The Best Women’s Fashion Boutiques in Sydney

Concrete Playground's picks of the best women's fashion stores, and where to find them.

Giveaways /// Win Tickets to Le Havre and Last Will

Win tickets to two international films being released in New Zealand this month.

Dreamlike Places That Actually Exist

Ranging from popular tourist destinations to awe-inspiring sights, these are places to add to the bucket list of amazing ones to visit before you kick it.

The Complete Guide to Finding Sydney’s Cheap Theatre Seats

Here's a guide of when and where to go to get some culture into your life, without having to eat noodles for the remainder of the week.

Are Sydney’s Bikeways on the Right Path?

Independent studies show that the number of bike trips in Sydney over the past two years has increased by an impressive 82%.

This American Life comes to Australian cinemas

With a weekly listenership of 1.7 million and a strong following since 1995, This American Life is due to make its debut in Australian cinemas.

Moa Beer Out of Office Shout

Win a Magnum of Moa by simply providing us with your funny Out of Office message at 11am, Tuesday, May 29 2012.

Win Tickets to see Bel Ami

We have five double passes to see Bel Ami, the adaptation of the famously salacious 19th century novel.

Giveaways /// Win One of Five Triumph & Disaster Gift Packs

Concrete Playground has teamed up with ex cricketer Dion Nash's new mens grooming product range Triumph & Disaster, which is popping up in premium retail stores across Auckland.

Beck’s Live Discovery at The Whiskey

A great opportunity for aspiring musicians, let's hope the best act wins and a true discovery is made.

The Ten Best Things to See at the Sydney Film Festival

The annual Sydney Film Festival carves a cinema-going strip out of the city and makes us excited about seeing more than just the latest blockbusters.

Five Emerging Australian Fashion Designers You Need to Know

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia wrapped up last Friday after showcasing the best of local fashion design against the backdrop of Sydney Harbour.

The Buzz on Urban Beekeeping

Urban beekeepers in Australia are on the increase, with more and more people besotted by an unusual new love affair with backyard native beekeeping.

Win Tickets to 7 Kinds of Happiness

Seven seminars with major industry heavyweights explore how happiness impacts the practice of leading local and international designers.

Interview: Chip Rolley

The Sydney Writers' Festival artistic director speaks with Concrete Playground about the issues of private versus public.

Win Tickets to the Caravan of Courage Pop-Up Wine Bar

Have drinks with a travelling group of six Hunter Valley winemakers.

Giveaways /// Win a VIP Double Pass to Semi-Permanent

If you haven't already got your ticket for Semi Permanent.. get your hurry up. It is without a doubt going to sell out and trust me, it's not one to miss.

Five of the Funniest YouTube Sketch Comedies

Get straight to the good stuff with CP's list of the top five sketch comedy YouTube channels.

Win a Double Pass to Autumn Music 2012

Enter to win one of three double passes to the Seasoned Music: Autumn 2012 event.

Review /// Idiots of Ants, The Axis of Awesome and Stephen K Amos

Concrete Playground reviews Idiots of Ants and The Axis of Awesome. Two awesome performances which kick off the 2012 NZ Comedy Festival.

The Very Best of Sydney in 2013

Concrete Playground's shortlist of the best places, experiences and events in this fine city.

The Ten Best Wine Bars In Sydney

Concrete Playground's guide to the best places to grab a glass of wine in this fine city.

Win Season One of Call Me Fitz on DVD

After years of womanising and substance abusing, Fitz is on the hunt for his long-lost conscience.

Win a Double Pass to see The Dictator

Sacha Baron Cohen's newest creation is on a mission to safeguard his beloved (oppressed) nation from the clutches of democracy.

India’s ‘Hugging Saint’ Visits Australia

'Amma' drew thousands last week during her Australian stop on her humanitarian hug campaign.

The Concrete Playground Hot List

The very best of what's happening in Sydney this week.

Tourists Steal a Penguin From Sea World Australia

In a hazy, bizarre night, three allegedly intoxicated tourists broke into Sea World Australia, leaving with fairy penguin Dirk.

Just The Wax Ma’am: Madame Tussauds Arrives in Sydney

Sing with Gaga, dance with MJ, give Monroe a kiss and have it out with the PM as Madame Tussauds' eerily lifelike statues arrive at Darling Harbour.

The Ten Best Things to do this ANZAC Day

From dawn 'til dusk and beyond, get in on ANZAC Day two-up, biscuits, comedy, ghetto handball and booze.

Ten Must See Comedians in the NZ International Comedy Festival

Deciding which comedians to see can seem a bit daunting, so to help you out, here are Concrete Playground's picks for a great night out.

Win a Double Pass to see Comedian Jim Breuer

Jim Breuer's Australian tour is set to be a knee-slapping good time.

Win a Double Pass to see Safe

Win one of ten double passes to see breakneck speed crime thriller Safe.

The Whiskey Live 2012 First Announcement

THE WHISKEY LIVE 2012 lineup has been announced, featuring a mixture of old and new.

Julian Assange Interviews Hezbollah Leader on his New Chat Show

Julian Assange, of WikiLeaks fame, premiered his talk show on RT this past Tuesday.

Sydney’s Best Vegetarian Restaurants

Vegetarians no longer have to sift through meat-filled menus. Check out Sydney's top vego restaurants.

Fire Ravages the Abercrombie Hotel

Emergency services were alerted to a 'suspicious' fire at the corner of Broadway and Abercrombie Streets just before 3am today.

The Concrete Playground Hot List

The very best of what's happening in Sydney this week.

The Ten Best Bookstores in Brisbane

Concrete Playground meets NYC choreographer Miguel Gutierrez

CP sits down with NYC choreographer Miguel Gutierrez to discuss his CarriageWorks collaboration with the Fondue Set.

Brisbane’s Underground Bike Polo Scene

Underground bike polo (think bicycles, not horses) is gaining popularity in Brisbane and beyond.

Giveaways /// Win a $150 Voucher for Soul Bar & Bistro

Win a $150 Voucher for Soul Bar Bistro, and also a chance to win an escape to Tahiti with Moët & Chandon, Soul Bar and Tahiti Tourism.

How to Find a Week’s Worth of Night Art in Sydney

In our city there are enough institutions, exhibitions and installations to fill a week's worth of evening art excursions.