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?

News
Sydney Hospitality Giant Merivale Is Set to Open Its First Melbourne Venue

Justin Hemmes' hospitality group has purchased Melbourne's historic Tomasetti House.

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News
This Plan Proposes Revitalising Kings Cross with New Music Venues, Theatres and a Town Square

The plan looks to transform Kings Cross back into a neon-lit nighttime hub.

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Event
Flour Mill of Summer Hill Food Truck Night

Fri, 23 Apr, 2021
Flour Mill Summer Hill, Summer Hill

Find eats from renowned food trucks, bars and restaurants at this inner west pop-up.

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A Huge Stretch of George Street Is Being Turned Into a Pedestrian and Outdoor Dining Precinct

The $43.5 million project will cover 9000 square metres, and stretch from Town Hall to Railway Square.

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News
Little Bay Beach Will Be Closed to the Public for Up to Two Weeks Following Asbestos Concerns

The popular eastern suburbs beach will remain open on weekends, though.

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Event
ANZAC Day Car Park Party

Sun, 25 Apr, 2021
Public House Petersham, Petersham

Play two-up, catch live bands, have a dance and raise money for Legacy at this beloved inner west pub.

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News
Beloved Sydney Venue Hollywood Hotel Has Been Put Up for Sale for the First Time in Four Decades

The watering hole has been put on the market following the 2019 passing of owner and trailblazing publican Doris Goddard.

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Bar Suze Is Surry Hills' New Late-Night Bar Serving Swedish Snacks and House-Made Apple Wine

Open till midnight five nights a week, this Foveaux Street spot is also doing smoked prawns and anchovy rye bread.

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News
Bondi's Boot Factory Is Being Transformed Into a Community Hub with a Cafe and Leafy Courtyard

Work on the 129-year-old three-storey building has already begun, and will include major renovations to the adjacent Mill Hill Community Centre.

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Event
Froth Fest

Fri, 16 Apr - Mon, 26 Apr 2021
Harbord Beach Hotel, Freshwater

An 11-day lineup of art, film, music, food and drink, timed to coincide with the the 2021 World Surfing League Rip Curl Narrabeen Classic.

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Event
Pressure Fest

Sat, 24 Apr, 2021
Marlborough Hotel, Newtown

Nine of the country's most exciting young artists are descending on Marly Bar for a free music festival.

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Event
Timber Yard Day Party with Willaris K

Sat, 17 Apr, 2021
The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne

Dancing and live music return to Port Melbourne's Timber Yard at this eight-hour party.

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Event
Lumen

Sat, 6 Mar - Sun, 1 Aug 2021
White Rabbit Gallery, Chippendale

The Chippendale gallery exhibited more than 30 luminous works.

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White Rabbit Gallery's 'Lumen' Exhibition Takes a Dazzling Journey Through Light-Based Artworks

The Chippendale gallery is exhibiting more than 30 luminous works until August.

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April Sun

Fri, 16 Apr - Sun, 2 May 2021
St Kilda Triangle, Saint Kilda

A program of gigs and day parties from the likes of Hiatus Kaiyote, The Church, Chillinit and more.

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St Peters and Erskineville Train Stations Are Set to Get Major Upgrades Over the Next Two Years

From 2024, the two stations will connect the inner west to the eastern suburbs.

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A Huge New 24-Hour-Long Music Festival Will Take Over 11 Sydney Venues Next Month

Eighty performers will take to 17 stages from Kings Cross to Parramatta for a full day of live music — and it's all free.

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You Might Soon Be Able to Pay for Ubers With Your Opal Account Thanks to a New Digital Trial

And Ingogo taxis and Lime bikes as well — and you'll also receive a credit if you transfer to public transport within 60 minutes.

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Parramatta Is Getting a New 40,000-Square-Metre Solar-Powered Aquatic and Leisure Centre

The $88 million complex will include three pools, spa and sauna facilities, and a cafe.

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Live At Last Is the New National Tour Hosting Free Intimate Shows By Beloved Local Bands

Hockey Dad will perform in Sydney and Last Dinosaurs will hit the stage in Brisbane — and to attend, you have to win tickets.

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Ben Hansen

Sydney Hospitality Giant Merivale Is Set to Open Its First Melbourne Venue

This Plan Proposes Revitalising Kings Cross with New Music Venues, Theatres and a Town Square

Flour Mill of Summer Hill Food Truck Night

A Huge Stretch of George Street Is Being Turned Into a Pedestrian and Outdoor Dining Precinct

Little Bay Beach Will Be Closed to the Public for Up to Two Weeks Following Asbestos Concerns

ANZAC Day Car Park Party

Beloved Sydney Venue Hollywood Hotel Has Been Put Up for Sale for the First Time in Four Decades

Bar Suze Is Surry Hills' New Late-Night Bar Serving Swedish Snacks and House-Made Apple Wine

Bondi's Boot Factory Is Being Transformed Into a Community Hub with a Cafe and Leafy Courtyard

Froth Fest

Pressure Fest

Timber Yard Day Party with Willaris K

Lumen

White Rabbit Gallery's 'Lumen' Exhibition Takes a Dazzling Journey Through Light-Based Artworks

April Sun

St Peters and Erskineville Train Stations Are Set to Get Major Upgrades Over the Next Two Years

A Huge New 24-Hour-Long Music Festival Will Take Over 11 Sydney Venues Next Month

You Might Soon Be Able to Pay for Ubers With Your Opal Account Thanks to a New Digital Trial

Parramatta Is Getting a New 40,000-Square-Metre Solar-Powered Aquatic and Leisure Centre

Live At Last Is the New National Tour Hosting Free Intimate Shows By Beloved Local Bands

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