The Sydney Festival 2009 is on now and its bigger and better than ever and its FREE!!!
We know some of you are a little strapped for cash so lets start with some of the FREE events offered at Sydney Festival for you to enjoy!
DAWN CHORUS
This is a program of concerts, which are set to take place at sunrise on some of Sydney's most popular beaches! Everyone is invited to come and relax on the beach to some beautiful live music by some of Australia's most celebrated composers. This is a really great way to start your day, and you can go for a swim afterwards!
Dates:
JANUARY 17, 5.30AM - NIELSEN PARK
For more info, click here. For a map, click here.
JANUARY 24, 5.30AM - CLIFTON GARDENS
For more info, click here. For a map, click here.
JANUARY 31, 5.30AM - BONDI BEACH
Meet at the front of the Bondi Pavilion on the beach. Sydney Festival staff will be on site to direct you to the exact performance area.
http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2009/Free/_item/event/DAWN_CHORUS
MOVIE SCREENINGS AT DARLING HARBOUR!
Enjoy some exhilarating experimental and improvised music together with a film screening! Experience different forms of live entertainment, with classic films on a floating screen taking place at Sydney's most loved attraction- Darling Harbour!
Every night from the 13th January 8:30pm onwards!
http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2009/Free/_item/event/RUN_LOLA_RUN
LATE AT THE GARDEN
Catch some of Sydney's greatest underground and independent musicians and bands cranking out some fresh sounds in the Famous Spiegeltent every night starting the 13th January! Expect a wide range of genres and a truly entertaining night out!
http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2009/Free/_item/event/LATE_NIGHT_SPEIGEL_MUSIC
FREE MOVIES UNDER THE STARS!
Make your way down to Olympic Park to catch some free movie screenings under the stars! Pack a picnic or enjoy some of the fabulous food available at the event!
Movies on this week:
Wednesday January 14
The Black Balloon (M)
Thursday January 15
Juno (M)
Friday January 16
The Spiderwick Chronicles (PG)
Saturday January 17
Kung Fu Panda (PG)
Sunday January 18
Short Soup* (Various Ratings)
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