Have you been struggling to get your football fix since the world cup decider? Fear not – The Sydney Festival of Football is here! Watch as 3 international giants take on Australia’s own premier league champions – Sydney FC. Games start 25th July, book through ticketek or visit the festival website.

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SYDNEY’S WINTER WONDERLAND

Feeling homesick for a cooler climate? Fancy a spot of ice-skating and frosty fun? Sydney’s weather at the moment isn’t exactly warm, but with the winter festival kicking off in Sydney and Bondi, now you can make your Sydney winter experience complete.

Two very similar festivals are about to kick off in Sydney – the Alpine Winter festival in Bondi and the city, and the Winterland festival at Carriageworks in Eveleigh, just near Newtown. Both festivals boast ice-skating rinks (the one at Bondi is on the beach!), tasty alpine cuisine and warm drinks in cosy settings. Plus, the Winterland Festival at Eveleigh has a bucketload of other cool stuff going on, including live music, markets and karaoke!

Here are all the details you need – and get in quick – tickets to the ice rinks run out fast!

THE ALPINE WINTER FESTIVAL

City
Dates: 24th June (that’s today!) – 4th July
Venue: St Mary’s Cathedral Forecourt
Activities: Ice skating rink, alpine ski hut and food market
Website: http://www.winterfestival.com.au
Prices: Starting at $22 + booking fee for just the ice rink and skate hire, up to $49 for a ski hut deluxe package. There are heaps of different packages at different prices, so check out the website.

Bondi
Dates: 16th July – 25th July
Venue: Bondi Beach (as in on the beach!)
Activities: Ice skating rink, alpine ski hut and food market
Website: http://www.winterfestival.com.au
Prices: Starting at $22 + booking fee for just the ice rink and skate hire, up to $49 for a ski hut deluxe package. There are heaps of different packages at different prices, so check out the website.

WINTERLAND FESTIVAL, CARRIAGEWORKS

Dates: 3rd July – 31st July
Venue: CarriageWorks Arts Centre, Eveleigh
Activities: Ice rink, alpine cuisine, markets and live music. The music is different depending on which days you go – check the website for details.
Website: www.winterland.com.au
Prices: Entry to the Winterland Festival is free! Ice skating sessions cost between $12.50 and $16.50, depending on when you go, and the amount you spend on food, market items and so on is up to you!

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LIVE PUBLIC BROADCASTS
3 massive screens will be floating on Cockle Bay, with a 4th mounted in Tumbalong park. Games will be broadcast live on the screens, and anyone can go! Take some mates and enjoy the games.

STREET SOCCER
Some of Australia’s best street soccer players will be taking to the pitch – on water! There’ll be a floating soccer pitch on Cockle Bay and, once again, it’s free to watch the games.

ENTERTAINMENT
If that wasn’t enough, the Fan Fest website assures us that there will be a “dynamic entertainment programme” to be announced. To keep up to date with what’s happening and when, check out the FIFA Fan Fest website:
http://www.sydneyfifafanfest.com.au/

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One thing you may not know yet is that Sydney has great music. Whether you and your flatmates like your music live and loud or soft and sultry, there’s a show out there for you. And usually it’s pretty cheap! Prices for quality live music shows and club nights in Sydney usually start as low as $10. So whip out your diaries – here are the details of some of the best musical nights out on offer in the coming months…

INDIE ROCK: Dappled Cities @ Manning Bar

THE BAND: Dappled Cities are one of Sydney’s best indie-rock exports. They’ve toured Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the US extensively, and they’ve helped to make the Sydney indie scene what it is today.

If you haven’t already heard these guys, check out the sound (and their awesome video clip!) here:

THE VENUE: Manning Bar is one of the student bars at the University of Sydney, but luckily you don’t have to be a student to enjoy the great entertainment and cheap food and drink on offer.

THE DETAILS:
- Saturday 5th June, 8pm
- $18 + booking fee
- For more details and bookings:
http://www.manningbar.com/Whats_On/Dappled_Cities.aspx?t=7&d=3716

80s REVIVAL: No Life Til Leather @ Hermann’s Bar

THE SHOW: Feather your mullets and get ready to whip out your tightest pants – Bon Jovi are back! No Life Til Leather is a rock revival club night, and the next show on the line up features remastered editions of some of Bon Jovi’s greatest hits.

THE VENUE: Hermann’s Bar is another great venue at the University of Sydney. It’s also close to King St, Newtown, so when you’re done with the show you can head out to some of Sydney’s best pubs, restaurants and late-night cafes.

