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Home & EntertainmentTwilight at TarongaWIN! p.7An essential night out onthe summer calendar each year, the Twilight at Taronga presented by ANZ concert series returns in 2017 with its most diverse music program yet. The ultimate destination for music lovers each year, the season will run from27 January to 11 March,set amongst the unique environment of Taronga Zoo overlooking Sydney Harbour.One of the country’s most beloved and longest-running open-air events, this summer will see fearless Australians Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos and Kev Carmody kick off the series, and a rare performance from the iconic Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons and The Sports in a co-headline show. A number of special reunion shows are in the works, with quintessential Aussie bands such as george and Killing Heidi making their grand return tothe live stage, plus international superstars including hazy-rocker Kurt Vile, indie-pop duo Tegan and Sara and singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright all set to take over Taronga’s harbour-sideamphitheatre. Performances from triple j favourites The Rubens, The Living End ‘Twanging at Twilight’, rockers Jet and the world renowned ABBA tribute show Björn Again have already sold out, with second shows added and on sale now. Since 1995, Twilight at Taronga presented by ANZ has offered audiences the unparalleled thrill of an open-air show on Taronga Zoo’s intimate, fully-licensed lawns running every weekend rain, hail or shine. Having presented nearly 350 concertsto more than 500,000 people over the last 22 years, Twilight has become an annual tradition where friends and family come together and enjoy a gourmet picnic and refreshing drinksas the sun sets, immersing themselves in the magnificence of Sydney in the summer, set against the spectacular harbour- side surrounds of Taronga Zoo. Twilight shows are for all ages and all tickets include free same- day Zoo entry, plus free return ferry travel from Circular Quay from 5:15pm; bus transfers from Taronga wharf to the main Zoo entrance; and post-show buses to Spit Junction and Mosman.All proceeds from the Twilight at Taronga presented by ANZ summer concert series go towards Taronga Conservation Society Australia’s conservation work, a not-for-profit organization championingthe shared future of wildlifeand humans. Working with companies around the world, Taronga creates sustainable breeding populations, recovery programs for threatened species in the wild and to provide research grants for scientific research and in situ conservation. In 2015, Taronga partnered with TRAFFIC to launch the Wildlife Witness app, the first global community action tool to fight against illegal wildlife trade –the greatest direct threat to the future of many of the world’s most iconic and loved species. Lend your eyes to the wild and download the Wildlife Witness app to take action and jointhe fight against illegal wildlife trade. For further information on Taronga Conservation Society Australia and the Wildlife Witness App visit: taronga.org.auFor more information on Twilight at Taronga visit twilightattaronga.org.au58 LIVING LOCAL SUMMER 2016/17 “Dream, Inspire, Grow” www.livinglocalguide.com.au