- Producer: Destination New South Wales
- Attendance: 800,000 people (44,444 per day)
Singapore PR agency Huntington Communications was re-contracted by Sydney-based Avviso Public Relations as the Singapore agency for the International Public Relations (IPR) Team, a global network of independent public relations consultancies that provides a mechanism for organisations seeking overseas representation to find a suitable consultancy in their target markets, of which Avviso is also a member of.
Lena Soh-Ng, senior Partner of Huntington Communications, said the agency will join leading agency Avviso & the IPR Team to roll out a program to 24 countries.
Vivid Sydney is like no other event in the world. Destination New South Wales is proud to present this platform to highlight Australia’s global city to local and international audiences & deliver a forum for the creative industries to collaborate, foster business connections and showcase new ideas.
Sandra Chipchase, ‘Vivid Sydney’ Producer
On 9 June 2013, from Circular Quay to Darling Harbour, all vantage points were very crowded. Ferries & roads were at capacity. After 10pm, most vantage points were still very busy.
Harbour Shuttle
A free ferry departing between Kirribilli, Walsh Bay & Darling Harbour.
Vivid Light
Vivid Light Walk
Lighting Of The Sails – Play
- Artist: The Spinifex Group
The 1st time that the Lighting Of The Sails has ever been done by an all-Aussie crew.
Museum Of Contemporary Art – Collaboration #3
- Artist: Gemma Smith & The Spinifex Group.
Customs House
Move Your Building
Your dance steps make the colourful light projections on Customs House move.
Doctor Who (1 June)
The 50th Anniversary of the world’s most iconic space traveller, Doctor Who, was celebrated by legions of costumed fans and festivalgoers on Saturday June 1, when a special 3D-mapped projection of the legendary BBC television program screened on the grand façade of Customs House. The projection showcased an amazing visual feast of colour, light and movement as Doctor Who travelled through space and time, pursued by some of his greatest enemies. The Doctor Who projections were displayed at 6 intervals throughout the evening, featuring music from the TV show including I Am The Doctor. The 1st Doctor Who projection was shown at 6:50pm, then 10 minutes to every hour, until midnight.
Colour The Bridge ***NEW***
Collaborators, Intel Australia, 32 Hundred Lighting & North Sydney Council, brought a world-1st immersive light display from an interactive touchscreen located on the Luna Park boardwalk to the upper and lower arches and the road deck of the western face of the Sydney Harbour Bridge using more than 100,000 vibrant coloured light-emitting diodes.
On Tuesday 21 May, NSW Deputy Premier & Minister For Trade And Investment, Andrew Stoner, previewed Colour The Bridge. The Deputy Premier chose a colourful rainbow of bold pinks, reds, blues and greens. He was joined by Kate Burleigh, Managing Director Intel Australia & New Zealand, North Sydney Mayor Jilly Gibson & Iain Reed from 32 Hundred Lighting.
A competition was held by Intel & The Daily Telegraph for under 16-year-olds to be the 1st person to officially colour up the Sydney Harbour Bridge for Vivid Sydney. They had to explain in 25 words or less what design & colours they would use to paint the Sydney Harbour Bridge in light. A Neutral Bay girl, Holly Hughes, won the competition & thus were the 1st person to officially colour the Sydney Harbour Bridge for Vivid Sydney ever.
Before State Of Origin 2013, NSW Minister For Tourism & Major Events, George Souris, NSW Blues Rugby League Team Vice-Captain, Robbie Farah, coloured the Bridge blue.
Aquatique ***NEW***
On Wednesday 22 May, NSW Deputy Premier & Minister For Trade & Investment, Andrew Stoner, took part in the very 1st preview of Aquatique.
For the 1st time in Vivid Sydney’s history, Vivid Light has extended to Darling Harbour & will transform the popular entertainment area on the hour ever hour from 6pm until Midnight into a musical spectacle of dancing water fountains, water screen projection performances & dazzling light and water shows, never seen before in Australia, masterminded by France’s legendary Aquatique Show International.
Audiences were also treated to added fireworks over the long weekend including 3 shows on Saturday night (at 7pm, 8:30pm & 10pm) & 2 shows on Thursday, Friday and Sunday nights (at 7pm & 9pm).
Speed Of Light
- Sponsor: Audi
- Artist: The Spinifex Group
- Venue: The Australasian Steam Navigation Company Building Facade
Wild horses run across buildings & engines rev out of walls in a feast of light, colour and speed.
See Saw
- Location: Campbell’s Cove
Polka Kucha
- Location: Walsh Bay
Create your own unique experience of space, light and colour by simply turning a wheel.
The Enlightening Piano
An installation that lights up as you play a tune.
Test Pattern [No 5] ***AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE***
- Artist: Ryoji Ikeda
- Venue: Carriageworks
See Voyage
A “virtual cruise” involving the P&O Cruises ship, Pacific Pearl.
