READY, SET, GLOW! VIVID SYDNEY OPENS THIS FRIDAY

The countdown is on to Vivid Sydney 2016 with “lights on” this Friday. NSW Minister for Trade, Tourism, Major Events Stuart Ayres said the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas would be the biggest to date, with an extra five nights and new music performances and installations added to an already jam-packed program.

The 23-day festival, set to run from Friday 27 May to Saturday 18 June, features more than 80 light installations, 1,500 hours of programmed music events and 170 creative events.

“Vivid Sydney 2016 will deliver a number of firsts to what is the biggest major event NSW puts on all year, including five extra nights of light,” Mr Ayres said.

“For the first time, the world of Australian Indigenous art will be celebrated on the Sydney Opera House sails, installations will illuminate the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and Taronga Zoo, while our first indoor venue, The Galeries on George Street will also join the Festival.

“We also have two world-firsts at Darling Harbour with the Vivid Laser-Dragon Water-Theatre’s 13-metre robotic arm, and Intel’s ‘Eyes on the Harbour’ Real Sense water theatre face projection.

Destination NSW CEO and Executive Producer of Vivid Sydney Sandra Chipchase said “Vivid Sydney’s world-class line up has something to inspire and entertain everyone, from families wanting a night out to visitors looking for new ways to explore the city after dark,” Ms Chipchase said.

“At the same time, music lovers and those seeking to ignite their creative juices through thought-provoking discussions and creative collaborations will find inspiration at Vivid.”

Check out the full program on Vivid Sydney website to plan your visit.