Category: SYDNEY

Get your photo with Santa – on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge!

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Updated: 08/11/2022

This is the month it almost begins to feel like Christmas! Even Santa’s feeling the merriment and has landed on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge where he’s cleared his schedule every Sunday morning from 6 November to 18 December 2022 for the ultimate Christmas photo: 134 metres above sea level and with the iconic Sydney Opera House as the backdrop. The man-in-red will be spreading his cheer for the Christmas must-do for all ages with one of the most breath-taking views in Australia – and the best thing is, with a sunny Christmas a sure thing every year, you know it’ll make for a great picture! As well as experiencing the best views of Sydney whilst scaling the iconic arches, Christmas cheer add-ons include a complimentary printed Santa photo with every purchased photo package, optional festive photo border on all photos, Santa hat to take home, and the chance to sing-along to your favourite Christmas carols on a stage like no other. For more info and to book – be quick! – head to the BridgeClimb website

Category: AUSTRALIA, CITIES, FEATURES, LIFESTYLE, SYDNEY, TRAVEL

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Australian Brandenburg Orchestra announces 2023 season 

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Updated: 08/11/2022

In 2023, the famed Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, a baroque orchestra that tours Australia, will put on six live concert series performed at Sydney’s City Recital Hall and Melbourne Recital Centre. The ambitious season reimagines diverse musical and cultural traditions and will see the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and Brandenburg Choir perform alongside celebrated Australian and international guest artists including Canadian-American cellist Elinor Frey, French Baroque violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte and Swiss-Iranian Baroque violinist Leila Schayegh who will all make their Australian debut.  Expect a truly global repertoire that will transport and transfix you. The production will open with Spanish Steps featuring leading Canadian-American cellist Elinor Freyin her Australian debut. Transporting audiences to the Spanish Steps in Rome, the concert’s rich program explores Italian composers and their affinity with Spain in an era of cultural enlightenment. Alongside the full orchestra led by Paul Dyer on the harpsichord, guest performer Frey will reveal her astounding artistry in seldom performed works by Boccherini and Sammartini.  Following that, Vivaldi will be given new life in Vivaldi Unplugged, promising to be one of next year’s most evocative experiences, the concert series will highlight Brandenburg’s celebrated concertmaster Shaun Lee-Chen’s consummate command of the violin and feature stage direction by Yaron Lifschitz, the Artistic Director of leading Australian performance company Circa.  And yes, there’s so much more. Download the brochure now. Book tickets here.

Category: ARTS & CULTURE, CITIES, FEATURES, LIFESTYLE, MELBOURNE, MUSIC, SYDNEY

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ALERT: Young Henrys is hosting an epic 3-day mini festival

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Posted: 30/10/2022

Love Young Henrys beer? Same. Love music? Also same. Love a weekend of good vibes. BIG SAME. Good news is all your favourite things are coming together in one place at Hotel Steyne in Manly from 11-13 November as Youngs Henrys hosts a mini festival featuring ice cold brews, music from the DMA’s, Ruby Fields and more, and fun activities such as a pop-up tattoo parlour and skate competitions.  Rip In Weekender is set to be even bigger than Young Henrys birthday celebrations earlier in the year. Expected to be an “all hell breaks loose” party, the killer DJ lineup spearheaded by beloved names DMA’S, Pacific Avenue, Ruby Fields , Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Crocodylus, The Regime and SCABZ, is sure to have the dancefloor heaving.  In addition to the jams, Volcom Stone is transforming a level Hotel Steyne with a kickin’ half-pipe for shredders to showcase their skills alongside Australian Skater of the Year and hometown hero Rob Pace. Outside of the skate park, punters will have the chance to get inked by Thanks Tattoos and Manly natives Whistler Street Tattoo, get their nails done by Volcom’s resident nail artist, attend the Nao Deane film premiere or for those keen on the surf, sit in on a live podcast stream by Ain’t That Swell. In a nutshell, there is a lot happening. Find out the day by day breakdown here.  This event is sure to be full up, so RSVP ASAP here. 

