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Laurie Anderson's Lighting the Sails. Photo David Clare

Lighting The Sails

Dates: 27 May - 20 June 2010
Venue: Sydney Opera House

Vivid Sydney once again features the spectacular illumination of the Sydney Opera House sails.  In 2009 over 200,000 Sydneysiders and visitors enjoyed Brian Eno’s ‘Lighting the Sails’, and images of Eno’s sails  ...

Macquarie Visions

Macquarie Visions

Dates: 27 May - 20 June 2010
Venue: Macquarie St

Discover our city as you’ve never seen it as you venture along the theatrically lit Macquarie Street and surrounding historic buildings. From St Mary’s Cathedral and Hyde Park Barracks to Parliament House, the State Library of NSW&n ...

Vivid LIVE Boris

Boris Vivid LIVE

Dates: 28 - 29 May 2010
Venue: The Studio, Sydney Opera House

The archetypal outsiders of the Japanese punk and metal worlds; too restless and unpredictable to be categorised, too artistically driven to let anyone catch up to them.

Vivid LIVE Rickie Lee Jones

Rickie Lee Jones Vivid LIVE

Dates: 28 - 29 May 2010
Venue: Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House

Rickie Lee Jones will perform songs from the back catalogue of her greatest hits as well as tracks from her 15th critically-acclaimed studio release, Balm in Gilead.

Vivid LIVE New York Genius

New York Genius Vivid LIVE

Dates: 28 May - 11 June 2010
Venue: Western Foyers, Sydney Opera House

New York Genius is a digital exhibition of vintage and modern photographic prints curated by Lou Reed from the Magnum Photographic Archive.

Vivid LIVE Festival Bar

Vivid LIVE Festival Bar Vivid LIVE

Dates: 29 May - 11 June 2010
Venue: Western Foyers, Sydney Opera House

The Vivid LIVE Festival Bar is the nerve centre, artistic hub and home base for your Vivid LIVE experience. Immerse yourself in the festival vibe, where everything's happening and anyone and everyone could pop by! Open from 6pm - late

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Lou Reed's Metal Machine Trio Vivid LIVE

Dates: 30 May 2010
Venue: Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House

The trio will venture into deep noise, with no songs or vocals, partly inspired by Lou Reed's seminal 1975 album, Metal Machine Music.

Vivid LIVE at lunchtime

Vivid LIVE at Lunchtime Vivid LIVE

Dates: 30 May 2010, 1 - 4 June 2010
Venue: Playhouse, Sydney Opera House

A free series of talks & musical treats introduced by Laurie Anderson at 1pm in the Playhouse. Get to know Vivid LIVE artists even better... in just under an hour!

Vivid LIVE Noise Night

Noise Night Vivid LIVE

Dates: 31 May 2010
Venue: Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House

A night to journey to the outer edges of music and beyond, featuring some of the world's most adventurous sonic explorers; Bardo Pond, Melt-Banana and more.

Sydney Shuffle

Sydney Shuffle Vivid LIVE

Dates: 31 May - 4 June 2010
Venue: Western Foyers, Sydney Opera House

Lou Reed and Hal Willner's New York radio show comes to Sydney for Vivid LIVE, featuring music that runs the gamut from jazz to vintage rock, and everything in between. Sydney Shuffle is not a public event but can be heard in the Western Foyers from ...

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Bardo Pond Vivid LIVE

Dates: 1 June 2010
Venue: The Studio, Sydney Opera House

Sonic pioneers Bardo Pond’s psychedelic space rock, with explicitly drug-inspired titles, droning guitars, thick distortion, feedback and washes of white noise.

Vivid LIVE METRIC'S Emily Haines with String Quartet

METRIC'S Emily Haines with String Quartet Vivid LIVE

Dates: 1 June 2010
Venue: Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House

Charismatic METRIC lead singer Emily Haines takes to the piano in this exclusive Australian performance for Vivid LIVE; accompanied by a string quartet.

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Transitory Life Vivid LIVE

Dates: 1 - 2 June 2010
Venue: Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House

A Retrospective, Songs and Stories By Laurie Anderson. Transitory Life is a solo retrospective performance by Laurie Anderson drawing on her life’s work and features a collection of songs and stories from her acclaimed solo performance work.

Border Music

Border Music Vivid LIVE

Dates: 2 June 2010
Venue: Opera Theatre, Sydney Opera House

Marc Ribot and band are joined by Los Lobos members David Hidalgo & Cougar Estrada, to create a wild party night of south-of-the-border musical mayhem.

