1.
'Meow Meow's Little Mermaid' is a...(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/meow-meows-little-mermaid)
Correct Answer
C. Musical Caberet
Explanation
Meow Meow’s Little Mermaid is a decidedly un-Disney cabaret – sexy spectacle drips into a bittersweet take on what constitutes a ‘Happy Ending’. Join post-postmodern diva Meow Meow as she raucously subverts Hans Christian Andersen’s mermaid tale of teen self-sacrifice, salvation and seduction.
A world of old sea shanties and hymns from the Titanic will give way to a glittering array of contemporary originals, as she sails to a land of altered hearts, minds and body parts. In part two of the ‘Little’ trilogy that began with Meow Meow’s Little Match Girl in 2011, the cat is back, and she’s not afraid to go into the water! This operatic and outrageous sea ride is a fairy tale gone rogue.
2.
'Flaming Lips' the headliner for Summer Sounds in The Domain are what kind of group?(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/the-domain)
Correct Answer
D. Psychedelic Pop/Rock
Explanation
Take all the things you know and love about The Flaming Lips – the psychedelic pop anthems, the beamed-from-outer-space live shows, and the feelings of joy and goodwill towards your fellow humans, creatures and Martians – and now imagine all of this happening in The Domain, for free. It’s basically a recipe for your best summer music experience ever, and it’s open to everyone.
3.
It's Sydney Festival's 40th Anniversary and to celebrate Symphony at The Domain is giving out prizes and encouraging audience members to wear what colour?(For more information head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/symphony-in-the-domain/?q=symphony)
Correct Answer
A. Ruby
Explanation
Celebrate our 40th by bringing a hamper, a blanket and your friends – all dressed in ruby – and settle in for a free concert under the stars. This year the Sydney Symphony Orchestra is doing something special for our birthday; they’ve gathered a repertoire of music performed at Symphony in The Domain over the years to astound us with a ‘best of’ musical journey, with everything from Mendelssohn to Dvořák and Tchaikovsky.
It’s our ruby anniversary! Prizes will be awarded for the best-dressed ruby picnic and punter.
4.
How much are the ticket prices for Tix for Next to Nix?(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/tix-for-next-to-nix)
Correct Answer
B. $25
Explanation
The Tix for Next to Nix booth is located at the Festival Village, Hyde Park and is open between 7–26 January, daily, 12pm–1pm (unless sold out prior).
During Festival dates (7-26 January), $25 tickets are available for all performances (excluding Fire Bucket) that take place that day. Tickets are limited and it’s first in, best dressed with a limit of 2 per person.
5.
What day is the Meriton Festival Village at Hyde Park closed?(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/meriton-festival-village)
Correct Answer
A. Monday
Explanation
The Festival Village will be closed on Mondays. It will be located at Hyde Park and is the go-to destination for pre or post show eats and treats.
6.
The 'Sky Terrace' is a...(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/sky-terrace)
Correct Answer
D. Licensed venue
Explanation
Sky Terrace is a rooftop bar and Sydney Festival Venue, located at the Sydney Star. "As the sun sets over Sydney, Sky Terrace lights up with an impressive line-up of local and international DJ talent". It is a fully licensed venue open to only 18+ patrons.
7.
How should I travel to the Festival Village? (Select all that apply)(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/Venues/Festival-Village/)
Correct Answer(s)
B. Walking or cycling if possible
C. By train
D. By bus
Explanation
Parking is limited in the city and Sydney Festival recommends using public transport when traveling to the Festival Village. As a Volunteer you will get FREE Public Transport to and from your shifts!
8.
Where can tickets be purchased from? (Select all that apply)(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/how-to-book)
Correct Answer
E. All of the above
Explanation
Tickets can then be purchased:
- Online through the following link http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/all
-Online at My Festival by creating an account following this link http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/my-festival
- Ticketmaster outlets.
- Over the phone on 1300 856 876
9.
There will be an opening party for the festival in Parramatta this year (similar to last year). Is this statement true or false?
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
This year there is no official launch party or event that is open to the public being held in Parramatta. 'The Flaming Lips' headlining at Summer Sounds in The Domain, will be un-officially launching the Sydney Festival in a free public concert.
10.
Where is the Famous Spiegeltent located? (For more information head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/the-famous-spiegeltent)
Correct Answer
D. Hyde Park
Explanation
The Famous Spiegeltent is located in Hyde Park North. Entry near Archibald Fountain.
