Cementing its position as Sydney's premier events and entertainment destination, The Star showcases numerous headline events as the Principal Partner of Sydney Festival from 9 - 26 January 2014.

 

Sydney Festival offers an array of events happening across the city enlivening and transforming Sydney with a bold cultural celebration based on the highest quality art and big ideas.

 

Sydney Festival presents

 

The oldest love story, Dido and Aeneas at The Sydney Lyric

Sydney Lyric at The Star, l plays host to the oldest love story in English opera, Dido and Aeneas from 16 January to 21 January 2014. The opera combines the exceptional talents of Berlin choreographer Sasha Waltz together with celebrated Baroque orchestra Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin in the reimagining of one of the world's great romantic tragedies.

 

The opera will transport the audience into a wondrous underwater realm, where submerged dancers glide gracefully around a glass aquarium that fills the stage.

 

Dido & Aeneas is supported by Sydney Lyric.

 

Tickets from $99  Book now! http://www.star.com.au/whats-on-sydney/Pages/Sydney-Festival.aspx

 

Five star Fast Festival Feasts

Throughout Festival season, The Star has on offer a range of cuisine options available at signature restaurants Balla, BLACK by ezard and Sokyo.

 

Fast Festival Feasts offers Festival-goers the chance to dine on Sydney's finest cuisine with $55 and à la carte options available whilst taking in all they want to see and do as part of Sydney Festival 2014.

 

In addition, Garden Buffet will be offering lunch for only $28 per person,  Monday to Friday, from 9 to 26 January.

 

For more information visit: http://www.star.com.au/whats-on-sydney/Pages/Sydney-Festival.aspx

 

Sky Terrace at The Star

 

Sky Terrace features a wealth of free music, with live acts including The Staves (UK), Dom Flemons (USA) and Scanner (UK) and DJs Andy Votel (UK), Funki Porcini (UK) and Jonathan Toubin (USA).

  

Situated on the roof of The Star, Sky Terrace has a relaxed atmosphere, a range of food and beverage options and spectacular panoramic views of Sydney.

 

Drop by before or after Sydney Festival events, Sky Terrace will open every day throughout the Festival (9-26 January). http://www.star.com.au/sydney-nightlife/Pages/Sky-Terrace.aspx

 

Sydney Festival Ferrython

 

The annual Australia Day Ferrython on 26 January will see Sydney's ferries go head-to-head, racing from Circular Quay to Shark Island and back to the finishing post under Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Star is proudly sponsoring a ferry in the race, so pick a spot on the harbour, and get behind The Star's ferry! http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2014/Family/Ferrython/

 

Stay close to all the action, in style, at The Star

Close to all the action throughout Sydney Festival, The Star offers three towers of luxury accommodation including The Darling Hotel & Spa, Sydney's newest five star hotel and Astral Towers & Residences.

Sydney's newest five star hotel, The Darling Hotel & Spa has been lovingly detailed to offer pure luxury across the 171 spacious rooms, suites and penthouses, an infinity pool and a 16 room luxury spa. Located on Sydney's harbour foreshore, this award winning hotel is the perfect summer escape.

Astral Towers and Residences offer panoramic views of Sydney from a range of spacious and stylish accommodation. From well-appointed hotel rooms through to three bedroom luxury apartments and complemented by a recently opened outdoor pool, Astral Towers and Residences is ideal for a city break. http://www.star.com.au/sydney-hotel-accommodation/Pages/default.aspx

 

About The Star

The Star is Sydney's leading entertainment destination offering five star luxury boutique accommodation, hotel and residences, a 16 room day spa, a luxury retail collection, and a world class casino.

The Star Event Centre is a state-of-the art multi-purpose venue designed to host conferences, exhibitions, gala events and premier events for live television television along with A-list performers from around the world. The Star Event Centre is unique to Sydney and fills a void in the Sydney conference, convention and banquet market. www.star.com.au

 

Over the last two years, The Star has received over 20 awards in recognition of excellence, including:

Momofuku Seiōbo - Best Restaurant in Australia -  The Australian Hot 50 Awards
Momofuku Seiōbo - Best New Restaurant -  The Good Food Guide 2013
Momofuku Seiōbo - Three Chef's Hats -  The Good Food Guide 2013
Momofuku Seiōbo- Best new restaurant - Gourmet Traveller Awards 2013
The Darling - Top 60 Best New Hotels in the World - Conde Nast Traveller 2012
The Darling - Best New Hotel Construction and Design, Australia and Asian Pacific - International Hotel Awards 2012
Balla - Best new restaurants of 2012 - Conde Nast Traveller
BLACK by ezard - Three goblets - Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year Awards

 

For media enquiries please contact:

Diane Glasson

The Star

0428 487 585
 

About Sydney Festival

Established in 1977, Sydney Festival is well-loved and in 2013 saw more than 120 sold-out performances, run over 23 days, playing host to 975 artists from 22 countries in more than 50 venues and locations. Inclusive programming, a broad range of free events and accessible pricing policies for the ticketed shows means that Sydney Festival is open to all, welcoming Sydneysiders and visitors from wherever they live.

 

For more information, visit www.sydneyfestival.org.au

 

Mary Stielow, Sydney Festival, mary.stielow@sydneyfestival.org.au or 02 8248 6523