Lunar New Year at Juliet: Cocktails & Conversation with Melissa Leong
High Vitality. Rapid Change. Unmatched Impact. Welcome to the Year of the Fire Horse.
ASPIRE invites you to our most prestigious Lunar New Year celebration yet.
As we step into a year defined by passion and action, there is no better way to ignite your 2026 than with an evening featuring top-tier networking and insights from a true icon of resilience: Melissa Leong.
The Guest of Honour
A Gold Logie-nominated TV Personality, Food Critic, and Author, Melissa Leong is one of Australia's most articulate and beloved voices.
In an exclusive fireside chat, Melissa will share unfiltered insights from her new memoir, Guts. She will detail the people, events, and meals that have shaped her life – from her struggles with racism and identity as a first-generation Singaporean Chinese woman, to confronting the realities of a flawed hospitality industry, to finding her voice and doing things her own way.
The Experience
We are hosting this exclusive evening at Juliet Melbourne, a venue synonymous with sophisticated hospitality and artisanal excellence. Tucked away on Little Bourke Street, this moody, underground cocktail lounge offers the perfect intimate setting for meaningful connection.
Networking: Build connections with leaders shaping the Asian-Australian business community.
Hospitality: Enjoy a 4-hour premium beverage* package and curated canapés.
Exclusive Gift: A chance to secure one of 20 copies^ of Melissa’s memoir, Guts.
Ticket Release Schedule
We have structured ticket releases to reward early commitment.
First Release: $128 (Sold Out)
Second Release: $158 (Sold Out)
Final Release: $188 (Sold Out)
Includes a full 4-hour food & beverage package
Event Details
Date: Thursday, 5 March 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Venue: Juliet Melbourne, 41 Little Bourke St, Melbourne
Dress Code: Formal or Traditional Attire. Dress to impress.
Last year’s ASPIRE LNY event sold out completely. Secure your tickets now.
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*Includes beers, selected wines, soft drinks and mocktails. Spirits and cocktails available at bar prices.
^Books will not be available for purchase at the event.