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When: May 24-June 10
Where: Sydney, Australia
Lineup includes: Kraftwerk, Megafaun featuring Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, Empire of the Sun, Matthew E White, Karl Hyde, Riff Raff
For two weeks, the city of Sydney becomes the urban backdrop to Vivid Sydney, an all-encompassing “Festival of Light, Music & Ideas.” Happenings include Kraftwerk playing their entire catalog, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon reuniting with his old band Megafaun for a tribute to historian and folklorist Alan Lomax, a preview of Empire of the Sun’s new album, and a 50th- anniversary celebration of Doctor Who, complete with projections shone over the facade of Customs House of characters from the show.
Also on the agenda are an orchestral re-working of Joy Division’s catalogue, a water light show and an interactive illuminated walk along Sydney’s harbor, and various conference related to ideas, networking and inspiration.