"Dan Barnett's powerful voice and swinging trombone form the backbone of the Dan Barnett Big Band. Featuring original musical arrangements, they deliver classic swing in the unique Dan Barnett style (with a voice that has been compared to Frank Sinatra and Harry Connick Jr). “The greatest gift to Australian Jazz Vocals in the last decade” is how James Morrison, Australia’s most awarded jazzman, describes Emma Pask. Her talent was spotted by James Morrison during one of his regular visits to high schools when she was just 16. She first sang with his band that night and has been touring with Morrison around Australia and overseas, ever since."

The Cross, Kings Cross, the Hood, the Village, whatever you call the postcode of 2011, walking the streets of our vibrant suburb is a rite of passage for every Sydneysider and any tourist hitting the harbour city.

Festival Artistic Director Ignatius Jones is the name behind our program. A name synonymous with live entertainment designed to connect and inspire.

We've gathered the best fashion, food, design, culture, literary, art and entertainment curators to put together a Festival Program that celebrates the diversity that makes us different to anywhere else in Sydney or Australia.

Expect free concerts, waterside picnics, pop up stores and visual art accessible to everyone.

Whether you live in 2011 or further afield, the Kings Cross Festival has your name on it because everyone is one of us.

Please join us to celebrate the Cross at the Kings Cross Festival 2012, Nov 21 thru 25.

Please Note: To purchase local tickets you must live in Potts Point or Kings Cross