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Photography by David Clare
On Saturday 19 September, BEAMS was set to be a stellar evening hosted by the Chippendale Creative Precinct and sponsored by Greencliff, which activated Sydney’s newest downtown precinct, Kensington Street.
Kensington Street as part of BEAMS featured an eclectic mix of art, light and sound compositions by emerging, mid-career and established creatives from across Sydney and the UTS Faculty of Design that illuminated the newly revitalised lifestyle hub’s nooks and crannies!
Photography by David Clare
Co Aika's 'Please Enter' installation filled the void of one of Kensington Street’s entryways as innovative performers engaged audiences where they were or as they roamed and danced along; live music by a host of talents and fire dancers ignited the crowds with delight and cheers, and makers were drawn to creative workshops hosted by creative hands!
Spice Alley - Photography by David Clare
Kensington Streetoverflowed with absolutely delectable culinary delights for ravenous visitors and seasoned foodies!
Thousands wandered through and dined in Spice Alley, where the newly opened hawker-style eatery Kopi-Tiam serves up genuine & divine Asian cuisine daily. Conjuring up the hustle and bustle of Asian urban centres under a luminous red lantern ceiling, within Kopi-Tiam lies a vibrant oriental energy.
Better more it is BYO!
 
Spice Alley - Photography by David Clare
Spearheaded by one of Sydney’s most reputed Singaporean chefs, Alex Lee Kitchen serves up authentic Singaporean cuisine, alongside young gun chef Tiw Rakarin of Bang Luck Thai Street Food, a fusion of Thai and Vietnamese dishes.
Let’s head to Uncle Jim’s place! Old Jim Kee is bursting with Malaysian spices. Dig into some Hong Kong comfort food at Hong Kong Diner, which infuses Sydney’s hidden courtyards with a taste of the Asian metropolis.
Bang Luck delights and a Kopi-Tiam feast - Photography by Lauren Commens
Sydney food festival veterans POKLOL also made it on scene with a pop-up stall in Spice Alley set up to serve all with fusion Korean eats to get mouths watering!
Dishes from Alex Lee Kitchen & Old Jim Kee - Photography by Lauren Commens
   
Prior to their launches this November, two major restaurants plated up a masterpiece!
Bistrot Gavroche offered a preview into its selection of timeless, classic French dishes that pay homage to the youth of internationally acclaimed chef Frederic Colin. Eclectic dishes emerged from Kensington Street Social, forged under the direction of Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton.
Bistrot Gavroche - Photography by David Clare
Cafe Glider, an espresso bar offering Single Origin Roasted coffee with modern Asian street food, charmed all with the earthy, organic vibes of their coffee shop!
Single Vineyards polished up the night with evening wines, and delicious cocktails were concocted by Bar Chinois.
Nestled in Kensington Streetin the historical old house precinct adjacent to Central Park, Bar Chinois is the place to hangout for the stylish and contemporary. French inspired sweet and savoury delights serving all-day brunch and a licensed bar in the evening. The ideal place for a light lunch, a place to chill-out and certainly for a fun night.
And for those with a sweet tooth, Dessert by Reynold invited visitors to indulge in a glorious lineup of curated sweets - just a glimpse of its upcoming fine desserts and cocktails in a warm and vibrant atmosphere.
Dessert by Reynold - Photography by David Clare
BEAMS 2015 was a shooting star that struck Sydney brilliantly with awe and excitement, with the Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore offering incredible praise and gratitude as the BEAMS Arts Festivalis now considered to be one of the most important events on the Sydney cultural calendar.
Check out our photo album on Facebook for more of the night’s snaps!
The BEAMS Team - Photography by David Clare
Kensington Street also delighted visitors at the Kensington Street Spring Delights Free Family Fun Day on Sunday 20th of September!
Despite the cold and dreary weather, delight and warmth radiated from within Kensington Street as we indulged keen visitors in a feast for the senses with free sweets and treats strewn across the dining tables adorned with spring foliage, face-painting by Pineapple Painting, all-ages workshops by 2015 Wynne finalist Nicole Kelly and Chippendale New World Art Prize artist India Mark, an origami workshop by Sydney Origami Inc, a graffiti mural master class by internationally acclaimed graffiti artist Scott Marsh, floral crowns by Kensington Street florist Clementine Posy and a printing workshop by Bobbin and Ink.
Photography by David Clare
Dishes from the piquant Spice Alley were accompanied by a rich spread from Bistrot Gavroche for all to indulge in bread, cheese and cured meats; the charms of French cuisine.
Live music from indie artists Josh Rawiri, Sean Emmett, Kartik Kuna, Daisy Sherwood-Miller and Alisha e Beni filled the streets with love songs to spring, and circus performers took to the streets to delight young and old, while DanceKool drew all in to dance and do the whip and the 'nae-nae' throughout the day!