11.
Which of the following events is NOT free?(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/free-events)
Correct Answer
D. FASE: Four Movements to the Music of Steve Reich
Explanation
FASE: Four Movements to the Music of Steve Reich, a Drama Theatre, is held at the Sydney Opera house and is a paid event starting at $62 a ticket. El Anatsui, Opera in the Domain, and Ferrython are just some of the events that are free to the public.
12.
When is family week?(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2015/family-week)
Correct Answer
B. 12-16 January
Explanation
Family Week is during 12-16 January from 10am-3pm at the Festival Village. There will be free workshops, music and art for kids.
13.
Where is the Pleasure Garden held?(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/pleasure-garden/?q=pleasure)
Correct Answer
B. Vaucluse House
Explanation
In Pleasure Garden, music and environmental sounds weave through the landscape of one of Sydney’s most beautiful outdoor spaces – the gardens at Vaucluse House, Sydney Living Museums.
14.
On the 21st of January, Joanna Newsom will be performing at the Sydney Opera House. She will be singing and playing what instrument?(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/joanna-newsom)
Correct Answer
A. The Harp
Explanation
Revelation after revelation: that’s Joanna Newsom’s music. From her debut album The Milk-Eyed Mender in 2004 up to her brand new opus, Divers, this extraordinary singer and harpist has amazed time and again with her singular records and performances.
15.
What type of events will there be at Sydney Festival? Tick for all those correct. (Select all that apply)(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2015/all)
Correct Answer
E. All of the above
Explanation
The Sydney Festival will feature a variety of events including music performances, theatre and dance shows, opera and classical performances, and circus and cabaret acts.
16.
Where is 'About an Hour' held at?(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/about-an-hour)
Correct Answer
A. Carriageworks
Explanation
About an Hour will be held at Carriageworks on 19-24 January. There will be a range of perfectly priced performances held over 6 days with tickets starting at just $35.
17.
'The Invisible Dot' Caberet is held on what dates?(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/the-invisible-dot-cabaret)
Correct Answer
A. January 7 to 17
Explanation
The Invisible Dot Caberet is held between the 7th and 17th of January in The Famous Spiegeltent.
Five comedians will take up residency for an incredible late-night comedy variety performance that favours the bold, innovative, eccentric and clever.
18.
'El Anatsui: Five Decades' is a...(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/el-anatsui)
Correct Answer
B. Exhibition
Explanation
El Anatsui is acknowledged worldwide as one of the most remarkable artists working today.
Five Decades marks the first major exhibition of El Anatsui’s work in Australia and presents works from the 1970s to now, including paintings, woodcarvings and ceramics alongside his glorious hanging sculptures.
19.
'The Ephemeral City' is held at what location?(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/the-ephemeral-city)
Correct Answer
C. The Cutaway, Barangaroo
Explanation
Sydney’s new creative playground, the Cutaway at Barangaroo Reserve, will be home to one of the largest community participation events presented in Sydney Festival’s 40-year history, with Olivier Grossetête’s fantastically epic The Ephemeral City.
20.
The Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent is located in...(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/magic-mirrors-spiegeltent)
Correct Answer
B. Hyde Park North
Explanation
The Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent is a mirrored tent in the style of the Famous Spiegeltent. Entering Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent feels like a taking a step back in to far more luxurious and debaucherous time!
21.
La Verità will take place at which venue?(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/la-verita)
Correct Answer
A. Riverside Theatres
Explanation
La Verità is a mix of astonishing acts and fantastic visuals being held at the Riverside Theatres, Corner Church and Market Streets Parramatta. Filled with spirit and spectacle inspired by Spanish surrealist Salvador Dalí, with one of his recently rediscovered paintings as the backdrop.
22.
La Verità is what type of show? (select all that apply)(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/la-verita)
Correct Answer
E. All of the above
Explanation
La Verità combines circus, clowning, acrobatics, dance and music – with an extra serving of humour and heart – Compagnia Finzi Pasca let their imagination run wild in a thrilling experience that is sure to have made that illustrious moustache twitch with delight.
23.
