Four-day musical and cultural extravaganza held at Easter each year, on the outskirts of Canberra. If you love Womad, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival or anything similar, you'll love the atmosphere at 'the National'; by the end of the weekend you won't want to go home. Except to sleep. And think about coming back again next year. Not only is it a multicoloured musical and dance fest (and inspired craft fair) the whole site becomes a large village for interstate festival goers to live in for the weekend (drive-up b.y.o. accommodation on site). Motels are close by for those who love their creature comforts, and shops if you need milk for your 'billy tea'. If you need some time out from festivalling, a walk round the nearby leafy inner suburbs on a sunny autumn afternoon is peaceful and provides stunning views of lovingly kept neighborhood gardens. Oh yes, as with any music festival, if you are staying on site - don't forget to take good ear plugs with you! The music keeps going as long as people are awake enough to play it ...

www.folkfestival.asn.au/

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Live music - usually Thursdays + Fridays. DJs, electronica and local indie musicans in a relaxed and unpretentious location. Slightly hard to find but this doesn't mean it's exclusive by any means.

219 London Cct Civic
6230 0003

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A small and intimate cocktail bar overlooking Garema Place in the City.

A good selection of drinks, music, people and kitsch decor! Jazz on Wednesday nights.

Upstairs, Garema Place, Civic
www.hippobar.com.au

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ANU Bar is the University Bar close to the City centre.
A friendly crowd and even better if you happen upon a great show. Check gig guides for event info or
www.myspace.com/anubar.

ANU - Australian National University, Acton.

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Landspeed is an independent record shop located in Garema Place, City. Inside you will find a well edited selection of music ranging from indie, punk, hardcore, hip hop and dance CDs and records. Local boys Koolism - Aria award winners - are found in the local muisc section along with flyers and local info on where to go.

www.myspace.com/landspeedrecords

Garema Place, Canberra City

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Trinity is a small hidden bar found in the back streets of Canberra's China town, in the suburb of Dickson. Most Travellers would never find it as they never stay long enough to truely discover the city.

Trinity serves a seasonal cocktail list, excellent local wines and a selction of local and international beers, the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, DJs play most nights, no cover, and is great on chilly nights when it's a full house. Perfect place to have an injection of city life (without the wank) after a day in the wilderness.

28 Challis St, Dickson
www.canberrabars.com.au

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