Hudson Brown, Author at Concrete Playground

News
The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This New Year's Eve

See out the last night of 2025 with a glamorous feast, a rooftop soiree or an underground DJ party.

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Event
Hayu FanFest

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026
Secret Location in Sydney, Sydney

Bringing reality TV into the real world, this streaming platform's landmark event is headed to Sydney for the first time.

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Need to Work Remotely? These 140 Melbourne Cafes Are Proudly Laptop-Friendly

Instead of getting the side-eye, this platform has gathered hundreds of laptop-friendly cafes that'll welcome workers with open arms.

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Event
Sunday Service at Marlowe

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025
Marlowe Restaurant, South Brisbane

Forget about Monday, as this leisurely encounter invites guests to pair refined snacks with build-your-own bloody marys from a roving tableside cart.

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Event
Royal Otis x Salomon Secret Bondi Gig

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025
Secret Location in Bondi

Live in the moment, as this indie pop duo is about to light up a secret, phone-free Bondi stage, bringing the tunes and the shoes to match.

Book Now

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Event
16 Days of Activism: Consent Laid Bare with Chanel Contos

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025
Balmain Town Hall, Balmain

Delving into Contos' new book, 'Consent Laid Bare', this fascinating conversation will explore how entrenched cultural norms shape gender, sexuality and consent.

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Event
$1 Croissants at Loulou Milsons Point

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025
Loulou Bistro, Boulangerie & Traiteur, Milsons Point

This North Shore three-in-one French eatery is celebrating its fourth birthday by offering its signature sourdough croissant for an unbeatable price.

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Event
Library on the Lawn: Kids Festival at State Library Victoria

Multiple single dates
State Library of Victoria, Melbourne

Add more reading time and kid-friendly entertainment to your summer holidays schedule, from storytime sessions to scavenger hunts.

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Event
Free Lunch for Year 12s at Nandos

Multiple single dates
Various venues across Australia

Say goodbye to high school forever with a free chicken and chips meal when you receive your results.

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News
Champion the Tunes Shaping a Sustainable Culture by Voting for the Next Winner of the $20,000 Environmental Music Prize

Get behind the artists pushing climatic conversations forward, with tracks from King Stingray, Angie McMahon and DOBBY making the final cut.

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Award-Winning Pizza Duo SHOP225 and Il Caminetto Have Scored More Global Accolades, Honoured for Their Innovation and Heritage

Following up its ranking as Australia's best pizzeria, this much-loved spot and its sister restaurant have scored three more international awards.

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News
Hoyts Chadstone Has Just Levelled Up, Bringing IMAX with Laser Technology to Your Cinema-Going Experience

Brighter, clearer and more precise, this state-of-the-art cinema tech makes movies even better, starting with remastered screenings of 'Wicked: For Good'.

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News
GABS Hits Pause: Australia's Biggest Beer Festival Takes a Breather Ahead of a 2027 Return

Following a takeover from the Schwartz Family Company, this much-loved beer festival will brew up some fresh ideas before it returns in a year's time.

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Event
All About Women 2026

Sun, 8 Mar, 2026
Sydney Opera House, Sydney

Hear centrepiece talks from change-making heads of government, justice-seeking journalists and razor-sharp authors as part of this powerhouse lineup.

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Event
Summer Music Series at Mr Mills

Multiple single dates
Mr Mills, Melbourne

Step into this chic late-night basement bar, where high-energy DJs will groove through the early hours all summer long.

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Felons Barrel Room Launch Weekend

Fri, 5 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec 2025
Felons Brewing Co. Manly, Manly

Experience this fully realised wharfside brewery, featuring three days of top-notch live music, Vietnamese cuisine and barrel-aged beers.

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Midsumma Festival 2026

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 - Tue, 30 Dec 2025
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne

Victoria's major LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural celebration is back, delivering over 250 events that champion queer creativity and community.

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Operation Sickie at The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre

Multiple single dates
The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre, Marrickville

It's every Australians right to chuck a sickie, so let this Marrickville boozer reward you with big discounts on six occasions this summer.

Buy Tickets

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Charlotte de Witte at The Hordern Pavilion

Fri, 6 Mar, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park

Off the back of a headline festival appearance, this Belgian techno superstar is heading to Sydney for this tour's one and only sideshow.

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Lu-Niverse: Countess Luann at Melbourne Recital Centre

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026
Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank

Be cool, as this reality TV star brings her infectious energy to Melbourne for a tea-spilling deep dive into a slew of wild moments.

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