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.

Event
Brisbane BBQ Festival 2019

Sat, 27 Jul - Sun, 28 Jul 2019
The Sporting Fields, Victoria Park, Herston

Two days dedicated to Brisbane's latest favourite style of food preparation.

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Blockbuster Movie Music with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra

Sat, 30 Nov, 2019
QPAC Concert Hall, South Brisbane

Hear your favourite tunes from 'Harry Potter', 'The Avengers', 'Star Wars', 'Inception' and more.

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Bulimba Street Food Festival

Sat, 14 Sep, 2019
Bulimba Golf Club, Bulimba

Tuck into bites and beers by the river.

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Apollo 11

Thu, 18 Jul - Wed, 14 Aug 2019
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Five decades after the lunar landing, this astonishing documentary steps through the Apollo 11 mission using newly discovered archival materials.

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Brisbane City Cathedral Square Markets

Thu, 25 Jul, 2019
Cathedral Square, Brisbane City

Grab a bite for lunch, or stock up on fresh produce to take home.

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Brisbane Indie Music Market

Sun, 25 Aug, 2019
The Triffid, Newstead

Boost your record collection with Brisbane's finest.

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Cream Is the New Judgement-Free Brisbane Pop-Up Focusing on Inclusivity and Positivity

Run by three female hospitality legends, the pop-up's next event is a 'galactic rodeo'-themed party with music, booze, dress ups.

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Jacaranda Gin Festival 2019

Sat, 7 Sep, 2019
Newstead House, Newstead

Sip juniper spirits at one of Brisbane's historic spots.

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High Cheese

Sun, 21 Jul, 2019
Salt Meats Cheese South Bank, South Brisbane

Swap baked goods for cheese, plus free-flowing wine.

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Sandstone Point Hotel's Oyster Festival 2019

Sat, 19 Oct, 2019
Sandstone Point Hotel, Sandstone Point

Slurp your Saturday away on Bribie Island.

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GLOW

Thu, 1 Aug - Sat, 3 Aug 2019
HOTA, Home of the Arts, Surfers Paradise

Three nights of luminous installations and projections on the Gold Coast.

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Event
Late Night Thrifting

Fri, 26 Jul and Fri, 6 Sep 2019
Studio Thrifty 4, Albion

Stock up on vintage and pre-loved threads in this late-night shopping session.

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News
You Can Now Buy Perfumes Inspired by The Louvre's Famous Artworks

If you've ever wanted to smell like the 'Venus de Milo', here's your chance.

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Australia's Next Art Series Hotel Will Feature a Towering 27-Storey-High Street Art Mural

The new Perth site will pay tribute to Aussie artist Matt Adnate, with the big wall painter creating one of the world's tallest murals.

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News
The Original and Unnerving Japanese 'Ring' Franchise Is Back to Creep You Out All Over Again

'Sadako' sees the horror series start stalking YouTubers.

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Australia's First Set of Indigenous Emojis Are On Their Way to Your Phone

Coming to Android and iOS this year, the 19 new emojis include the Aboriginal flag and a boomerang.

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News
The ABC's Australian Live Music Show 'The Set' Is Returning for Another Gig-Filled Season

After its first hit season in 2018, the show returns to screens next month.

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Event
No Scrubs: 90s and Early 00s Party

Sat, 20 Jul, 2019
The Foundry Brisbane, Fortitude Valley

Jump a couple of decades back in time.

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The Netherworld Sideshow 2019

Tue, 6 Aug - Sun, 18 Aug 2019
Netherworld, Fortitude Valley

The sideshow you go to when you're not going to the sideshow.

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Pizza and Vino

Sun, 14 Jul, 2019
Salt Meats Cheese @ Garden Pantry, West End

Slices, cheese and wine under the stars.

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