Joe Rivers, Author at Concrete Playground

News
Immerse Yourself in Japanese Culture at These Eight Festivals

Discover the wonderful and ancient traditions that make Japan so special.

{"id":972211,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Immerse Yourself in Japanese Culture at These Eight Festivals","description":"Discover the wonderful and ancient traditions that make Japan so special.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/JNTO_Festivals_Nachi_iStock24_RealWorld8-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/JNTO_Festivals_Nachi_iStock24_RealWorld8.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/travel-leisure\/immerse-yourself-in-japanese-culture-at-these-eight-festivals","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/JNTO_Festivals_Nachi_iStock24_RealWorld8.jpg","alt":"Immerse Yourself in Japanese Culture at These Eight Festivals"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/JNTO_Festivals_kumagi-machi__Chichibu-shi__Saitama-ken_supplied24.jpg","alt":"Immerse Yourself in Japanese Culture at These Eight Festivals"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/249-3.jpg","alt":"Photo of snow sculpture at the Sapporo Snow Festival."},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/JNTO_Festivals_2023_Kishiwada_city_1_ehexbi.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/JNTO_Festivals_NadaNoKenkaMatsuri_iStock24_credit-RnDmS.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/JNTO_Festivals_EisaMatsuri_iStock24_subajogu.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/JNTO_Festivals_kumagi-machi__Chichibu-shi__Saitama-ken_supplied24.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/JNTO_Festivals_UsukiTakeyoi_iStock24_grandspy707.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/JNTO_Festivals_Nachi_iStock24_RealWorld8.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/JNTO_Festivals_Namahage_iStock24_kuremo.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
Going Alternative in the Coffee Capital: Which Oat Dealers in Melbourne are Right For You, Based on Desired Vibes

Level up your daily caffeine consumption with a visit to these cracking venues across Melbourne.

{"id":972058,"type":"food-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Going Alternative in the Coffee Capital: Which Oat Dealers in Melbourne are Right For You, Based on Desired Vibes","description":"Level up your daily caffeine consumption with a visit to these cracking venues across Melbourne.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Oatly_Melbourne_PlugNickel_Credit-Lucien-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Oatly_Melbourne_PlugNickel_Credit-Lucien.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/food-drink\/which-oat-dealers-in-melbourne-are-right-for-you-based-on-desired-vibes","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Oatly_Melbourne_PlugNickel_Credit-Lucien.jpg","alt":"Going Alternative in the Coffee Capital: Which Oat Dealers in Melbourne are Right For You, Based on Desired Vibes"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Oatly_Melbourne_CitySaints_supplied24.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Oatly_Melbourne_Calere_supplied24.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Oatly_Melbourne_ArchiesAllDay_Supplied24.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
Taste Your Way Around Asia on These Incredible Food Tours

Step it up from neighbourhood takeaway and take your tastebuds global with these curated adventures.

{"id":969981,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Taste Your Way Around Asia on These Incredible Food Tours","description":"Step it up from neighbourhood takeaway and take your tastebuds global with these curated adventures.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Vietnam-Hoi-An-leader-cafe_RF11558-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Vietnam-Hoi-An-leader-cafe_RF11558.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/travel-leisure\/taste-your-way-around-asia-on-these-incredible-food-tours","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Vietnam-Hoi-An-leader-cafe_RF11558.jpg","alt":"Taste Your Way Around Asia on These Incredible Food Tours"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-korea_jeonju_00576_food_cjzk.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Sri-Lanka-074.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-be-kind-thailand-chiang-mai-4209.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-India-Udaipur-India-DSC03439.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Intrepid_food-feature_Georgia_iStock24_credit-YanaTatevosian.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Vietnam-food-flatlay_RF10823.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Japan-Real-Food-Adventure_intrepid_supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Real-Cambodia_intrepid_supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
Guide
Five World-Class Sporting Events in NSW to Add to your 2024 Calendar

Check out the serious sporting events happening in the state.

