{"id":23467,"date":"2013-05-29T16:03:52","date_gmt":"2013-05-29T06:03:52","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=23467"},"modified":"2018-05-15T03:21:48","modified_gmt":"2018-05-14T17:21:48","slug":"hit-the-streets-of-sydney-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/hit-the-streets-of-sydney-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Hit the streets of Sydney this winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

In its fifth year, Vivid’s lights are still burning bright, and judging by the crowds flocking to Circular Quay over the weekend this year\u2019s display is a must-see.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Vivid Sydney runs until 10 June so if you\u2019ve got the time, split up your visit over several nights and discover the different inner city regions lit up in all their glory. On my Sunday night visit I focused on Sydney Harbour but Darling Harbour and North Sydney are also in on the act.
\nExplore the laneways of Sydney’s Rocks and Walsh Bay and you’ll be spoilt for your efforts, there are light installations dotted throughout. Warm up with a pint or two in one of the many heritage pubs along the way and you\u2019ll have a merry ol\u2019 time.
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Take a leisurely stroll along the waterfront from the MCA to the Opera House, making sure to have a play with the many interactive installations along the way. A great spot to take in all the scenery is Opera Bar<\/a>, relax with a cocktail in hand as you listen to the live band and watch the iconic sails light up.<\/p>\n\"<\/a>\n

But don\u2019t be fooled by all the pretty lights, under the surface Vivid is much more; there\u2019s live music, talks and networking events that are well worth checking out.<\/p>\n

One of the must-see events this year is the Heritage Orchestra (UK) at the Opera House. I was lucky enough to see them perform the music from Ridley Scott\u2019s 1980\u2019s cult classic Blade Runner. Forget any preconceptions you may have of an orchestral performance at the Opera House, this performance was AMAZING!
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The imagery perfectly set the mood: picture a wet metropolis at night, dark moody streets, cold sky-risers towering above and car lights flashing past \u2013 it was Sydney!<\/p>\n\"<\/a>\n

The stand-outs for me were the gritty sexy alto sax we all know and love from the movie and the percussion team \u2013 who knew the simple typewriter could be a musical instrument.<\/p>\n

Check out some clips from the performance below:<\/p>\n

Jealous? Check out Vivid Sydney<\/a> for yourself and embrace the chill this winter.<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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