SUNDAY JANUARY 5 @ OXFORD ART FACTORY, DARLINGHURST

LYKKE LI

Swedish songbird Lykke Li set hearts and blogs a flutter with her brittle, candy coated vocals. Her debut album Youth Novels solidified her status as one of 2008's biggest breakthrough artists. At only 22, the Stockholm sweetheart is well on her way to stardom and fortunately for us on her way down under for her first Australian tour. Following the summer festival junket, Lykke Li will perform one solo Sydney show. Get a 'Little Bit' closer to Lykke Li before she's good as gone!

Tix through www.moshtix.com.au

THURSDAY JANUARY 15 @ BECKS FESTIVAL BAR

POPFRENZY PARTY feat. METRONOMY

London heart-breakers Metronomy have been busy garnering critical acclaim for their frenetically hybrid indie-dance style knitted together with trademark electronics. They're hitting the motorway to make their first ever Australian appearance and headline the Popfrenzy summer showcase at the Becks Festival Bar. Joining Metronomy at the Bar will be Sydney trio Pivot and Totally Michael. In a season full of highlights, this is set to be a stand out party!

Tix from www.sydneyfestival.org.au

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 3 @ HORDERN PAVILLION

RAGGAMUFFIN 2009

Start growing those dreadies now! Six of reggae's greatest are destined for our shores for the second annual Raggamuffin festival. Starring Ziggy Marley, Eddy Grant, Stephen Marley, Shaggy, arrested Development and Inner Circle, this is the real deal mon!

Tix through www.ticketek.com.au

For your chance to get to Raggamuffin 2009, tell us in 25 words or less why you should get to the fest for free. Email your entries to fbipresents@fbiradio.com with the subject RAGAMUFFIN. Entries close Tuesday 27th January. The judges decision is final, no corrospondence will be entered into.

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 4 @ METRO THEATRE

THE HOLD STEADY

Back by popular demand, The Hold Steady return to the Laneway Festival circuit to belt out another round of rock n' roll gems. This time the Brooklyn boys bring with them the latest release 'Stay Positive'. Critics are losing it over the album, dishing out four, five and even six star reviews. Their live shows come equally acclaimed, so make sure you catch The Hold Steady at their one and only headlining Sydney show at the Metro.

For your chance to go see The Hold Steady, tell us in 25 words or less why you should get to the show for free. Email your entries to fbipresents@fbiradio.com with the subject HOLD STEADY. Entries close Tuesday 27th January. The judges decision is final, no corrospondence will be entered into.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 5 @ METRO THEATRE

STEREOLAB

Seminal UK band Stereolab are headed to our shores for the first time in six years. They've produced some of the most consistent, experimental and downright beautiful records of the past 17 years, elevating them to company of legendary acts such as Yo La Tengo and Sonic Youth. Just this year they released their brilliant 11th album, the gorgeous Motown-flavoured Chemical Chords. Led by the band's original songwriting team Timothy Gane and vocalist Laetitia Sadier, the upcoming show promises to be as epic as their expansive back catalogue.

For your chance to get to Stereolab, tell us in 25 words or less why you should get to the show for free. Email your entries to fbipresents@fbiradio.com with the subject STEREOLAB. Entries close Tuesday 27th January. The judges decision is final, no corrospondence will be entered into.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 5 @ OXFORD ART FACTORY, DARLINGHURST

BORN RUFFIANS

Canadian indie outfit Born Ruffians have been hailed as one of the best new bands of 2008. They made tidal sound waves at this year's SXSW festival and backed up the promise of their rollicking live performance with 'Red Yellow Blue', a ripping, taut stomper of a debut record which features the mega fun single 'Hummingbird'. Now the kooky trio are headed our way for the Laneways Festival tour and just one Sydney sideshow full of surprises. Be sure to see what all the fuss is about!

For your chance to get to Stereolab, tell us in 25 words or less why you should get to the show for free. Email your entries to fbipresents@fbiradio.com with the subject BORN RUFFIANS. Entries close Tuesday 27th January. The judges decision is final, no corrospondence will be entered into.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21 @ RAT PARK, NORTH NARRABEEN

STAND AGAINST THE RISING TIDE

Rising sea levels threaten to suck the fun out of Sydney's iconic beaches and coastline. Band together with British India, Old Man River, Kind Tide and Cuthbert & The Nightwalkers as they head the twenty strong line up of live acts at Stand Against the Rising Tide. Combining sun, surf and three stages of sweet Aussie sounds, Stand Against the Rising Tide is a seriously cool boutique festival raising awareness of a very serious issue affecting Sydney's Northern Beaches.

For your chance to get to STAND AGAINST THE RISING TIDE, tell us in 25 words or less why you should get to the fest for free. Email your entries to fbipresents@fbiradio.com with the subject TIDE. Entries close Monday 16th February. The judges decision is final, no corrospondence will be entered into.