Sydney Festival 2012

Running from January 7 till January 29, the Sydney Festival showcases everything that is great about our city in summer. Art, music, theatre and all things creative – there’s certainly something for everyone on this year’s program.

There are simply too many exciting events happening as part of this year’s Sydney Festival to list them all. It’s a great event on our cultural calendar so for all the information you need to be a part of it head to www.sydneyfestival.org.au.

Here are just a few of the highlights…

FESTIVAL FIRST NIGHT – Saturday January 7 – 3-11pm

From Holly Throsby performing her children’s album to the breathtaking aerial performance of As the World Tipped and late night music, film and performances at The Art Gallery of NSW, Festival First Night will go off with a bang as always. Best thing about the night is it’s free and there’s also free bike riding on offer from The Domain and Hyde Park.

PJ HARVEY – January 18/19 – The State Theatre – 8pm

PJ Harvey doesn’t need much of an introduction. As part of the festival, she’ll be performing songs from her latest release ‘Let England Shake’ as well as those from her earlier works.

BLACK CAPITAL – January 8-29 – Carriageworks

A series of performances, seminars and exhibitions reflecting the diversity of contemporary Aboriginal practice in the heart of Redfern.

WASHINGTON PRESENTS INSOMNIA – January 25 – Sydney Opera House – 8pm

As if Megan Washington’s music isn’t enough to make us drool, she’s now giving us a chance to check out her art, poetry, photography and designs. Insomnia is the singer’s new conceptual work created to be performed just four times – once in Sydney, Paris, London and New York.