One of the most important, controversial and evergreen artists of the past 20 years, New Order got us all tickled when announced as headliners for this year's Future Music Festival. We've pretty much popped a hernia over this just announced Hordern Pavillion Sideshow. Messieurs Sumner, Gilbert and Morris (but not Hook - he'll be out here playing his own Best of Joy Division shows in April) will be at the Hordern on the 7th of March playing a set list that hopefully looks like this recent show in London. Just a year ago this band reckoned they'd never tour again, so better get in there this time, champ! WHAT: New Order - Future Music Festival Sideshows WHEN: Wednesday 7th March, Hordern Pavilion HOW MUCH: Tickets on sale Monday 23rd of January from Ticketek They're also playing on the massive Future Music Festival lineup - check that here. 25/01: WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO THE SYDNEY SHOW!  With thanks to our chums at Future Entertainment Hit up @DailySydney on Twitter and shoot us a YouTube/Streaming link to your favourite New Order jam. Could be anything old, new, a live version a remix of New Order... whatever floats your boat the most, send us a link and we'll pluck a winner at random    

Serial joy-mongers Pains of Being Pure At Heart from New York City take to Laneway Festival in 2012. Here's some dumb questions they were kind enough to answer:   I need to dump my girlfriend, what's the best way to go about it? (Editor's note: I don't really, she's great) Kip: It seems like your personal life is starting to affect your work.   Describe the ideal location to listen to your new record/any shoegaze music: Kip: Our record and "iconic shoegaze" are two very different things. But for the latter, some sort of footwear retailer would allow you to gaze to your heart's content!   Name your favourite break-up song from 1985: Kip: "Careless Whisper" by Wham! Where do The Pains of Being Pure at Heart feel they 'belong'? Kip: Top of The Pops! But we'd likely need to cover "Careless Whisper" to get there, and I'm not sure if we can masterfully lip sync that epic saxophone solo.   Complete this: Love is shaped like... Kip: George Lewis Jr.'s hair (Twin Shadow)   'Belong' by The Pains of Being Pure At Heart is out now The Pains of Being Pure At Heart play at St Jerome’s Laneway Festival in Sydney on Sunday the 5th of Feb alongside M83, SBTRKT, Active Child and many more    Friday 20th of Jan: Wanna win a double pass to Laneway in Sydney? Just Tweet this EXACTLY to us @DailySydney... "Hey @DailySydney, gimme them @LanewayFest tickets, I really want to see (insert twitter of artist you want to see the most at Laneway here!)" We'll pick a winner at random tonight! Good luck! x                      

Daily Sydney got access to a bunch of Laneway artists in the leadup to this year's bash. Sydney-based Stones Throw Records rookie Jonti, previously known as Djanimals, graciously sits in the firing line: What's the last record you stole/torrented/mediafire'd? (We won't tell, promise): Beyonce's '4'. Probably because it’s a secret pleasure more than anything. In this day and age how often do you find a straight up un-ironic love album!..and a great one! *something gives me the feeling you will tell :p*   Who's tougher - ASAP Rocky or Odd Future crew ? Odd Future. 'Live.Love.ASAP' is beyond ill. But I think it took more guts to start Odd Future especially at that time. ASAP Rocky did borrow a lot of Lil B's 'swag'. Plus OF is family.   You're not a man that's afraid of collaborations, any dream pairings you'd like to happen in your career? Maybe the Beastie Boys or Outkast   What was your nickname at high-school? 'Joint' which is a play on Jonti of course. Also 'Baby Dinosaur' by this group of girls because that’s apparently what I resembled. That was weird…   If Sydney was sandwich, what would the fillings be? (Be precise with quantities) Just 20 cucumbers because it’s cool as bruh.   Twirligig by Jonti is out now on Mistletone Records / Inertia. Jonti plays at St Jerome's Laneway Festival in Sydney on Sunday the 5th of Feb alongside M83, SBTRKT, Active Child and many more   

    Voila! The sequel to The Phantom of the Opera that I know ya'll have been waiting for.. For like, ever.   Well, here it is! After a very successful season at the heart of musical theatre in Australia (Melbourne), this spectacular show has made it up the mainland to sunny Sydney!   It's a gorgeous operatic number that really does play up to musical theatre's reputation to "woo" the crowd with a bit (or alot) of razzle and dazzle.   At the end of the day, you definitely get your moneys worth, particularly in terms of incredible music, very good looking people and a classic fairy tale ending.   The season's just begun, but buy your tickets quickly before the show sells out!   LOVE NEVER DIES WHAT: The sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, directed by Simon Phillips WHERE: The Capitol Theatre, Sydney CBD WHEN: Now until 1st April 2012 HOW MUCH: Approx $120 pp   Emily Eskell emilyeskell@gmail.com

