Community Billboard January 2 – 8
This weekly community gig guide is proudly sponsored by City of Sydney’s plan for the future – Sydney 2030 – making our city more green, global and connected
New Years Test – Vodafone Test Series: Australia vs. India
This year’s Vodafone Test at the SCG is set to be a classic, as Australia take on the might of India in the second match of the Vodafone Test Series. Australia is looking to regain the number 1 Test Ranking, whilst India is keen to win its first Test series on Australian soil.
Concession/Pensioner – Bronze – $36.00
Adult – Bronze – $60.00
Juniors (5-15yrs) – Bronze – $20.00
When: Daily from 3 Jan 2012 until 7 Jan 2012, 10AM – 6PM
Where: Sydney Cricket Ground
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Sydney Summer Festival – First Night
Every January, Sydney Festival enlivens and transforms Sydney with a bold cultural celebration based on the highest quality art and big ideas. Kicking off with Festival First Night on Saturday 7 January, the program line up is kaleidoscopic in its diversity, from burlesque circus to New York rap to Russian theatre; from contemporary dance to family programs to traditional Indigenous arts practice.
The heart of the city is again transformed for Festival First Night – an extravaganza that invites everyone to experience Sydney in spectacular and surprising new ways. All are welcome, big and small. And it’s all free.
When: 7 January 2012
Where: Sydney CBD, George Street Sydney
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Circus oz steampowered 2012
Circus Oz is steamrolling into Sydney in January with their special brand of madness, fooling around in the unconventional and fantastical world of Steampunk.
Step into a time where romance meets technology and everything is hand-made and steam-powered.
Powerful acrobatics will contest gravity, graceful aerial artists will win your heart, the knock-about comedy will bowl you over and the live musicians will save the day with the last beat.
In pure Circus Oz style you’ll be on the edge of your seat, steamed up and howling for more!
When: Between Wednesday 04 January and Sunday 29 January
Where: Big Top, Tumbalong Park Darling Harbour 2000
Costs: Adult: $48 – $109
Concession: $37 – $$109
Child: $27 – $109
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Paddorama IV
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Flickerfest 2012
Flickerfest Presented By ING DIRECT began as a small local festival at the Balmain High School in 1991. Over the last 21 years it has grown to become Australia’s only competitive International Short Film Festival with entries coming from filmmakers across the globe.
Flickerfest Presented By ING DIRECT is considered in international circles as the leading Australian competitive short film festival and increasingly filmmakers view it as one of the main festivals on the world circuit. To maintain this high standard each year the festival director visits festivals around the world seeking new films most of which have not been seen in Australia.
Flickerfest is acknowledged as a quality arts event. We are proud that each year we screen the most innovative creative and inspiring short films the world has to offer, all united by their excellence in the short film genre.
When: from the 6th until the 15th January 2012
Where: Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach Sydney
Costs: from $10
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