Light art all around Sydney
Sydney Harbour is an impressive sight indeed, with its Opera House, the famous and spectacular Harbour Bridge, the jumble of floating pleasure boats, ferries and cruise ships, as well as a dozen islands with evocative names such as Goat Island, Spectacle Island and Cockatoo Island. It is at this magical location, in perhaps the most beautiful natural harbour in the world, where most of Vivid Sydney takes place. Under the title ‘Lighting the Sails’, the British art collective Universal Everything projects a nightly kaleidoscopic light artwork in every colour of the rainbow onto the ‘sails’ of the Opera House. Up to 100,000 individually controlled LED lamps illuminate the Harbour Bridge. Images of Sydney’s flora and fauna are projected onto the monumental façade of the Customs House and dozens of tour boats and ferries are also colourfully illuminated. Another 56 light art installations can be admired around the city.
Quiet disco
In addition to the light festival Vivid Sydney Light, the event offers many other attractions. Vivid Sydney Ideas is filled with inspiring lectures and workshops by creative types. ‘Modulations’ in the old Carriageworks train depot offers a combination of food and music with the Italo Dining & Disco Club and 2 performances by superstar Grace Jones. One of the highlights of Vivid Sydney Music are the 4 evening performances by Morrissey at the Opera House. Although his shows sell out fast, there are still tickets available to many of the other concerts. There are also numerous free events, such as a Silent Disco in Central Park.
