Vivid

Vivid LIVE is an artist-driven festival, defined by special commissions, one-off events and Australian premieres. Our venues, foyers, rehearsal rooms, and recording studios will encourage the legendary, the influential and the emerging from a range of genres to make the Opera House their own; to create something as momentous and innovative as the Architecture itself. In addition, as part of the festival each year different artists are commissioned to create digital works which are projected onto the sails of the building.


The Revenge heading back to Australia

The Revenge heading back to Australia

By Andrew Wowk 3rd May, 2013

Line-ups announced for Vivid LIVE’s Studio Parties3

Line-ups announced for Vivid LIVE’s Studio Parties

By Jack Tregoning 26th Apr, 2013

Vivid LIVE announces full 2013 lineup4

Vivid LIVE announces full 2013 lineup

By Katie Cunningham 20th Mar, 2013

This year, they’ve assembled another all-star cast.

Kraftwerk headlining Vivid LIVE 2013 with eight shows114

Kraftwerk headlining Vivid LIVE 2013 with eight shows

By ITM HQ 19th Feb, 2013

Germany’s electronic pioneers Kraftwerk have just been announced as headliners for this year’s Vivid LIVE in Sydney.

Vivid Sydney 2012 in videos

Vivid Sydney 2012 in videos

By Katie Cunningham 8th Jun, 2012

Before you head out to catch Vivid’s final weekend, have another look at our collection of 'Inside Vivid' videos, which range from an unmissable bounce tutorial to chats with the artists and creative directors who’ve put he festival together.

Vivid Sydney 2012: The wrap-up22

Vivid Sydney 2012: The wrap-up

By Katie Cunningham 5th Jun, 2012

To wrap-up our run of daily Vivid Sydney content, we thought it fitting to have one final recap of all things Opera House.

Vivid Sydney Daily Report #10: LCD Soundsystem's 'Shut Up and Play the Hits'24

Vivid Sydney Daily Report #10: LCD Soundsystem's 'Shut Up and Play the Hits'

By Katie Cunningham 4th Jun, 2012

For the final day of Vivid's music schedule, we caught the Australian premiere of LCD doco 'Shut Up and Play the Hits'.

Vivid Sydney Daily Report #9: Amon Tobin's ISAM, GoodGod Danceteria!111

Vivid Sydney Daily Report #9: Amon Tobin's ISAM, GoodGod Danceteria!

By Katie Cunningham 3rd Jun, 2012

After a long wait, Amon Tobin finally brought his audio-visual spectacular ISAM to Sydney - and naturally, ITM was there to check it out.

Vivid Sydney Daily Report #8: Future Classic, Cory Doctorow, Jonathan Boulet

Vivid Sydney Daily Report #8: Future Classic, Cory Doctorow, Jonathan Boulet

By Katie Cunningham 2nd Jun, 2012

For night eight of Vivid, we reviewed the Future Classic party with Isolée, Jacques Renault and Flume, as well as heading down to a Vivid Ideas to hear web revolutionary Cory Doctorow in conversation.

Vivid Sydney Daily Report #7: Temper Trap, FBi Party2

Vivid Sydney Daily Report #7: Temper Trap, FBi Party

By Katie Cunningham 1st Jun, 2012

Almost a week into the Vivid Sydney schedule, the big name debut shows keep coming - this time, it's local favourites the Temper Trap and the FBi / Penny Drop party with Zola Jesus, Light Asylum and Forces.

Jacques Renault: Magic hour1

Jacques Renault: Magic hour

By Jack Tregoning 1st Jun, 2012

Despite his Gallic-sounding name, Jacques Renault is a New Yorker through and through.

A mega Sydney weekend: what's your plan?

A mega Sydney weekend: what's your plan?

By Jack Tregoning 1st Jun, 2012

It’s the kind of weekend that makes you happy to live in the Harbour City.

Vivid Sydney Daily Report #6: Karen O in Stop the Virgens3

Vivid Sydney Daily Report #6: Karen O in Stop the Virgens

By Katie Cunningham 31st May, 2012

Yeah Yeah Yeahs front-woman Karen O brings her 'psycho opera' to Opera House.

Vivid Sydney Daily Report #5: Imogen Heap, lights installations

Vivid Sydney Daily Report #5: Imogen Heap, lights installations

By Katie Cunningham 30th May, 2012

For day five of Vivid, we caught digital diva Imogen Heap and took a tour of the Circular Quay light installations.

Vivid Sydney Daily Report #4: Sufjan, Bryce, Nico and the APRA Song Summit1

Vivid Sydney Daily Report #4: Sufjan, Bryce, Nico and the APRA Song Summit

By Katie Cunningham 29th May, 2012

As day four of Vivid kicked off, we got down to the Opera House once more for another big day and night of music, lights and ideas.

Inside Vivid Sydney: Jonathan Boulet

Jonathan Boulet took us into his home studio to reflect on his Vivid Sydney experience at the...
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katiecunningham katiecunningham said on Mon 29th Apr, 2013
"Future Classic & Astral party for me."
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Mickstah Mickstah said on Fri 22nd Mar, 2013
"Karl Hyde solo concert would be epic!"
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campbellt campbellt said on Thu 28th Feb, 2013
"Will they be touring to Melbourne i wonder?"
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joelfullstop joelfullstop said on Thu 7th Jun, 2012
"Oh man, I wish I could've been there! It looked so great...."
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shr3dder shr3dder said on Mon 4th Jun, 2012
"Yeah is this ever gonna make it to Melbourne?"