- Venturing into suburbs such as Chatswood
- Over 60 light projection installations
- A larger-scale music program and exclusive Australian performances by The Hoodoo Gurus and Daniel Johns
- Acclaimed global speakers coming to Australia for the first time to take part in the Vivid Ideas forum
Sydney, March 201519PRNewswire / -- In 2015,Vivid Sydney (Vivid Sydney) will shine brighter than ever. As the world’s largest light, music and ideas festival, this year’s Vivid Sydney will feature the biggest program to date. From May 22 to June 8,Vivid Sydneywill once again transform the city and its harbour over 18 magical nights. The 2015 program will venture intoChatswoodandCentral Parkand other new surrounding neighbourhoods; the largest-ever music program includes exclusive shows at the Powerhouse Museum and an international debut solo concert at the Sydney Opera House (Sydney Opera House), while the Hoodoo Gurus performances Daniel Johns andVivid Ideas Forum (Vivid Ideas) will see leading voices engage in dynamic discussions.
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Now in its seventh year,Vivid Sydneyis produced and managed by Destination NSW, the New South Wales Government’s tourism and major events agency.
The CEO of Destination NSW, Sandra Chipchase said: “Vivid Sydneyhas experienced phenomenal growth in recent years, attracting a record 1.43 million attendees in 2014. As the world’s largest festival of its kind, and with our biggest program yet in 2015, theVivid Sydney Light Music Festivalwill be even more spectacular.”
Ms. Chipchase said: “Although mostVivid light art (Vivid Light) is concentrated inCircular Quay (Circular Quay),Vivid Sydney Light Music Festivalwill also extend toCentral ParkandChatswoodin the suburbs this year.”
“The main event locations —Circular Quay,Walsh Bay (Walsh Bay),Martin Place (Martin Place) andDarling Harbour (Darling Harbour) — will once again join the festival lineup this year with over 60 light projection installations. Visitors will have more opportunities to view these light artworks up close, enjoy more water theatre performances incorporating laser and fire elements, as well as new and expanded programs atPyrmont Spectacle Entertainment Centre (Pyrmont & The Star) andthe University of Sydney (University of Sydney) . The exterior gravel-decoratedCustoms House (Customs House) andthe Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, abbreviated asMCA)will also feature a spectacular new 3D projection show.”
“As all eyes turn tothe Sydney Opera House,the Sail Lights (Lighting of the Sails) light show will once again be the most breathtaking light spectacle at the Vivid Sydney Festival. And Universal Everything the extraordinary imagery created will transform the building into a vivid mural, with dynamic hand-drawn patterns sparking endless imagination.”
Ms. Chipchase also said: “Vivid Sydneywill offer its most extensive program ever, featuring more performances and venues, and showcasing an impressive lineup of local and international talent.”“We will launch the most extensive program ever, featuring a wider range of performances and venues, as well as an impressive lineup of local and international talent.”
Hoodoo Gurus will perform exclusively atthe Powerhouse Museum, with a series of cutting-edge new performances taking place in Sydney’s indoor venues Goodgod Small Club,Oxford Art Factoryand Freda's ,the Seymour Centre (Seymour Centre),The Basement,The Argyle and Barrio Cellar will also return as performance venues in 2015.
As part ofVivid MusicVivid Music (Vivid Music & Arts), Vivid LIVEwill present 10 nights of exclusive Sydney performances, featuring two large-scale outdoor events for the first time, internal light projections, and activities for children and families. Featured acts includeMorrissey (Morrissey),Daniel Johns an international solo concert,Saga- Stevens (Sufjan Stevens) the only Australian performance as well as Flume and Flight Facilities performances by the FCX Decade of Future Classics Concert,among four exclusive shows.
With a strong lineup of heavyweight keynote speakers,Vivid Ideas (Vitality Art & Creativity)will launch this year“The Game Changers,” a new talk series headlined by three globally influential figures: multiple Emmy Award-winning writerMatthew- Weiner (Matthew Weiner) -- creator and executive producer of the TV seriesMad Men(Mad Men) , as well as former executive producer and writer ofThe Sopranos(The Sopranos) ); Grammy Award-winning designer Stefan Sagmeister (Stefan Sagmeister)-- whose clients include the Rolling Stones, Lou Reed (Lou Reed), and the Guggenheim Museum; and entrepreneur and publisherTyler- Brule (Tyler Brule) -- founder of the world-renowned magazine“WallpaperandMonoclefounder.
Ms. Chipchase said, “Tourism New South Wales has curated such an exceptional festival and continues to collaborate with the tourism industry to encourage people from Australia and around the world to come to Sydney and be part of this incredible event. This year we plan to go even further, with over 20,000 international visitors traveling to Sydney last year for dedicatedVivid Sydney Light Music Festivaltravel packages.”
“Vivid Sydney Light Music Festivalwill work with event partners, landowners, and a new specialist company ensuring the project meets regulatory requirements to build on the positive plans put in place last year.”
“A new sustainability partnership with The Banksia Foundation (Banksia Environmental Foundation)will also further develop thefestival’ssustainability agenda, including asset recycling, environmental waste management practices, and improved energy efficiency.”
The festivalwelcomes back global computing technology leader Intel as an event partner for the fifth consecutive year. 2015 festival supporters also include the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, the City of Sydney (City of Sydney), the Sydney Opera House, the Star Event Centre, Canon, Indeed, 32 Hundred Lighting, Oracle, and TDC.
Some highlights of the 2015 Vivid Sydney Light Music Festival program: