Ben Hansen

Ben Hansen is the Junior Editor at Concrete Playground. Ben is Sydney's biggest advocate — a passionate supporter of the city's hospitality and art scenes. You can catch him sipping a negroni at your local bar, barracking for the Eels at CommBank Stadium or on your radio as host of FBi Radio's Mornings every Wednesday.

Favourite restaurant in Sydney: Baba's Place. Minimal-intervention wines, inventive eats, great tunes, friendly staff and a love for all things suburban, all hidden in a Marrickville warehouse. What more could you want?

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SXSW Sydney Just Dropped the Program for Its Inaugural Gaming Conference — Including a Dedicated Tabletop Game Expo

A global esports tournament and a celebration of indie video games are also part of the festival lineup.

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Demonic Teddy Bears, 36-Hour Raves and Mulled Negronis: Seven Standouts From Week One of Dark Mofo 2023

Couldn't make it to week one of Hobart's boundary-pushing winter festival? Here's what you missed.

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Cat Power Talks Her Love of Bob Dylan, Making Thurston Moore Cry and New Music on the Horizon

"Thurston Moore was in town and he said — he's gonna kill me — but he said 'Mr Tambourine Man' made him cry. Isn't that sweet?"

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Wintjiri Wiru Is the Stunning Nightly Light Show with 1000-Plus Drones That's Arrived Above Uluru

If you need another excuse to head to the Red Centre, this nightly cultural storytelling experience featuring more than 1000 drones is it.

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It Looks Like Disco-Pop Queen Jessie Ware Just Dropped That She's Playing Summer Camp 2023

Chatting to Dannii Minogue on the latest episode of her pod, Jessie Ware revealed plans to head Down Under in November.

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Two of SXSW Austin's Biggest Yearly Parties Are Coming to Sydney for the Inaugural Australian Festival

Dr Martens and Vans are bringing their annual music showcases Down Under — plus the first dose of local musicians have been added to the debut SXSW Sydney lineup.

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Vivid Sydney's 2023 Program of Lights, Installations, Tunes, Dinners, Venue Takeovers and Talks Is Here

More than 300 activations and events are coming to Sydney, including Cat Power performing Bob Dylan, a dining pop-up on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and 50-plus light installations.

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The Australian Music Vault Is Hiding Free Vinyl Across the Country for a Record Store Day Treasure Hunt

Keep an eye out for the special branding when you dig for vinyl this Saturday and you could score a free record from a beloved Aussie musician.

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Sydney's Five-Star Swissôtel Has Been Given a Multimillion-Dollar Makeover with a New Lobby Bar and Rooftop Pool

The 369-room accommodation has unveiled a lavish new bar and a sky-high Euro-style swim spot with poolside cocktails.

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Australia's First Capella Hotel Has Opened in Sydney After a Seven-Year Restoration of Its Historic CBD Building

The 192-room Capella Sydney is now open within a nearly century-old sandstone Sydney building — with Italian Frette linen, a heated pool, spa and an ultra-luxe restaurant.

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After Weeks of Controversy, Sticky Fingers Have Been Dropped From Bluesfest 2023

The festival released a reluctant statement showing support for the band while announcing it'll be removing them from this year's lineup.

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Sampa the Great Has Now Also Pulled Out of Bluesfest 2023

Sampa the Great has joined King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard in withdrawing from this year's festival.

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202 Elizabeth Is Sydney's Luxurious New Dog-Friendly Hotel That's Just Opened in Surry Hills

Surry Hills has welcomed another boutique hotel — this time boasting a complimentary mini bar, rooftop hangout space and pet-friendly rooms.

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Matt Moran Is Bringing His Farm-to-Table Cooking to Fiji and Taking Over the Kitchen at Two Luxury Island Resorts

The acclaimed celebrity chef is bringing some of the Aria magic to Fiji.

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King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Have Pulled Out of Bluesfest 2023

"As a band and as human beings, we stand against misogyny, racism, transphobia and violence," the band's statement reads.

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Part Time Rangers' Adorable New Peach Seltzer Is Raising Money for Penguin Conservation

The drinks brand is also giving away a trip to Western Australia to take part in conservation with a penguin scientist.

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Sydney's YCK Precinct Has Been Named Australia's First Purple Flag District for Its Vibrant and Safe Nightlife

The Harbour City locale joins areas in England, Sweden and New Zealand in being recognised as a top-tier nightlife hotspot.

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Ten Sydney WorldPride Events Worth a Trip to the Harbour City That You Can Still Nab Tickets To

From multi-day party programs to appearances by Kylie Minogue and Kelly Rowland, these events will have you booking last-minute flights to Sydney.

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The Art Gallery of NSW's Sydney Modern Project Has Arrived with Immersive Installations and Water Views

This new Sydney art gallery spans four floors, boasts works from Yayoi Kusama and Takashi Murakami, and has been called New South Wales' "most significant cultural build since the Opera House".

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The Best Advice Ever: TLC's Chilli on Career Longevity, Cruisy Hits, and Staying Cute and Comfortable

We chatted with Chilli from iconic 90s favourites TLC about staying timeless in both music and fashion — and the best advice MC Hammer ever gave her.

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Vivid Sydney's 2023 Program of Lights, Installations, Tunes, Dinners, Venue Takeovers and Talks Is Here

The Australian Music Vault Is Hiding Free Vinyl Across the Country for a Record Store Day Treasure Hunt

Sydney's Five-Star Swissôtel Has Been Given a Multimillion-Dollar Makeover with a New Lobby Bar and Rooftop Pool

Australia's First Capella Hotel Has Opened in Sydney After a Seven-Year Restoration of Its Historic CBD Building

After Weeks of Controversy, Sticky Fingers Have Been Dropped From Bluesfest 2023

Sampa the Great Has Now Also Pulled Out of Bluesfest 2023

202 Elizabeth Is Sydney's Luxurious New Dog-Friendly Hotel That's Just Opened in Surry Hills

Matt Moran Is Bringing His Farm-to-Table Cooking to Fiji and Taking Over the Kitchen at Two Luxury Island Resorts

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Have Pulled Out of Bluesfest 2023

Part Time Rangers' Adorable New Peach Seltzer Is Raising Money for Penguin Conservation

Sydney's YCK Precinct Has Been Named Australia's First Purple Flag District for Its Vibrant and Safe Nightlife

Ten Sydney WorldPride Events Worth a Trip to the Harbour City That You Can Still Nab Tickets To

The Art Gallery of NSW's Sydney Modern Project Has Arrived with Immersive Installations and Water Views

The Best Advice Ever: TLC's Chilli on Career Longevity, Cruisy Hits, and Staying Cute and Comfortable

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