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?

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Riot Grrrl Pioneers Bikini Kill Are Returning to Australia in 2023 for a Run of Solo Shows and Festival Gigs

The trailblazing trio will hit Hobart, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney on their first tour Down Under in over 25 years.

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Post Malone Has Created His Own Rosé and It's Now Available in Australia

There are only 10,000 bottles available in Australia.

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Stormzy Has Cancelled His 2022 Australian Tour and Dropped Out of Spilt Milk

Steve Lacy will replace the UK sensation on the Spilt Milk lineup while he's in the country for a run of solo shows.

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Sydney Will Soon Be Home to a Two-Storey Spa with a Sky-High Relaxation Deck Overlooking Darling Harbour

Sydney getaway alert: the new holistic spa treatment menu will sit alongside the previously opened infinity pool on level four of the hotel.

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Huge News: It Looks Like US Burger Chain Wendy's Is Preparing to Launch in Australia

The popular burger chain — not to be mistaken with the local ice-creamery — is making moves to bring its famous square burgers to Australia.

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Thieves Coffee Is the Coffee Subscription Service Delivering Local Beans and Pods to Your Door Every Month

Expand your coffee horizons and save by cutting down on trips to the coffee shop.

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Bon Iver Is Headed to Australia in 2023 Which Will Mark Their First National Tour Since 2009

Bon Iver's dreamy falsetto will be coming to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane — as well as festivals in Adelaide, Perth and Tasmania.

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Maybe Sammy Has Been Named the Best International Bar Team at the Tales of the Cocktail 2022 Spirited Awards

The award-winning cocktail bar has added another trophy to its cabinet.

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Qantas Will Fly Direct From the East Coast of Australia to London and New York from 2025

If you despise lengthy layovers, keep an eye on Qantas' new flights which will leave from Sydney and fly direct to London or New York.

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Sydney Favourite Firedoor Just Came in Third in the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants for 2022

Firedoor was one of seven Australian spots to make the list — and one New Zealand eatery made the cut, too.

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Stormzy Is Finally Bringing His Latest World Tour to Australia and New Zealand Later This Year

The biggest name in UK grime is heading south in November and December to finally tour his pre-pandemic album 'Heavy Is The Head'.

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The Art Gallery of NSW Will Launch Its Sydney Modern Project with New Works by Nine Artists

Yayoi Kusama, Jonathan Jones, Lorraine Connelly-Northey and Lee Mingwei are all creating original pieces for the art gallery's expansion.

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Win a Five-Night Stay in a Luxury Brisbane Penthouse and $5000 Spending Money

Spend five nights in the penthouse suite of Kokoda's new Brisbane property with your own private chef, plus $5000 for a shopping spree.

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KFC and Sydney Fine-Diner Nel Have Teamed Up for a Chicken-Filled 11-Course Degustation

The Surry Hills restaurant is creating extravagant and imaginative versions of popcorn chicken, potato and gravy, and wicked wings — with all proceeds going to charity.

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Splendour in the Grass Has Announced Sideshows for More Than 20 International Artists

Get ready for headline shows from Liam Gallagher, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Jack Harlow, Jungle and Orville Peck.

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

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

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

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

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