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
The First Three Installations of Vivid's 2021 Program Have Been Revealed

Two luminous clocks in The Rocks and Barangaroo are currently counting down to this year's launch.

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Sydney Hospitality Giant Merivale Is Set to Open Its First Melbourne Venue

Justin Hemmes' hospitality group has purchased Melbourne's historic Tomasetti House.

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Event
Timber Yard Day Party with Willaris K

Sat, 17 Apr, 2021
The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne

Dancing and live music return to Port Melbourne's Timber Yard at this eight-hour party.

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Event
Lumen

Sat, 6 Mar - Sun, 1 Aug 2021
White Rabbit Gallery, Chippendale

The Chippendale gallery exhibited more than 30 luminous works.

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White Rabbit Gallery's 'Lumen' Exhibition Takes a Dazzling Journey Through Light-Based Artworks

The Chippendale gallery is exhibiting more than 30 luminous works until August.

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Event
April Sun

Fri, 16 Apr - Sun, 2 May 2021
St Kilda Triangle, Saint Kilda

A program of gigs and day parties from the likes of Hiatus Kaiyote, The Church, Chillinit and more.

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Live At Last Is the New National Tour Hosting Free Intimate Shows By Beloved Local Bands

Hockey Dad will perform in Sydney and Last Dinosaurs will hit the stage in Brisbane — and to attend, you have to win tickets.

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Music From the Home Front Is Returning in 2021 as a Live Concert That'll Be Streamed Nationally

Melburnians can head along — and everyone else can watch at home.

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Event
Good Times Festival

Fri, 24 Sep - Sat, 25 Sep 2021
Tocumwal, Tocumwal

The team behind Strawberry Fields is taking over a regional town for a two-day music and arts festival.

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The Queen Victoria Market Is Set to Welcome Two New Sheds As Part of a $40 Million Transformation

The development will include upgrades to the existing food hall, too.

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New Three-Day Music Festival Dream Machine Will Take You Island-Hopping in The Whitsundays

Dance to tunes from Hayden James and Flight Facilities, then sleep on a yacht or on Daydream Island.

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Thredbo's 2021 Winter Season Will Include Sunrise Ski Sessions and Feasts Overlooking the Village

The resort has announced its winter dates for this year — and exactly what snow fans can expect.

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You Can Now Help Save Endangered Frogs By Eating Your Way Through a Bag of Freddos

Cadbury has donated $600,000 to frog conservation across Australia and NZ.

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Reko Rennie Has Transformed a Melbourne Basketball Court Into a Colourful Public Art Installation

The basketball court will be open for a limited time and is currently available for public bookings.

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Event
Frank Green Virtual Warehouse Sale

Thu, 18 Mar - Sun, 21 Mar 2021
Online

Snag yourself a stylish new reusable cup for cheap at this four-day sale.

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Clarice Beckett: The Present Moment

Sat, 27 Feb - Sun, 16 May 2021
Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide

The AGSA's comprehensive Clarice Beckett retrospective contains nearly 130 artworks arranged to represent the chronology of a single day.

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The Iconic 40 Percent Exclusive Edit Sale

Thu, 4 Mar - Mon, 8 Mar 2021
Online

Treat yourself to some new wardrobe items at this online sale.

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Brunswick Ballroom Is the New Melbourne Music Venue In the Former Halls of The Spotted Mallard

Sit beneath stained glass domes and eat vegan wings at this new Brunswick concert venue.

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St Kilda's Lau's Family Kitchen Is Closing Down After 15 Years of Service

The Acland Street mainstay will stop serving its signature Cantonese dishes at the end of March.

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Jets Elysian Collection Launch

Thu, 25 Feb - Tue, 30 Mar 2021
Online

Take a first look at the swimwear brand's new collection — and score 15 percent off in the process.

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Frank Green Virtual Warehouse Sale

Clarice Beckett: The Present Moment

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Brunswick Ballroom Is the New Melbourne Music Venue In the Former Halls of The Spotted Mallard

St Kilda's Lau's Family Kitchen Is Closing Down After 15 Years of Service

Jets Elysian Collection Launch

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