Tag: Heritage

The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hyde Park Barracks is a must-visit destination for all ages. A site of exceptional significance- this fascinating building holds the key to understanding Australia's convict foundations and its impact on Aboriginal Australia- and early contribution to immigration and institutional care.Today- the barracks provides an extraordinary new way to experience history. Years in the making- this is history- but not as you know it. Layered with cutting-edge innovation throughout- the museum will redefine the heritage experience- bringing Sydney's past to life more authentically than ever before.Led by groundbreaking audio technology- you'll follow in the footsteps of real people touched by this place. Stand where they stood. Listen to their stories. Feel their defiance- awe and hope. With immersive activations- this is not simply a walk through history. It's living it.It's also the chance to discover one of Australia's most important archaeological collections. Displaying over 4000 original artefacts- the barracks is a direct link to items worn- touched and treasured by past residents - including an intact convict shirt and leather shoe. As some of the world's few remaining examples- it's a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with Australia's past.Home to Australia's convict and colonial history- Hyde Park Barracks is a must-see Sydney destination - intriguing on every level. Today- its innovative next chapter will take you where no history book could ever go.

Re-construction brings together artists- one community group and two curators to reread the legacy of Jack Mundey and the Green Bans. Jack Mundey's whole life was one giant spatial project. But he didn't need art to do what he did- he had the context of the union movement. Discussing Jack Mundey's concept of green bans and public space as a 'spatial project' in an art context- is implying a common link between the union movement and art- which makes us aware of the way both offer room for alternative thinking or challenges to mainstream thinking.Sydney's Green Bans were the world's first urban uprising over planning- heritage and housing justice. In 1971- an alliance of builders' labourers and musicians- wharfies and artists- pensioners and the suburban middle class made history. Mundey secretary of the Builders' Labourers' Federation- led his comrades to the environmental barricades in June 1971 alongside a united group of 'middle-class women' from Hunters Hill who fought to save a remnant of Sydney Harbour bush. This was the first of a series of important intersectional alliances with communities. It became a new political model. At the time Mundey was a non-doctrinaire communist who later joined the Greens party.Re-construction re-enacts and re-animates texts and slogans from the unofficial archives that record sit-ins or peace marches for civil rights- gay and lesbian or women's rights and environment movements. In this case a portion of Jack Mundey's papers donated to the Trades Hall Collection are reviewed at Sydney Trades Hall.Green Bans embraced other heritage suburbs- most of them working class and many involving saving low-cost or public housing but the Builders' Labourers' Federation fought targeted battles for the rights of women- Aboriginals and gays. The establishment Sydney Morning Herald was quick to call them 'mere builders' labourers' and 'proletarian town planners'- just conservationists were called 'mere housewives'. From Kellys Bush onwards- the green ban era was just 4 years until the de-registration of the NSW Builders Labours' Federation. The additional year dedicates 1975 to their legacy: the renewal of Woolloomoolloo Public Housing- proudly declared a 'world leader' for its architecture and consultation model.COVID-19 Safety Plan - Museums and galleriesWe follow NSW Health Guidelines. Wellbeing of staff- volunteers and visitors: Information and training on COVID-19- including when to get tested- physical distancing and cleaning is provided.Physical distancing: Entry signage advising 1.5 metres social distance- Maximum of 10 visitors. (More generous than one visitor per 4 square metres of space).Hygiene and cleaning: All resting points have sanitiser- bathroom has soap- sanitiser and paper towels- all surfaces cleaned twice daily.Recordkeeping: name and a mobile number or email address for all staff- volunteers- visitors is recorded for a period of at least 28 days.

