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Giveaways /// Win Tickets to Le Havre and Last Will

Win tickets to two international films being released in New Zealand this month.

Nike Clash Collection

As the club football season wraps up, the international summer of football dawns upon us, where there is no bigger stage to showcase Nike

Dreamlike Places That Actually Exist

Ranging from popular tourist destinations to awe-inspiring sights, these are places to add to the bucket list of amazing ones to visit before you kick it.

Fashion News

Fashion Editor Christina Roys rounds up this week's Fashion news.

Spiderbots At Semi-Permanent

Twitter; the one social platform that seems to cause a lot of confusion, particularly among those who've never had a go at it. If that's you and you'd like to cement that confusion, get a load of this.

Moa Beer Out of Office Shout

Win a Magnum of Moa by simply providing us with your funny Out of Office message at 11am, Tuesday, May 29 2012.

Ten Musicians You Should be Following on Instagram

Ten Instagram accounts that give you a look inside the intoxicating life of a modern muso.

Coldplay Announce Australasian Tour

After promising a return to Australian shores earlier this year, Coldplay have announced the details of their November tour.

Giveaways /// Win One of Five Triumph & Disaster Gift Packs

Concrete Playground has teamed up with ex cricketer Dion Nash's new mens grooming product range Triumph & Disaster, which is popping up in premium retail stores across Auckland.

Beck's Live Discovery at The Whiskey

A great opportunity for aspiring musicians, let's hope the best act wins and a true discovery is made.

New Zealand's Top 10 Social Bands

Concrete Playground looks into New Zealand's most social bands on the interweb.

Five Emerging Australian Fashion Designers You Need to Know

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia wrapped up last Friday after showcasing the best of local fashion design against the backdrop of Sydney Harbour.

The Best Apps for Discovering New Music

Eight cool music discovery apps you can access right now.

A Glamping Guide for Music Festivals

Gear up for all of winter's festivals with 10 glamping necessities.

Music for the Concrete Playground

As winter approaches, distract yourself from the coming months of cold and rainy Auckland weather with some of the best tracks of the year so far.

The Black Keys Announce Two New Zealand Shows

The Lollapalooza and Coachella headliners are bringing their latest album 'El Camino' to six Aussie locations and now to Auckland's Vector Arena in November and Wellington's TSB Bank Arena.

Giveaways /// Win a VIP Double Pass to Semi-Permanent

If you haven't already got your ticket for Semi Permanent.. get your hurry up. It is without a doubt going to sell out and trust me, it's not one to miss.

Five of the Funniest YouTube Sketch Comedies

Get straight to the good stuff with CP's list of the top five sketch comedy YouTube channels.

Five Essential Bands to see at Splendour in the Grass 2012

Review /// Idiots of Ants, The Axis of Awesome and Stephen K Amos

Concrete Playground reviews Idiots of Ants and The Axis of Awesome. Two awesome performances which kick off the 2012 NZ Comedy Festival.

The Avalanches Release a New Mixtape, Maybe

This past weekend, the Australian band tweeted a mysterious message to fans, with a link to a mix titled 'A Sleepy Bedtime Mix for Young Ones'.

The Ten Best Luxury Getaways from Auckland

If you fancy a glam getaway close to home, you

Tourists Steal a Penguin From Sea World Australia

In a hazy, bizarre night, three allegedly intoxicated tourists broke into Sea World Australia, leaving with fairy penguin Dirk.

Former Meatpacking Plant Transformed into Self-Sustaining Farm

A former meatpacking plant and slaughterhouse is being renovated to become Chicago's first vertical, self-sustaining farm.