Live Music entertainment in New South Wales
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Vanguard
Freethinking, intellectual, artistic, musical – the qualities to which Vanguard aspires. The intimate time-travelling 1920s-themed band room satisfies these criteria; occasional Russell Crowe gigs do not. Jeff Martin and Holly Throsby shows are redemptive. Most seats are reserved for dinner-and-show patrons.
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Basement
Sydney’s premier jazz venue presents big touring acts (Taj Mahal, Richard Buckner) and big local talent (Vince Jones, Mia Dyson). A broad musical mandate also sees funk, blues and soul bands performing, plus the odd spoken-word gig. Avoid the standing-room-only bar; book a table by the stage.
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Hordern Pavilion
Holding over 5000 heaving music fans, the historic white and grey Hordern (1924) hosts plenty of big-name rock gigs (Coldplay, Nine Inch Nails, The Presets) and the mind-boggling Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Party. If these walls could talk…
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Enmore Theatre
Originally a vaudeville playhouse, the elegantly wasted, 1600-capacity Enmore now hosts such acts as Queens of the Stoneage, Wilco and PJ Harvey, plus theatre and comedy. Cafe, wooden floors, lounge areas and balconies.
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Gaelic Club
Whether it’s the latest darlings of the British music press or some local sonic assailants made good, concerts at the midsize Gaelic bridge the gap between the pub scene and the larger theatres.
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Crow Bar
It has cheap drinks and a line-up of local bands; visitors are welcome - get a student to sign you in. You'll be mixing with a spunky 18 to 28 year-old group from all over the world.
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Woollahra Hotel
It's a bit snooty and suity most of the time, but it's certainly worth checking out the free live Latin, jazz and Brazilian funk on Sundays and Thursdays.
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Clarendon Band Room
Everything from Australian folk and pop to jazz and rock is performed on the Clarendon stage. Dinner-and-dance shows are usually double the ticket price.
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Tourist Hotel
This is a glass-fronted old place which has regular live music and a relaxed atmosphere. You'll find many locals here, despite its name.
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Imperial Hotel
This is where the young folk tend to hang out. You can catch local live acts on weekends in Studio 181.
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