All this global financial crisis talk giving you the guilts?

Well here's a good way to experience to some world-class entertainment for FREE - the Sydney Festival kicks off its First Night with seven precincts in streets, laneways and parks across the Sydney CBD.

On offer - Grace Jones, The Cat Empire and Mr Scruff at the Domain, Santogold, A-Track, Ajax, Ember and Bag Raiders at College Street, Jamie Doom & Gus Da Hoodrat and Mission Control at Macquarie Street, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings at Hyde Park and plenty more dancing and music and theatrics to suit everyones tastebuds.

Grace Jones

Santogold

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings

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