{"id":951094,"type":"leisure","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Five World-Class Sporting Events in NSW to Add to your 2024 Calendar","description":"Check out the serious sporting events happening in the state.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DNSW_Alwayson_Sport_SydneyMarathon_HarbourBridge_Credit-DNSW-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DNSW_Alwayson_Sport_SydneyMarathon_HarbourBridge_Credit-DNSW.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/best-of\/five-world-class-sporting-events-in-nsw-to-add-to-your-2024-calendar","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Guide","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/guides"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DNSW_Alwayson_Sport_SydneyMarathon_HarbourBridge_Credit-DNSW.jpg","alt":"Five World-Class Sporting Events in NSW to Add to your 2024 Calendar"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DNSW_AlwaysOn_Sports_StateofOrigin_Blues_Credit-DNSW.jpg","alt":"Five World-Class Sporting Events in NSW to Add to your 2024 Calendar"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DNSW_Alwayson_Sport_GWMSydneySurfPro_2022Winner_Credit-MattDunbarWorldSurfLeague.jpg","alt":"Five World-Class Sporting Events in NSW to Add to your 2024 Calendar"}]}
News
A Local Legends Guide: The Team at Third Wheel Highett Share Their Hidden Gems of Bayside Melbourne

"Watching people enjoy what we offer brings us all a lot of pride.”

{"id":932449,"type":"food-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"A Local Legends Guide: The Team at Third Wheel Highett Share Their Hidden Gems of Bayside Melbourne","description":"\"Watching people enjoy what we offer brings us all a lot of pride.\u201d","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/TobysLL_ThirdWheel_Staff_Supplied23-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/TobysLL_ThirdWheel_Staff_Supplied23.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/food-drink\/the-team-of-third-wheel-highett-tell-us-the-hidden-gems-of-bayside-melbourne","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/TobysLL_ThirdWheel_Staff_Supplied23.jpg","alt":"A Local Legends Guide: The Team at Third Wheel Highett Share Their Hidden Gems of Bayside Melbourne"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/TobysLocalLegends_ThirdWheelHighett_External.jpg","alt":"A Local Legends Guide: The Team at Third Wheel Highett Share Their Hidden Gems of Bayside Melbourne"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/TobysLocalLegends_ThirdWheelHighett_Internal.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/TobysLocalLegends_ThirdWheelHighett_Food.jpg","alt":""}]}
Cafe
Third Wheel Highett

493 Highett Road, Highett

Quality cups of joe and a seriously high-end menu make this Highett gem shine.

{"id":928276,"type":"cafe","icon":"coffee","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003E493 Highett Road, Highett\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Third Wheel Highett","description":"Quality cups of joe and a seriously high-end menu make this Highett gem shine.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/TobysLocalLegends_ThirdWheelHighett_External-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/TobysLocalLegends_ThirdWheelHighett_External.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/restaurants\/third-wheel-highett","latitude":"-37.94844739999999","longitude":"145.0410881","address":"493 Highett Road, Highett","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Cafe","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/cafes"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/TobysLocalLegends_ThirdWheelHighett_External.jpg","alt":"Third Wheel Highett"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/TobysLocalLegends_ThirdWheelHighett_Internal.jpg","alt":"Third Wheel Highett"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/TobysLocalLegends_ThirdWheelHighett_Food.jpg","alt":""}]}
Guide
Six Spectacular Art Exhibitions Hitting Sydney in 2023

Famous Modern masters and significant contemporary artists from Australia and abroad are being celebrated in these unmissable exhibitions.

{"id":901801,"type":"art","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Six Spectacular Art Exhibitions Hitting Sydney in 2023","description":"Famous Modern masters and significant contemporary artists from Australia and abroad are being celebrated in these unmissable exhibitions.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Nabilah-Nordins-Corinthian-Clump-the-national-4-agnsw-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Nabilah-Nordins-Corinthian-Clump-the-national-4-agnsw.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/best-of\/six-spectacular-art-exhibitions-hitting-sydney-in-2023","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Guide","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/guides"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Nabilah-Nordins-Corinthian-Clump-the-national-4-agnsw.jpg","alt":"Six Spectacular Art Exhibitions Hitting Sydney in 2023"}]}
Event
Sydney International Art Series: Kandinsky

Sat, 4 Nov 2023 - Sun, 10 Mar 2024
Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney

Explore the life and work of hugely influential 20th Century expressionist Vasily Kandinsky at the Art Gallery of NSW.

