Vivid Sydney
Opera House projections vs $128 harbourside walks: Reviewing Vivid’s light shows
There are over 30 light shows at Vivid this year. How do the paid events compare to the much-loved harbourside light walk?
- by Nick Galvin and Helen Pitt
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More than just lights - here’s our pick of Vivid Ideas
From meeting strangers to spying on strangers, there is plenty of variety in the Vivid Ideas program.
- by Nick Galvin
This year’s Vivid Music program is massive – here are the must-see acts
This year’s festival features more than 70 artists. We’ve narrowed it down for you.
- by James Jennings
Top Sydney chefs take over food court for ’90s throwback party (and remix tuck shop treats)
Try fancy snacks − including this take on a vanilla slice − from star bakers and chefs, with arcade games, club bangers and Midori splice cocktails.
- by Bianca Hrovat
‘Freezing my tits off on Liverpool St’: The unfiltered history of Kings Cross
From Sydney’s first strip club, to drag cabaret and late night parties – Kings Cross was once the centre of Australia’s after-hours entertainment scene.
- by Helen Pitt
This album helped define the ’90s, now the band will play it in full for the first time
As Air plays 1998’s Moon Safari live for the first time, the odd couple reveals the story behind the era-defining album – and their own relationship.
- by Barry Divola
Parks and Rec star Amy Poehler heading to Australia for live event
The Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian will appear at the Sydney Opera House next month.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Vivid Sydney to turn Goods Line into outdoor barbecue spectacular
Plus, the line-up of international Michelin-starred chefs set takeover Sydney restaurants.
- by Bianca Hrovat
Quay’s cult snow egg is making a comeback, but get cracking, it’s not for long
Chef Peter Gilmore will crowdsource a new variation of his legendary dessert for a pop-up during Vivid Sydney.
- by Bianca Hrovat
First KISS, next Taylor Swift? Meet the unlikely band opening for the stars
A group of young Central Australian musicians want to inspire the youth of Alice Springs, currently under curfew until Tuesday.
- by Helen Pitt