GATHER CHILL LISTEN CELEBRATE

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1 GATHER CHILL LISTEN CELEBRATE Your guide to The Rocks Australia Day 26 January, AUSTRALIA DAY

2 WELCOME Welcome to The Rocks Australia Day, proudly presented by Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority. This year, linger in the laneways and go barefoot on the green as all the sounds and sensations of an iconic Aussie summer come together at The Rocks Australia Day. Gather your friends for an unforgettable afternoon of free live music, as home-grown artists such as Dustin Tebbutt, Saskwatch, Thelma Plum and Little May take to the outdoor stages. Kick off your shoes and wander up the freshly astroturfed George Street, practice your percussion and croquet skills and peruse markets for unique goods and mouth-watering flavours. Australia Day is just one of the many vibrant events proudly produced by Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority every year. Our outstanding events attract millions of people and provide a valuable contribution to the NSW economy. This is the essential summer street festival, made for you this Australia Day.

3 THE GREEN First Fleet Park Bare your soles to the green and your soul to the music for a sensational home-grown line up by the harbour in First Fleet Park. Celebrate and refresh with a hand crafted beer or cider at the Rocks Brewing Company open air bar. Welcome to Country 11.55am Uncle Chicka Madden Gadigal Elder Benny Walker 12.05pm 12.45pm Hailing from regional Victoria, Indigenous singer and songwriter Benny Walker blends blues, roots, and acoustic soul with effortless charm. His third album Through the Forest was released in March. Thelma Plum 1.05pm 1.50pm Thelma Plum graces the stage with her latest album Monsters. Since winning Triple J s unearthed competition in 2012, Thelma has sold out national tours and featured at festivals like Falls Festival, Bluesfest, St Kilda and the Woodford Folk Festival. Dustin Tebbutt 2.15pm 3.10pm Performing songs from his 2014 EP The Breach, Dustin Tebbutt s sound is deeply layered, inspired by Nordic artists such as Sigur Rös, and by two years living, writing and recording in Sweden. The Bombay Royale 3.40pm 4.35pm Melbourne-based ensemble The Bombay Royale bring their eclectic mix of slammin surf, disco and funk to The Green Stage, inspired by 60s and 70s Bollywood music. Saskwatch 5pm 6pm Melbourne based Saskwatch s sophomore album Nose Dive debuted in the Top 50 Aria Charts. Their sound blends sweet vocals by Nkechi Anele, with elevating brass and soulful riffs. Dustin Tebbutt Saskwatch Thelma Plum Benny Walker The Bombay Royale

4 THE LANEWAY Atherden Street Revel in a glorious afternoon of fresh Aussie tunes in this charming cobbled street nestled in the heart of The Rocks. Welcome to Country 12.25pm Uncle Chicka Madden Gadigal Elder The Morrisons 12.30pm 1.15pm The Morrisons are a raucous 7-piece string band that forge elements of country, bluegrass and folk to create a unique and contemporary Australian sound. The Lulu Raes 1.30pm 2.10pm This Sydney four-piece pop n roll outfit combine a love of Motown harmonies with catchy quirkiness to create their own danceable and infectious take on the genre. Winterbourne 2.30pm 3.10pm Central Coast folk/rock duo Winterbourne s 2014 EP All But the Sun charted at number 9 on itunes. Their unique on-stage chemistry has captivated national audiences at festivals and on tours. Fishing with Special Guest Al from Cloud Control 3.30pm 4.15pm From the depths of Darlinghurst, Fishing submerged from their studio to release their debut LP in They re known for their tactile, electronic music which samples urban artists such as Flume. Little May 4.35pm 5.30pm This fresh indie band is transforming Sydney s perception of folk music. Their beautiful harmonies have earned them over one million hits on Soundcloud and sell-out shows around the nation. Little May Fishing Winterbourne The Morrisons The Lulu Raes

5 THE Common George Street Kick off your shoes and wander up the freshly astroturfed George Street. The Pit Stop Pull up to the Pit Stop, count down to Triple J s Hottest 100, and catch acclaimed beat boxers Vanessa Caspersz and MC Izzy busting out live lyrical magic. Sound Garden Young and old alike will love this wacky musical space, a place to practice your percussion skills on an eclectic collection of contraptions made from recycled materials like mag wheels and swimming pool filters! Games Lawn Strike up some friendly rivalry at a game of old-school snakes and ladders or stop for a lunch break and yarn with your mates. In an Instant Photo Booth Round up your friends and strike a pose at this fun photo booth. Pick up some silly props, snap some fun selfies and be sure to tag your favourite shots with #TheRocks #AusDay. Croquet on George Get your mallets at the ready and score-boards in hand as you challenge your friends to a game of classic croquet on George Street this Australia Day. Proudly presented by CROQUET NSW Inc. More Summer Fun 11am 6pm George Street, Playfair Street, and Jack Mundey Place Ponder and peruse stalls, meeting passionate people selling unique fashion, hand-crafted wares and delicious food, while catching glimpses of our gorgeous harbour. Eat, drink and shop at The Rocks From a relaxed pub meal with a view, to a memorable fine dining meal, to perusing unique stores and boutiques, to taking time out in galleries and museums, The Rocks is the perfect place to spend a relaxed Australia Day. Oz Day 10K 9am 11am Alfred Street Wheelchair athletes from across the globe will descend upon Sydney for the 26th Annual GIO Oz Day 10K this Australia Day in The Rocks. Free to watch plus free BBQ breakfast. Race on Rollers 11am 3pm George Street Following from the exciting Oz Day 10K through the streets of The Rocks, you ll get the chance to have a go yourself! Race on Rollers invites you to take a seat in a road-racing chair on a wheelchair track and test out your skills on two wheels! Free. 8 9

6 PROGRAM AUSTRALIA DAY The ROCKS MAP G L O U C E S T E R W A L K 12 noon 1pm THE GREEN THE LANEWAY THE COMMON MORE SUMMER FUN Benny Walker 12.05pm 12.45pm The Morrisons 12.30pm 1.15pm C U M B E R L A N D S T R E E T G E O R G E S T R E E T 2 A T H E R D E N S T R E E T M I L L L A N E N 2pm 3pm 4pm Thelma Plum 1.05pm 1.50pm Dustin Tebbutt 2.15pm 3.10pm The Bombay Royale 3.40pm 4.35pm The Lulu Raes 1.30pm 2.10pm Winterbourne 2.30pm 3.10pm Fishing with Special Guest Al from Cloud Control 3.30pm 4.15pm The Pit Stop Sound Garden Games Lawn In an Instant Photo Booth Croquet on George Oz Day 10k 9am 11am Race on Rollers 11am 3pm 11am 6pm 1 A R G Y L E S T R E E T The Green H A R R I N G T O N S T R E E T P L A Y F A I R S T R E E T THE ROCKS SQUARE K E N D A L L L A N E THE ROCKS DISCOVERY MUSEUM JACK MUNDEY PLACE G E O R G E S T R E E T MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART C I R C U L A R Q U A Y W E S T SYDNEY HARBOUR 5pm Saskwatch 5pm 6pm Little May 4.35pm 5.30pm 2 The Laneway The Common Rocks Brewing Co Open Air Bar Water station CBD 1 FIRST FLEET PARK A L F R E D S T R E E T CIRCULAR QUAY 6pm Information booth

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