works!

Additional recommendations for Melbourne visitors in 2025 include:
⭐ Storyville: An Alice in Wonderland-inspired psychedelic bar
⭐ The State Library: Featuring stunning architecture (don't miss the upstairs!)
⭐ Diverse culinary experiences: From Palermo's Argentinian cuisine to Oakleigh's authentic Greek food scene
⭐ Specialty dining options like the totally gluten-free Seedlings café

Through their exploration of Melbourne's changing street art landscape, Matt and Chrissy deliver an authentic perspective on what's changed, what remains worth seeing, and what to anticipate when visiting in 2025.

Whether planning a Melbourne trip or curious about the transformation of this once-celebrated urban art scene, this video provides the unvarnished truth from experienced travelers who tell it like it is.

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Timestamps
0:00 Melbourne's Street Art Scene 2025: Brutal Honesty About What Tourists Should Expect
0:20 Chrissy's impression of Melbourne Street Art in 2025
1:12 Matt's impression of Melbourne Street Art in 2025
2:00 The impacts on Melbourne's tourism appeal
2:49 Get out of the city for more street art
3:50 The lengths we will go to for good art installations in Australia
4:30 Melbourne's returning vibe is different compared to pre-2020
5:05 What would Matt suggest visitors to Melbourne see and do?
5:48 Our appreciation for good cuisine
6:42 Oakleigh Greek Food vs Darwin Greek Food
7:07 Seedlings, Melbourne
7:57 Melbourne Street Art

Music
Speak The Truth - Go By Ocean - Ryan McCaffrey

Links
Hosier Lane: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hosier_Lane
Palermo (Argentinian Restaurant): https://www.palermo.melbourne/
Yots (Greek Restaurant in Darwin): https://www.yots.com.au/

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