Vivid LIVE Melt-Banana

Melt-Banana Vivid LIVE

Dates: 2 June 2010
Venue: The Studio, Sydney Opera House

Strap yourself in for a rollercoaster ride with the fastest band in Japan; a musical bullet-train of hectic punk-pop noise-rock with a crazy sense of humour.

Vivid LIVE Holly Miranda

Holly Miranda Vivid LIVE

Dates: 2 - 3 June 2010
Venue: The Studio, Sydney Opera House

This Brooklyn-based indie singer/songwriter has everyone from Kanye West to Vanity Fair raving about her talents. Her beautiful, intricate songs will rattle you long after she's left the stage.

Vivid LIVE Songs From Delusion

Songs from “Delusion” Vivid LIVE

Dates: 3 June 2010
Venue: Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House

By Laurie Anderson Joined onstage by musicians Eyvind Kang, Colin Stetson and Doug Wieselman, Anderson brings to life the remarkable music from her acclaimed new work 'Delusion'.

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The King Khan & BBQ Show Vivid LIVE

Dates: 3 - 4 June 2010
Venue: The Studio, Sydney Opera House

Punk, soul, garage-rock, doo-wop, noise, country and free jazz all get thrown into The King Khan & BBQ Show pop culture blender – putting the danger back into the devil’s music.

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Chirgilchin Vivid LIVE

Dates: 4 June 2010
Venue: The Studio, Sydney Opera House

Tuvan throat-singing champions Chirgilchin will transport you to a primal place at the edges of music and song with their impossibly beautiful, other-worldly sounds.

Vivid LIVE Slow Music Night

Slow Music Night Vivid LIVE

Dates: 4 June 2010
Venue: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House

A celebration of musical intimacy and reflective beauty with performances from Laurie Anderson, Metric's Emily Haines, My Brightest Diamond, Holly Miranda, Blind Boys of Alabama, Doveman, Chirgilchin and more.

Vivid LIVE Power and Serenity

Power and Serenity Vivid LIVE

Dates: 4 - 7 June 2010
Venue: Forecourt, Sydney Opera House

Join Lou Reed's personal teacher Master Ren Guan Yi for a Tai Chi seminar entitled Power & Serenity on the Forecourt. Free classes will be led each morning for all to attend. * FRI 4 JUN 11am* SAT 5 JUN 7am* SUN 6 JUN 11am* MON 7 JUN 9am

Creative Sydney 10x10 Project

10x10 Project Creative Sydney

Dates: 4 - 13 June 2010
Venue: Hosted by The Loop

Discover the names to know in Creative Sydney’s 10x10 PROJECT. Ten industry icons recommend ten emerging creatives, introducing Sydney’s next generation of talent and presenting work from the city’s best in film, fashion, music, per ...

Vivid LIVE Blind Boys of Alabama

Blind Boys of Alabama & Special Guests Vivid LIVE

Dates: 5 June 2010
Venue: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House

The five-time Grammy-winning gospel group put the soul into rock, reggae, country, contemporary gospel and blues - joined by Vivid LIVE guests including Lou Reed.

Creative Sydney

Creative Futures Creative Sydney

Dates: 5 June 2010
Venue: Museum of Contemporary Art

A day of keynote presentations on the future of the creative industries. Icons, experts and provocateurs present challenging perspectives on the future of creation, communication and consumption, and initiate a discussion of the issues ...

Vivid LIVE Doveman

Doveman Vivid LIVE

Dates: 5 June 2010
Venue: The Studio, Sydney Opera House

In-demand New York keyboardist Doveman collaborates with The National, Martha Wainwright, David Byrne... the list grows. His whispered vocals and ambient, jazz-influenced arrangements will move you.

Music for Dogs

Music for Dogs Vivid LIVE

Dates: 5 June 2010
Venue: Forecourt, Sydney Opera House

The World Premiere of a unique concert experience on the Sydney Opera House Forecourt, for you… and your dog! Laurie Anderson has composed a 20 minute work to create a shared experience for you and your dog. The morning will be an inter-spec ...

Vivid LIVE Day For Night

Day for Night Movie Marathon Vivid LIVE

Dates: 6 June 2010
Venue: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House

Documentaries, experimental art films, classics, martial arts and more with live scores and performances from festival artists.

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My Brightest Diamond Vivid LIVE

Dates: 6 - 7 June 2010
Venue: The Studio, Sydney Opera House

My Brightest Diamond is the project of singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Shara Worden. Mixing elements of opera, cabaret, chamber music and rock, their sound is exquisite and totally unique.

