Vivid Sydney is an annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology, which transforms Sydney for 23 days and nights. 

In 2024, for its 14th year, Vivid Sydney will fuse art, innovation and technology in collaboration with some of the most boundary-pushing artists, musicians, thinkers and culinary experts of our time.

Mark the dates 24 May – 15 June 2024 in your calendar and explore the program of Light, Music, Ideas and Food, united by this year’s artistic direction, "Vivid Sydney, Humanity”.

Vivid Sydney 2024 explores what makes us human and how we can make a better world, together.

Vivid Sydney is owned, managed and produced by Destination NSW, the NSW Government's tourism and major events agency.

At the helm of this creative fusion and imagination is Artistic Director, Gill Minervini.
For over 35 years Gill has produced some of Australia’s most engaging and successful international events and festivals, creating unforgettable, immersive experiences for diverse audiences. In her time at VIVID, the annual festival has celebrated International recognition and relished record-breaking audience numbers.
A mantra which she shares with her production teams is that they are ‘in the business of creating memories’.  We can all recall the first time we shared in the palpable experience of a creative event or festival. Such experiences are an immersion with community, art, humanity and the theatre of life. Essential experiences that feed into the human condition.
Gill Minervini is passionate about her job and communicating stories. It’s obvious in this conversation. She provides insight, reflection and passion for the craft of making big art, telling stories with a broad palette, and what it takes to curate a magical experience like VIVID Sydney.
This episode of the STAGES podcast is dedicated to the inaugural Creative Director of VIVID Sydney; Ignatius Jones (1957-2024)The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au