Category: ARTS & CULTURE, CITIES, LIFESTYLE, MUSIC, SYDNEY

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Attila is finally on in Sydney after a long Covid wait

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Posted: 26/10/2022

If you’re living in Sydney, then rejoice; Opera Australia’s finally putting on Attila by Verdi. It’s the Opera Australia company’s first co-production with the prestigious Teatro alla Scala in Milan, after the COVID pandemic suspended its hugely successful 2020 premiere after only two performances and its 2021 run days before opening. “We had magnificent feedback when Attila opened in 2020 and we’ve received requests to reschedule it ever since, so I’m ecstatic that we are able to present it again in the Sydney Opera House with most of the original cast and enable more people to experience such a marvellous production,” says OA Artistic Director Lyndon Terracini. And with a cast comprising Taras Berezhansky as Attila, Natalie Aroyan as Odabella, Diego Torre as Foresto, Mario Cassi as Ezio, Virgilio Marino as Uldino and Richard Anderson as Pope Leo I; you know it’ll be a quality production. What is Attila about? In a nutshell, telling the story of the King of the Huns’ invasion of Italy, this revenge opera will feature a world-class cast including renowned bass Taras Berezhansky who will reprise his role as the barbarous Attila. For more info and to book tickets for the show in Sydney, go to the Opera Australia website

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Luke’s Table launches at the historic Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout

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Posted: 25/10/2022

The Sydney Harbour Bridge – other than being the icon it already is – has a lot going on. And now, in November, the Bridge has partnered with celebrity chef Luke Mangan to launch Luke’s Table at the historic Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout. What to expect when you’re a visitor? Upon arrival, you’ll enjoy a tour of the Pylon Lookout & Museum as you make their way upstairs to the Lookout where you will be seated at a long, communal dining table for a signature three-course menu featuring the finest and freshest Australian ingredients, paired with Penfolds wines including their signature, Grange. Luke’s Table at the Pylon Lookout will see up to 20 guests seated at a long, communal dining table where you’ll get the opportunity to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime intimate dining experience as the sun sets over Sydney Harbour. Iconic! For more info and to book, head to the Sydney Harbour Bridge website

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Experience the heart of Surry Hills at this month long festival

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Updated: 12/11/2022

Beloved Sydney suburb Surry Hills is showcasing the best it has to offer (which is a lot) over the month of November. From 1-30 November, the Heart of Surry Hills festival will bring together the area’s renowned and unique culinary flavours and experiences in one all-encompassing showcase. The month-long program of food and beverage, art, markets and music includes a community art project, signature cocktails and brews, bespoke dining menus, walking tours, and even a free showcase event in Shannon Reserve featuring live music, DJ’s, food and beverage all celebrating the local brewers and distillers of Surry Hills. City of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore said, “The City of Sydney is proud to support the month-long program. This activation for the month of November highlights the very best of our world-class hospitality venues, distilleries, and breweries as well as connecting communities through art and music.” A culinary adventure awaits those bold enough to sample the specialty dishes and cocktails being created across more than 40 Surry Hills participating venues. Dining Experience Ambassador Jimmy Wong said, “At the Heart of Surry Hills, come and discover the vibrant and often surprising food, dining and drinks scene, right here in my Surry Hills. From the early hours of breakfast right through to the night, there is always something exciting to be discovered. Try a special cocktail at Eileen’s bar at the Four Pillars Laboratory, dine with an enviable degustation at The Blue Door, revel in urban chic at Tokki and savour stunning Italian cuisine at Mille Vini.” On… Read More

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Creatures losing the war on nature: an exhibition in Redfern Sydney

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Posted: 22/10/2022

Longtime Mambo Artists Reg Mombassa & Glenn “Glenno” Smith have joined forces for a highly anticipated exhibition, ‘Creatures – Losing the War on Nature’, currently showing at the Rogue Pop-Up Gallery in Redfern.  The idea for this exhibition, and formidable collaboration, was originally spawned by the question: “What would Reg’s Art look like in Glenno’s lino-print style?” This question ultimately became the seeds of ‘Creatures-’.  We caught up with Glenn to learn a little more about his art, his recent collaboration with Reg Mombassa, and what’s next for this Sydney-based artist.  Glenn Smith is a Sydney-based artist renowned for his incredibly recognisable lino works.  Working independently for over 30 years, Glenn has gained considerable notoriety developing the art and cover work for international and local rock bands and events, as well as collaborating with the globally recognised Mambo Australia. A self-proclaimed art mercenary, Glenn has proven to endure and rise above the sometimes ruthless nature of the art world, remaining concrete in his vision and creative process. Glenn offers passionate advocacy for any person that has an artistic affliction. “The art world is so impenetrable. It’s also not such a nice place BUT making art and keeping to a personal truth as you go is the best thing anyone with a bit of originality of vision should strive for.”  Personal truths and art with an original vision are very evident in the works and worlds of Glenno and Reg as they collaborate for Creatures – Losing the War on Nature.  When asked how this concept… Read More

