City: Sydney

Sydney is Australia's answer to New York: a cosmopolitan a hive of activity, which never sleeps, but also boasts gorgeous beaches, fantastic weather and mild winters. Sydney has over 4 million residents, making it Australia's largest city, and is also the most touristed destination in the country, attracting over 32 million visitors per year.

The city is very multicultural, so the food on offer is delicious, and it's also a fantastic shopping destination. The various suburbs have very different atmospheres, so you'll find something for everyone in this tourist paradise.

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With Tanya Plibersek- Tim Soutphommasane- Adrian Pisarski- and Verity Firth.In 2020- we've done the inconceivable - school children moved overnight to online learning- banks offered mortgage holidays- unemployment benefits were doubled- housed rough sleepers and put a hold on evictions- offered wages subsidies and stayed home from the beach and the pub in the collective interest of our community.So how do we ensure these positive initiatives stay in place as we move into a post-COVID world?Join us - hours after the close of the US election - to reimagine a better Australia- with a stronger economy- a fairer society- and a more environmentally sustainable future.Panellists:The Hon. Tanya Plibersek- Shadow Minister for Education and Training and Federal Member of Parliament for Sydney.The Hon. Verity Firth- Executive Director of Social Justice at UTS.Prof. Tim Soutphommasane- Professor of Practice (Sociology and Political Theory) and Director of Culture Strategy at The University of Sydney.Adrian Pisarski- Executive Officer of National Shelter.Register here.

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UPTURN: Reimagining a better Australia 2020

05 November Sydney NSW Australia

With Tanya Plibersek- Tim Soutphommasane- Adrian Pisarski- and Verity Firth.In 2020- we've done the inconceivable - school children moved overnight to online learning- banks offered mortgage holidays- unemployment benefits were doubled- housed rough sleepers and put a hold on evictions- offered wages subsidies and stayed home from the beach and the pub in the collective interest of our community.So how do we ensure these positive initiatives stay in place as we move into a post-COVID world?Join us - hours after the close of the US election - to reimagine a better Australia- with a stronger economy- a fairer society- and a more environmentally sustainable future.Panellists:The Hon. Tanya Plibersek- Shadow Minister for Education and Training and Federal Member of Parliament for Sydney.The Hon. Verity Firth- Executive Director of Social Justice at UTS.Prof. Tim Soutphommasane- Professor of Practice (Sociology and Political Theory) and Director of Culture Strategy at The University of Sydney.Adrian Pisarski- Executive Officer of National Shelter.Register here.

$KGV monthly walking group is continuing as we walk together from afar.Join us on the first Friday of each month as we walk our way to a healthier heart. Walk together at the same time and enjoy a walk with KGV staff and walk participants as we share our walk routes via photographs and videos.Run in partnership with the Heart Foundation the KGV Walking Group is a great way to make friends- stay healthy and keep connected to your local community.Walking for an average of 30 minutes or more a day can lower the risk of heart disease- stroke by 35% percent and Type 2 diabetes by 40%.It's not just your heart and muscles that benefit from walking. Regular physical activity has been proven to:Manage weight- blood pressure and cholesterolReduce your risk of some cancersMaintain bone density- reducing risk of osteroporosis and fracturesImprove balance and coordination- reducing your risk of falls and other injuries.$ -->

City North walking group 2020

06 November - 04 December Sydney NSW Australia

KGV monthly walking group is continuing as we walk together from afar.Join us on the first Friday of each month as we walk our way to a healthier heart. Walk together at the same time and enjoy a walk with KGV staff and walk participants as we share our walk routes via photographs and videos.Run in partnership with the Heart Foundation the KGV Walking Group is a great way to make friends- stay healthy and keep connected to your local community.Walking for an average of 30 minutes or more a day can lower the risk of heart disease- stroke by 35% percent and Type 2 diabetes by 40%.It's not just your heart and muscles that benefit from walking. Regular physical activity has been proven to:Manage weight- blood pressure and cholesterolReduce your risk of some cancersMaintain bone density- reducing risk of osteroporosis and fracturesImprove balance and coordination- reducing your risk of falls and other injuries.