Comprised of producers Dave Nada (the unwitting architect of the world-wide dance phenomena called Moombahton) and Matt Nordstrom from the US - Nadastrom are signed to the home of intelligent electro bangers, Dubsided. They're the highlight of Australia Day's Courtyard party at The Ivy. Yolanda Be Cool and the local Star Fuckers crew also head up the bill - it's the final Courtyard party for this summer, by all reports the previous ones have all shades of mental, so last chance! WHAT: Courtyard Party feat Nadastrom WHEN: Australia Day, Thursday 26th Jan WHERE: The Ivy HOW MUCH: Tix are $35 from Moshtix UHall Residency Mix Vol 1 by Nadastrom

Fast becoming an iconic Summer event, the Havaianas Australia Day Thong Challenge returns for another year to Bondi Beach. You're probably aware (unless you've lived under a rock or are new to Australia) that the Thong Challenge is a national event which sees a bunch of people swarm Australia's best beaches (in our case, it's Bondi Beach) to once again attempt to break a world record for the longest line of giant inflatable Havaianas joined in the water. It's a pretty special way to kick off one's Australia Day celebrations. To get involved, you'll have to register online to secure yourself a thong to pick up at Bondi on the day. WHAT: Havaianas Australia Day Thong Challenge WHEN: Thursday January 26th WHERE: North Bondi Beach HOW MUCH: $25 which secures a spot in the World Record attempt on your own giant Havaianas inflatable (RRP $49.95) and a $10 donation to Nippers! To register for the Havaianas Australia Day Thong Challenge, simply visit: www.havaianasthongchallenge.com.au.

Patrons of last year's Splendour In The Grass festival have no doubt come across this most unsubtle Jagermeister installation before - a full-scale indoor festival bar, themed as an alpine hunting lodge replete with fireplace, wood panelling and (of course) mounted animal trophies. Well, they've patched up the floor and shipped it to Sydney for inclusion at 2012's Sydney Festival Garden. Every night throughout the festival there's free music (live and otherwise) and lotsa Jagermeister to drink.... just don't ask for any shots/bombs/shooters/nips. This is Sydney Festival don't ya know, not Creamfields. Last night's launch saw Tim Finn perform a bevy of original, Split Enz and Crowded House tracks to a very 'adult contemporary' crowd of Cool Dads and me. There's great music on til late throughout Sydney Festival at the Jagermeister Hunting Lodge including performances from Brous, Josh Pyke and Emma Louise. Wednesday January 11 6.15 & 8:30pm Tuba Skinny perform on the verandah 9:15pm: DJ Tyson Koh in the Lodge Thursday January 12  5.15pm: Gramophone Man - Free entry subject to capacity. 8.30pm: Emma Louise. Capacity to this show is limited - entry is via ballot. Enter online by 4pm January 8 9.15pm: DJ Steve G - Free entry subject to capacity. Friday January 13 9:15pm: DJs in the Lodge - Free entry subject to capacity. Saturday January 14 8.30pm: Josh Pyke. Capacity to this show is limited - entry is via ballot. Enter online by 4pm January 8 9.15pm: DJs in the Lodge - Free entry subject to capacity. Sunday January 15 8.30pm: Brous Performance - Free entry subject to capacity. 9.15 : DJ Tyson Koh in the Lodge - Free entry subject to capacity. Tuesday January 17 5pm - 9pm : Jack Shit Sensational 78's - Free entry subject to capacity. 10:30pm: DJ Jack Shit - Free entry subject to capacity. Wednesday January 18 DJ Jack Shit - Free entry subject to capacity. Thursday January 19 Performance to be announced 9.15pm: DJ Emma Swift - Free entry subject to capacity. Friday January 20 9:15pm: DJ Meem in the Lodge Saturday January 21 Performance to be announced 9.15pm - DJ Emma Swift - Free entry subject to capacity. Sunday January 22 Performance to be announced DJ Emma Swift - Free entry subject to capacity. Tuesday January 24 DJ Tyson Koh in the Lodge Wednesday January 25 5.15pm: Salvation Street Shout 9.15pm : DJ Meem - Free entry subject to capacity. Thursday January 26 DJs in the Lodge Friday January 27 DJs in the Lodge Saturday January 28 8.30pm: Ray Beadle - Free entry subject to capacity. 9.15pm: DJ Hot Grits (Stevie G) - Free entry subject to capacity. Sunday January 29 DJ Hot Grits (Stevie G) - Free entry subject to capacity.

