Festival of the Voice
As well as markets and food, it's all about the bands. Oh, and the karaoke.
Overview
If you're in the mood for something a little bit different to a barbeque or day at the beach for Australia Day (and crowds don't bother you), head to the Festival of the Voice at The Rocks. As well as markets and food, it's all about the bands. Oh, and the karaoke.
George Street will be renamed 'song street' for the day, and will be jam packed with musos, including award-winning Ash Grunwald and Indigenous singer-songwriter Gurrumul. DJ Shantan Wantan Ichiban, electronic-soul duo Sietta, Dubmarine, indie-folk Tin Sparrow, gothic soul and rock 'n' rollers The Preatures, indie-rock/Brit-pop boys Battleships, and Godfrey Uke and his Orchestra will also be playing. If gypsy tunes are your thing, The Margaret St. Project and their Lolo Lovina Caravan will get you going.
And if you prefer to be in front of the microphone, the Karaoke Bandstand in The Rocks Square might appeal.