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Archive for the ‘Music’ Category

June 7th, 2008

The Sweet Sounds of Jazz at Darling Harbour

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Head down to Darling Harbour this weekend to check out the Jazz & Blues Festival. There’ll be plenty of fantastic, and free, entertainment by the water’s edge all long weekend.
James Morrison and Deni Hines will pay tribute to jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald, Billie […]

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May 19th, 2008

Sydney Celebrates Italy

Soak up a little taste of the Mediterranean at the fifth annual Sydney Italian Festival. The month long celebrations kick off tomorrow.
The event is your chance to indulge in all things Italian. Activities and events are designed to engage young and old alike with this vibrant European culture.
Italian festivals around the city will host degustation […]

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April 3rd, 2008

Video Hits Host Youth Week Show

Video Hits is celebrating Youth Week with a massive free concert this Saturday.
Head on down to Martin Place to catch performances by The Presets, Operator Please, and Australia’s glamour couple Delta Goodrem and Brian McFadden.
There’ll be heaps of giveaways and lots of fun, so make sure you get up early to enjoy all […]

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February 28th, 2008

Eveleigh Park Precinct Celebrations

In 2005 the local community provided feedback for upgrades to three parks in the Eveleigh precinct. On Saturday the revamped Hugo Street Reserve, Yellowmundee Park, and Pemulway Park will be unveiled to the public.
So what’s changed? Well, local artists Bronwyn Bancroft and Dale Jones have created a stunning mural on the fence of Hugo Street […]

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February 15th, 2008

Sunday is Fair Day

One of the highlights of the Mardi Gras calendar is Fair Day, a family-friendly day in Victoria Park. It’s on again this Sunday, and thanks to Mardi Gras’ 30th anniversary it’s promising to be bigger than ever before.
This year the event will look back at the last three decades of the festival, as well as […]

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February 2nd, 2008

Free Opera!

I don’t know about you, but opera’s one of those things I always intend to see more of, but never do. Now there’s no excuse because Opera Australia is bringing their production of Puccini’s La bohème to The Domain tonight, and it’s all free!
“La bohème is a must-see for anyone new to opera,” enthused Opera […]

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February 1st, 2008

Moonlight Music at Olympic Park

Don’t think the end of the Sydney Festival spells the end of the free concerts. Simply head out to Sydney Olympic Park to enjoy Music by Moonlight every Friday.
The concert series kicks off tonight with Aussie diva Kate Ceberano. She’ll perform jazz standards with her accomplished band, including brother Phil.
The coming weeks’ shows include a […]

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January 25th, 2008

Count Down the Hottest 100 in The Domain

For music lovers around this great nation, Australia Day means one thing: Triple J’s Hottest 100 Countdown. Hottest 100 barbies have been popular for years, but Sydneysiders can go one better and attend the live Hottest 100 broadcast party.
It all happens in The Domain from 10 am. All your favourite Triple J presenters will be […]

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January 24th, 2008

Darling Harbour Delivers Australia Day Fun

Darling Harbour serves up a whole day of fun for the whole family this Australia Day.
The action kicks off at 11:30 am with the free kids concert. Children’s favourites Jay Laga’aia, Spot the Dog, Fireman Sam, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Bananas in Pyjamas, and Fireman Sam will all entertain the little ones. Acclaimed popstar Christine Anu […]

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January 23rd, 2008

Australia Day in Hyde Park

There’s plenty going on at Hyde Park this Australia Day.
The day kicks off with the ABC for Kids show at 10 am. Playschool legend George Spartels, Fireman Sam, Captain Feathersword, the Koala Brothers, and Fifi and Bumble will all perform for the little ones. They’ll even hang around after the show so the kids can meet […]

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