The 'Pleasure Garden' is what type of installation?(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/pleasure-garden/?q=pleasure)
Correct Answer
A. Music and sound
Explanation
In Pleasure Garden, music and environmental sounds weave through the landscape of one of Sydney’s most beautiful outdoor spaces – the gardens at Vaucluse House, Sydney Living Museums.
Elegant audio design transforms the garden into a place of musical play, of repose and delight. It is a listening garden – a gently interactive instrument. You’re invited into the music and natural architecture, to play the garden, to stroll or recline with friends and strangers.
24.
The demolition of 'The People's Tower' will take place on which date? (For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/the-peoples-tower-at-darling-harbour)
Correct Answer
D. 10th January
Explanation
Everyone can be involved in a day of construction (7th January) with Olivier Grossetête when two gigantic buildings are created, made entirely of cardboard and tape. On the final day (10th January from 4pm-5pm), everyone is invited back to revel in the destruction as the buildings come toppling down.
25.
'Mexrrissey!' is taking place at...(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/mexrrissey)
Correct Answer
A. Enmore Theatre
Explanation
Mexrrissey! will be located at the Enmore Theatre in Newtown, with a glorious seven-piece band representing the crème de la crème of Mexico’s music scene, who interpret Morrissey’s and The Smith's oeuvre entirely in Spanish, via vibrant Latin rhythms of ranchera, mariachi, danzón, mambo, norteño and cha cha cha with arrangements by Calexico’s Sergio Mendoza
26.
Where will 'The Apartments' be performing?(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/the-apartments)
Correct Answer
A. The Famous Spiegeltent
Explanation
The Apartments will be performing at The Famous Spiegeltent, Hyde Park North (Entry near Archibald Fountain)
27.
'The Rabbits' show will be held at ...(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/the-rabbits)
Correct Answer
D. Roslyn Packer Theatre
Explanation
John Marsden and Shaun Tan’s haunting picture book is adapted in this Helpmann Award-winning opera for children and families. It will be held at the Roslyn Packer Theatre in Walsh Bay.
28.
'What Will Have Been' is held at...(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/what-will-have-been)
Correct Answer
A. Hyde Park
Explanation
'What Will Have Been' will take place at the Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent in Hyde Park.
29.
OLIVIER GROSSETÊTE is the artist of what installation/s?(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/the-ephemeral-city AND http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/the-peoples-tower-at-darling-harbour)
Correct Answer(s)
A. The Ephemeral City
C. The People's Tower
Explanation
Olivier Grossetête’s 'The Ephemeral City' invites people of all ages to use boxes and tape to construct a sky-high temporary city before witnessing its demolition on Australia Day. Similarly Olivier Grossetête invites all for a day of construction of two gigantic buildings made entirely of cardboard and tape known as 'The People's Tower' before its planned public demolition.
30.
Between what times is the Pleasure Garden going to be opened?(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/pleasure-garden)
Correct Answer
B. 8am-8pm
Explanation
Pleasure Garden at the Vaucluse House Gardens will be open between 8am–8pm from the 7–26 January.
There is also a Tactile tour on 9 January at 9.30am. Bookings essential. Please refer to sydneyfestival.org.au/access for accessible booking information.
31.
FBi SMACS at Carriageworks is an 18+ event. Is this statement true of false?(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/fbismacs)
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
FBi SMACS is an 18+ event and is standing Tickets only.
Presented by FBi Radio in association with Carriageworks and Sydney Festival, Sydney’s favourite independent broadcaster of new music and emerging culture, FBi Radio, is throwing a party celebrating Sydney's brightest talent and undiscovered gems.
32.
Sky Terrace: DJ Series is located at...(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/sky-terrace-dj-series)
Correct Answer
D. The Star
Explanation
Sky Terrace DJ Series will be held on Sky Terrace at the The Star Sydney. It will host an impressive line-up of local and international DJ talent. Guests must be 18 or over.
33.
There will be a flying fox at The Cutaway, Barangaroo. Is this statement true or false?(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/the-cutaway-at-barangaroo-reserve)
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Head to the Cutaway for a zip-lining ride through Olivier Grossetête’s epic The Ephemeral City past Shaun Gladwell’s Skateboarders vs Minimalism. Be a part of the construction of The Ephemeral City, then get a birds eye view of your towering buildings in a world first indoor Flying Fox experience. The Flying Fox will have a first-in-first-flight free ticketing system in the venue.
34.
