The Sydney Traveler

The Domain will come alive with the stirring sounds of classic music next Saturday. Always a highlight of the Sydney Festival calendar, this year’s Symphony in The Domain concert promises to be one of the best yet.
This year’s theme is Spellbound, and no doubt audiences will be. Jonathan Stockhammer will lead the Sydney Symphony through some of the world’s best-loved pieces, including works from Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Stravinsky’s The Firebird.
Date: Saturday January 19
Time: 8 pm
Location: Phillip Precinct, The Domain
Address: Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney
Public transport: Catch a train to St James or Martin Place stations. The Domain is …read more

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Jazz in the Domain is always one of the highlights of the Sydney Festival. It’s on again this Saturday night, with an explosive new lineup.
This year’s theme is El Barrio, the Spanish name for New York’s vibrant Eastside community. Commonly known as Spanish Harlem, it is the birthplace of boogaloo, Latin soul, and salsa.
This year’s concert, led by the legendary Oscar Hernandez, pays tribute to the musical stylings of this influential location.
The night kicks off with the Phil Slater Quartet. The Aussie foursome has earned an international reputation after playing jazz festivals in Montreaux, Montreal, Northsea, and Umbria.
But the evening’s …read more

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With showers pelting down, it’s tempting to spend the day curled up with a blanket and a good book. But if you do you’ll miss the free entertainment happening all over the city. Need another reason to ditch the PJs and go outside? Just check out this killer Festival First Night line-up.
Angel Place – Check out DJs, instrumentalists, and MCs keeping the place jumping from 7 pm
Martin Place and Philip Street – Plenty of cool stuff from 3 pm with break dancing, free running, krumping, belly-dancing, and performances by Maya Jupiter and Morganics. Enjoy the street party from 7 pm …read more

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The Sydney Festival is still a couple of months away, but after its official launch last Thursday, I’m already getting excited. With so many events, it can be difficult to decide what to see. Here are the ten shows I think you shouldn’t miss. For the full program and bookings, make sure you check out the Sydney Festival website.
Festival First Night
What: Massive street party to celebrate opening night, featuring 200 festival artists. Highlights include a free Brian Wilson and Paul Kelly concert in The Domain and the dance party in Martin Place. 
Where: Angel Place, The Domain, Hyde Park, Macquarie Street, …read more

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