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Spirit of collaboration inspires ground-breaking Vivid LIVE sails artwork

  • Vivid LIVE
  • Experiences
  • First Nations

“I think about Country when I am painting,” says Thelma Judson, one of the eight Martumili Artists who contributed to the original 5x3 metre acrylic work. “It’s important to look after the land for the kids, to pass on knowledge.”

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Two First Nation cultures meet on the Bennelong sails

  • Experiences

Badu Gili is a free nightly projection that turns the Bennelong sails into a canvas for First Nation culture and art. Its latest iteration, Badu Gili: Healing Spirit, explores the way in which the spirit is healed through connection to Country. This year also features an Indigenous artist from outside of Australia for the first time.

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You can now watch Underworld turn the Concert Hall into a rave cave

  • Contemporary Music

The electronic dance duo has owned the scene for decades. In the 90’s, they transitioned from synth-pop to techno, releasing influential albums dubnobasswithmyheadman, Second Toughest in the Infants and Beaucoup Fish. Their nostalgic track Born Slippy (Nuxx) featured in Trainspotting became an international smash hit. And in 2012, they even scored the London Olympics.

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3 shows you and your kids will love these school holidays

  • Kids & Families

Shows on these school holidaysSummer may be over… But that doesn’t mean the fun is. We’ve got all you need for you and your kids to have a great school holiday. The blockbuster this time around is DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL. Plus, introduce your little ones to the wonders of an orchestra with Mimi’s Symphony featuring Justine Clarke. And get them making their own stories with the interactive and musical production, You are Here.

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Dance of Dreams with Danielle Alvarez

Yallamundi Rooms

13 & 14 Jun 2025

  • Experiences

An unforgettable evening, where an exquisite menu by Danielle Alvarez with paired NSW wines, merges with contemporary dance, live music, and stunning harbour views during Vivid Sydney.

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Vivid LIVE

23 May – 14 Jun 2025

  • Contemporary Music

Crank up the volume…Vivid LIVE returns! Join us for our annual music takeover featuring over 50 cutting-edge international and Australian artists.

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SAHXL

Utzon Room

23 May 2025

  • Contemporary Music
  • Hip hop
  • R&B

Sydney’s rising R&B and Trapsoul star SAHXL brings his relatable storytelling and dynamic energy to Vivid LIVE.

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(Australian exclusive) Anohni and the Johnsons

Concert Hall

26 & 27 May 2025

  • Contemporary Music
  • Art-pop
  • Indie

After nearly a decade away, the interdisciplinary artist ANOHNI returns for two exclusive nights as part of her world tour for Vivid LIVE.

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