A TEDxSydney event is a local gathering where live TED style talks are shared with the community. The content and design of each TEDxSydney event is unique and developed independently. TEDxSydney is a day of short- curated talks- and performances that are idea-focused- and cover a wide range of subjects to foster learning- inspiration and wonder - and provoke conversations that matter.The theme for 2020 is REAL. How do we know what is real and truthful amid the noise we live in every day? How can we separate reality from fiction? And what is genuine versus imagined? In a world beset by challenges that span cultural- social- political- economic- environmental and existential concerns- seeking the truth has never been more critical to our survival.

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TEDxSydney 2020

06 November Sydney NSW Australia

A TEDxSydney event is a local gathering where live TED style talks are shared with the community. The content and design of each TEDxSydney event is unique and developed independently. TEDxSydney is a day of short- curated talks- and performances that are idea-focused- and cover a wide range of subjects to foster learning- inspiration and wonder - and provoke conversations that matter.The theme for 2020 is REAL. How do we know what is real and truthful amid the noise we live in every day? How can we separate reality from fiction? And what is genuine versus imagined? In a world beset by challenges that span cultural- social- political- economic- environmental and existential concerns- seeking the truth has never been more critical to our survival.

Written and performed by Drew FairleyIn the shallowest hour of the night a faint outline appears. The ghost populi. They outnumber us. They watch us fret and obsess. But tonight- they strike up the band. Your chair has been dusted off. Your glass polished. Your lights dim. Let the music awaken in your ears and drink up the spirits. Drumroll... Welcome. Ghost Salon is a lush evening of hilarious and haunting cabaret. A luminous view into those who've been left in the dark. Part seance- part confessional- part spectral hooley. All welcome- dead or alive.About the artistMost recently Drew was an artistic associate for Strut N Fret production company and was absurdly trapped on a P&O cruise during the early months of the pandemic. He wrote Actual Cabin Actual Fever- an IGTV series during his ill-fated oceanic adventure. Before all this he was the artistic associate for A Midnight Visit in Melbourne. Before that he performed in Romance- a thwarts and all cabaret- for the Flying Nun- Larry's Odyssey by Vashti Hughes- directed by James Winter. He performed with ERTH visual and physical theatre company in their national tour of The Prehistoric Aquarium- directed by Scott Wright. The Kids Cafe at the Sydney Opera House. Deathtrap at the Darlinghurst Theatre- directed by Jo Turner and Jack and the Beanstalk- Directed by Chira Guidi for the Adelaide festival. He has also written for Accolade Events Company in the reimagined Sovereign Hill light and sound spectacular. Previously- Drew worked with Lisa Chappell as director of Bad Day Insurance. As dramaturge on Here- a Verbatim Theatre piece through Warringah council- directed by Kristine-Landon Smith- Tamasha Theatre Co UK. Version 1.0 in The Major Minor Party- as an actor devisor- Terripin Puppet Theatre Company as a writer of Pip and Pooch. Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre as a writer-director on their new musical - Oh My God I've Been Kidnapped and I Hate what I'm Wearing. Purse of the Mummy for Marguerite Pepper Productions and the Casula Arts Centre. What we are doing to ensure you are COVIDSafe at The Flying NunCapping our audience at 25 people per show. Ensuring that artists and staff are well before they start work. Sanitising all furniture and touchpoints prior to each opening. Closing our foyer bar and offering table service. Reconfiguring our venue to manage physical distancing. Ensuring a 3m distance between stage and the audience.