Vivid Music
Bobby Womack
Due to health reasons & as a precaution, Bobby Womack did not perform at 9pm on Friday May 24. All tickets were automatically refunded. Vivid Sydney sincerely regretted any inconvenience caused.
Terminal Projekt (8-9 June, 4pm till late)
Presented by Finely Tuned, a triple-header gig at the Overseas Passenger Terminal with The Revenge playing alongside Tensnake (in live mode) and newcomer, HNQO.
Wagnerlicht
Celebrating the Wagner bicentenary.
Vivid Ideas
Vivid Ideas Curator, Jess Scully, said with some of the world’s leading game designers, artists, marketers, designers & tech-minds coming to Sydney for exclusive presentations at Vivid Ideas, this was a fantastic opportunity to learn from the best & to gain an insight into the trends and advances that will shape business and the creative industries for the year to come:
There really is something for everyone this year – with events covering fashion, design, theatre, film, photography, publishing, gaming, animation, music, technology, lighting, architecture, education & even gastronomy, it’s all here at Vivid Ideas.
With over 120 creative industries businesses from design to technology & publishing to education taking part in Vivid Ideas, the industry and business event pillar of Vivid Sydney continues to expand at a rapid pace, celebrating our city as the creative industries’ capital of Australia.
Jess Scully, ‘ Vivid Ideas’ Curator
Vivid Ideas had some podcasts with radio station, 2ser 107.3 FM: https://www.2ser.com/on-air/vivid-ideas
Vivid Ideas Exchange
Held on Level 6 of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
Co-Create The Experience
Featured streetwear entrepreneur Johnny Cupcakes. Sold out.
Noise: Knock Knock Artist Talks
Showcased young Australia’s graffiti, illustration & graphic arts scene. Sold out.
How To Build A World-Class Creative Environment
Explored what makes creative people tick. Sold out.
How Are You Feeling?
Hosted by Glasgow artist David Shrigley.
The 10 Commandments Of Creative Practice
Make Data Beautiful
Embrace Mutations
Transform Your City
Prioritise Creativity
Prioritise Creativity is a must for anyone involved in the creative & cultural sector. This session presents a unique opportunity to hear 1st-hand about the 3 levels of new cultural policies being implemented by governments & to ask your questions about where you can find the funding and support to build your career as an artist, performer or musician.
Jess Scully, ‘Vivid Ideas’ Curator
The Making of…
The Making Of… series gives unprecedented access to the people who drive complex collaborations & creative products. It’s a chance to go behind the scenes & discover the processes and systems leading companies employ to produce, promote and distribute their work.
Jess Scully, ‘Vivid Ideas’ Curator
A Blockbuster Video Game: The Last of Us
I’m excited to be participating in such an iconic Australian creative festival & look forward to sharing insight from my experience in the video game industry.
Ricky Cambier, Naughty Dog game designer
Ricky Cambier, a game designer at Naughty Dog, led this 1-hour ticketed panel held at the Museum Of Contemporary Art on June 4. He was the 1st international gaming community member to appear at Vivid Sydney & was joined on the panel by Australian game industry experts.
He discussed Naughty Dog’s process on The Last Of Us including the development of its production process, mechanics and story, to explain what goes into building a major video game project & bringing it to a global market.
10 days later, The Last of Us was released globally & has since become a media franchise including a comic book, live show, television show, theme park attraction, board games & of course, video game sequels.
A Mobile Game
The Future Of Performance
Sydney Film Festival
The Sydney Film Festival launched on 6 June, kicking off at the Sydney Film Festival Hub at Lower Town Hall from 6pm. Saturday, Sunday and Monday, it was open from noon & Tuesday-Friday (except Opening Night) from 5pm. Open daily until midnight until 14 June.
- Wrong Side Of The Road* (George Street Cinemas – Friday 14th June, 7:30pm)
*$10 discounted tickets were offered with codeword RETRO
Other
Citibank cardholders were treated to VIP access & a free glass of wine at the Citibank Pop-Up Bar, which featured food. The Citibank Dining Program was a major supporter of the event.
https://www.citibank.com.au/VIVID/index.htm
Aftermath
From 21 June-14 July, Vivid Sydney conducted an online 5–10-minute feedback survey with participants (who had to be 16+) going into a draw to win a prepaid VISA gift card valued at AUD$500. To enter, they need to provide minimum 1st and last names, e-mail address & phone number. The winner was drawn at 9am on the 15th June.
Sources
https://www.campaignasia.com/article/vivid-sydney-chooses-singapore-pr-agency/340649
http://www.inthemix.com.au/news/55194/The_Revenge_heading_back_to_Australia
https://limelight-arts.com.au/Article/342571,sydney-to-light-up-with-wagner.aspx
https://ensw.customerdirect.com.au/ensw/start.aspx?meetingid=3262&MType=1605FB
https://ensw.customerdirect.com.au/ENSW/2013/Economic/VSL/Resources/tc.htm
Sydney Spectaculars 