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?

Event
Yabun 2021 — Online

Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Online

This year's festival is heading online and will feature performances from Vic Simms and Barkaa; discussions on love, justice and success; and an online marketplace.

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Share the Spirit 2021

Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Online

This free festival celebrating the survival of First Nations peoples features performances by Archie Roach, Alice Skye and Kee'ahn.

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Yellamundie Festival 2021

Saturday, January 23 - Sunday, January 24, 2021
Carriageworks, Eveleigh

Joining forces with Sydney Festival for 2021, this biennial festival gives you the opportunity to watch performances from First Nations storytellers.

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News
Premier Gladys Berejiklian Says NSW Won't Ease COVID-19 Restrictions Until After Tuesday's Public Holiday

The Premier remains confident that restrictions can be eased to "pre-Avalon" levels late next week.

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Event
Urbnsurf x For The Love

Saturday, March 20, 2021, Sunday, March 21, 2021, Friday, March 26, 2021 and Saturday, March 27, 2021
Urbnsurf Melbourne, Tullamarine

Catch a set of waves and a set from Flight Facilities at the same time at this new music and surfing event.

Buy Tickets

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News
Award-Winning Sydney Bar Maybe Sammy Has Unveiled an Inventive New Cocktail Menu

The 11th best bar in the world has a new list with bergamot bubbles, mango gelato and porcini mushroom perfume.

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Sculpture by the Sea Has Been Pushed Back Again and Will Now Go Ahead in October

'Sculpture Rocks', a smaller scale exhibition in The Rocks set to take place this January, has also been postponed till mid-2021.

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Lucio's: Food, Art and Friendship Auction

Sunday, March 21, 2021
Bonhams, Queen Street, Woollahra

Take home a piece of Sydney's culinary history at this art auction celebrating the legacy of the 40-year-old Sydney restaurant.

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Frankie's Has Revamped Its Pizza Menu with the Help of Restaurant Hubert Chef Dan Pepperell

The new menu was created after an extensive research trip to all the best pizza joints in New York City.

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Sydney CBD's Laneways Have Been Decked Out with Four New Public Art Installations

A pink furry fortune-telling ghost, giant badges, light installations and a forest of endangered native plants have taken over Sydney laneways,

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The 2021 Grammy Awards Have Been Postponed Due To Rising COVID-19 Cases in Los Angeles

Australians will now be able to tune in on Monday, March 15.

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Event
The National 2021: New Australian Art

Friday, March 26 - Sunday, September 5, 2021
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

The National returns for 2021 to exhibit works from 39 rising Australian artists across three Sydney venues.

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Event
Summer in the Domain

Thursday, March 18 - Sunday, March 28, 2021
The Domain, Sydney

An all-star lineup is taking to The Domain over four autumn nights.

Buy Tickets

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Guide
Four Extravagant New Year's Events You Can Still Grab a Spot at If You Want to End 2020 with a Bang

You can spend anywhere from $145 to $2000 on an unforgettable evening to cap off a forgettable year.

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Event
Koala Boxing Day Sale

Thursday, December 24, 2020 - Sunday, January 3, 2021
Online

The Aussie mattress and furniture retailer is taking up to 20 percent off its range of mattresses, sofas and homewares.

Book Now

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Event
Eye of Horus Boxing Day Sale

Saturday, December 26 - Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Online

Award-winning makeup for up to 50 percent off.

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Active Truth Boxing Day Sale

Friday, December 25 - Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Online

Pick up new activewear for your new year from this Aussie retailer and save up to $100.

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Body Blendz End-of-Year Sale

Thursday, December 10 - Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Online

Elevate your skincare game with these cruelty-free scrubs and face masks for 30 percent off.

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Ten Songs You May Have Missed in 2020 But Can Listen to On Repeat Over Summer

Refresh your summer playlist with these tracks — from feel-good hip hop to anthemic indie-rock.

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All My Friends Indie Dance Party

Saturday, December 19, 2020
The Lansdowne Hotel, Chippendale

Bust out your best moves as this COVID-safe dance party takes over the bottom floor of The Landsdowne.

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