Everything you need to know about VIVID Sydney 2020

A Vivid Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise is the best way to explore Vivid 2020 Light Installations
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VIVID Sydney 2020

Returning for the twelfth time this year around amidst many controversies, Vivid Sydney is to be held between 22 May and 13 June this year. Over the past decade, Vivid Sydney has established itself as the largest festivals of lights, music, and ideas: not just in Australia, but considerably the entire world. 2 million people flocked the Emerald City in 2019^[1]  to witness this great culmination of creativity and technology, contributing as much as $173 million to the NSW economy^[2]. With new ways to explore the vibrant installations, Tourists and Sydneysiders alike can get closer with the Vivid Sydney Lights festival. One of the best ways to explore Vivid 2020 Light Installations is on a Vivid Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise.

Earlier this year saw business leaders defending the City of Sydney’s decision to proceed with NSW’s most revenue generating event, the majestic Sydney NYE Fireworks after it generated backlash from communities around the world who were empathizing with Australian bushfire victims and firefighters. Although, sustainable initiatives from the Vivid Sydney Committee in association with Banksia Foundation, such as implementation of 100% renewable “GreenPower” wherever possible^[3] have been widely acclaimed. With lesser impact to the environment, the Economic Development and Business Sub-Committee has ensured that the installations “reflect our global positioning of being green, global and connected”.^[3] The committee is also working on a “Sustainable Sydney 2030 Vision” with which they aim to “positon Sydney as Australia’s premier international tourism and business gateway”, make Sydney “A Lively and Engaging City Centre” with “Vibrant Local Communities and Economies” as “A Cultural and Creative City”^[3]

VIVID Light Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruises

Starting at 06:00pm, Sydney’s architecture and open spaces morph into mesmerising art installations and 3D projections during VIVID Light. These places along the harbour foreshore including Circular Quay, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, The Rocks, Darling Harbour, Luna Park and Chatswood transform into different worlds for tourists and Sydneysiders to enjoy alike. The best way to explore these sights of Vivid Light 2020 is on a Sydney HarbourDinner Cruise. Away from the crowded streets, an elegant way to explore the Vivid Light installations. These dinner cruises can be easily booked online, and you will get good prices if you get your tickets early. Enjoy a few canapes and select beverages as you cruise, depending upon the cruise you choose. 

Find an original Cruising company and book your tickets online for the easiest way to explore the many sights of the Vivid Lights festival.

The best way to explore these sights of Vivid Light 2020 is on a Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise. Away from the crowded streets, an elegant way to explore Vivid Light installations.

References

[1] Vivid, Sydney. “About Vivid Sydney.” VIVID Sydney, 2020, www.vividsydney.com/about-vivid-sydney.

[2] Josh, Dye, and Mellis Eilidh. “‘The Show Must Go on’: Why Sydney’s NYE Fireworks Display Is Too Big to Fail.” The Sydney Morning Herald, 30 Dec. 2019, 17:52, www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/the-show-must-go-on-why-sydney-s-nye-fireworks-display-is-too-big-to-fail-20191230-p53noa.html

[3] Commonwealth of Australia, City of Sydney, and Hoban Ann. “Commercial Creative and Business Events Sponsorship -Vivid Sydney 2020-2022.” Commercial Creative and Business Events Sponsorship -Vivid Sydney 2020-2022, City of Sydney, 2019, pp. 1–8. https://meetings.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/documents/s31400/Commercial%20Creative%20and%20Business%20Events%20Sponsorship%20-%20Vivid%20Sydney%202020-2022.pdf.