Ben Hansen

Ben Hansen is the Junior Editor at Concrete Playground. Ben is Sydney's biggest advocate — a passionate supporter of the city's hospitality and art scenes. You can catch him sipping a negroni at your local bar, barracking for the Eels at CommBank Stadium or on your radio as host of FBi Radio's Mornings every Wednesday.

Favourite restaurant in Sydney: Baba's Place. Minimal-intervention wines, inventive eats, great tunes, friendly staff and a love for all things suburban, all hidden in a Marrickville warehouse. What more could you want?

News
Virgin Is Bringing Back Its Boozy Pride Flights with Drag, DJs and Bottomless Drinks for Mardi Gras

After first taking off in 2021, Virgin's Sydney-bound pride flights will depart from both Brisbane and Melbourne — just in time for the last weekend of Mardi Gras.

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Airbnb Has Revealed Its Most-Liked Homes of 2021 If You're Looking to Book an Enviable Getaway

Check out the most idyllic stays from across the globe.

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The Whitsundays' New Island-Hopping Three-Day Music Festival Dream Machine Is Going Ahead This Month

Dance to tunes from Hayden James and The Jungle Giants, then sleep on Daydream Island.

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The Northern Beaches' Luxury Floating Villa Is Reopening with a New Look and On-Board Sauna

Located just off Palm Beach, Lilypad comes with an on-board wine cellar, gourmet meals and your own boat.

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Eighteen Romantic Getaways You Can Book on the South Coast and in the Southern Highlands

Discover sleepy beaches, quaint towns and rolling hills on your trip to southern NSW when you stay at one of these secluded stays.

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The City of Melbourne Is Throwing Four Free NYE Parties to Send Off 2021 in Style

Four NYE celebration zones will pop up at Alexandra Gardens, Docklands, Flagstaff Gardens and Treasury Gardens — each with views of the midnight fireworks

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Event
QV Club

Friday, November 19, 2021 - Thursday, March 31, 2022
QV Melbourne, Melbourne

QV Melbourne welcomes a summer pop-up complete with two bars and a roster of DJs.

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News
Melbourne Is Ringing in the New Year with Australia's Largest Ever Drone Show

Featuring 350 drones, the spectacular show will light up the night sky twice on NYE and throughout January.

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Event
Splendour in the Grass 2022

Friday, July 22 - Sunday, July 24, 2022
North Byron Parklands, Yelgun

The three-day festival is returning to North Byron Parklands after a two-year hiatus with Gorillaz, Tyler, the Creator and The Strokes.

Buy Tickets

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News
Lorde's Huge Australian and New Zealand Tour Has Been Postponed Until 2023

"Touring internationally through a COVID outbreak has a ton of unforeseen moving parts, and I’d much rather play for you when we’re all confident it will go smoothly."

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Seventeen Treehouses Around Australia You Can Book for an Immersive Nature Getaway

Book a stay deep in the Blue Mountains or a stone's throw away from the Great Barrier Reef.

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News
Billie Eilish Has Announced Australian and New Zealand Tour Dates for 2022

The pop sensation is bringing her Happier Than Ever Tour down under next September.

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You Can Now Get Mr Black Espresso Martinis in Ready-to-Drink Cans

The distiller and coffee roaster is now offering canned espresso martinis — and ten percent off your next order.

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Event
Art Well — Mental Health and Wellbeing Creative Workshops

Wednesday, September 1 - Sunday, October 10, 2021
Online

Build paper sculptures, upcycle your old clothes and make air-dry clay figurines thanks to Roomies Arts' online creative workshops.

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Four Pillars Has Launched Ready-to-Drink Gin and Tonic Cans Just in Time for Summer

The RTDs are made with a hyper-concentrated version Four Pillars' rare dry gin and a special tonic designed to complement the spirit.

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Koala Surprise Birthday Sale

Monday, September 20 - Sunday, September 26, 2021
Online

Koala is offering up to 20 percent off its full range of homewares to celebrate its sixth birthday.

Buy Tickets

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Elph Social Tiny House Virtual Classes

Thursday, September 16, 2021, Thursday, September 23, 2021, Thursday, September 30, 2021 and Thursday, October 7, 2021
Online

Build these adorable tiny houses at this online workshop.

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Melbourne Brewery Brick Lane Has Been Awarded the World's Best Porter at the World Beer Awards

The independent brewery picked up three awards, including Australia's best amber pale ale and Australia's best APA.

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Free Doughnuts on DoorDash

Saturday, September 4 - Sunday, September 5, 2021
Online

Spend $10 at Krispy Kreme and you'll be rewarded with four free DoorDash doughnuts.

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You Can Now Make Your Own Bubble Tea at Home with DIY Boba Kits from Boba Barista

Enjoy bubble tea without leaving your home — and get $10 off your first order.

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You Can Now Get Mr Black Espresso Martinis in Ready-to-Drink Cans

Art Well — Mental Health and Wellbeing Creative Workshops

Four Pillars Has Launched Ready-to-Drink Gin and Tonic Cans Just in Time for Summer

Koala Surprise Birthday Sale

Elph Social Tiny House Virtual Classes

Melbourne Brewery Brick Lane Has Been Awarded the World's Best Porter at the World Beer Awards

Free Doughnuts on DoorDash

You Can Now Make Your Own Bubble Tea at Home with DIY Boba Kits from Boba Barista

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