Buy Tickets

{"id":902071,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003ESat, 4 Nov 2023 - Sun, 10 Mar 2024\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EArt Gallery of NSW, Sydney\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Sydney International Art Series: Kandinsky","description":"Explore the life and work of hugely influential 20th Century expressionist Vasily Kandinsky at the Art Gallery of NSW.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Installation-view-of-the-Kandinsky-exhibition-at-the-Art-Gallery-of-New-South-Wales-photo-Art-Gallery-of-New-South-Wales-Mim-Stirling-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Installation-view-of-the-Kandinsky-exhibition-at-the-Art-Gallery-of-New-South-Wales-photo-Art-Gallery-of-New-South-Wales-Mim-Stirling.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/sydney-international-art-series-kandinsky","latitude":"-33.8688037","longitude":"151.21741380000003","address":"Art Gallery Road, Sydney","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"tribe_events\" \u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au\/art\/watch-listen-read\/read\/bourgeois-kandinsky\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\n \u003Ci class='ph ph-ticket'\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EBuy Tickets\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Installation-view-of-the-Kandinsky-exhibition-at-the-Art-Gallery-of-New-South-Wales-photo-Art-Gallery-of-New-South-Wales-Mim-Stirling.jpg","alt":"Sydney International Art Series: Kandinsky"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Installation-view-of-the-Kandinsky-exhibition-at-the-Art-Gallery-of-New-South-Wales-photo-Art-Gallery-of-New-South-Wales-Mim-Stirling-4.jpg","alt":"Sydney International Art Series: Kandinsky"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Installation-view-of-the-Kandinsky-exhibition-at-the-Art-Gallery-of-New-South-Wales-photo-Art-Gallery-of-New-South-Wales-Mim-Stirling-3.jpg","alt":"Sydney International Art Series: Kandinsky"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Installation-view-of-the-Kandinsky-exhibition-at-the-Art-Gallery-of-New-South-Wales-photo-Art-Gallery-of-New-South-Wales-Mim-Stirling-2.jpg","alt":"Sydney International Art Series: Kandinsky"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Installation-view-of-the-Kandinsky-exhibition-at-the-Art-Gallery-of-New-South-Wales-photo-Art-Gallery-of-New-South-Wales-Mim-Stirling-1-1.jpg","alt":"Sydney International Art Series: Kandinsky"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DNSW_AlwaysOn_SIASKadinsky_LandscapeWithRain_Credit-SolmonR.GuggenheimFoundation.jpg","alt":"Sydney International Art Series: Kandinsky"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DNSW_AlwaysOn_DNSW_SIASKadinsky_CirclesOnBlack_Credit-SolomonR.GuggenheimFoundation.jpg","alt":"Sydney International Art Series: Kandinsky"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Installation-view-of-the-Kandinsky-exhibition-at-the-Art-Gallery-of-New-South-Wales-photo-Art-Gallery-of-New-South-Wales-Mim-Stirling-5.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Installation-view-of-the-Kandinsky-exhibition-at-the-Art-Gallery-of-New-South-Wales-photo-Art-Gallery-of-New-South-Wales-Mim-Stirling-1.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
Tumbalong Nights 2023

Thu, 25 May - Sat, 17 Jun 2023
Tumbalong Park, Sydney

Darling Harbour is hosting an exceptional lineup of free live music performances courtesy of Vivid Sydney.

{"id":899329,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003EThu, 25 May - Sat, 17 Jun 2023\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003ETumbalong Park, Sydney\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Tumbalong Nights 2023","description":"Darling Harbour is hosting an exceptional lineup of free live music performances courtesy of Vivid Sydney.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tumbalong-nights-supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tumbalong-nights-supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/tumbalong-nights-2023","latitude":"-33.8756884","longitude":"151.20172660000003","address":"11 Harbour Street, Sydney","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tumbalong-nights-supplied.jpg","alt":"Tumbalong Nights 2023"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Hatchie_Credit-Lissyelle.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/yothu-yindi-supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
Melbourne's Most Instagrammable Spots by Day and Night

Fall in love with Melbourne all over again at these prime photo spots.

