Surry Hills Festival 2012
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For 2012 Surry Hills Festival will return to its home at Prince Alfred Park. The park has undergone an amazing renovation by the City of Sydney and we’re excited to be back working in conjunction with them to produce this iconic inner city event. Surry Hills Festival will host a brilliant showcase of music, art installations, theatre, markets, and the ever popular dog show-off and much much more.
Past years of the Festival have seen hot Aussie music acts like Tin Sparrow, Lanie Lane and Jinja Safari all grace the stage. The festival market stalls offer a fantastic array of items from local designers and artists, as well as ethical products, funky pet wear, and delicacies from around the world.
The Surry Hills Festival is produced by the Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre as a major fundraiser for the Centre’s community services. The Festival is more than a showcase of creative talent; it’s about raising much needed funds that go back into helping provide support for marginalised people of Surry Hills.”
For 2012 the Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre (SHNC) is excited to announce we've appointed leading event producers and the team behind Peats Ridge Festival, The Festival Company (TFC), to produce the event. The Festival Company’s commitment to community, sustainability, music and arts and the general magic of Peats Ridge, make them a natural fit for the Surry Hills Festival.
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The rest of this old website reports on the 2011 Festival.
A Perfect Day for a Great 2011 Festival!
Surry Hills rocked in glorious sunshine with the 2011 Festival. Large crowds jammed Shannon Reserve and Ward Park and filled the footpaths and shops, cafes and bars in between! Great music and lively entertainment was enjoyed by everyone as they sat on the grass or strolled through the market stalls and tasty food outlets. Visitors to the Surry Hills Library and Community Centre enjoyed activities in the Library and upstairs in the Kitchen. A good time was had by all in perfect, warm, conditions.
Scenes from the 2011 Surry Hills Festival
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Festival Leaflet and Program
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Festival Map
Ward Park Stage
Devonshire Street, Surry Hills
| MC's Robbie & Mitch courtesy of 2ser | |
|---|---|
| Time | Band / Artist |
| 9:00 | Dog Show Registration |
| 9:30 | Dog Show Off |
| 10:50 | Tai Chi |
| 11:10 | Anna Chase |
| 11:50 | Jack Carty |
| 12:35 | Pluto Jonze |
| 1:25 | Tin Sparrow |
| 2:20 | Lanie Lane |
| 3:20 | Domeyko/Gonzalez |
| 4:20 | Fishing |
| 5:20 | Jinja Safari |
Shannon Reserve Stage
Crown St, Surry Hills
| MC's Rosie Lentini & Tim Brunero courtesy of 2ser | |
|---|---|
| Time | Band / Artist |
| 10:00 | Welcome to Country and Storytelling with Aunty Ali Golding |
| 10:30 | Breen Machine |
| 11:15 | ACE Dance Studios and Capoeira Topazio |
| 11:45 | Official Opening Ceremony |
| 12:05 | The Cadres |
| 1:00 | Bhanglassi |
| 2:00 | Kira Puru and The Bruise |
| 3:00 | The Retreat |
| 4:00 | The Dirty Secrets |
| 5:00 | Step-Panther |
Oasis Youth Stage
365 Crown St, diagonally opposite Shannon Reserve
| Time | Band / Artist |
|---|---|
| 10:30-12:30 | DJ |
| 12:30-1:20 | Sepora |
| 1:20-2:10 | Phanos Proestos |
| 2:10-3:00 | DJ |
| 3:00-3:50 | Only The Sea Slugs |
| 3:50-4:40 | The Elements Krew |
| 4:40-5:30 | DJ - Oasis open mic session |
2ser Stage at the Trinity, 505 Crown Street
| Time | DJ |
|---|---|
| 3:00 | MACCY (In the Red) |
| 4:15 | LYNDON PIKE (Another Angle) |
| 5:30 | MEEM (Back to Funk) |
Sustainable Food Feature
Level 1, Surry Hills Library and Community Centre, 405 Crown Street
presented by Sydney Sustainable Markets @ Taylor Square
| MC = Csilla Swain | |
|---|---|
| Time | Event |
| 10:00-10:45 | Kristy Moore of The Cooking Camp Collective presents a hands-on Kids Cooking Class |
| 11:15-12:00 | Cooking demonstration with Chef Jane Strode of Bistrode |
| 12:30-1:15 | Cooking demonstration with Daniel Johnston of Full Circle |
| 1:45-2:30 | Cooking demonstration with Chef Mark Jensen of Red Lantern |
| 3:00-3:45 | Icecream Making demonstration with Sarah Mandelson of Serendipity Icecream |
Dog Show Off - presented by Sassy Treats
In front of Ward Park Stage, Devonshire St, Surry Hills
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 | Registration |
| 9:30 | Small doggie dash |
| 9:35 | Medium doggie dash |
| 9:40 | Large doggie dash |
| 9:45 | Open doggie dash |
| 9:50 | Pick up poo race |
| 10:10 | Dynamic Duos Fabulous Families |
| 10:20 | Agility challenge |
| 10:30 | Best in Show |
| 10:40 | Prize Presentation |
| 10:45 | Finish |
Rainbow Kids Area - fantastic family and children's entertainment
| Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | Storytelling with Aunty Ali Golding | Shannon Reserve Stage |
| 10:00-10:45 | Hands-on Kids' Cooking Class with Kristy Moore of The Cooking Camp Collective | Level 1, Surry Hills Library and Community Centre |
| 10:00–3:00 | Badgemaking | Surry Hills Library |
| 10:30 | Breen Machine | Shannon Reserve Stage |
| 10:30-11:00 | Rock'n Rhyme(2-3yo) For children ready for action with rhymes and movement | Surry Hills Library |
| 10:50-11:05 | Tai Chi | Ward Park Stage |
| 11:00 | BBQ and cold drinks | Northcott courtyard, off Ward Park |
| 11:15 | ACE Dance Studios and Capoeira Topazio | Shannon Reserve Stage |
| 11:30-12:30 | Ukelele Baby Music - explores singing and making music with ukeleles and percussion. Movement, dance and music games. | Surry Hills Library |
| 11:30-2:30 | Craft for Kids (making Easter Bunny ears and American Indian headdresses) with Vanessa and Kat | Northcott Community Centre at Ward Park |
| 12:00-12:30 | Kids Breakdancing, Popping and Capoeira Workshop presented by ACE Dance Studios and Capoeira Topazio | Green Reserve (next to Library) |
| 1:30-2:15 | Inspire Bellydance(8-12yo) | Green Reserve (next to Library) |
| 2:00-3:00 | Storytime and Craft | Surry Hills Library |
| 2:30-3:30 | Kids Zumba performance and workshop presented by Zumbalicious | Green Reserve (next to Library) |
| 2:00-4:00 | Craft for Kids big and little (wire work, making insects and animals) with Chris Retallack | Northcott Community Centre at Ward Park |
(Un)Seen Sculptures Art Show
Outdoor Mobile 3D Augmented Reality
Imagine, if you will, a version of Sculpture By The Sea composed entirely of virtual 3D works in specific geographic locations. Visitors to these locations with an iPhone, Android or Nokia SmartPhone (and a free app called the Layar Reality Browser) will be able to view and interact with these works which will appear on the screen of the phone as if they had been superimposed on the landscape. In some cases, the works may even play music/recordings for visitors.
The show will feature works by Australian artists, and an international contingent from as far afield as USA, UK, China and Portugal. For full details and a downloadable map of the Exhibition sites, please visit the (Un)Seen Sculptures website.
Festival Poster
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