U is for Uncovering New Talent

So I got myself down to Slide Lounge last night to check out Monday Night Live, a regular open mic night that offers some real bang for your buck.

Firstly, the dinner and supper at a reasonable price turned out to be a very pleasant surprise, and at only $15 more than a standard ticket was way better value than a Monday night steak at the local pub. But it’s the entertainment accompanying your meal that’s truly inspiring and there is nothing cheap about the talent on show at Slide.

Last night we were treated to some of the best open mic Sydney has to offer all kept running smoothly by the lounge’s charming hosts and with guest appearances by the delightful Michael Falzone and Danni Da Ros offering a taste ahead of their upcoming shows, it was a fantastic evening.

Of course if you don’t want to take my word for it get yourself to Oxford Street to see what the fuss is all about. Tickets to Monday Night Live and all of Slide Lounge’s shows are available at http://slide.com.au/.

T is for a Technicolour Sydney

If you're spending your long weekend in Sydney be sure to take advantage of all the free entertainment our beautiful city has to offer. Firstly, this weekend is your last chance to get into Circular Quay and check out Vivid Sydney. With even better technology and more interactive options than ever before, paired with a variety of concerts on at the Opera House, you really should spend at least one evening exploring this harbourside event this weekend.  Everything you need to know about Vivid Sydney's lights, music and other concepts can be found on the festival's website.

Also this weekend is Darling Harbour's annual Jazz and Blues Festival. Across the long weekend local artists such as James Morrison, Mojo Juju and from the UK, Trevor Watts and Veryan Weston, will perform in Darling Harbour and best of all - it's free! Actually, over 40 artists will perform on three stages in Darling Harbour across the three days and nights this weekend so it's definitely worth a visit. I definitely recommend catching public transport into the city and jump on the Darling Harbour website to plan your day so you don't miss out on your favourite artists. Bios, programs and loads more event information can also be found on the Darling Harbour website.

Finally, the Sydney Film Festival kicked off last week and provides a great opportunity to check out some excellent flicks and, while not free, they are at very reasonable prices and in some really cool venues. Check out the Sydney Film Festival website for a complete list of sessions, venues and ticket prices.