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ELEVATE Sydney is a free, six-day entertainment and cultural celebration taking place on Sydney’s Cahill Expressway from 1 to 6 January 2022.
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The Cahill Expressway will transform into a world-class stage for a free, six-day entertainment and cultural celebration – featuring Tones And I, Tim Minchin and Marcia Hines, with a 500-drone Skyshow in an Australian first.
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ELEVATE Sydney - 60 Second Sizzle
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ELEVATE Sydney - 60 Second Sizzle
For the first time ever, Sydney’s Cahill Expressway will be transformed into a spectacular stage for ELEVATE Sydney, featuring an invigorating line-up of live music, discussion, activities and performance over six days and nights.
Launching on Saturday 1 January and running through until Thursday 6 January 2022, the ELEVATE Sydney program includes more than 180 performers, including 20 internationally acclaimed Australian artists, captivating audiences from morning to night across three zones and two different stages.
Part of the NSW Government’s efforts to turbocharge the CBD’s recovery, ELEVATE Sydney tickets will be free and feature enthralling talent from a diverse array of genres including children’s entertainment, sport, disco, musical theatre, youth, First Nations and pop.
The program showcases and celebrates Sydney’s multiculturalism, diversity, vibrant night life, and dynamic culinary landscape with headline acts including Tones And I, Tim Minchin, Baker Boy, Electric Fields, Marcia Hines, Leo Sayer, The Wiggles, Ngaiire and L-FRESH the LION.
In an Australian first, ELEVATE Skyshow will feature 500 choreographed drones over Sydney Cove, creating a mesmerising light show that will demonstrate the capabilities of operating swarms of drones in incredibly precise and elaborate patterns. The multisensory drone performance is set to an original soundscape that will light up the night sky following ELEVATE Sydney’s headline performances.
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Tones And I, ELEVATE Sydney 2022
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Tones And I, ELEVATE Sydney 2022 Credit: ELEVATE Sydney
Tones And I, ELEVATE Sydney 2022
ELEVATE Sydney 2022 Credit: Destination NSW
In an Australian first, ELEVATE Skyshow will feature 500 choreographed drones over Sydney Cove.
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ELEVATE Sydney 2022 Credit: Destination NSW
In an Australian first, ELEVATE Skyshow will feature 500 choreographed drones over Sydney Cove.
Premier Dominic Perrottet said ELEVATE Sydney will help revive the spirit of the city, reminding the world why tourists travel from across the world to experience our lifestyle.
“The day after the fireworks, this event will begin the new year with a celebration of what makes our city great,” Mr Perrottet said.
“Nowhere else could you hold this kind of event, nowhere has our harbour, our setting or our weather - this is part of our ongoing vision for taking our city from good to great.
“This has been a tough time for hospitality and tourism, we’re committed to doing everything we can to get these industries back on their feet and ensuring that our people have the chance to enjoy the city again.”
Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney, and Minister for Industry and Trade Stuart Ayres said ELEVATE Sydney was part of the NSW Government’s plan to support recovery and showcase the state and Harbour City to the world.
“Getting more visitors to Sydney and regional NSW, giving them high quality experiences and offering a smorgasbord of events will propel us toward our goal of being the premier visitor economy and events capital of the Asia Pacific by 2030,” Mr Ayres said.
“We know visitors and locals alike are looking for unforgettable experiences to Feel New – and what could be better than immersing yourself in an event that brings together the power of wellbeing, dance, culture, art and community, set against one of the world’s most spectacular backdrops, Sydney’s magnificent harbour.
“This is a very special and exciting event which will elevate Sydney and NSW to a global audience, it will elevate our homegrown talent, it will elevate our economy and it will elevate community spirit,” Mr Ayres said.
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ELEVATE Sydney - Ministerial Sizzle
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ELEVATE Sydney - Ministerial Sizzle
ELEVATE Sydney 2022 Credit: Destination NSW
ELEVATE Sydney is a free, six-day entertainment and cultural celebration taking place on Sydney’s Cahill Expressway from 1 to 6 January 2022.
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ELEVATE Sydney 2022 Credit: Destination NSW
ELEVATE Sydney is a free, six-day entertainment and cultural celebration taking place on Sydney’s Cahill Expressway from 1 to 6 January 2022.
Highlights of the ELEVATE Sydney line-up include:
- ELEVATE First: Opening night First Nations Celebration produced by Rhoda Roberts AO featuring a Call to Country, with Baker Boy and electronic music duo Electric Fields.
- ELEVATE Kids: Family friendly morning sessions featuring a huge line-up of the kids’ favourite characters featuring The Wiggles, Simon Wiggle & Friends, plus well-being activities.
- ELEVATE Arena: Variety style afternoon sessions celebrating the best of Aussie sport culture with host comedian Joel Ozborn serving up interviews with sporting greats, music and live entertainment alongside reporter and commentator Stephanie Brantz.
- Club ELEVATE: Themed evening sessions showcasing headline music performances across different genres including Todd McKenney, Hauskey, Courtney Act, Leo Sayer, BVT and CXLOE.
Hauskey, ELEVATE Sydney 2022 Credit: JARED LEIBOWITZ
Hauskey, ELEVATE Sydney 2022
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Hauskey, ELEVATE Sydney 2022 Credit: JARED LEIBOWITZ
Hauskey, ELEVATE Sydney 2022
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The Wiggles, ELEVATE Sydney 2022
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The Wiggles, ELEVATE Sydney 2022 Credit: ELEVATE Sydney
The Wiggles, ELEVATE Sydney 2022
The Cahill Expressway will be closed to traffic and pedestrians during ELEVATE Sydney, with public transport and alternate routes available for visitors and residents.
