The Now now was last in the city in 2007 – its last three years have been hot-house music festivals in the Blue Mountains. This year it returns to Sydney to share the fun and games. The festival, which boasts a slew of international music icons – as well as stars of the Australian music

What happens when you put thousands of smiling people in a beautiful valley, over a three day period, showcase music, arts and culture across 9 stages and bring in the New Year… PEATS RIDGE! Peats Ridge is a festival that has been described as a ‘sensual explosion’ (novafm.com.au), ‘colourful and memorable’ (pagesonline.it) and a ‘musical

Koori Radio 93.7FM presents Klub Koori Xmas Hip Hop Jam Thursday DECEMBER 16 from 8PM The Oxford Art Factory 38 – 46 Oxford St, Darlinghurst Tickets $15 in advance from www.moshtix.com.au or on the door.

Sunday 5 December 2010, 10am – 4pm This street festival celebrates the creative community of Dulwich Hill and features a lively mix of market stalls, international foods, buskers, dancers and singers from the local area. Free entertainment on offer includes performances from Lion Mountain Studio – a community run music creation project initiated by members

The Push’s annual music industry conference Face The Music Conference is returns for its third year. Friday 19 and Saturday 20 November at the Arts Centre. This year’s conference will feature over 75 high profile international, national and local artists and music industry experts will be sharing their knowledge and experience with the music community;