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Korea Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Vivid Sydney calls for creatives as 2026 dates confirmed
SYDNEY, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vivid Sydney, the Southern Hemisphere's largest multi-artform festival, is calling on visionary artists, performers and thinkers from across the globe to help shape its 2026 program. Preliminary estimates for Vivid Sydney 2025, suggest the event pushed total visitation since the festival's inception in 2009 beyond 25 million people, with more than $1.3 billion generated in visitor expenditure over its lifetime. Returning from Friday 22 May to Saturday 13 June 2026, Vivid Sydney will once again transform the Harbour City across the pillars of Light, Music, Ideas and Food—inviting audiences to immerse themselves in cutting-edge creativity and bold storytelling. The New South Wales (NSW) Government, through Destination NSW, is now seeking ideas from creators, producers, thought leaders and innovators to help bring the 2026 festival to life. NSW Government Minister for Jobs and Tourism, Mr Steve Kamper said: "The overwhelming response to Vivid Sydney 2025 sends a clear message that this festival remains a powerful driver of creativity, culture and economic impact. "Vivid Sydney doesn't just light up our streets – it solidifies Sydney's standing as a leading global cultural capital and a must-experience destination in the Asia-Pacific. "We're now calling on the next wave of creatives to help shape Vivid Sydney 2026. Whether you're an artist, designer, performer, producer or chef, this is your opportunity to be part of something extraordinary and share your vision." Returning as Major Partners for Vivid Sydney 2025 were Samsung Electronics Australia and Kia. Samsung activated on both land and water in Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour with Space to Dream, which explored the boundless potential of creativity inspired by Galaxy AI. Kia displayed its new and highly anticipated EV3 electric vehicle along the Vivid Light Walk. Official Partners included Estée Lauder, returning for its second year, with their installation: While You Were Dreaming —a radiant fusion of science, beauty and imagination, along with Ausgrid, who powered Vivid Sydney's Tumbalong Nights program. Airbnb was once again Vivid Sydney's Community Partner, supporting the volunteer program, while the festival's Charity Partner for 2025 Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation brought Dream Scene to Darling Harbour –a digital canvas where children's dreams come alive in an evolving dreamscape. Vivid Sydney Supporting Partners Dexus, Event Engineering, Kennards Hire, Mandylights, Nova, Port Authority of NSW, SBS, Stan, The P.A. People, TDC, and Transdev.
Cision Canada
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
Vivid Sydney calls for creatives as 2026 dates confirmed
SYDNEY, June 29, 2025 /CNW/ -- Vivid Sydney, the Southern Hemisphere's largest multi-artform festival, is calling on visionary artists, performers and thinkers from across the globe to help shape its 2026 program. Preliminary estimates for Vivid Sydney 2025, suggest the event pushed total visitation since the festival's inception in 2009 beyond 25 million people, with more than $1.3 billion generated in visitor expenditure over its lifetime. Returning from Friday 22 May to Saturday 13 June 2026, Vivid Sydney will once again transform the Harbour City across the pillars of Light, Music, Ideas and Food—inviting audiences to immerse themselves in cutting-edge creativity and bold storytelling. The New South Wales (NSW) Government, through Destination NSW, is now seeking ideas from creators, producers, thought leaders and innovators to help bring the 2026 festival to life. NSW Government Minister for Jobs and Tourism, Mr Steve Kamper said: "The overwhelming response to Vivid Sydney 2025 sends a clear message that this festival remains a powerful driver of creativity, culture and economic impact. "Vivid Sydney doesn't just light up our streets – it solidifies Sydney's standing as a leading global cultural capital and a must-experience destination in the Asia-Pacific. "We're now calling on the next wave of creatives to help shape Vivid Sydney 2026. Whether you're an artist, designer, performer, producer or chef, this is your opportunity to be part of something extraordinary and share your vision." Returning as Major Partners for Vivid Sydney 2025 were Samsung Electronics Australia and Kia. Samsung activated on both land and water in Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour with Space to Dream, which explored the boundless potential of creativity inspired by Galaxy AI. Kia displayed its new and highly anticipated EV3 electric vehicle along the Vivid Light Walk. Official Partners included Estée Lauder, returning for its second year, with their installation: While You Were Dreaming —a radiant fusion of science, beauty and imagination, along with Ausgrid, who powered Vivid Sydney's Tumbalong Nights program. Airbnb was once again Vivid Sydney's Community Partner, supporting the volunteer program, while the festival's Charity Partner for 2025 Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation brought Dream Scene to Darling Harbour –a digital canvas where children's dreams come alive in an evolving dreamscape. Vivid Sydney Supporting Partners Dexus, Event Engineering, Kennards Hire, Mandylights, Nova, Port Authority of NSW, SBS, Stan, The P.A. People, TDC, and Transdev.
West Australian
25-06-2025
- West Australian
Unsung Snappers are the real heroes of social media
I'm sure you've seen them around. The dedicated people behind a phone camera, doing their best to get the perfect shot for someone else. They are the Unsung Snappers — the real heroes of social media. New research commissioned by Samsung Electronics Australia has prompted them to shine a light on the often-overlooked heroes of social media. Almost half of those surveyed, admitting to taking photos for a partner, friend or family member's social media at least once a week and about 70 per cent say that taking photos for social media can impact their ability to simply enjoy the moment. Joshua Gross, Sophie Monk's husband, who uses a Galaxy S25 Edge, is all too familiar with the work required of an Unsung Snapper. 'If the shot doesn't work out, it's on me. While I'm lucky to have a gorgeous subject, I'll often take hundreds of shots to make sure we get 'the one'. There's always the risk of uncontrollable aspects — weather conditions or someone walking into frame without us realising. 'While I'm focused on securing the perfect shot, I have to put my muse first, and with the Galaxy S25 Edge, Samsung has made it easier for hard-working Unsung Snappers like me to get an amazing photo.' Almost a third of those surveyed have said they frequently get asked to retake a photo by a partner or friend as they aren't happy with their facial expression, with the same percentage of respondents citing that photos are often ruined by someone or something in the background. Innovative AI editing tools in phone cameras such as the Galaxy S25 Edge mean that Unsung Snappers can make easy and efficient tweaks to photos. Features like Object Eraser, Best Face and Audio Eraser enable quick fixes to problems like photobombers, crowd noises and untimely blinking without having to retake shots. A Samsung spokesperson says the Galaxy S25 Edge gives photographers the tools they need to nail the shot — so they can focus on and enjoy the moment. To find out more about Galaxy S25 Edge and other Galaxy smartphones visit: .
