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AIR - “La Femme d’Argent”

In 2017 enigmatic French duo AIR brought their compelling cosmic electronica to the grand Concert Hall.

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Underworld - “Border Country” | Live at Sydney Opera House

British techno titans Underworld brought soaring vocal samples and ricocheting rhythms with their performance of “Border Country”. Recorded at Vivid LIVE 2019.

Barkaa - Live at Barrabuwari - A Sunset Gathering of Music

Malyangapa, Barkindji woman and hip-hop queen BARKAA performed live for Barrabuwari (‘tomorrow’ in the Gadigal language), an Indigenous-led and culturally diverse showcase that highlighted the next generation of game-changers across hip-hop, pop, soul, and techno.

Underworld | Seconds to Stage

British techno titans Underworld performed in 2019 for an exclusive four-night residency, treating fans to a unique setlist each night. We followed Karl Hyde and Rick Smith backstage to witness their pre-show routine.

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A brief history of Astral People

What started as a humble artist management agency has turned into a multi-armed music juggernaut, whose parties have attracted the attention of Thom Yorke and Elton John. Andy Webb traces the humble origins of Sydney luminaries Astral People.

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Sampa The Great - Vivid LIVE (2022)

In an Australian exclusive performance for Vivid LIVE 2022, Sampa Tembo – better known as Sampa The Great – debuted her long-awaited show ‘An Afro Future’, performing the four-time ARIA award-winning debut album ‘The Return’ with her epic band, dancers and singers.

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Seconds to Stage

Watch the likes of Underworld, Briggs, CHVRCHES and Skepta in their final moments just before showtime on our stages.

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José González - Vivid LIVE (2023)

Returning to Australia for Vivid LIVE last year, master singer-songwriter José González celebrated the 20th anniversary of the album that launched him, 2003’s indie folk classic, Veneer

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Inside the Opera House’s Secret Club

Our favourite Sydney DJs, artists and regulars relive their favourite moments across the years to warm up for this year’s Studio Parties.

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Music at the House H.E.R.: Focus / Let Me In / Lights On

Mysterious trap soul heartbreaker H.E.R. finally made her roof-shaking Australian debut at Vivid LIVE 2018. Watch three tracks from her incredible performance in the Joan Sutherland Theatre.

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Liminal Moments - Highlights From the Music Film Series

Highlights of our ‘Liminal’ contemporary music film series featuring eight Australian artists, each creating unique live performances for the screen –spotlighting BLESSED, Budjerah, Chris Abrahams, EGOISM, Liz Martin Band, Maina Doe, Ninajirachi and Young Franco.

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Music for... Pride, Power & Protest by DOBBY

Indigenous rapper and drummer DOBBY compiles a playlist that represents a sample of “abundant blak excellence”. Essential listening representing intergenerational tradition and resistance.

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HTRK / In Session

Melbourne electronic post-punk duo HTRK perform live in the Drama Theatre, shortly prior to their Sydney Opera House debut in at Vivid LIVE 2022, with a set which draws heavily from their acclaimed 2021 album, ‘Rhinestones’.  

Martha Marlow - Vivid LIVE (2023)

ARIA-nominated musician Martha Marlow returned in 2023 to make her Vivid LIVE debut, performing songs from her album Queen of the Night alongside collaborator – and The Necks’ beloved pianist – Chris Abrahams.