{"id":877628,"type":"design-style","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Melbourne's Most Instagrammable Spots by Day and Night","description":"Fall in love with Melbourne all over again at these prime photo spots.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Chinatown-Melbourne-at-night-Christian-Unsplash-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Chinatown-Melbourne-at-night-Christian-Unsplash.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/design-style\/melbournes-most-instagrammable-spots-by-day-and-night","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Chinatown-Melbourne-at-night-Christian-Unsplash.jpg","alt":"mid-autumn-festival melbourne - moon festival melbourne"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/RoyalExhibitionBUildin-supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Flinders-Station_Unsplash_dylan-lu.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
Eight Ways to Get Your Arts and Culture Fix on the Sapphire Coast

From multi-day music festivals to month-long arts events, the Sapphire Coast is brimming with exciting arts and culture events.

{"id":860184,"type":"art","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Eight Ways to Get Your Arts and Culture Fix on the Sapphire Coast","description":"From multi-day music festivals to month-long arts events, the Sapphire Coast is brimming with exciting arts and culture events.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Curtis-Harding-Wanderer-Festival-Supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Curtis-Harding-Wanderer-Festival-Supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/arts-entertainment\/art\/eight-ways-to-get-your-arts-and-culture-fix-on-the-sapphire-coast","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Curtis-Harding-Wanderer-Festival-Supplied.jpg","alt":"Eight Ways to Get Your Arts and Culture Fix on the Sapphire Coast"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sarah-Blasko-Wanderer-Festival-Supplied.jpg","alt":"Eight Ways to Get Your Arts and Culture Fix on the Sapphire Coast"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Maple-Glider-Wanderer-Festival-Supplied.jpg","alt":"Eight Ways to Get Your Arts and Culture Fix on the Sapphire Coast"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Didirri-Wanderer-Festival-Supplied.jpg","alt":"Eight Ways to Get Your Arts and Culture Fix on the Sapphire Coast"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Jack-RIver-Flowers-Supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Giiyong-Festival-Credit-Sapphire-Coast-Destination-Marketing.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cinema-movie-theatre-unsplash-stock.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Merimbula-Yarn-Bombing-Tree-Supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Cobargo-Folk-Festival-Credit-Sapphire-Coast-Destination-Marketing.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Art-Month-Sapphire-Coast-Supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Sculpture-Bermagui-Credit-Sapphire-Coast-Destination-Marketing.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/jazz-band-unsplash.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
Thai Creatives Are Embracing Sustainability In Their Design Approach — Here's How

From plant-based takeaway cups to skincare made from indigo roots, a range of useful and thoughtful products are being created by brands embracing sustainable practices.

{"id":859925,"type":"design","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Thai Creatives Are Embracing Sustainability In Their Design Approach \u2014 Here's How","description":"From plant-based takeaway cups to skincare made from indigo roots, a range of useful and thoughtful products are being created by brands embracing sustainable practices.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/TRC-Huahom-Supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/TRC-Huahom-Supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/design-style\/thai-creatives-are-embracing-sustainability-in-their-design-approach-heres-how","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/TRC-Huahom-Supplied.jpg","alt":"Thai Creatives Are Embracing Sustainability In Their Design Approach \u2014 Here's How"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Bope-Homewares-Huahom-Supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/PIN-Huahom-Supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Pasaya-Huahom-Supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/TRC-Huahom-Supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Circular-Cardigan-Huahom-Supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/KH-Editions-Huahom-Supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Earthtone-Huahom-Supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DD-Cup-Huahom-Supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Hide-and-Seek-Kitty-litter-Supplied.jpg","alt":""},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Khramer-Huahom-Skincare-supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
Audible Live: Stories Made to be Heard

Wed, 1 Jun 2022, Wed, 8 Jun 2022 and Wed, 15 Jun 2022
UTS Great Hall, Ultimo

Vivid Sydney is bringing a compelling series of live events focused on the diverse ways stories can be told.