Where is the 'El Anatsui: Five Decades' held?(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/el-anatsui)
Correct Answer
C. Carriageworks
Explanation
El Anatsui: Five Decades will be held at Carriageworks from 7 January to 6 March. El Anatsui is acknowledged worldwide as one of the most remarkable artists working today.
Five Decades marks the first major exhibition of Anatsui’s work in Australia and presents works from the 1970s to now, including paintings, woodcarvings and ceramics alongside his glorious hanging sculptures.
Made from recycled materials including aluminium printing plates, tin boxes and liquor bottle caps Anatsui’s works are at once vast yet intricate, majestic yet humble, solid yet malleable. Born in Ghana and based in Ghana and Nigeria, his formally complex assemblages explore the histories of colonial post-colonial Africa and issues of consumption, waste and the environment.
35.
Which event will take place on Australia Day (26 January)?(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/ferrython)
Correct Answer
D. Ferrython
Explanation
Sydney Harbour turns spectacular with Ferrython, one of Australia’s most popular and iconic FREE events. See our beloved ferries in this hugely popular Australia Day tradition, as they venture from Circular Quay to Shark Island and then back to a glorious finish at the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Pack a picnic and gather on the foreshore to barrack for your favourite ferry.
The Ferrython event will take place on 26 January at 11am.
36.
Which of these events will not be held at Carriageworks? (Select all that apply)(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/carriageworks)
Correct Answer
A. FASE
Explanation
FASE: Four Movements to the Music of Steve Reich will be held at the Sydney Opera House.
A seminal piece in the evolution of contemporary dance, Fase was first staged by acclaimed choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker in 1982. Set to four pieces by American composer Steve Reich and danced by De Keersmaeker herself, it has cast its spell over generations of audiences.
A profound interplay between minimalist music and movement, bodies and light, it artfully combines delicacy and chaos, simplicity and complexity.
Fase is a chance to witness – and be moved by – a history-making piece performed by one of dance’s most inventive players.
37.
To celebrate the 40th Sydney Festival, photographer Eva Vermandel has brought our history to life with a series of photos titled '40 Portraits'. Where can these portraits be viewed/found? (select all that apply)(for more information follow the link, http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/40-portraits)
Correct Answer(s)
C. An exhibition at the UNSW Galleries
D. Around the Sydney CBD
Explanation
A public exhibition where the cityscape is the gallery, take a walk around the CBD to see 40 Sydney Festival faces.
Full maps and location will be available at http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/40-portraits
Between 7–23 January you can also view the series at a free photographic exhibition at UNSW Galleries
38.
What is the minimum recommended age suitable to attend the 'Bubble Disco'?(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/bubble-disco)
Correct Answer
D. 4 years old and above
Explanation
The Bubble Disco is a silent disco suitable for ages 4 and above. However people of all ages can enjoy this silent disco, with DJs spinning tunes that are sure to get the entire family on the dancefloor and amongst the plentiful bubbles floating around.
Put on a pair of headphones (supplied) and dance the afternoon away!
39.
Family Week is a program made up of ALL free events. Is this statement True or False?(For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/familyweek)
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Family Week is up of BOTH free and ticketed events! So we have the school holidays covered with free activities to make the ultimate kids day out. For the spontaneous, there’s activities that require no booking; drop into the City of Sydney’s leafy Lawn Library, have fun creating masks with the Australian Museum and learn the crocodile dance in a Tiwi Dance Lesson. Music lovers can come along to The Bandstand to delight in the cheeky humour and catchy tunes of Anna van Riel and discover the rhythms in everyday sounds with multi-instrumental looping wizard Adam Page in Inside The Loop!
You can also register via the Sydney Festival website for awesome free fun; go on a hilarious adventure as part of Dance Your Hyde Off with Guru Dudu, a silent disco walking tour, and unleash your inner artist with Cake Industries’ genius Super Box Friends and Robot Hospital. All the kids’ entertainment you could want, ALL FOR FREE.
40.
Fill in the Blank of this movie that will screen during the festival:'____'man (Or, The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (For more information, head to http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2016/birdman-or-the-unexpected-virtue-of-ignorance/?q=birdman)
Correct Answer
A. Bird
Explanation
The screening and live film score of 'Birdman (Or, The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)' will be held at the State Theatre on the 16th January and at the Lennox Theatre in Parramatta on the 15th of January.