THE DETAILS:
- Friday 2nd July, 9pm
- $10 at the door only
- For more details and bookings:
http://www.hermannsbar.com/Whats_On/No_Life_Til_Leather_6.aspx?t=7&d=4022

CLUB/ RAVE: Saturday nights @ The Gaff

THE MUSIC: Yes, we know that “club” and “rave” aren’t the same thing, but if you want madness and mayhem with your music, this is where you want to be.

THE VENUE: The Gaff on Oxford Street in Darlinghurst prides itself on being off-the-chain crazy, and Saturdays are the craziest night of all. You can expect a lineup of Sydney’s freshest DJs, some awesome people, an electric atmosphere and a great time.

THE DETAILS:
- Every Saturday night
- Prices vary – often you’ll get in for free or cheap if you turn up before 9pm, but check the website
- More details: http://www.thegaff.com.au/

FOLK, JAZZ AND BLUES: The Vanguard

THE MUSIC: The Vanguard does not have any regular programs or nights – you’ll get something completely different every time.

Here’s a video of Aussie folk-soul duo Angus and Julia Stone performing at The Vanguard

THE VENUE: The Vanguard was rated by UK newspaper The Independent on Sunday as one of the top 10 venues in the world for live music, along with Madison Square Garden. They market themselves as a live music venue in general, but most days you’ll find some form of folk, jazz, blues, soul or funk. The venue has a 1920s feel, and patrons can eat a wholesome, soulful meal whilst they watch the show.

THE DETAILS:
- Tuesday – Sunday every week, 7pm – Midnight
- Around $18 for general admission, with higher set prices for show & meal.
- For more details and bookings: http://www.thevanguard.com.au/

Hopefully, at least one of these options will have caught your fancy. If not though, don’t despair! This is just the tip of the iceberg of Sydney’s music scene. If you’re looking for music in Sydney – or really anything to do at all, then let me introduce you to your new best friend:

http://www.whatsonsydney.com/

This site will let you know what’s happening on any day of the week in Sydney. From music to food and free events, they’ve got it covered.

Now you’ve got this information, there’s no excuse – get out there and into Sydney’s music scene! And remember – if you find more great music in Sydney, don’t keep it to yourself – comment on the blog and let us know!

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Lighting the Sails: See some colorful art displayed on the sails of the Opera House. From Now until June 14th

Reggie Watts: See what Reggie can do with a loop machine and his voice. June 7th, June 9th – June 10th

Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry: See a concert of ‘Live Dub’. June 11th

Light Walk: Take a walk to see some light art sculptures. From now until June 14th

Fire Water: See a recreation of the 1814 event where a ship burst into flames on the harbour. June 12th – June 14th

These are just a few of what Vivid Sydney has to offer. If you want to see more, take a look at the website at http://vividsydney.com .

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Brady is best known for his starring role in Whose Line Is It Anyway, but has had a very well-rounded acting life also taking parts in a variety of shows including: Don’t Forget the Lyrics, How I Met Your Mother, Stargate SG-1, and The Dave Chappelle Show. Here are a couple clips:

Last I looked, there were still tickets available on the Ticketmaster site, so get on it and buy yours asap. If you do happen to get to the show, please come back and let us all know how it went by leaving a comment!

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Sydney Comedy Festival presents Jackie Loeb – Soapy Women

Sun May 10, 2009
Wayne Brady – Making S%!t Up at State Theatre

Sat May 16, 2009
Dylan Moran – What It Is at Civic Theatre in Newcastle

Music:

Wed May 6, 2009
Brooks & Dunn, Australian Tour at Acer Arena

Fri May 8, 2009
The Moon & Beyond Tour, The Ultimate Pink Floyd Experience at Sydney Opera House

Fri May 8, 2009
Joe Robinson, Smokin’ Joe Robinson ‘Time Jumpin’ Tour at Sandringham Hotel in Newtown

Wed May 13, 2009
Little Birdy ‘Confetti’ Tour at Metro Theatre

Fri May 22, 2009
Pussy Cat Dolls, Doll Domination at Acer Arena

Arts & Festivals:

Mon May 18, 2009 – Sun May 24
Sydney Writers’ Festival

Tue May 19, 2009 – Tue Jun 9, 2009
Sydney Italian Festival

Fri May 22, 2009 – Sun May 24, 2009
Newtown Flicks Short Film Festival at New Theatre

Sports:

Sat May 9, 2009 – Mon May 11, 2009
NRL Round 9, Roosters vs. Storm at Sydney Football Stadium

Fri May 15, 2009 – Mon May 18, 2009
NRL Round 10, Roosters vs. Knights at Sydney Football Stadium

Sat May 16, 2009
AFL Round 8, Sydney vs. West Coast at ANZ Stadium

Sun May 24, 2009
AFL Round 9, Sydney vs. Port Adelaide at Sydney Cricket Ground

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