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My mum said something really lovely to me the other day: "I always wind up at the best and most interesting places when I'm with you." Along with making me feel pretty chuffed about not being a terrible daughter, it also made me realise that now that I'm an adult...

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Following the announcement of this year's theme for the Sydney Writers' Festival, Concrete Playground caught up with the festival's artistic director, Chip Rolley. Texan-born Rolley, 47, reveals his personal take on the 2012 theme: the fine line between what is public and private.Read what Rolley as to say about the question...

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Six Hunter Valley winemakers will take to the road this month for New Generation's Caravan of Courage tour.The whistle stop trip will engage wine lovers in a series of pop-up bars and dinners held all along the east coast of Australia, from Melbourne to Noosa. The events will be hosted by...

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What better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than some spicy Mexican fare or tequila?Concrete Playground has compiled Sydney's best Mexican bars and restaurants to help you get your fiesta on this Saturday, May 5.Barrio ChinoWhere: 28-30 Bayswater Road, Kings CrossAs it turns out, there’s only one thing better than...

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Bummed that you missed out on Splendour In The Grass tix? Luckily, Secret Sounds, the guys behind the Byron Bay music festival, have announced a stellar line-up of Sydney sideshow gigs in July and August. Get in quick - it's anticipated that tickets will literally self destruct like a mission...

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A lot of sketch comedy on YouTube can be well...stupid. Not saying that these channels aren't, but they are definitely of the good (and funny) variety.Concrete Playground has come up with the cream of the crop as far as comedic YouTube videos go. Check them out whenever you need a...

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With the recent mammoth announcement for this year's Splendour in The Grass, there's no doubt that some punters are already planning their list of must-sees and bathing in anxiety over possible timetable clashes.With this being said, we at Concrete Playground have compiled our list of the five most essential acts...

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At every change in season the folks at Seasoned Music create a one-off boutique music event. This season's autumn event is inspired by the concept of a German beer garden. Expect plenty of schnitzels and imported beer, to be enjoyed to the tune of some of the world's most-renowned musical artists....

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There may or may not be a new mixtape from the Avalanches. This past weekend, the Australian band tweeted this mysterious message to fans, with a link to a mix titled 'A Sleepy Bedtime Mix for Young Ones'. The link is hosted by new mixtape site, Pinchy & Friends, created...

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As the weather gets chillier, one of the nicest night time options is to settle yourself in a cosy bar with some loved ones and simply relax over a glass of wine. Since Sydney's small bar revolution began, we've seen a wave of establishments open which are perfect for the...

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Fitz (Jason Priestly), a devilishly handsome low-life of a used car salesman, is missing something. After years of womanising and substance abusing, he's on the hunt for his long-lost conscience. Fitz just didn't think he'd find him sitting at the office desk opposite his.Never much concerned with ending his sleazy...

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