Global Cities After Dark: 'Celebrate Local' closing event 2021

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On Friday 26 March, the Global Cities After Dark week-long program concludes with the 'Celebrate Local' closing event - a live music, performance and culinary experience.

It is the first opportunity since the pandemic that brings the key stakeholders and actors within Sydney's Night-Time Economy together.

'Celebrate Local' focuses on the roadmap ahead in 2021 as Sydney embarks on the implementation of the NSW 24-Hour Economy Strategy, marking a new chapter in Sydney's life after dark.

The event will be hosted by ABC Radio presenter Robbie Buck at Maton: Australia's Guitar at Powerhouse Museum Sydney.

 Ticket price includes:

 Welcome drink and two-course dinner with paired wines; 

Agenda

• Official welcome from City of Sydney Deputy Lord Mayor Jess Scully;

• In conversation between Michael Rodrigues, NSW's inaugural 24hr Economy Commissioner and VibeLab's Mirik Milan discussing Michael's priorities for 2021 and what this new role needs from the stakeholders and actors within Sydney's Night-Time Economy. * Michael formally commences the role on 29 March 2021.

• Performances from Barkaa, Kyva and Sarah Houbolt;

• Panel: 'Future Proofing Sydney's Hospitality, Live Music and Entertainment sectors': Kathy Savill; (A Bite at a Time) Paulette Long OBE; (London) Riyaaz Amlani; (Impresario Entertainment and Hospitality, Mumbai) Tanya Ali. (FBi Radio)

• Panel: 'Future Proofing Sydney's Major Events, Tourism and Transport sectors': Carla Theunissen; (City of Parramatta) Mark Curran; (Transport for London) Stephanie Strilakos; (Transport for NSW) Vince Kadlubek. (Meow Wolf, Santa Fe)

Tickets are on sale now with limited capacity due to COVID safety restrictions. For more information and to purchase, please visit here.