Category: ART, ARTS & CULTURE, CITIES, LIFESTYLE, SYDNEY

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Sydney will go rainbow for World Pride 2023

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Posted: 16/10/2022

It’s official! Sydney is getting gayer. Organisations across Greater Sydney including the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, and the Scenic Skyway in Katoomba will be installing free, public artworks to celebrate the 17-day LGBTQIA+ festival that is World Pride 2023 – complete with Kylie Minogue – to welcome to world to Sydney. What can you expect? Here’s a run-down… The installations include a 50-metre-long abstract floral rainbow wall made up of around 18,000 colourful plants at The Calyx inside the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney – one of the largest living green walls in the Southern Hemisphere. The floral rainbow wall forms part of the Garden’s new Love Your Nature horticultural exhibition, which fittingly celebrates the diverse world of plant-love with a kaleidoscope of colour, plants and passion. The City of Sydney will install its own floral installations, including planter boxes and a floral wall, which will be created using hundreds of plants and foliage in the colours of the rainbow flag. Randwick Council will also update its famous 27-metre-long rainbow walkway at Coogee Beach to add the colours of the Progress Flag, a version of the traditional rainbow flag that includes additional stripes to represent people of colour and the trans community. In the Blue Mountains, Katoomba’s famous Scenic Skyway will be transformed into a giant progress flag, a dramatic vision set against the World Heritage landscapes of the Three Sisters and the Jamison Valley. Meanwhile, the University of Sydney will showcase a night-time rainbow mural throughout the festival at its Footbridge Gallery at the University’s… Read More

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Sydney pub to try this summer: Coogee Bay Hotel

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Posted: 16/10/2022

As the days draw longer and the moment – whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner– calls for an ocean breeze, great food and a cold beverage. So if whiling away the day on the sand and surf isn’t your vibe, then a trip to the iconic Coogee Bay Hotel, where the locals’ local has given its menu a spring clean in preparation for summer, might be just right? The Marra Bar & Grill is a sprawling indoor/outdoor light-filled restaurant and bar that offers everything from upscale eats to curated cocktails and even a kids’ menu, headed by internationally renowned Executive Chef, Nathan Tillot. Among the standouts on the newly revamped menu are Josper grilled meats and fish, juicy burgers, a gourmet grazing board, rotisserie salmon salad, extensive share menus, and tempting desserts. Or is a grill aesthetic isn’t your thing, they go green, too. The Coogee Bay Hotel garden might be it. During the daylight hours you can tip your head towards the sun, order a craft beer and some flavourful fare, and bid farewell to any commitments for the rest of the day at this right-on-the-beach favourite. Cabanas for up to 15 people are now available to book, but you’ll want to be fast! You could simply order a watermelon margarita, a bottle of prosecco, or a glass of sauvignon blanc and enjoy some live music as you kick back amongst the ocean scenery. But don’t forgo delicious eats – the from-scratch kitchen turns out lunch and dinner including wagyu beef burgers, fish and… Read More

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New pub alert: Wooly Bay Hotel, Woolloomooloo Sydney

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Updated: 16/10/2022

Completely refurbed with a new Mediterranean restaurant and swanky new rooftop, the Wooly’s back – and just in time for summer. Situated opposite the famed Woolloomooloo Wharf and enjoying gun-barrel views of Andrew Boy Charlton Pool and Sydney Harbour, the three-storied 1800’s landmark has undergone a dramatic $14 million dollar transformation that all-the-while paid homage to the property’s celebrated history, tranquil surrounds and beloved neighbourhood community.  A little bit cosy, a little bit to-be-seen and the rest a little bit ‘the Med’, the new pub’s the perfect combination of all the things you want from a new space to eat and drink the afternoon-away in. Unsurprising when you consider the pub’s been nominated for the 2022 Eat Drink Design Awards. The Woolly Bay Hotel’s food and beverage options are sequenced over three levels beginning with the ground floor public bar, which resembles a cosy at-home lounge atmosphere and boasts floor-to-ceiling French doors opening onto Cowper Wharf Roadway and overlooking the waterfront.  For more and to book, head to the Wooly Bay Hotel’s website

Category: AUSTRALIAN FOOD, CITIES, FEATURES, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, SYDNEY

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