Spotify Launches in Australia

Spotify, the digital music service that allows you to instantly discover, play and share over 16 million music tracks on demand, has arrived on Australian shores.

The Ten Best Events at Vivid Ideas 2012

Dedicated to connecting industry with emerging talent and global leaders in over 100 events, this year will see events focused on discussion and creative collaboration.

Spotify Lands in New Zealand

Spotify has opened it's song filled doors to New Zealand.

Win Tickets to the First Ever ARTBAR at the MCA

Art, DJs, karaoke, and priceless views of Vivid's opening night - that's MCA's first ARTBAR for you.

Win Tickets to the Opening Night of the Human Rights Arts and Film Festival

Concrete Playground has five double passes to give away for the film Buffalo Girls.

Win Tickets to the Opening Night of the Human Rights Arts and Film Festival

Concrete Playground has five double passes to giveaway for the opening night, Australian Shorts.

Reviving Dead Words with Beautiful Typography

A blog called The Dead Words is using thematically appropriate typography to breathe new life into, well, dead words.

The Ten Best Made-For-TV Bands

To celebrate the Conchords' tour, here are ten made-for-TV bands that have rocked the tube in decades gone by.

Win a Brad Robson Mural on Your Wall

Muralist Brad Robson wants to paint your wall.

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.

Spiderbots At Semi-Permanent

Twitter; the one social platform that seems to cause a lot of confusion, particularly among those who've never had a go at it. If that's you and you'd like to cement that confusion, get a load of this.

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.

Ten Musicians You Should be Following on Instagram

Ten Instagram accounts that give you a look inside the intoxicating life of a modern muso.

Coldplay Announce Australasian Tour

After promising a return to Australian shores earlier this year, Coldplay have announced the details of their November tour.

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.

The Best Apps for Discovering New Music

Eight cool music discovery apps you can access right now.

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.

A Glamping Guide for Music Festivals

Gear up for all of winter's festivals with 10 glamping necessities.

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.

Music for the Concrete Playground

As winter approaches, distract yourself from the coming months of cold and rainy Auckland weather with some of the best tracks of the year so far.

The Black Keys Announce Two New Zealand Shows

The Lollapalooza and Coachella headliners are bringing their latest album 'El Camino' to six Aussie locations and now to Auckland's Vector Arena in November and Wellington's TSB Bank Arena.

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.

Splendour in the Grass Sydney Sideshows Announced

Missed out on Splendour in the Grass tickets? No doubt you'll be excited to hear this latest announcement about sideshow gigs in Sydney.

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.

Five Essential Bands to see at Splendour in the Grass 2012

Australia’s ’90s Music Revival

It seems as one group leaves, another jumps on the Aussie touring bandwagon.

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 Avalanches Release a New Mixtape, Maybe

This past weekend, the Australian band tweeted a mysterious message to fans, with a link to a mix titled 'A Sleepy Bedtime Mix for Young Ones'.

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.