Australia Day: a day that some see as a time to don their best flag capes, and cover their body in temporary Southern Cross tattoos. Or a day that people spend with family and friends, enjoying some of Australia’s best musical talent at The Rocks precinct. Personally, we’d choose the latter.
The Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority has announced its program for Australia Day 2016, which will transfrom The Rocks into an urban playground, featuringa croquet green from Croquet NSW, a caravan playing triple j’s Hottest 100, markets, food stalls and two stagesfeaturing a free all-day music program with some of Australia’s hottest new bands.
Performing on the day will beKaty SteeleofLittle Birdyfame, Melbourne Ska Orchestra,smooth soulful sensationThandi Phoenix, psych-pop crew Jinja Safari,Sydney-based folktronica performer Gordi,electronic duoLeft andethereal Brisbane singer-songwriterRobbie Miller.
Entry to the Australia Day celebrations on Tuesday January 26 at First Fleet Park is free, with extra keen punters encouraged to get in early to guarantee a good patch of grass to relax on.
