Overview
YCK Laneways, a new cultural precinct that launched in 2021 encompassing the CBD laneways in York Street, Clarence Street and Kent Street, is currently in the swing of six week cultural festival titled YCK Intersections. The festival's lineup of live music, workshops and pop-ups is taking over venues across the three CBD streets including Since I Left You, Esteban, PS40, The Duke of Clarence, Stitch Bar, Uncle Ming's, Prince of York and many more.
Alongside these activations, the YCK team is throwing a three-day party called Master the Art, which stretches over the ANZAC Day long week at Barrack Street — and features a stacked lineup of live sets and cooking masterclasses. Heading up the music bill over the three days from Friday, April 22–Sunday, April 24 are Wafia, Sneaky Sound System and Day1, with support from the likes of Ula, Kota Banks, A.Girl, B Wise and East Av3, just to name a few.
As for the food and drink masterclasses, you'll find Sydney favourites like Maybe Sammy, Cantina OK!, Hickson House and Sydney Oyster Farm Tours running you through skills ranging from crafting the perfect margarita to upping your oyster game.
Tickets to each night of the gigs and each masterclass are available for $60 a pop — with masterclasses available in discounted bundles — however, we have 150 passes to give away to Concrete Playground readers. If you want to head along and upgrade your cocktail-making skills or hit the dance floor to 'UFO' this weekend, just use the code 'CPSHOUT' at the checkout to secure a free pass.
If you've left your long-weekend plans until the last minute, you can thank us later for setting you up with a top-notch experience free of charge. But hurry, as those 150 passes are sure to be snatched up quickly.
Check out the lineup for the Barrack Street party and YCK Intersection's full program at the YCK Laneways website.
Hickson House
YCK Intersections: Master the Art takes place at Barrack Street, Sydney between Friday, April 22–Sunday, April 24. If you're keen to head along, use the code 'CPSHOUT' at checkout to score free tickets.