Last Minute Productions offers a 6 week Protools online introductory free course hosted by Tim McArtney.You will learn:Week 1Creating a sessionNaming a sessionSetting Sample Rate and Bit rateImporting audio- adding Audio tracks- Instrument tracks- Midi and Aux tracksPlugins- Inserts and sends and how to make them work for you.Week 2Automation and why it's so cool and dynamicBasic Shortcuts to speed you upSignal flow and gain staging…so you don't get 'bad' distortionWeek 3 - Import samples- make a beat AND customise your sessions!Import samples to make a beat from the workspaceDig into the preferences and change things so you make your workflow quickerFind out what busses mean- and what stock plugins are excellentWeek 4Shortcuts- How you can make them work for youPro Tools tricks like FoldersInstantly adding Aux SendsConverting Midi to Audio and Committing computer resources to release stress from the computerLearn how to be creative with Audio suite within Pro ToolsWeek 5Learn how to properly gain stage your audio and what that meansLearn how to reference against commercial releasesUse Pro Tools Stock Plugins to make it sound commercialWeek 6Learn more tricks and expand on your basic knowledge to really use Pro Tools to your advantage-Meet Tim McArtneyMulti-instrumentalist- Songwriter- Producer- Recording and Mixing Engineer .Recording engineer for 'The Voice'- Briggs- Lisa Mitchell- Jarryd James- Rose Tattoo- Hoodoo Gurus- Gurrumul.Assistant Engineer for Gang of Youths- The Vines- Youth Group- Harry Vanda- Jessica Mauboy- Darryl Somers.Career HighlightsBand Leader and Music Consultant for 'I Am Woman' Australian Feature FilmBand Leader and Casting for 3 seasons of 'A Place To Call Home' Musician on 'Love Child'Composer and recording engineer for Transport NSW Heritage museumSongwriting co-write featured on American Disney TV Show 'Grownish' (Stronger Than - LANKS)Bass Guitar on Alfie Arcuri's winning album from The Voice 2016.Register hereDisclaimerA. To the extent permitted by law- The City of Sydney- its officers- employees- agents and contractors are not liable for any personal injury- loss or damage to property or financial loss (including payment of medical expenses) any individual may suffer whilst participating in online programs and activities presented by The City of SydneyandB. By participating in City of Sydney online programs- individuals accept that they do so at their own risk and accept that they waive and forego any legal right that they may otherwise have against the City of Sydney and or against its officers- employees- agents and contractors.StudioRCC programs are for 18years and over- any participants under 18yrs younger must be accompanied by an adult.)

This year- Sydney Open is going digital- offering you a selection of curated online experiences around the key themes of City- Garden and Home.We invite you to discover your city in new ways with our line-up of free live-streamed talks- never before seen content- self-guided audio tours and more across the Sydney Open website.The full digital program will go live on the Sydney Open website from 7.30pm Friday 6 November.Enjoy a sneak peek below and find out more on our website:Sydney Open online talk seriesBe part of the conversations that matter in our inspiring Sydney Open live-streamed talk series launching 6 November. Hear from a range of diverse voices from across architecture- heritage- design and government and enjoy live Q&As.Find out moreSelf-guided audio toursExplore the city in new ways with our self-guided audio tours. Discover urban gardens- open spaces and significant architecture around the city - all at your own pace!

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Lose yourself in the work of influential Australian Chinese artist Lindy Lee. Slow down and take in shimmering- meditative and thought-provoking works in her largest survey exhibition to date- which draws on her experience of living between two cultures.Using a spectacular array of processes which include flinging molten bronze- burning paper and allowing the rain to transform surfaces- Lee draws on her Australian and Chinese heritage to develop works that engage with the history of art- cultural authenticity- personal identity and the cosmos. Key influences are the philosophies of Daoism and Ch'an (Zen) Buddhism- which explore the connections between humanity and nature.Curated by MCA Director- Elizabeth Ann Macgregor OBE- this exhibition will introduce audiences to over 70 works from across the artist's extensive career- from early photocopy artworks and wax paintings to recent large-scale installations and sculptures.CuratorElizabeth Ann Macgregor OBEAssociate CuratorMegan Robson

The original Rocks walking tours gets up close and personal with the living history and British heritage of The Rocks.Wander through hidden alleys and laneways and hear stories about the many characters and rogues that called The Rocks home. We don't regard what we do as a job and there is no job more enjoyable than ours as tour guides.We get to walk around and talk about this amazing historical precinct- that sits within one of the most beautiful cities in the world- sharing its rich and diverse history and bringing the area to life for the guests that willingly share a fraction of their time with us. How lucky are we!