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Hijinks' Next After-Hours Party Is at Madame Tussauds

The Festivalists have ditched the dugongs for a night with the stars.

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Win Tickets to Sydney's Sold-Out Japanese Robot Restaurant Pop-Up

Giant robots, battling.

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When Do the World's Best Cities Go to Sleep?

24-hour transport, late shopping and bars without lockouts are key to a global city. But some of the best don't have their nightlife sorted the way you'd expect.

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Japanese Robot Restaurant is Coming to Sydney

Featuring giant robots — battling.

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The Flinders Hotel to Close, Blaming Lockouts

Will there be #notearsshed again from Baz?

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Meet Seadeck, Sydney Harbour's New, Permanent Floating Venue

All aboard the good party ship, Seadeck.

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Win a Soda Factory VIP NYE with a Year's Supply of Hotdogs

Have a very happy 2015.

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The Sydney New Year's 2014-15 Party Guide

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Sydney's New Late-Night 'Safe Space' Will Help You Get Home in One Piece

A place to go when you need help.

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Sydney Lockouts Will Be Lifted for New Year’s Eve

In other words, you'll be treated like some kind of responsible adult for one glorious evening. Now, don't screw it up.

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Carriageworks Announces Epic 2015 Program

Burning Buddhas, giant plesiosaurs, robot operas, Samoan Viennese Waltzes and ten thousand tigers.

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Your Guide to the Sydney Long Weekend

Spend three glorious days feasting, partying and wining; long weekend ho!

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Rave Before Work at Morning Gloryville, the Dance Party for Early Risers

Early morning breakfast rave anyone?

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Vivid Pop-Up at Cruise Bar Lets You Get Among the Lights

Why settle for watching the lights from afar, when you could be getting among them?

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Jonti Buries Himself Under an Avalanche of Tunes for Vivid LIVE

Ahead of his Vivid performance at the Opera House, Jonti took time out to discuss his love for The Avalanches and what to expect from the future.

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Astral People’s Top Five Tunes to Start Your Weekend

Crank up a spot o' Rainbow Chan, Phuture and The Avalanches this weekend.

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The Ten Best Vivid Gigs You Should Have Tickets To By Now

Don't attend Vivid through your smartphone, get amongst the tunes.

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