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Ghost salon 2020

06 - 07 November Darlinghurst NSW Australia

Written and performed by Drew FairleyIn the shallowest hour of the night a faint outline appears. The ghost populi. They outnumber us. They watch us fret and obsess. But tonight- they strike up the band. Your chair has been dusted off. Your glass polished. Your lights dim. Let the music awaken in your ears and drink up the spirits. Drumroll... Welcome. Ghost Salon is a lush evening of hilarious and haunting cabaret. A luminous view into those who've been left in the dark. Part seance- part confessional- part spectral hooley. All welcome- dead or alive.About the artistMost recently Drew was an artistic associate for Strut N Fret production company and was absurdly trapped on a P&O cruise during the early months of the pandemic. He wrote Actual Cabin Actual Fever- an IGTV series during his ill-fated oceanic adventure. Before all this he was the artistic associate for A Midnight Visit in Melbourne. Before that he performed in Romance- a thwarts and all cabaret- for the Flying Nun- Larry's Odyssey by Vashti Hughes- directed by James Winter. He performed with ERTH visual and physical theatre company in their national tour of The Prehistoric Aquarium- directed by Scott Wright. The Kids Cafe at the Sydney Opera House. Deathtrap at the Darlinghurst Theatre- directed by Jo Turner and Jack and the Beanstalk- Directed by Chira Guidi for the Adelaide festival. He has also written for Accolade Events Company in the reimagined Sovereign Hill light and sound spectacular. Previously- Drew worked with Lisa Chappell as director of Bad Day Insurance. As dramaturge on Here- a Verbatim Theatre piece through Warringah council- directed by Kristine-Landon Smith- Tamasha Theatre Co UK. Version 1.0 in The Major Minor Party- as an actor devisor- Terripin Puppet Theatre Company as a writer of Pip and Pooch. Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre as a writer-director on their new musical - Oh My God I've Been Kidnapped and I Hate what I'm Wearing. Purse of the Mummy for Marguerite Pepper Productions and the Casula Arts Centre. What we are doing to ensure you are COVIDSafe at The Flying NunCapping our audience at 25 people per show. Ensuring that artists and staff are well before they start work. Sanitising all furniture and touchpoints prior to each opening. Closing our foyer bar and offering table service. Reconfiguring our venue to manage physical distancing. Ensuring a 3m distance between stage and the audience.

From filmmaker George Miller- originator of the post-apocalyptic genre and mastermind behind the legendary Mad Max trilogy- comes this return to the world of the Road Warrior- Max Rockatansky. Haunted by his turbulent past- Mad Max (Tom Hardy - The Dark Knight Rises) believes the best way to survive is to wander alone. Nevertheless- he becomes swept up with a band of survivors fleeing across the Wasteland in a war rig driven by an elite Imperator- Furiosa (Oscar ® winner Charlize Theron- Prometheus). They are escaping a Citadel tyrannised by the Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne)- from whom something irreplaceable has been taken. Enraged- the Warlord marshals all his gangs and ruthlessly pursues the rebels in the high-octane Road War that follows.Come and join the ride in this post-apocalyptic wasteland.

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Mad Max: Fury Road 2020

07 August - 04 December Newtown NSW Australia

From filmmaker George Miller- originator of the post-apocalyptic genre and mastermind behind the legendary Mad Max trilogy- comes this return to the world of the Road Warrior- Max Rockatansky. Haunted by his turbulent past- Mad Max (Tom Hardy - The Dark Knight Rises) believes the best way to survive is to wander alone. Nevertheless- he becomes swept up with a band of survivors fleeing across the Wasteland in a war rig driven by an elite Imperator- Furiosa (Oscar ® winner Charlize Theron- Prometheus). They are escaping a Citadel tyrannised by the Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne)- from whom something irreplaceable has been taken. Enraged- the Warlord marshals all his gangs and ruthlessly pursues the rebels in the high-octane Road War that follows.Come and join the ride in this post-apocalyptic wasteland.

