BLOG: ROY AYERS live in SYDNEY 2011 | VIDEOS, INTERVIEW + PHOTOS from his iconic shows at PLAYGROUND WEEKENDER, THE BASEMENT & more.

March 10, 2025 by SOUL OF SYDNEY

Roy Ayers Sydney Jazz @ PLAYGROUND WEEKENDER — Promotional poster for the 2011 Playground Weekender music festival featuring Roy Ayers among over 200 acts.

niche productions roy ayers at sydney 2011 — Promotional poster for the 2011 Playground Weekender music festival featuring Roy Ayers among over 200 acts.

Rest in Peace to one of our biggest musical influences ROY AYERS who sadly passed away last week. He is one of the most sampled artists in history and he leaves a massive musical legacy.

He toured extensively over the years coming to Aus over 15 times, we look back at his 2011 tour when he played a host of east cost shows including the legendary THE BASEMENT Jazz Club, Playground Weekender & even catching up with our friend on Eastside Radio for a quick chat.

Check out some photos here caught by our friend EDEN, HERE

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CHECK OUT VIDEOS FROM HIS SHOW AT PLAYGROUND WEEKENDER alongside KOOL & THE GANG

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♬ original sound – SOUL OF SYDNEY FUNK FAMILY

Also catch this dope interview from Sydney’s EASTSIDE RADIO when TONY ROMA caught up with ROY AYERS ahead of his 2011 tour to Australia’s east coast.

Playground Weekender 2010: Set Times,Ferry Times,Highlights & Map

February 16, 2010 by SOUL OF SYDNEY

Here is some of the highlights from 2009’s Playground Weekender.

‘Big Love to all who shared the dance floors with us over the few days at playground weekender 2009 & Thanks for the memories.

You ARE the SOUL OF SYDNEY’ !

Music Edits By Soul Of Sydney
Chic – Good Times
Richie Haven- Going Back To My Roots
The Source & Candy Staton- You Got The Love

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Be sure to come check out the 4 days for magic again this year, set times here MAP here & more info here

See you on the muddy dancefloor!!!

Ferry Times:
Thurs – 1st ferry 11.30 am last ferry from Wiseman’s midnight on Thurs
Friday – 1st ferry 8.00 am & last ferry 02.00 am
Saturday – 1st ferry 08.00 am & last ferry 02.00 am
Sunday -1st ferry 08.00 am and last ferry 01.00 am
Mon – 1st ferry 06.00 am and last ferry 01.00 pm