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SYDNEY
Vivid Sydney
DESTINATION NEW SOUTH WALES
Each year , the buildings around Australia ’ s largest city get a lot brighter during Vivid Sydney . This festival , which is the world ’ s largest light-centric event , is a magnet for creative types , especially students . The three-week long event , scheduled this year for May 26 – June 17 , will use a number of local landmarks as backdrops for hundreds of colorful displays . The incredible installations are centered around the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the iconic Opera House , as well as Darling Harbour , Taronga Zoo and the Royal Botanic Garden . Students can check out the illuminated exhibits as part of Vivid Light Walks , a group of short , self-guided routes covering different areas of the city .
In addition to the seeing the light installations , groups can enjoy two of the festival ’ s other components : Vivid Music and Vivid Ideas . Vivid Music hosts an eclectic range of live performances and groundbreaking musical collaborations at venues across the city . As part of FEEDBACK : A Music Conference for Young People , students can learn how to release music , get gigs and airplay , build a fanbase and much more as they meet and get advice from performers , managers , producers , publicists and other industry insiders .
Other personal and professional development sessions are available through Vivid Ideas . Speakers from a range of creative fields lead seminars and workshops , including ones geared for the younger set . Offerings at this year ’ s event include Simplebot Maker Lab , CAD for Beginners : A Hands-on Workshop for Kids , Creative Careers 2017 , Gen Xi : Educating the Next Generation of Innovators , and sARTorial : Fun with Wearable Electronics for Kids .
To learn more , contact Robert Keddy of Tourism Australia at rkeddy @ tourism . australia . com or visit tourism . australia . com .
TOP EDUCATIONAL ATTRACTIONS Taronga Zoo , the Royal Botanic Gardens , the Museum of Contemporary Art
TOP RECREATIONAL ATTRACTIONS BridgeClimb Sydney , Barangaroo Wulugul Walk , Luna Park Sydney
TOP LOCAL FESTIVALS Sydney Festival ( January 2018 ), Tamworth Country Music Festival ( January 19 – 28 , 2018 )
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