Madison McKoy has 9 older siblings and in keeping with Claire's Kitchen Viva il Divo theme- he presents his cabaret 'Il Decimo Figlio' The Tenth Child. Being the youngest isn't always what it's cracked up to be but sometimes... it is.Madison has released an album of original compositions of the same name - a couple you'll hear in 'Il Decimo Figlio'. Rest assured- no singing will be attempted in Italian. Join Madison on an alacritous journey in story and song from his stage-life to his life-life. You'll hear some immediately recognisable tunes as well as originals. Madison will be accompanied by the lovely- Bev Kennedy on keys.We last saw Madison on stage in the role of Mr. Beauregard in the Australian tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He most recently featured in Guy Sebastian's music video Standing With You. Madison also appeared on stage as the flamboyant Willie in the Australian Premiere of the Off-Broadway sensation The View Upstairs and the lovable fugitive slave Jim in Big River at Hayes Theatre. Other musical theatre credits include Miss Saigon- Sweet Charity- and What the World Needs Now. He also played the Apollo MC in the Australian tour of Buddy: The Musical and Toad in the Australian Shakespeare Company's production of The Wind in the Willows. Madison's feature film credits include The Mystery of Natalie Wood directed by Peter Bogdanovic and the USA docu-drama Your Number's Up: Blood Money. Madison has also presented his cabaret Yank Down Under at both Seymour Centre and City Recital Hall in Andrew Bukenya's cabaret series 2 x 20.Through his production company- MJM Entertainment Australia- Madison has presented shows including Soul Cabaret: Theatre Performers on a Soul Trip- Positive Vibes- Dream it! Do it! Live it! and the Heart & Soul Harbour Cruise to name a few. In between acting gigs- Madison teaches English to speakers of other languages- directs his community based singing group The 8-Week Choir and also performs original music from his albums 10th Child and Deep Within.Covid-safe guidelinesThe cabaret room capacity is now only 30 guests to adhere to the Covid-19 personal distancing rules.Anyone entering the premises must provide their name and contact details- including a telephone number or email address.All reasonable steps are being taken to mitigate against the risk of transmission of infection within the venue (with reference to standard and additional cleaning measures as recommended by public health authorities and SafeWork NSW).If you are exhibiting any flu-like symptoms- please stay home.

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Madison McKoy in Il Decimo Figlio" 2020"

06 November Darlinghurst NSW Australia

Madison McKoy has 9 older siblings and in keeping with Claire's Kitchen Viva il Divo theme- he presents his cabaret 'Il Decimo Figlio' The Tenth Child. Being the youngest isn't always what it's cracked up to be but sometimes... it is.Madison has released an album of original compositions of the same name - a couple you'll hear in 'Il Decimo Figlio'. Rest assured- no singing will be attempted in Italian. Join Madison on an alacritous journey in story and song from his stage-life to his life-life. You'll hear some immediately recognisable tunes as well as originals. Madison will be accompanied by the lovely- Bev Kennedy on keys.We last saw Madison on stage in the role of Mr. Beauregard in the Australian tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He most recently featured in Guy Sebastian's music video Standing With You. Madison also appeared on stage as the flamboyant Willie in the Australian Premiere of the Off-Broadway sensation The View Upstairs and the lovable fugitive slave Jim in Big River at Hayes Theatre. Other musical theatre credits include Miss Saigon- Sweet Charity- and What the World Needs Now. He also played the Apollo MC in the Australian tour of Buddy: The Musical and Toad in the Australian Shakespeare Company's production of The Wind in the Willows. Madison's feature film credits include The Mystery of Natalie Wood directed by Peter Bogdanovic and the USA docu-drama Your Number's Up: Blood Money. Madison has also presented his cabaret Yank Down Under at both Seymour Centre and City Recital Hall in Andrew Bukenya's cabaret series 2 x 20.Through his production company- MJM Entertainment Australia- Madison has presented shows including Soul Cabaret: Theatre Performers on a Soul Trip- Positive Vibes- Dream it! Do it! Live it! and the Heart & Soul Harbour Cruise to name a few. In between acting gigs- Madison teaches English to speakers of other languages- directs his community based singing group The 8-Week Choir and also performs original music from his albums 10th Child and Deep Within.Covid-safe guidelinesThe cabaret room capacity is now only 30 guests to adhere to the Covid-19 personal distancing rules.Anyone entering the premises must provide their name and contact details- including a telephone number or email address.All reasonable steps are being taken to mitigate against the risk of transmission of infection within the venue (with reference to standard and additional cleaning measures as recommended by public health authorities and SafeWork NSW).If you are exhibiting any flu-like symptoms- please stay home.

