Sarah Ward

Sarah Ward is Concrete Playground's Editor — and also Film and TV Editor, Film and TV Critic, Arts and Entertainment Editor, and Brisbane Editor. If it's on a screen big or small, happening in Brisbane and southeast Queensland, or news of national and international interest — particularly arts and entertainment — then Sarah is across it.

Sarah has also been a film critic for ABC radio for over a decade. Covering all things cinema and television, Sarah has written for Screen International since 2015, and contributed to SBS, ACMI, AACTA, Birth.Movies.Death, Flicks, Senses of Cinema, ScreenHub, ArtsHub, Junkee, FilmInk, Lumina, Metro Magazine, Screen Education and more. Sarah's background includes managing, writing for, mentoring at, being on judging panels at and hosting Q&As at Australian film festivals, such as the Brisbane International Film Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival, Queensland Film Festival, Sydney Underground Film Festival, Brisbane Asia Pacific Film Festival and Gold Coast Film Festival.

Favourite cinema in Brisbane: Angelika Film Centre, which is a glorious new place to see a movie.

Favourite cinema in Sydney: Golden Age Cinema & Bar, the one cinema everyone needs to go to in Sydney if they only go to one cinema.

Favourite cinema in Melbourne: The Astor Theatre, and not just because of its history with cinema cats.

News
Brunswick Street Live Is Fortitude Valley's New Day-Long Winter Festival with Music, Art and Markets

Can't wait till Valley Fiesta later in the year? This brand-new June festival will help tide you over.

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Event
Sweet As

Thu, 1 Jun - Wed, 21 Jun 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

The first Western Australian movie directed and written by an Indigenous female filmmaker, this coming-of-age tale is as thoughtful as it is gorgeous.

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News
Just In: Air New Zealand Has Been Named the Airline of the Year for 2023

It's the seventh time since 2013 that the New Zealand airline has nabbed the accolade, while Qantas came in sixth and Virgin seventh.

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Gelato Messina Is Releasing a Limited-Edition Neapolitan Version of Its Super-Fancy Viennetta

As seen 'MasterChef', the dessert chain's latest sweet treat features vanilla gelato, chocolate mousse, strawberry puree and dark chocolate shards.

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Netflix's Queer Coming-of-Age Delight 'Heartstopper' Will Return for Season Two in August

Adapted from Alice Oseman's graphic novels, the 2022-premiering gem also has a third season in the works.

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Event
Winter Sounds at Brisbane Powerhouse

Multiple single dates
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

The New Farm venue is kicking off winter with an impressive music lineup featuring Cerrone and Ásgeir.

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Brisbane Powerhouse Is Kicking Off Winter with an Impressive Music Lineup Featuring Cerrone and Asgeir

As well as the French disco king and Icelandic singer-songwriter, the lineup also features Desire Marea and Cash Savage and The Last Drinks.

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'Bananaland' Is the New Musical Comedy From Kate Miller-Heidke That's Premiering at Brisbane Festival 2023

When it rolls around this September, the citywide arts festival will also debut 'Tae Tae in the Land of Yaaas!' at QPAC.

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Light It Up Is the New Wiz Khalifa-Headlined Hip Hop Festival That's Touring Down Under This Spring

The 'Roll Up' and 'See You Again' rapper will be joined by Rae Sremmurd, Lola Brooke and Hooligan Hefs.

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Event
Henry Rollins: Good to See You Tour

Thu, 15 Jun 2023, Fri, 16 Jun 2023 and
The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley

Punk-rock legend Henry Rollins is bringing his new spoken-word tour to Brisbane.

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Event
Four Pillars Bloody Midwinter Gin Fest

Wed, 28 Jun - Sun, 30 Jul 2023
Stratton Bar and Kitchen, Newstead

Enjoy a bloody good winter with Four Pillars' cult-favourite tipples — and plenty of excuses to drink them.

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Event
Brisbane Cat Lovers Festival 2024

Sat, 9 Mar - Sun, 10 Mar 2024
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

This dedicated cat show is coming to Brisbane for the first time for two feline-filled days.

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Event
Shrek Rave the Third

Sat, 1 Jul, 2023
The Brightside Car Park, Fortitude Valley

Be an all star at this 'Shrek' car park party — there'll be Smash Mouth sing-alongs, 'Shrek'-themed drink specials and free green glow sticks.

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Event
Felons' Cinema Sessions — May–July 2023

Multiple single dates
Felons Brewing Co, Brisbane City

Brisbane's riverside CBD brewery is improving your Tuesdays with free flicks in its Barrel Hall.

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Ministry of Sound: Testament 2023

Fri, 4 Aug and
Warner Laneway, Fortitude Valley

Ministry of Sound is spending two huge nights throwing 90s and 00s parties.

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Ministry of Sound Is Taking Its Huge 90s and 00s Parties Around Australia This Winter

Across two massive weekends, this tour will play ten shows in six Australian cities, paying tribute to 90s raves and 00s club life.

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Brisbane Festival Has Just Dropped a Sneak Peek at Its Stacked Music Lineup for 2023

Paul Kelly, Gretta Ray, Groove Terminator with the Soweto Gospel Choir and a tribute to rock's Laurel Canyon era will all echo through Brisbane in September.

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Cults, Emotional Vampires and a Chilling Aussie Story: Miranda Otto and Kate Mulvany Chat 'The Clearing'

A drama inspired by Australian cult The Family isn't the kind of project that actors get offered every day.

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Brisbane Festival 2023 Is Filling Victoria Park with a 10,000-Kazoo Orchestra — and You Can Take Part

Brisbane will really be humming at this mass-participation event, which is aiming to break the record for the largest kazoo ensemble ever.

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Monster Fest Weekender 3D 2023

Fri, 14 Jul - Sun, 16 Jul 2023
Event Cinemas Myer Centre, Brisbane

Spend three days watching weird and wonderful classic flicks at Event Cinemas Myer Centre — all in 3D.

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