Ed Kuepper with Jim White
After a blistering, sold-out show in The Studio in 2021, musical legends Ed Kuepper and Jim White return to the Sydney Opera House for Vivid LIVE, bringing their formidable powers to the Drama Theatre for one night only.
In the Drama Theatre | Contemporary Music
COVID-19 safety information
The health and wellbeing of everyone attending the Opera House is our top priority. We’re committed to making your experience safe, comfortable and enjoyable, with a number of measures in place including regular cleaning of high-touch areas, air conditioning systems that maximise ventilation, and hand sanitiser stations positioned in all paths of travel. We encourage you to wear a mask in indoor settings or when physical distancing can’t be maintained, and please stay home if you feel unwell. If you need to discuss your ticketing or booking options, contact our Box Office team on 02 9250 7777.
Pre-sale and on-sale information
Pre-sale timings:
- Insider Member Priority – Thursday 17 March, 9am
- What’s On e-newsletter pre-sale – Thursday 17 March, 12pm
General public on sale Monday 21 March, 10am
One event on Saturday 28 May 2022
Saturday 28 May, 7:30pm
Standard tickets $59 | $8.50 Booking Fee applies per transaction
| Ticket | Description & price |
| Standard | $59 |
The only authorised ticket agency for this event is the Sydney Opera House. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the FAQ below. Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times. Children aged 0-23 months at the time of a performance may be seated on a parent’s lap free of charge. All children occupying a seat or aged 2 years of age must hold a valid ticket.
A maximum of six (6) tickets to Ed Kuepper with Jim White per customer are available for purchase. This maximum applies across all shows, not per performance. Tickets purchased in excess of a ticket limit may be cancelled without notice.
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The duration of this show is 90 minutes
Set times
7:00pm - Drama Theatre doors open
7:30pm - Ed Kuepper with Jim White
9:00pm - Event concludes
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change
Recommended for all ages
Performance may contain the use of strobe lighting and/or smoke machines (to be confirmed, please check closer to the performance date).
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times. Children aged 0-23 months at the time of a performance may be seated on a parent’s lap free of charge. All children occupying a seat or aged 2 years of age must hold a valid ticket.
Two Australian music legends return to rock the house
In June last year, lucky audiences at the Sydney Opera House Studio were treated to a stunning performance by two of Australian music’s greats: Ed Kuepper, master songsmith and founder of The Saints, and Jim White, the incredible drummer from Dirty Three. Together these musical innovators tackled 45 years’ worth of Kuepper’s catalogue in their own inimitable style, and now they’re back together for an all-new performance at Vivid LIVE – playing one show only in the Drama Theatre.
Since exploding onto the scene in the ’70s as the co-founder of legendary proto-punks The Saints, the multi-talented songwriter Kuepper has enjoyed a long and varied musical career, entering the ARIA Hall of Fame twice, serving as the architect behind the uncompromising Laughing Clowns and The Aints! and releasing more than 15 solo albums. As one-third of globally-acclaimed multi-instrumentalists – and Vivid LIVE mainstays – Dirty Three, White has been at the forefront of indie rock for more than three decades with his bands Springtime, Xylouris White, Venom P Stinger and The Double and collaborating with artists including Cat Power, Smog and Mary Margaret Ohara.
Together they are a force to be reckoned with, a combination that harnesses a richly innovative thread of Australian music history. Don’t miss it.
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What am I required to do as an audience member?
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Do I need to be vaccinated to visit the Sydney Opera House?
The Sydney Opera House no longer requires patrons to show that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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How are you managing contact tracing?
Contact information is required when making a booking with us and upon arrival at the Opera House, as set out in our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Attendance at Events and our Customer Privacy Statement.
As the ticket purchaser, you are responsible for recording the contact details of your guests. Contact information will only be used for the purposes of contact tracing, if required, and will be deleted at least 28 days after your event.
What time do I need to arrive before the event?
Ticket purchases and collection at our Box Office is discouraged and eTicket or postal delivery methods should be used, wherever possible. However, if you are collecting your tickets from the Box Office, we recommend doing this at least 60 minutes before the event starts. If you have already received your tickets, the venue doors will be open 45 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall, Joan Sutherland Theatre and Utzon Room performances, and 30 minutes pre-show for Drama Theatre and Studio performances. Please take your seats as soon as you arrive.
If you are late, we will seat you as soon as we can and, where possible, in your allocated seat. However, to reduce movement in the venue as well as minimise disruption to the performance and other patrons, ticketholders may be seated in an allocated latecomer’s seat. Please be aware that some events have lock-out periods. In these cases, latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance. On occasions, this may not be until the interval, or at all where there is no interval.
Details of our right to refuse admission can be found in our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Events.
Will there be bag checks by Opera House security?
In line with our venue security procedures, Opera House security will be scanning and checking bags under the Monumental Stairs or within the Western Foyers, prior to entering the building. Bags will be scanned by an x-ray machine, and staff will wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling your belongings, such as gloves. Please travel lightly and do not bring items that require cloaking e.g. handbags bigger than A4-size, backpacks and umbrellas, which are not permitted inside our venues.
Will cloaking be available?
Yes, cloaking will remain available but it is strongly encouraged that you travel lightly and leave large, bulky items at home. Cloakroom attendants will use disposable paper tickets and wear gloves to handle items.
Will there be food and beverages available for purchase in the venue?
Foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall, Joan Sutherland Theatre and Utzon Room performances, and two hours pre-show for Drama Theatre and Studio performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars.
The venue doors will be open 45 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall, Joan Sutherland Theatre and Utzon Room performances, and 30 minutes pre-show for Drama Theatre and Studio performances.
Please bring a credit or debit card for any on site purchases to enable contactless payment. You’re welcome to bring your own water bottle but no other food and drinks are permitted inside our venues. Opera Bar, Opera Kitchen and Portside are also available for you to enjoy.
Who are the authorised ticket sellers for this event?
The authorised agency for this event is the Sydney Opera House.
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Is there anything I can’t bring?
Please note that BYO alcohol or glass is not permitted onsite. Further information about items that are prohibited onsite can be found on our Conditions of Entry.
Can I bring a chair with me?
Chairs are not permitted at the Opera House. Further information about items that are prohibited onsite can be found on our Conditions of Entry.
Can I smoke at the Opera House?
The health, safety and wellbeing of everyone at the Sydney Opera House is our top priority. In line with this commitment, the Opera House will become a smoke-free site from Saturday 1 January 2022.
By becoming a smoke-free site, the Opera House seeks to reduce exposure to harmful second-hand smoke, as well as minimise the impact of smoking on the environment, including litter and pollution of the surrounding marine environment.
What if I can't come to my performance?
Please contact Box Office on 9250 7777 as soon as possible to advise if you can no longer attend. If you can no longer attend because you are unwell, or have been in contact with someone displaying COVID-19 symptoms, the Opera House has introduced flexible ticketing options to help you, find out more information here.
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For more information about attending the Opera House during Vivid Sydney, check this page.
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