Daisy Sherwood-Miller - Photography by David Clare
But lo! The music does not end here! Just last weekend Spice Alley was graced once again by local troubadours, with jazz duo Kurt Mikolajczyk and Luck Apps riffing up punchy jazz and funk tunes.
Photography by David Clare
Sarah Parkin on Saturday, who expresses her love of 50’s classics to today's hits with passion and pitch perfect vocals perfectly balanced with the sweet tones of her guitars. Sunday afternoon saw Sacrebleu throw seafaring songs, a gypsy air, a piano accordion and a banjo into the mix!
We will welcome back these diverse musical stylings this upcoming weekend, so come down to Spice Alley to swing to some jazzy riffs, bless your ears with gentle acoustics and dine to some jaunty accordion music! Here are the details:
Jazz Duo - Kurt Mikolajczyk and Luck Apps
Friday 2 October
Time: 6-10pm
Location: Spice Alley
Sarah Parkin
Saturday 3 October
Time: 6-10pm
Location: rear balcony Kensington Street
Duo - Sacrebleu (Chantal Mahoney and Stephen Coburn)
Sunday 4 October
Time: 12-4 pm
Location: Spice Alley
Nicky Ginsberg’s legacy of showcasing a full spectrum of artistic talent lives on at the newly opened Kensington Contemporary with the launch of the exhibitions Hero(ine) and light_notations.01. Twin terraces on newly refurbished Kensington Street will house these shows, drawing ideas into heritage architecture.
Naomi Chilcott Hero(ine) - Photography by David Clare
Naomi Chilcott’s exhibition Hero(ine) is inspired by retro horror and cult advertising, Chilcott casts a centre-stage spotlight on the women normally overshadowed by their male counterparts’ bravado and arrogance.
Cafe Glider and Bar Chinois - Photography by David Clare
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Clayton Well’s Automata and Sam Miller’s Silvereye restaurants have sprung to life at The Old Clare Hotel!
Silvereye introduces to Chippendale a proud menu of Australian produce that counters a strong tradition in fine-dining of meat-heavy menus with a strong focus on vegetables, fish and shellfish and featuring experiments with tropical fruits, flowers and citrus!
Automata's focus is also set on providing the creme de la creme of ingredients direct from producers, and will feature a weekly changing five-course set menu for diners to indulge in a fun and exciting environment.
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Silvereye
Automata
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It’s that time of year where we shed the old and fill our lives and our homes with all things fresh and new. And where better to source them than from the quirky home & lifestyle retailers located within the terrace houses on Kensington Street?
Home is where the heart is at Mind over Manor, a boutique concept store selling quirky, design focussed lifestyle goods from brands including Status Anxiety, Uash mama, The Goods Co. & HK Living. Or Homeware & Design by interior designer Seniya Douglas, offering soft furnishings, fabrics, accessories and objet d'art for the home as well as a full interior design service!
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Local florist Clementine Posy has converted her terrace facade into a sprawling flower garden, populated with vibrant flora to catch any wandering eye. |
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"It's time for designers to fight back, we need to think global and buy local…"
Drop into LOCAL DESIGN, a creative concept space as well as a gallery, workshop, studio and open social working space curated by industrial designer Tom Fereday and stylist Emma Elizabeth. |
What lies in store for the future? The former industrial shell of Kensington Street has now been inhabited by local innovative talent, regenerating the laneway with a youthful energy that is bound to reach far beyond.
The Chippendale Creative Precinct are offering you the chance to explore Chippendale's galleries and surrounds in their Explore Chippendale Free Gallery Walking Tours.
Tours are led by professional arts curator Susannah Smith. Hear talks from esteemed gallerists, architects and commentators.
Engage with Chippendale's edgy art scene in a relaxed social setting with great conversation and a complimentary glass of wine.
Date: Saturday 3rd of October
Time: 2 – 4.30pm
Meeting Point: Kensington Contemporary 1 - 32-34 Kensington Street, Chippendale
Featuring a guided tour to:
1) Kensington Contemporary 1 & 2
2) LOCAL DESIGN
3) Carlton Project Space
4) White Rabbit Gallery
- Bookings are essential -
Telephone: 0293182992
Email: info@chippendalecreative.com.au
Limited spaces available.
Clementine Posy
Mon-Sat 10am to 6pm
Sun 10am to 3pm
Mind Over Manor
Tue-Sun open 10am
Glider
Mon-Sun 7am to 7pm
Homeware Design
Mon-Sat 11am to 5pm
Sun 11am to 3pm
Bar Chinois
Mon-Sun 9am to 4pm
Poklol
Mon-Sun 11:30am to 8pm
Kopi-Tiam
11am to 10pm 7 days a week
Kensington Contemporary
Tue-Fri 10 to 6pm
Sat 10 to 5pm
Sun 12 to 5pm
LOCAL DESIGN
Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm
Sat 10am to 4pm
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