The idea seemed simple enough, if ‘simple’ means transforming an entire city into a living, breathing artistic canvas, ever-changing and inspiring, with the greater intention of creating a living gallery on the streets of Sydney. And you know what? Art & About Sydney did it.

Yup, they launched in 2002, and with every year since, the annual Art & About festival has gotten bigger, bolder and, erm ballsier. In the process, the festival has changed the way many Sydneysiders think about their city. As Sydneysiders ourselves, the Lost At E Minor team is damn proud of the creative work that’ll be on show this year. The event kicked off with (fittingly) an almighty bang on September 23rd and continues to run until October 23. Celebrate the artistry of the city. We certainly will.

Some of the big Art & About events to get along to include:
The Banner Gallery – What If
Tsunami – Janet Echelman
Michael Landy: Acts of Kindness
Laneway Art
Happy Talk
Sydney’s Contested Landscapes
Sydney Life
Little Sydney Lives
Unguarded moments
Out of the Box

More information on all these shows at Art & About Sydney

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There is no subtle way of saying this: I have never been to Homebake. Ever. It has never really appealed to me. Yes, I love Triple J. Ye,s I love local music. But Homebake was always just a little too grungy. Then I saw this year’s line up. Yes, after cancelling in 2010, Australian music festival Homebake is back in full force for 2011.

If Pnau, Goyte, Kimbra, and The Vines are not enough, add Cut Copy and Lady Hawke and I’m now frothing at the mouth with excitement. Homebake 2011 invites you to kick off Summer in style playing host to the best new local and international talent while also paying homage to some legends, such as Nick Cave, who will be fronting for Grinderman.

If the music isn’t enough of a draw, Homebake also plays host to a film and arts festival. And brand new this year is a comedy stage bought to you by The Sydney Comedy Festival.

Tickets are still available, so hop to it. They sold out in 2009, and with this star-studded line-up, it’s likely to sell out again. And quickly.

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As a former Sydneysider, I’m pretty excited about the lineup of acts that are heading to my hometown for the Sydney Festival 2009, an annual event which runs between January 10-31 and showcases a program of exceptional theatre, dance, music and film. The 2009 Festival is marked by a strong program of theatre, with a number of free events on the program, and a number of artists making their Sydney debuts. In keeping with Festival tradition, there will be a wide-range of $25 tickets available for interested pundits, alongside the Tix for Next to Nix program. Oh, and an inside tip: from past experience, the crowning glory of what is always an enjoyable and stimulating couple of weeks [as the photo above from last year's festival suggests], has to be the concerts in The Domain, where you can sit back and take in some tunes amidst the surreal surrounds of Sydney’s inner-city greenery. Check out the Sydney Festival 2009 website for more information about events and tickets.

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