Vivid is back and UTS FASS creatives and thought leaders are all over it.
There are lots of UTS activities, faces and spaces appearing at VIVID2022.
Need a bit of help making a decision about which events to go to? Here's a list by date of some of the Vivid activities featuring thought leaders and creatives from the UTS FASS community of staff, friends, and students past and present.
27 May - 18 Jun: 6pm - 11pm (FREE)
Floating World - Darling Quarter
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Shimmering worlds evoking the wonder of imaginary places. Here, renowned local musicians team up with digital visual artists to create an ever-changing sonic painting. The visions are enhanced by an atmospheric soundscape delivered through IOSONO’S revolutionary spatial audio rendering system. Three five-minute sequences combine in a 15-minute loop. A collaboration with Peewee Ferris, Rainbow Chan, Carla Zimbler, Jonti and Jono Ma, BABEKÜHL and the UTS Animal Logic Academy.
1 Jun/8 June/15 Jun: 6:30pm - 8:30pm (limited discounted tix available for UTS students - book online using code UTS22 at checkout)
Audible Live: Stories Made To Be Heard - Vivid Ideas Exchange - UTS, The Great Hall
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"Over three Wednesdays, Audible hosts a series of live events with some of Sydney’s most innovative storytellers. Speak directly with creators and go behind-the-scenes to explore the inspirations, challenges and joys behind some of Australia’s most loved audio productions as they discuss the creative benefits of working in audio, and the diverse ways to tell a powerful story within this format." With Adam Liaw, Melissa Doyle, Laura Nagy and Marc Fennell.
4 Jun: 4pm - 6pm
Great Australian Character Building - Vivid Ideas Exchange - UTS, The Great Hall
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"With Aussie TV screens flooded with films, shows, and series from afar, it has never been more important to champion local storytelling that reflects modern Australia: an endlessly fascinating landscape of cultures, perspectives, people, and compelling stories. Join us for an inside peek on capturing stories of diversity and the art of character development. Hear from acclaimed actors, writers and storytellers about crafting stories of people and place that are authentically local and loved the world over." With Leah Purcell, Marta Dusseldorp, Pallavi Sharda and Brian Walsh.
5 Jun: 11am - 12:15pm (FREE)
Big Brother is Watching - Vivid Ideas Exchange - UTS, The Great Hall
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"Facial recognition technology, artificial intelligence, use of drones and QR codes… They are all an accepted part of life, but are we aware of the unseen forces shaping society? If we want the future of AI to be a force for good, it’s time to ask questions such as: can robots have rights; what if a self-driving car kills someone; and, is Australia at risk of becoming a surveillance state?" With Toby Walsh, Edward Santow, Yaara Bou Melhem and Dr Simon Longstaff.
6 Jun: 3pm - 5pm (FREE)
Artists to the Rescue: Collaborating to Improve Health Care - Vivid Ideas Exchange - UTS, The Great Hall
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"Panel discussion led by practitioner and academic Helen Vatsikopoulos to explore the many ways art can be used to communicate complex community and social issues. See what happens when we apply a creative lens to challenges such as boosting the wellbeing of children from refugee backgrounds, creating healthy urban environments, improving palliative care, mental health and addiction."
6 Jun: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Truth-Telling & Documentary - Vivid Ideas Exchange - UTS, The Great Hall
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"It's time for truth-telling. First Nations voices have been excluded from our national dialogue for too long. Understanding the soul of our nation means grappling with the truth of our history – by listening to First Nations voices and questioning the colonial myth. Join us for a panel with First Nations filmmakers to discuss how documentary is shifting the narrative and challenging racism." Panelists include Rachel Perkins, Genevieve Grieves and Joshua Trevorrow.
7 Jun: 3:30pm - 4:45pm (FREE)
The Future of Work - Vivid Ideas Exchange - UTS, The Great Hall
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"The ‘Future of Work’ promises freedom, flexibility, fun, and inclusivity. Too good to be true? Come and hear from three divergent thinkers about changes we can make now to improve work (and society) for the many – not just the few." With Bri Lee, Dr Emma A Jane, Jamila Rizvi and Malini Raj.
9 Jun: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Death To Brainstorms - Vivid Ideas Exchange - UTS, The Great Hall
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"There are very few things in our lives that have remain unchanged for 80 years, but creative brainstorms in the workplace have remained stubbornly the same since first introduced in the 1940s. Behind their popularity lies an uncomfortable truth: brainstorms kinda suck. They often stifle creativity, smother diverse voices, waste time and deliver mediocre outcomes. So, what does work?" With Tim Duggan.
9 Jun: 3pm - 5pm (FREE)
Audio Drama - Vivid Ideas Exchange - UTS, The Great Hall
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"Love audiobooks? Podcasts? Heard of audio dramas? Audio Drama is film and television as you’ve never seen it before. Discover how AD can change your perspective on screen-based entertainment. Join us for a showcase of ADs – standalone audio versions of popular films and television shows – followed by a panel discussion with AD experts, fans and film-makers." With Holly Craig, Nas Campanella, Costa Georgiadis and Kevin Geldard.