Buy Tickets

{"id":851979,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003EWed, 1 Jun 2022, Wed, 8 Jun 2022 and Wed, 15 Jun 2022 \u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EUTS Great Hall, Ultimo\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Audible Live: Stories Made to be Heard","description":"Vivid Sydney is bringing a compelling series of live events focused on the diverse ways stories can be told.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Adam-Liaw_-VividIdeas22_AudibleLive-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Adam-Liaw_-VividIdeas22_AudibleLive.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/audible-live-stories-made-to-be-heard","latitude":"-33.88346673812785","longitude":"151.20087832686542","address":"15 Broadway, Ultimo","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"tribe_events\" \u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/tickets.vividsydney.com\/events\/31072\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\n \u003Ci class='ph ph-ticket'\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EBuy Tickets\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Adam-Liaw_-VividIdeas22_AudibleLive.jpg","alt":"Audible Live: Stories Made to be Heard"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Marc-Fennell_Headshot-VividIdeas_AudibleLive.jpg","alt":"Audible Live: Stories Made to be Heard"}]}
Event
The Future of Drugs

Fri, 3 Jun, 2022
UTS Great Hall, Ultimo

Vivid Sydney brings a mind-widening panel discussion on the ever-changing perspectives on psychoactive drugs.

Buy Tickets

{"id":851953,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003EFri, 3 Jun, 2022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EUTS Great Hall, Ultimo\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"The Future of Drugs","description":"Vivid Sydney brings a mind-widening panel discussion on the ever-changing perspectives on psychoactive drugs.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/VividIdeas22_FutureOfDrugs-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/VividIdeas22_FutureOfDrugs.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/the-future-of-drugs","latitude":"-33.88346673812785","longitude":"151.20087832686542","address":"15 Broadway, Ultimo","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"tribe_events\" \u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vividsydney.com\/event\/ideas\/the-future-of-drugs#buy-tickets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\n \u003Ci class='ph ph-ticket'\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EBuy Tickets\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/VividIdeas22_FutureOfDrugs.jpg","alt":"The Future of Drugs"}]}
Event
Big Brother Is Watching

Sun, 5 Jun, 2022
UTS Great Hall, Ultimo

Hear experts in conversation about the ethics behind AI technology at this free Vivid Sydney event.

Book Now

{"id":851941,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003ESun, 5 Jun, 2022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EUTS Great Hall, Ultimo\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Big Brother Is Watching","description":"Hear experts in conversation about the ethics behind AI technology at this free Vivid Sydney event.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/BigBrotherIsWatching_VividIdeas22-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/BigBrotherIsWatching_VividIdeas22.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/big-brother-is-watching","latitude":"-33.88346673812785","longitude":"151.20087832686542","address":"15 Broadway, Ultimo","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"tribe_events\" \u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vividsydney.com\/event\/ideas\/big-brother-is-watching#buy-tickets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\n \u003Ci class='ph ph-ticket'\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EBook Now\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/BigBrotherIsWatching_VividIdeas22.jpg","alt":"Big Brother Is Watching"}]}
Event
Troye Sivan on Beauty, Art and Fluidity

Sun, 29 May, 2022
Sydney Town Hall, Sydney

The global icon, pop star and creative force is hitting a CBD stage in conversation with Flex Mami.

Buy Tickets

{"id":851914,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003ESun, 29 May, 2022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003ESydney Town Hall, Sydney\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Troye Sivan on Beauty, Art and Fluidity","description":"The global icon, pop star and creative force is hitting a CBD stage in conversation with Flex Mami.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/VividSydney_Ideas2022_TroyeSivan-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/VividSydney_Ideas2022_TroyeSivan.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/troye-sivan-on-beauty-art-and-fluidity","latitude":"-33.874","longitude":"151.206","address":"483 George Street, Sydney","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"tribe_events\" \u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vividsydney.com\/event\/ideas\/troye-sivan-on-beauty-art-and-fluidity#buy-tickets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\n \u003Ci class='ph ph-ticket'\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EBuy Tickets\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/VividSydney_Ideas2022_TroyeSivan.jpg","alt":"Troye Sivan on Beauty, Art and Fluidity"}]}
Event
Tumbalong Nights

Fri, 27 May - Sat, 18 Jun 2022
Tumbalong Park, Sydney

Darling Harbour is hosting an exceptional lineup of free live music performances courtesy of Vivid Sydney.

