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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Tyler, The Creator Is Coming to Australia and New Zealand for an Arena Tour Next Winter

Catch the genre-bending rapper on his first Australian headline tour in over eight years.

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Aussie Artisan Week

Mon, 16 Aug - Mon, 23 Aug 2021
Online

Spread the love and support local businesses with this week-long event dedicated to artisan produce.

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Von-Routte's Get the Jab, Get 20 Percent Off

Sat, 31 Jul - Tue, 31 Aug 2021
Online

Bondi sneaker brand Von-Routte is encouraging vaccination by offering anyone who has had the jab 20 percent off sneakers.

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Six Olympic Events You Should Watch Based on Your Favourite Cocktail

Watch our Australian athletes take on the world — with a drink in hand.

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Seven Highly Entertaining Stories Behind Some of Australia's Most Loved Dishes and Drinks

Explore the history of everything from the much-loved Four'n Twenty pie to the dark colonialist past of bahn mi.

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Sydney-Based Salty Gallery Is Turning Its Photos of NSW Beaches Into Jigsaw Puzzles

Bring the beach into your living room.

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Stuff Is the Melbourne-Based Personal Care Brand Promoting Healthy Masculinity

Treat yourself to some feel-good skincare items with free shipping.

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McDonald's Is Launching a New Birthday Cake McFlurry Filled with Pieces of Custard Pie

And the custard pie is also back on the menu.

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Lorde Will Return to the Stage with a Huge Australian and New Zealand Tour Next Year

And her new album is less than two months away.

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Splendour in the Grass Is Bringing a New Nine-Day Music Festival to Sydney Next Month

It's like Splendour, but in the city.

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Australian Fashion House Aje Has Launched Sustainable Activewear Brand Aje Atheltica

One of Australia's favourite fashion houses is branching out.

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Western Sydney's $300-Million Indoor Snow Resort Is One Step Closer to Becoming a Reality

The proposed skiing centre is set to include a 300-metre indoor ski slope, an ice skating rink, and a revolving restaurant with snow views.

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Vivid Has Just Dropped Its Full Lineup of Lights, Music and Ideas for 2021

The program features a chat with Jameela Jamil, a Cantina OK! pop-up and over 50 light installations.

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Merivale Is Expanding Into Byron Bay with the Purchase of Cheeky Monkey's Bar

This is third venue Merivale has bought this week — and its fifth in just the last two months.

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The Federal Government Has Promised to Give the Arts Nearly $300 Million in COVID-19 Relief

The 2021-22 Budget will see $125 million dedicated to the Government's RISE fund, $20 million for independent theatres and $10 for Support Act.

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Active Truth Has Released a New Line of Activewear Designed by Indigenous Australian Artist Bobbi Lockyer

Shop for tights, crop tops or maternity activewear, all featuring Lockyer's hand-painted design.

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The First Three Installations of Vivid's 2021 Program Have Been Revealed

Two luminous clocks in The Rocks and Barangaroo are currently counting down to this year's launch.

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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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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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