Up to 30,000 tickets to the event will be available to sessions over the six-day program at www.elevatesydney.com from Thursday 2 December 2021.
For more information about what’s on in Sydney and NSW, go to sydney.com and visitnsw.com
MEDIA CONTACTS
Elissa Tyrrell, 0421 130 440
Samantha Antoun, 0447 429 269
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Vivid Sydney 2025 will take place from Friday 23 May to Saturday 14 June 2025, with a program centred around the theme of Vivid Sydney, Dream.
Artists, musicians, thought leaders and food creatives are encouraged to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the opportunity to be part of Australia’s largest event and showcase their work to a mass audience across the festival pillars of Light, Music, Ideas and Food.
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Patrons enjoying a night out at Machine Hall during Vivid 2024
Vivid Sydney Festival Director Gill Minervini said: “Vivid Sydney 2025 is pushing the creative boundaries across our theme of “Dream” to deliver another unforgettable global celebration.
“Dreaming is something we all do. It’s as old as time and as universal as life itself. Dreams don’t discriminate – they are borderless, ageless and endless. They can be personal or public. When shared, our dreams can become a movement. They can inspire, motivate, spark excitement and connection.
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“Each year Vivid Sydney aims to deliver unparalleled artistic brilliance and we look forward to welcoming the inspirations within our community that will help shape Vivid Sydney 2025 into a show-stopping cultural phenomenon.”
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Light and Cross Art Form EOIs will close on Monday 2 September 2024 with Ideas, Music and Food closing on Friday 27 September 2024.
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Vivid Sydney 2024 Credit: Destination NSW
Shifting Perspectives at Walsh Bay Arts Precinct for Vivid Ideas during Vivid Sydney 2024
Leila Jeffreys the artist behind popular Vivid Light 2024 installation Nest said: “Thank you to Festival Director Gill Minervini and all at Vivid Sydney for giving me and my artistic collaborator Melvin J. Montalban the opportunity to create art on a scale that we could not have achieved on our own.
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Club Broadway MC & Music Producer DJ Dan Murphy said: “Bringing our Club Broadway show to a Vivid Sydney audience has been an absolute joy. We loved making our show accessible to a whole new audience who love the world of musical theatre.
“Vivid Sydney is such an amazing and important festival for our city, and we were thrilled to be on the program. From old to young, we had them all on the dancefloor for Club Broadway at Tumbalong Park. The night was absolutely magical and a great way to celebrate our community.”
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Sex Work; A Social History Walking Tour at Elizabeth Bay for Vivid Ideas during Vivid Sydney 2024. This fascinating walking tour is an invitation to see the area and profession in a new light. Led by writer, performer and Kings Cross local Vashti Hughes and the Inner City Legal Centre's Managing Solicitor Katie Green, you will be immersed in the sights, history and contemporary challenges of sex work in Australia's most famous redlight district.
Service and Creative Skills Australia (the Jobs and Skills Council for Arts, Personal Services, Retail, Tourism and Hospitality) CEO Natalie Turmine said: “Vivid Sydney showcases brilliantly our talented and vibrant creative arts, tourism and hospitality workforce, demonstrating the wealth of exciting career opportunities available in this sector.
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Plate it Forward CEO and restaurateur Shaun Christie-David said: “Vivid Sydney shows the diversity of Sydney, shining a positive light on our city, culture and produce. As a social enterprise hospitality group, it was a privilege to partner with Vivid Sydney to bring the 2024 festival theme humanity to life through food. Food is all about sharing, love, respect and community.
“There is so much pride, joy and power that can be found in food, it is a platform to celebrate culture, make meaningful connections and create jobs. Through working with Vivid Food and selling more than 1000 tacos, more than 1500 meals will be donated to community kitchens for people in need.”
Tourism & Transport Forum CEO Margy Osmond said: “Between the lights, the music, the ideas, the food and the incredible vibe…Vivid Sydney has once again delivered a spectacular event for visitors and locals of all ages, with the big winners being local tourism and hospitality operators.”
“The bright lights of Vivid Sydney have showcased first-class hospitality, creativity and our beloved Sydney CBD and Harbour icons to audiences across the globe, demonstrating the value and huge potential of this event and the need to continue investing in world class events.”
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Vivid Sydney 2024 Credit: Destination NSW
Couple enjoying the Fire Kitchen at The Goods Line during Vivid 2024. It's back and blazing brighter than ever. Vivid Fire Kitchen returns, igniting its new home at The Goods Line with flame-seared street food from around the globe. Come and enjoy the universal language of BBQ, the best NSW produce and the diversity of Sydney's food scene as we gather round the fire once again.
Accommodation Australia’s Michael Johnson said: “Once again, the juggernaut that is Vivid Sydney illuminated the city, shining a light on the beauty and culture of the city.
“Over the course of the event, hotels in the CBD enjoyed 75 per cent occupancy with bookings reaching as high as 90 per cent on weekends. There is no denying major events such as Vivid Sydney, that have the capacity to draw a high level of overnight visitation in the middle of winter, create an incredible boost for the city’s visitor economy.”
Vivid Sydney is owned, managed and produced by Destination NSW, the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency.
For more information and to submit an Expression of Interest for Vivid Sydney 2025, go to www.vividsydney.com