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Two El Jimador Tequila, Lemon, Lime and Bitters On Us

Find out how to get two free el Jimador Tequila Lemon, Lime & Bitters.

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Netsky’s New Album Drops

Netsky's new album '2' has dropped and boy is it good.

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Ten Stunning Beaches to Escape to this Winter

Must-see destinations for people wanting to chase summer around the globe and see some exquisite, exotic places in the process.

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The Most Spectacular Photographs in Olympic Games History

We take a look at the best photographs from each summer Olympic Games throughout history.

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Parklife 2012 Lineup Released

Arguably one of Australia's best festival circuits, Parklife 2012 lineup has been released.

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London. What Are You Listening To? vII

Concrete Playground London Correspondent Dan Maas brings back some tunes that are hot in London town.

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Ten Weird But Wonderful Places to See Before You Die

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Infamous Dictators Get Hipster Makeovers

Ronallman's illustrations prove that hipster wardrobes might be better suited to conservative nutjobs.

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The V Motion Project

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This Week in Film Trailers

As the weather gets colder it makes more sense to stay indoors and watch movies than to brave the icy winds.

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Giveaways /// Win a $2500 Fibaro Home Automation Kit + iPhone/iPad App

Sync your pad to your iPad.

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Beautiful Abandoned Railway Stations Around the World

Take a look at the some of the most gorgeous abandoned train stations from the around the globe to admire their classic beauty.

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Is That You With Perrier?

Spot you or your friend with Perrier and win.

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The Ten Best Made-For-TV Bands

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Dreamlike Places That Actually Exist

Ranging from popular tourist destinations to awe-inspiring sights, these are places to add to the bucket list of amazing ones to visit before you kick it.

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Spiderbots At Semi-Permanent

Twitter; the one social platform that seems to cause a lot of confusion, particularly among those who've never had a go at it. If that's you and you'd like to cement that confusion, get a load of this.

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Moa Beer Out of Office Shout

Win a Magnum of Moa by simply providing us with your funny Out of Office message at 11am, Tuesday, May 29 2012.

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Ten Musicians You Should be Following on Instagram

Ten Instagram accounts that give you a look inside the intoxicating life of a modern muso.

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Coldplay Announce Australasian Tour

After promising a return to Australian shores earlier this year, Coldplay have announced the details of their November tour.

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Giveaways /// Win One of Five Triumph & Disaster Gift Packs

Concrete Playground has teamed up with ex cricketer Dion Nash's new mens grooming product range Triumph & Disaster, which is popping up in premium retail stores across Auckland.

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Beck’s Live Discovery at The Whiskey

A great opportunity for aspiring musicians, let's hope the best act wins and a true discovery is made.

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Five Emerging Australian Fashion Designers You Need to Know

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia wrapped up last Friday after showcasing the best of local fashion design against the backdrop of Sydney Harbour.

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The Best Apps for Discovering New Music

Eight cool music discovery apps you can access right now.

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A Glamping Guide for Music Festivals

Gear up for all of winter's festivals with 10 glamping necessities.

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Music for the Concrete Playground

As winter approaches, distract yourself from the coming months of cold and rainy Auckland weather with some of the best tracks of the year so far.

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The Black Keys Announce Two New Zealand Shows

The Lollapalooza and Coachella headliners are bringing their latest album 'El Camino' to six Aussie locations and now to Auckland's Vector Arena in November and Wellington's TSB Bank Arena.

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Giveaways /// Win a VIP Double Pass to Semi-Permanent

If you haven't already got your ticket for Semi Permanent.. get your hurry up. It is without a doubt going to sell out and trust me, it's not one to miss.

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Five of the Funniest YouTube Sketch Comedies

Get straight to the good stuff with CP's list of the top five sketch comedy YouTube channels.

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Five Essential Bands to see at Splendour in the Grass 2012

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Review /// Idiots of Ants, The Axis of Awesome and Stephen K Amos

Concrete Playground reviews Idiots of Ants and The Axis of Awesome. Two awesome performances which kick off the 2012 NZ Comedy Festival.

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The Avalanches Release a New Mixtape, Maybe

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