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.

  • Ric's Big Backyard BIGSOUND Blow Out
    Event

    Ric's Big Backyard BIGSOUND Blow Out

    Fri, 11 Sep, 2015

    Ric's, Fortitude Valley

    When under the sunny Brisbane skies, throw a blow-out in a bar's backyard.

  • BIGSOUND Official Closing Party
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    BIGSOUND Official Closing Party

    Fri, 11 Sep, 2015

    The Triffid, Newstead

    When it comes to formally wrapping up this year's BIGSOUND, there can be only one official closing party.

  • Spunk Vs Rice Is Nice BIGSOUND Pre-Party
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    Spunk Vs Rice Is Nice BIGSOUND Pre-Party

    Tue, 8 Sep, 2015

    Black Bear Lodge, Fortitude Valley

    With entry and drinks costing patrons zilch, this is one heck of a free-for-all.

  • The Dew Process Annual BIGSOUND Party
    Event

    The Dew Process Annual BIGSOUND Party

    Wed, 9 Sep, 2015

    Heya Bar, Fortitude Valley

    When there's a late-night party to attend, who'd want to do something sensible like sleep?

  • The Night Before BIGSOUND
    Event

    The Night Before BIGSOUND

    Tue, 8 Sep, 2015

    The Foundry Brisbane, Fortitude Valley

    Expect a kick-ass event overflowing with good cheer.

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  • BIGSOUND 2015
    Event

    BIGSOUND 2015

    Wed, 9 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep 2015

    Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

    The annual music conference to end all music conferences.

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  • Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
    Event

    Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

    Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct 2015

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    Three ingredients for a coming-of-age effort steeped in feelings.

  • Soft Vinyl Mayhem
    Event

    Soft Vinyl Mayhem

    Fri, 11 Sep, 2015

    Laced, Brisbane

    Australia's first sofubi exhibit shows off indie vinyl toys from more than 20 artists.

  • Brisbane Mexican Festival 2015
    Event

    Brisbane Mexican Festival 2015

    Sat, 12 Sep, 2015

    Boundary Street Markets Complex, West End

    One of the world's most fascinating cultures finally gets its own Brisbane fiesta.

  • Scandinavian Festival Brisbane 2015
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    Scandinavian Festival Brisbane 2015

    Sun, 13 Sep, 2015

    Austin Street, Newstead, Newstead

    Revel in everything that makes Scandinavia great — and yes, that includes Ikea and Lego.

  • Mosh Covers Night
    Event

    Mosh Covers Night

    Sat, 12 Sep, 2015

    The Brightside, Brisbane

    Prepare for a night of heavy tracks and hefty party vibes.

  • Sunshine Coast Real Food Festival
    Event

    Sunshine Coast Real Food Festival

    Sat, 12 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep 2015

    Maleny Showground, Maleny

    Celebrate local, ethical, sustainable food while getting some food for thought, too.

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  • The Western Film Program at GOMA
    Event

    The Western Film Program at GOMA

    Fri, 11 Sep - Sun, 15 Nov 2015

    GOMA, South Brisbane

    Saddle up for a gun-slinging season of cinema made for the big screen.

  • Woofstock
    Event

    Woofstock

    Sat, 5 Sep, 2015

    Jan Power's Manly Farmers Markets, Manly

    Peace, love and treats.

  • Gayby Baby
    Event

    Gayby Baby

    Sun, 13 Sep, 2015

    Palace Barracks Cinemas, Brisbane

    For all the controversy, you'd think Gayby Baby was something more offensive than a sensitive portrait of kids growing up.

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  • Brisbane's High-Flying Limes Hotel Is Up For Sale
    News

    Brisbane's High-Flying Limes Hotel Is Up For Sale

    There's going to be one less in the stable for Damian Griffiths.

  • Jocelyn Hancock's Cake & Bake Opens in South Brisbane
    News

    Jocelyn Hancock's Cake & Bake Opens in South Brisbane

    One of Brisbane's legendary sweet tooths has a brand new bakery.

  • Paddington Is Getting A New, Nautical-Themed Gastropub
    News

    Paddington Is Getting A New, Nautical-Themed Gastropub

    From the brains behind Sonny's and Lefty's.

  • Damian Griffiths Is About to Fill South Bank With Delicious Kiosks
    News

    Damian Griffiths Is About to Fill South Bank With Delicious Kiosks

    Expect doughnuts, ice cream sandwiches and milkshakes in their own little huts.

  • Izakana-Ya Okuman
    Izakana-Ya Okuman
    Izakana-Ya Okuman
    Restaurant

    Izakana-Ya Okuman

    6/220 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane

    Expect to be spoiled for options — and atmosphere — at this Brisbane Japanese eatery.

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