Creative Sydney

Panel Discussions Creative Sydney

Dates: 7 - 11 June 2010
Venue: Museum of Contemporary Art

Panels of prominent figures in the creative industries tell the stories of their own professional journeys and discuss issues relevant to creative businesses. * Creative for a Cause: Mon 7 June* Local Talent/Global Market: Tues 8 ...

Creative Sydney Festival Bar

Creative Sydney Festival Bar Creative Sydney

Dates: 7 - 12 June 2010
Venue: Museum of Contemporary Art

Meet peers and creative leaders, or learn about the latest events and opportunities at the CREATIVE SYDNEY FESTIVAL BAR, MCA Foundation Hall. Open 6 -10pm every evening from 7 – 12 June.

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Sydney Sessions Creative Sydney

Dates: 7 - 12 June 2010
Venue: Museum of Contemporary Art

Creative teams collaborate across disciplines on one-off performance and party nights. Stay tuned to Creative Sydney for updates on participants and your opportunity to be a part of a unique entertainment experience. * Session 1 - Right-Brain Busine ...

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The Shipment Vivid LIVE

Dates: 8 - 11 June 2010
Venue: Playhouse, Sydney Opera House

New York’s much lauded Young Jean Lee Theatre Company makes its Australian debut with The Shipment, a sophisticated piece of seriously funny avant garde theatre, a centrepiece of Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House.

The Rocks Fire Water

The Rocks Fire Water

Dates: 11 - 14 June 2010
Venue: Campbells Cove

Vivid Sydney is ablaze with flame, food, art and culture as The Rocks Fire Water returns to Sydney. This family-friendly event takes place on four big nights with multiple performance times that don’t defy children’s bedtimes! Fire Wate ...

Creative Sydney

Creative Connections Creative Sydney

Dates: 12 June 2010
Venue: Museum of Contemporary Art

An all-day networking and round-table discussion day to connect creatives with the organisations that can help them reach their potential and support them as the build a creative business locally and internationally.  

Debate: Is Sydney leading the way or falling behind?

Debate: Is Sydney falling behind or leading the way? Creative Sydney

Dates: 12 June 2010
Venue: Museum of Contemporary Art

What does creative culture mean in Sydney? What are the wants and needs of Sydneysiders – and are they being met – in our night life, cultural institutions and entertainment quarters? Leading figures debate the state of Sydney’s cr ...

Creative Sydney Wrap Party

Wrap Party Creative Sydney

Dates: 13 June 2010
Venue: Museum of Contemporary Art

Featuring some of Sydney’s best bands, performers and DJs, this free music event is the Creative Sydney wrap party. If you've registered for the party, head down to the MCA Foundation Hall, otherwise tune in to the FBi Radio simulcast to b ...

X|Media|Lab Global Media Ideas

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Dates: 18 June 2010
Venue: The Studio, Sydney Opera House

If you are developing digital media ideas across platforms, attend the X|Media|Lab: Global Media Ideas Conference Day to learn from the world’s leading experts. No time-wasting boring panels, just densely-packed, information-rich, clear and hel ...

Song Summit LIVE, Amy Meredith

Song Summit LIVE: Saturday 19 June Song Summit

Dates: 19 June 2010
Venue: Home, The Venue, Darling Harbour

Song Summit LIVE celebrates music performance at its loudest and proudest. On the evenings of Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 June, Home The Venue at Darling Harbour will host live music performances by emerging local and international artists. On Saturda ...

X|Media|Lab Global Media Ideas

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Dates: 19 - 20 June 2010
Venue: Museum of Contemporary Art

You are invited to nominate your digital media company or project idea to be mentored one-on-one by some of the world’s most influential powerbrokers in digital media and creative industries at the X|Media|Lab Global Media Ideas. This is a uni ...

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Song Summit Conference Song Summit

Dates: 19 - 21 June 2010
Venue: Sydney Convention Centre

Vivid Sydney spruiks our city’s diverse music scene loud and proud with the return of Song Summit. This three-day conference and music market pulls together the full spectrum of the music industry to network, educate, inspire and to create gre ...

Song Summit Backstage Pass

Backstage Pass Song Summit

Dates: 20 June 2010
Venue: Sydney Convention Centre

Backstage Pass will give primary and secondary students (must be at least 9 years of age) an amazing opportunity to learn from, and hone their musical skills with, some of Australia's leading music artists. Under the leadership of Creative Director, ...

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Song Summit LIVE: Sunday 20 June Song Summit

Dates: 20 June 2010
Venue: Home, The Venue, Darling Harbour

Song Summit LIVE celebrates music performance at its loudest and proudest. On the evenings of Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 June, Home The Venue at Darling Harbour will host live music performances by emerging local and international artists. On Sunday ...

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