{"id":851960,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003EFri, 27 May - Sat, 18 Jun 2022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003ETumbalong Park, Sydney\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Tumbalong Nights","description":"Darling Harbour is hosting an exceptional lineup of free live music performances courtesy of Vivid Sydney.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/HaikuHands_VividSydney_Supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/HaikuHands_VividSydney_Supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/tumbalong-nights","latitude":"-33.8756884","longitude":"151.20172660000003","address":"11 Harbour Street, Sydney","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/HaikuHands_VividSydney_Supplied.jpg","alt":"Tumbalong Nights"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Stevan_VividSydney22_Supplied.jpg","alt":"Tumbalong Nights"}]}
Event
Cakes Da Killa

Fri, 17 Jun, 2022
Oxford Art Factory, Darlinghurst

The game-changing hip hop artist is hitting the stage during this year's Vivid Sydney lineup.

Buy Tickets

{"id":851995,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003EFri, 17 Jun, 2022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EOxford Art Factory, Darlinghurst\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Cakes Da Killa","description":"The game-changing hip hop artist is hitting the stage during this year's Vivid Sydney lineup.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cakes_Da_Killa_6_by_Ebru_Yildiz-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cakes_Da_Killa_6_by_Ebru_Yildiz.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/cakes-da-killa","latitude":"-33.877846","longitude":"151.213932","address":"38-46 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"tribe_events\" \u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/moshtix.com.au\/v2\/event\/cakes-da-killa\/136965?skin=OAF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\n \u003Ci class='ph ph-ticket'\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EBuy Tickets\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cakes_Da_Killa_6_by_Ebru_Yildiz.jpg","alt":"Cakes Da Killa"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cakes_Da_Killa_4_by_Ebru_Yildiz.jpg","alt":"Cakes Da Killa"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cakes_Da_Killa_5_by_Ebru_Yildiz.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
Vivid Sydney Supper Club

Fri, 24 Jun, 2022
Mary's Underground, Circular Quay

Your Friday and Saturday nightcaps are set to be sipped in a subterranean cabaret bar throughout this year's creative festival.

Buy Tickets

{"id":851989,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003EFri, 27 May, 2022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EMary's Underground, Circular Quay\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Vivid Sydney Supper Club","description":"Your Friday and Saturday nightcaps are set to be sipped in a subterranean cabaret bar throughout this year's creative festival.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/TrevorAshley_VividSydney_SupperClub-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/TrevorAshley_VividSydney_SupperClub.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/event\/vivid-sydney-supper-club","latitude":"-33.8635054","longitude":"151.2137731","address":"7 Macquarie Pl, Circular Quay","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"tribe_events\" \u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/moshtix.com.au\/v2\/a\/the-vivid-sydney-supper-club?skin=MarysSyd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\n \u003Ci class='ph ph-ticket'\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EBuy Tickets\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/TrevorAshley_VividSydney_SupperClub.jpg","alt":"Vivid Sydney Supper Club"}]}
Guide
Seven Vivid Sydney Highlights You Need to Add to Your Winter Calendar

With pop-up cabaret bars, thought-provoking conversations and free live music, the 2022 run of Vivid Sydney is set to shine bright.

{"id":852027,"type":"art","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Seven Vivid Sydney Highlights You Need to Add to Your Winter Calendar","description":"With pop-up cabaret bars, thought-provoking conversations and free live music, the 2022 run of Vivid Sydney is set to shine bright.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Vivid-Sydney-2022_Convergence_Mandylights_2_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Vivid-Sydney-2022_Convergence_Mandylights_2_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/best-of\/seven-vivid-sydney-2022-highlights","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Guide","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/melbourne\/guides"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Vivid-Sydney-2022_Convergence_Mandylights_2_supplied.jpg","alt":"Seven Vivid Sydney Highlights You Need to Add to Your Winter Calendar"}]}