A Theatrical Guide to Sydney Festival 2012

Anchoring Sydney Festival 2012 are some international heavyweights from the world of theatre and dance.

NZ Fashion Makes Top 10 at the Melbourne Cup

Edinburgh Gardens

With endless grassy lawns canopied by sheltering trees, Edinburgh Gardens caters to a diverse range of picnicgoers.

Paula Scher’s Amazing Maps

Scher's pieces offer an individual distortion of the world and strong commentary about our society and often chaotic lifestyles.

Wendy’s Secret Garden

Wendy's Secret Garden is a small testament to heartbreak hidden amongst the skyscrapers that line the city's foreshore.

Kangaroo Point Cliffs

On any given day, locals and tourists flock to the area to soak up the sunshine.

The Ten Best Melbourne Cup Destinations in Sydney 2011

When it comes to that annual event of indulgence, the Melbourne Cup, there's more important things to decide than which horse to back.

Beautiful Paintings of Graffiti on Vans

New York artist Kevin Cyr paints the artfully graffitied vans and vehicles of his Brooklyn neighbourhood.

No Years Announce the Second Line-up of Artists

If you’re going to be in Brisbane in the waning hours of 2011 then to fulfill your requirements of getting loose/having fun you’ll need to be at the Powerhouse for No Years.

Spike Jonze Directs Stop-Motion Skeletal Love Story

The acclaimed director's latest short film has you falling in love with a pair of horny skeletons who come to life one night in a French bookshop.

London. What are you listening to?

The Board of Selectors tells us what is hot in London town.

Netherwood – A Kiwi Western Film

Shot in the North Canterbury town of Waipara, the film has been funded by the locals in a nice little story of Canterbury success.

Steve Jobs’ Biographer Interviewed on 60 Minutes

Walter Isaacson shares the story behind the story.

Photography from 1911-14 Antarctic Expedition Released Online

The photos depict incredible vistas of the Antarctic, the wildlife and the experiences of the brave Australasian explorers who ventured there.

A Summer Guide to Men’s Fashion in Sydney

Summer is fast approaching, and for many this means a total review of your wardrobe. Here we've compiled a list of stores around Sydney that will help you look the part in the coming months.

The Future of Bike Innovation

Forget your fixie, these innovative bikes are the real deal.

Win a Double Pass to See Bill Cunningham New York

The documentary follows the life and work of 80-year old Bill Cunningham, photographer for The New York Times and candid fashion icon.

The Mona Lisa Recreated with a Single Line

It's incredible the things an ordinary person can do if they just have the appropriate felt-tip pen.

Brooklyn Man Turns His Life Into An Exhibition in a Dumpster

In the ultimate act of not being able to let go, an artist has transferred the detritus of his past into a perusable dumpster.

Hunter S. Thompson’s Hangover Cure

The infamous Gonzo journalist has something to cure your throbbing head.

David Bowie’s Face Graces the £10 Note

The face of Ziggy Stardust is now official currency in the London suburb of Brixton.

Interview /// Concrete Playground Meets Tahuna Breaks

Tahuna Breaks' trumpet and keys player, Tim Baker, tells us what has been going on with the boys and what exciting projects are in the pipelines.

Designs That Let You Sleep Anywhere, Anytime

Our society seems to be developing an obsession for sleeping in places that are not our beds.

Japan Tourism to Offer 10,000 Free Flights to Bloggers

At last, there may be a way to put your otherwise life-crippling Facebook addiction to good use.

Boozy Bears Emerge in South Dakota

Maybe confectionery giants should start selling candy in brown paper bags from now on.

Win a Double Pass to See Midnight in Paris

Woody Allen’s latest film offers a snapshot of the world’s most adored city in its glory days, where avant-garde intersected with the everyday.

Concrete Playground Meets Norwegian Wood Director, Tran Anh Hung

We catch up with the acclaimed director ahead of the film's Australia/New Zealand release.

St Jerome’s Laneway New Zealand Lineup Announced

So roll up your sleeves and dress yourself ironically. Laneway is going to be more than ok (although you don't need to publicly admit it).

Brakay Art Installations in Italy

I once came across a quote that summed up modernity quite nicely. It went: Modern Art = I could do that + Yeah, but you didn't.

Occupy Wall Street Protests Start to Spread Around the World

How the American Dream has turned into a nightmare for a large proportion of U.S. citizens.

Feist, Chairlift and Laura Marling to Headline St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2012

If you like bands most people haven't heard of, then you will likely love the St. Jerome's Laneway Festival 2012 artist roster.

David Lynch Goes To Crazy Clown Town

David Lynch releases a track from his forthcoming LP.

Untappd App Combines Social Networking and Beer

The perfect excuse to drink more beer and check your iPhone.

Message in a Bottle: The Unusual Social Network

Harold Hackett has been sending messages all over the world, but unlike most of us he hasn’t been using a phone or a computer.

The Land of Yes and The Land of No

Let me preface this by saying that I am by no means an expert in the world of movement. However, what I can offer to you dear readers is a review from the perspective of someone who appreciates dance but can’t tell the difference between a plié and a pirouette.

Unload Your Emotional Baggage and Get a Free Song in Return

This new site lets you unload your worries to a perfect stranger, who will in turn read it and send you a song they think will make you feel better.

Win Dinner and a Movie at The Beresford’s Italian Film Nights

In the lead up to balmy summer nights, The Beresford is screening a selection of Italian arthouse films every Monday.

Win Tickets to see Kursk at the Opera House

Step into the dark and witness the psychology of sailors trapped at the bottom of the sea at Kursk.

IPhone Bike Speaker Lets You Listen While You Ride

Play sweet music and use your iPhone as a GPS while riding through the town on your bike.

Slavery Footprint: Calculating How Many Forced Labourers Work For You

Cue the bright-eyed, pigtailed offspring of ethical consumerism and social media, Slavery Footprint.

The Ten Best Things to See and Do at Art & About 2011

There's art everywhere, and Concrete Playground's sifted out the best parts of Art & About for you to get to.

Sydney Theatre Company Launches 2012 Season

Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton have taken inspiration from movies, novels, the preoccupations of the world and the ingenuity of local artists to create Season 2012.