VIVID SYDNEY - TOP 10 THINGS TO SEE

There is 3 days to go until Vivid Sydney, a unique annual event of light, music and ideas. Winter used to be so bland in Sydney before Vivid and now this event lights up the city and bring it to life in what is usually the quietest period of the year. If you haven't planned your Vivid adventure here is our Top 10 to see and do:

Vivid Sydney
22 May - 8 June 2015 
www.vividsydney.com 

1.  Pyrmont & The Star
Location: Pyrmont and The Star Casino; Daily 6pm - Midnight 
This event is free and runs 22 May - 8 June. Pyrmonts harbourside precinct will be transformed into a multi-sensory, entertainment zone where the event producers hand over the control to us! Interactive games and activities on a scale never before seen. Installations and activations from Pyrmont Bridge to the Stars spectacular rooftop bar.

2. Transcendence 
Location: Martin Place CBD; Daily 6pm - Midnight 
Artist Joseph Crossley from the UK has designed a light installation using the latest in Intel technology. This event brings together new media art, projection mapping to computer mapping and more. Each night during Vivid, the light show will feature a hand-picked collection of artists to work alongside Joseph to create an ever-changing visual feast. 

3. The Dresses
Location: Kendall Lane, The Rocks CBD; Daily 6pm - Midnight 
Artist Tae Gon Kim originates from France. Tae's ethereal work The Dresses shapes hundreds of fibre-optic strands into the form of three beautiful dresses which appear to float in mid-air as if the area is haunted by three beautiful ghosts.

4. Life Story
Location: Argyle St The Rocks; Daily 7pm - Midnight
BBC Earth's Life Story installation featured the flowing natural imagery of bird, marine and animal life. Originally filmed by the BBC Natural History Unit for it's epic television series, the installation transforms the vaulted roof of the Argyle Cut with projected 'fractals' which create vase, never-ending patterns of texture, colours and shapes. 

5. Beat
Location: Hickson Rd Reserve; Daily 6pm - Midnight
Beat is the most amazing series of large translucent shapes that emit an intense pulsating light display when touched and timed to the rhythm of the human heart. the objects increase the intensity of their pulse to keep pace with the individual's own cardiac rhythm.

6. Dolly 
Location: Campbells Cove, Sydney CBD; Daily 6pm - Midnight
Tina Fox has created a intense 3m tall light up doll made entirely from crochet. The doll's extra long arms and huggable body begs to be embraced by both children and adults. Come hug Dolly ;)

7. The Music 

Vivid is just as much about the music as it is about the amazing light installations. There are so many events it's impossible to list them all here so if you're into your music then visit http://www.vividsydney.com/search/events/type/music for tickets and more information

8. Vivid App
Downloand today and stay in touch! 
With the new Vivid Sydney app you can browse and discover what's on near you, personalise photos with words and light filters, save your favourite items and much more.

9.  Vivid Trails
http://www.vividsydney.com/trails
Looking for a walking map or a list of destinations so you can walk and view, then visit the Trails maps provided in detail for the discerning adventure seeker.