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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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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Erth's Prehistoric Picnic

Wed, 22 Mar - Sun, 26 Mar 2023
South Bank Piazza, South Brisbane

Take a trip back to 65 million years ago at this picnic filled with realistic dinosaur recreations.

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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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Lorde: Solar Power World Tour 2023

Wed, 8 Mar, 2023
Riverstage, Brisbane

Get ready to belt out all the words to 'Ribs' and 'Green Light'.

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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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Three Blue Ducks Is Opening Its Latest Farm-to-Table Outpost at The Lodge in Bellingen

NSW's mid-north coast will be home to its own Three Blue Ducks from later this year.

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Lime Cordiale Are Performing at RSL Clubs and Often-Missed Venues on Their Regional East Coast Tour

The indie rockers are bringing their 'Fantastical Country Club Experience' to regional hubs across NSW, Queensland and Victoria.

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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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$5 Wagyu Birthday Sliders

Tue, 8 Nov, 2022
Various Ribs & Burgers locations across Australia

Ribs & Burgers has added a wagyu slider to its menu to celebrate its 11th birthday — and you can nab one for just $5.

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Riot Grrrl Pioneers Bikini Kill Are Returning to Australia in 2023 for a Run of Solo Shows and Festival Gigs

The trailblazing trio will hit Hobart, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney on their first tour Down Under in over 25 years.

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The Grass Is Greener Has Cancelled Its Geelong and Canberra Dates — and Zhu and Ty Dolla $ign Are No Longer Playing

The festival will still go ahead in both Cairns and Gold Coast minus ONEFOUR, Ty Dolla $ign and Zhu.

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Post Malone Has Created His Own Rosé and It's Now Available in Australia

There are only 10,000 bottles available in Australia.

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Stormzy Has Cancelled His 2022 Australian Tour and Dropped Out of Spilt Milk

Steve Lacy will replace the UK sensation on the Spilt Milk lineup while he's in the country for a run of solo shows.

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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

$5 Wagyu Birthday Sliders

Riot Grrrl Pioneers Bikini Kill Are Returning to Australia in 2023 for a Run of Solo Shows and Festival Gigs

The Grass Is Greener Has Cancelled Its Geelong and Canberra Dates — and Zhu and Ty Dolla $ign Are No Longer Playing

Post Malone Has Created His Own Rosé and It's Now Available in Australia

Stormzy Has Cancelled His 2022 Australian Tour and Dropped Out of Spilt Milk

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