DS has returned safe and sound from a little Christmas holiday and is diving head first into some new drinking spots. When the post-holiday depression sinks its teeth into your Jugular, one thing that may cheer you up is a visit to Glebe's new kid on the block, The Little Guy. Positioned on the always entertaining Glebe Point Rd, which never fails to disappoint in the people-watching stakes, The Little Guy is a welcoming spot for casual drinks and a banter over an Old Mount Cider or two. Their hand-written cocktail list changes daily, Thursday could find you sipping on a Jäegermelon (Jäegermeister, Chambord, watermelon and basil), or perhaps on Saturday nights it might be best to knock back one of our favourites, the Scottish Granny, made with freshly squeezed Granny Smith apple juice, Scottish whiskey and mint. We're sure Gran would approve. A few thick slices of truffled salami or a wedge of Woodside Capricorn Goats Brie make a perfectly acceptable dinner any day of the week, and the potted duck rillettes spread on slices of sourdough is rich, creamy and quite perfect, especially considering the lack of kitchen. Above the bar hang pots of ferns and herbs, and there is plenty of room to pull up a stool at the bar if the couple of spaces out the back are a little tight, or there are a lineup of seats looking out the windows. Did we mention there is complimentary spiced popcorn?  It's addictive. They might be small, but The Little Guy will be elbowing the big kids out of the way in no time. Especially if they keep those smiley faces up. The Little Guy 87 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe www.thelittleguy.com.au anna@thelittleguy.com.au Tues-Fri: 4pm-12am Sat: 1pm-12am Sun: 3pm-10pm Sophie McComas www.twitter.com/sophmccomas

A truly independent film event for Sydney flicker-philes. Newtown Flicks has been giving voice to emerging filmmakers since 2005. Organisers have put the call out for entries, giving aspiring Hitchcocks and Hitchc*nts (RUDE!) until the 6th of July to get their abbreviated celluloid phantasms onto DVD and in the mail. This year's hook: "Get the inside out" Here's why they reckon you should enter: - Thousands of dollars of both cash and prizes for the winners - No restrictions on film themes or age - Each entry can be up to 20 minutes in length - Only Australian films are showen - Winners will be part of a touring collection DVD - Included film makers will receive 20% of all income from the collections – we have returned over $2,000 to film makers to date - Judging panel will include such Australian stage, media and film icons as Genevieve Lemon; Garry Maddox; Bruce Beresford as well as TV star Ada Nicodemou - Winning entries will be included in the international film archive for people from all around the world to view through the International Federation of Film Societies Also if you win you'll receive VIP bicycle rack privileges at the Courthouse Hotel, priority access to the balcony at Dumpling King and a two week extension on your next NEIS assignment. Entries are now open, and will close on 06th July 2012. Good luck!  

Australia’s premiere one-day festival of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures is back at Victoria Park on the 26th of January and celebrating its 10th birthday Yabun showcases the breadth of indigenous creative talent in our own backyard, with performances, exhibits, food, workshops, traditional displays and forums This year Jessica Mauboy, Dan Sultan and Christine Anu take to the stage alongside the best of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait performers More info on Yabun's Facebook page. WHAT: Yabun WHEN: 10am - 6pm, Sat 26th January WHERE: Victoria Park, Broadway HOW MUCH: Free and open to all Here's a short teaser trailer:

Oliver Tank, the man who crooned his way into your sense of social justice with this video, is releasing his new EP Dreams on Yes Please! Records at the suitably ethereal confines of Paddington Uniting Church. Dreams EP out now http://yespleaserecords.bandcamp.com/album/dreams by Oliver Tank    It's also the debut of his new live show - get in at the ground level with a Sydney artist DS guarantees will be soundtracking the death of a major character on Grey's Anatomy sometime this year. WHAT: Oliver Tank EP Launch w/ Winter People WHEN: Thursday, 9th Feb WHERE: The Paddington Uniting Church, Oxford St HOW MUCH: $10 - more info here

Classic bike enthusiasts / free beer connoisseurs should pedal down to The Standard at Taylor Square this evening for the opening of On The Down Low, a custom bicycle show celebrating lowrider culture. There's a range of chromed-up bikes, Rat Rods and accompanying artworks by Peque, Scram and Kerupt. Oh, and there's FREE ASAHI for all from 6pm. WHAT: On The Down Low WHERE: The Standard, Level 3 @ Kinselas, Taylor Square, Darlinghurst WHEN: Tonight, Thursday 5th January HOW MUCH: Free