The daughter of one of Australia's most famous rock vocalists- Jimmy Barnes- Mahalia Barnes started her career as a child star vocalist. Since then- Mahalia has worked as a lead singer for her own band- and as a backing singer for soul and RnB artists like Johnny Diesel and her father. Mahalia performed on Australia's first season of The Voice- covering the Tina Turner standard 'Proud Mary'- and that fiery- soulful energy is a good example of her style. Expect energy- brooding soul- and live intensity from this veteran of Australian music- backed by a rock-steady trio. Mahalia Barnes (vocals) Ben Rogers (bass) Franco Raggatt (guitar) Evan Mannell (drums)Special support: Joy Yates and Dave MacraeThis lifelong couple- are supremely talented and cherished legends of Australian jazz. Joy Yates is a lifelong jazz singer and performance teacher whose career spans five decades and several continents. Her partner- Dave MacRae- a brilliant musician- producer- composer and arranger with outstanding jazz credentials. The two have collaborated with artists like Cat Stevens- Cliff Richard- Chaka Khan- Van Morrison- Ronnie Scott- Andrew Lloyd Webber- Bernie McGann- John Pochee- Graeme Lyalll- the Buddy Rich Band- Chet Baker- Jon Hendricks- Clarke Terry- Scott Walker and many- many more.Joy Yates (vocals) Dave McCrae (piano)Covid-safe measuresDo not attend if you are feeling unwell. Shows will be seated and limited to 60 per sitting- with patrons seated to allow for social distancing. Please adhere to social distancing at all times and follow direction from venue staff. The venue will be taking a number of precautionary measures to ensure patron safety- including: Hand sanitiser dispensers- signage and social distancing markers throughout the venue- and regular sanitising of the venue and facilities.

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Mahalia Barnes and The Soulmates 2020

06 November Sydney NSW Australia

The daughter of one of Australia's most famous rock vocalists- Jimmy Barnes- Mahalia Barnes started her career as a child star vocalist. Since then- Mahalia has worked as a lead singer for her own band- and as a backing singer for soul and RnB artists like Johnny Diesel and her father. Mahalia performed on Australia's first season of The Voice- covering the Tina Turner standard 'Proud Mary'- and that fiery- soulful energy is a good example of her style. Expect energy- brooding soul- and live intensity from this veteran of Australian music- backed by a rock-steady trio. Mahalia Barnes (vocals) Ben Rogers (bass) Franco Raggatt (guitar) Evan Mannell (drums)Special support: Joy Yates and Dave MacraeThis lifelong couple- are supremely talented and cherished legends of Australian jazz. Joy Yates is a lifelong jazz singer and performance teacher whose career spans five decades and several continents. Her partner- Dave MacRae- a brilliant musician- producer- composer and arranger with outstanding jazz credentials. The two have collaborated with artists like Cat Stevens- Cliff Richard- Chaka Khan- Van Morrison- Ronnie Scott- Andrew Lloyd Webber- Bernie McGann- John Pochee- Graeme Lyalll- the Buddy Rich Band- Chet Baker- Jon Hendricks- Clarke Terry- Scott Walker and many- many more.Joy Yates (vocals) Dave McCrae (piano)Covid-safe measuresDo not attend if you are feeling unwell. Shows will be seated and limited to 60 per sitting- with patrons seated to allow for social distancing. Please adhere to social distancing at all times and follow direction from venue staff. The venue will be taking a number of precautionary measures to ensure patron safety- including: Hand sanitiser dispensers- signage and social distancing markers throughout the venue- and regular sanitising of the venue and facilities.

