Vivid Event Categories
The festival of light, music and ideas is proud to shout its visitors to a series of exciting events absolutely free.
Soak up the spectacular living canvas of the Sydney Opera House sails, follow the mesmerising trail of lights through the city at Macquarie Visions, take in the spectacular Bollywood-style performance that is The Rocks Fire Water, attend a Creative Sydney session, or experience Tai Chi on the steps of the Sydney Opera House with Lou Reed’s Tai Chi Master from New York...and more!
EnergyAustralia and Vivid Sydney invite you to take home a little bit of Vivid light for yourself. Collect your FREE torch from Info Booths at Circular Quay (Customs House) and St Mary's Cathedral, open 5.30pm-10.30pm daily, while stocks last!
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
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 ...
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
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
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!
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 ...
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
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
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.
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 ...
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 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 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 ...
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 ...
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