Vivid Sydney has many exciting things in store for you this year including Central Station music shows, harbour cruises, provocative talks and much more!
Are you ready to welcome back the annual festival of light,
music and ideas ? After a two-year hiatus, the most-anticipated cultural festival in Sydney’s calendar is back once again and this time with the theme “Soul of the City”. And just like what it actually sounds the festival looks to uncover the very soul of the city through creativity and technology which results from the collective efforts of numerous far and near aristst. As the festival fast approaches, here are a few attractions worth noting!
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Vivid Cruises, Sydney Harbour
Curiosity and change is the very base of the festival and just like every year the iconic Opera House takes the form of an interpretive art installation with vivid light projections. This year, Sydney-based creative artists will transform the majestic sails of The House with the traditional painting of the Yarrkalpa – Hunting Ground, pushing the stories of the artists and the painting beyond the walls of a gallery. An ideal way for you to experience this spectacle is by signing up for a Sydney Vivid Cruiseand depending on your budget you can choose from a vast array of vessels including a luxury glass boat, an authentic paddlewheeler and a modern catamaran. Hop on a vessel of your choice and cruise past the lit-up Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and other attractions while you feast on a delicious array of freshly prepared dishes. Enjoy the luxury of a fully licensed bar and sip a cold one as you capture amazing photographs of the vivid lights and other extravaganza on the harbour and its precincts. The Vivid Cruises are perfect if you wish to take in the colourful shapes and patterns away from the busy crowd, so get booking now!
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The Future of Drugs (Vivid Ideas)
Vivid is not just about the massive art projections and exhilarating music concerts, the Vivid Ideas is just as prominent and plays a relatively bigger role in impacting the lives of the revellers. On June 3rd, The Great Hall in Ultimo will host a thought-provoking talk that will answer all of your questions on The Future of Drugs– everything from the decriminalisation of certain psychoactive drugs to the clinical use of drugs to treat various psychological issues. Led by experts in the domain, Iain Mcgregor and Samel Bannister, the talk aims to direct the attention of the listeners to the potential benefits of cannabis for mental health, treating neurological disorders and even addiction issues. The duo sheds light on how the production of psychoactive drugs have spiked over the past decade and how the industry is now changing sides on the therapeutic use of the now illicit drugs and psychoactive plants. This mind-expanding session is sure to stimulate your mind so come prepared and get all the answers to your burning questions!
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Vivid Music at Central Station
For some people Vivid Sydney is all about the music and rightly so. Every year Vivid Sydney presents a grand lineup of artists who are more than ready to take the city by storm. This year, the festival offers a series of different, modern live concerts at the Central Station Grand Concourse. These class acts turn up the festival energy whether you’re on your way to the event or heading home from your Light Walk. On the 11th of June, Lolo Lovina will show up with an explosive act of Balkan madness– expect a fusion of traditional Gypsy tunes with Lolo originals, and solid, flashy and classy arrangements. Dance to the Bluegrass classics from Sydney’s own darlings The Morrison, who will share the music stage to deliver stories stemmed in the roots of old-time music and the sound of folk! More exciting acts await for you in the Central Station!
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