Having won the Armenian version of The Voice in 2013 and building a reputation as a talent to watch- Masha Mnjoyan- emigrated to Australia in 2018.Before settling here- Masha worked across the world on many international stages and in leading venues- winning over audiences everywhere. Now Masha has also captivated Australian viewers with her incredible vocal talent- on her way to the semi-finals of 2020's The Voice Australia. She is a powerhouse singer- with an incredible range and technique- able to handle any sized room or auditorium- to bring the audience close to her by developing that magic connection all artists desire to create.At the same time she is capable of effortlessly switching her approach to a subtle- intimate style that allows her to succeed as a jazz and jazz-folk singer as well. Listen to her interpret love songs and ballads- where warmth- emotion and delicacy of expression are the keys- and you will marvel at her art.She has already performed last year at Foundry616 and now returns - post The Voice - with a fine band of outstanding local jazz musicians who are also capable of going into overdrive when required.Masha is the perfect package of the best of contemporary pop sensibility flavoured with a strong jazz influence and inflections of traditional Armenian music. A post-modern style for our rapidly changing post-modern world.Masha Mnoyan - vocals Marcello Maio - piano-keyboards Alex Hirlian - drums Michael Walder- - bassWe're a Covid-Safe venue. To find out what measures we are taking to protect our audience- staff and performers- visit our website.

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Masha Mnjoyan 2020

06 November Ultimo NSW Australia

Having won the Armenian version of The Voice in 2013 and building a reputation as a talent to watch- Masha Mnjoyan- emigrated to Australia in 2018.Before settling here- Masha worked across the world on many international stages and in leading venues- winning over audiences everywhere. Now Masha has also captivated Australian viewers with her incredible vocal talent- on her way to the semi-finals of 2020's The Voice Australia. She is a powerhouse singer- with an incredible range and technique- able to handle any sized room or auditorium- to bring the audience close to her by developing that magic connection all artists desire to create.At the same time she is capable of effortlessly switching her approach to a subtle- intimate style that allows her to succeed as a jazz and jazz-folk singer as well. Listen to her interpret love songs and ballads- where warmth- emotion and delicacy of expression are the keys- and you will marvel at her art.She has already performed last year at Foundry616 and now returns - post The Voice - with a fine band of outstanding local jazz musicians who are also capable of going into overdrive when required.Masha is the perfect package of the best of contemporary pop sensibility flavoured with a strong jazz influence and inflections of traditional Armenian music. A post-modern style for our rapidly changing post-modern world.Masha Mnoyan - vocals Marcello Maio - piano-keyboards Alex Hirlian - drums Michael Walder- - bassWe're a Covid-Safe venue. To find out what measures we are taking to protect our audience- staff and performers- visit our website.

This November we're excited to announce Great Southern Nights is coming to Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel.Kicking off the month is Random Soul (LIVE) alongside Life Without Andy DJs- the folks from the culture website you wish you ran.Entry is free but we recommend booking a table to secure the best seats in the venue.Random Soul 7:30 - 9pmLife Without Andy DJS 6 - 7:30pm$10 select cocktails available 6 - 8pm for Friday shows!Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel is a fully licensed venue and all minors & people under the age of 18 must be in attendance with a guardian or parent at all times.NOTE: This event will be held in line with easing Government restrictions around COVID. The event will be a seated event with social distancing practiced by all patrons & staff. We strictly only accept groups up to 10pax- should you book separately for a larger group we reserve the right to refuse entry.

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Random Soul (live) & Life Without Andy (DJs) 2020

06 November Watsons Bay NSW Australia

This November we're excited to announce Great Southern Nights is coming to Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel.Kicking off the month is Random Soul (LIVE) alongside Life Without Andy DJs- the folks from the culture website you wish you ran.Entry is free but we recommend booking a table to secure the best seats in the venue.Random Soul 7:30 - 9pmLife Without Andy DJS 6 - 7:30pm$10 select cocktails available 6 - 8pm for Friday shows!Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel is a fully licensed venue and all minors & people under the age of 18 must be in attendance with a guardian or parent at all times.NOTE: This event will be held in line with easing Government restrictions around COVID. The event will be a seated event with social distancing practiced by all patrons & staff. We strictly only accept groups up to 10pax- should you book separately for a larger group we reserve the right to refuse entry.