9 Jun: 6:30pm - 8:30pm (FREE)
Tech Central – Home of Social and Innovation Mavericks - Vivid Ideas Exchange - UTS, The Great Hall
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"The emerging innovation district Tech Central will 'create the biggest technology hub of its kind in Australia, expand Sydney CBD’s commercial core to the south, and enhance Central Station’s status as one of the key transport hubs in NSW'. Find out how in this future-focused session." With Stuart Ayres, Verity Firth, Andrew Parfitt, Marie-Anne Lampotang and Carol Vale.
10 Jun: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Mavericks of Stage & Screen - Vivid Ideas Exchange - UTS, The Great Hall
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"Hear from stage and screen mavericks who share the experiences and philosophies that have proved fundamental to their success. Be inspired as they share how they’ve used writing, performing, acting, and directing to make their voices heard. Discover the importance of owning your narrative as you carve out your path." With Leah Purcell, Nina Oyama, Alana Valentine, Sarah Lambert, Candy Bowers, Gen Fricker, Moreblessing Maturure and Cassie Workman."
10 Jun: 7pm - 10pm (FREE)
Tumbalong Nights - Donny Benet + Clews | Tumbalong Nights - Tumbalong Park
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"Donny Benét's Italo-Aus disco vibes are supported by sister-act Clews whose anthemic indie-pop ballads will ear-worm themselves into your soul.
Set times: 7PM - Clews: (“The two Mollymook natives were born and raised on the anthemic ballads of the ‘90s. Now based in Sydney, the girls are singing big choruses and writing songs that will make your heart explode.” – triple j unearthed); 9PM - Donny Benet (“He’s a glistening, unabashedly romantic human disco ball. But there’s more to this cult Sydney artist than pink suits, pungent cologne and ’80s worship.” – NME).
11 Jun: 9am - 8:30pm
Vivid Sydney Games District: Video Games Industry Open Day
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"Video games are big business. Estimated to be worth more than AU$300 billion globally by 2023, video games are bigger businesses than films, music and books – and some of them are made in Sydney. You will get a chance to meet the people behind these titles, play their games and listen to a range of industry talks. "
11 Jun: 6pm - 10pm (FREE)
Ngaiire + Maina Doe + Becca Hatch + Ms Thandi - Tumbalong Nights - Tumbalong Park
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"Vivid Sydney presents a curated contemporary music program at Tumbalong Park featuring some of Australia’s most exciting artists alongside Sydney’s hottest emerging acts. Right in the heart of the Light Walk. Send your long weekend into the stratosphere with four artists at the arrow point of Sydney’s RnB and soul scene."
- 5:00PM - Diver City @ Tumbalong Kids
- 6:00PM - Ms Thandi
- 7:00PM - Becca Hatch
- 8:00PM - Maina Doe
- 9:00PM - Ngaiire
11 Jun: 7:30pm - 10pm
I'm Not Racist, But... - Vivid Ideas Exchange - UTS, The Great Hall
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"Reconciliation NSW’s signature anti-racism event exposes white privilege and colour blindness by asking hard questions – albeit irreverently. What do racists look like? Am I one? OMG, I do think that! This fun session is part game show – think Hard Quiz-style trivia meets Bingo – and part comedic debate with music and poetry mixed in for good measure. Get comfortable with being uncomfortable, and be empowered to say something if you see something, because you're not racist!" With Tina Zaman, Leon Filewood, Luke Briscoe (aka DJ Dimulji), Dane Simpson and Tyra Bankstown.
15 Jun: 6:30pm - 7:45pm (FREE)
Soul of the City: Australian Museum X Vivid Ideas
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"Creativity beats at the heart of every great city – Sydney is no exception. Come and hear from cultural connectors Stephen Page (Artistic Director Bangarra Dance Theatre), Sara Mansour (Co-Founder of Bankstown Poetry Slam) and Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran (Visual Artist) about the stories that define us, bring us together, and sometimes tell uncomfortable truths. Katarina Kroslakova, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief at T Australia: The New York Times Style Magazine will moderate this session. DJ Jonny Hawkins shares their love of eccentric characters who add soul to a city before segueing into DJing for the night.
16 Jun: 6:30pm - 8pm (FREE)
Flood, Fire, Plague: Can greener cities protect us from disaster? - Vivid Ideas Exchange - UTS, The Great Hall
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"As one ‘unprecedented’ disaster after another strikes our communities, we are struggling to see how we can manage this scary ‘new normal’. If we accept that cities can’t protect us from natural disasters, can we make our cities and towns work better with the forces of nature and climate change? If our city’s competitive advantage is to be its liveability and attractiveness to a highly educated workforce, maybe we need to focus more on health and resilience and less on maximising real estate value. What might this future city be like? And what would it take to create it?" Panelists include Rob Stokes, Jess Scully, Alison Page, Sam Kernaghan and Elizabeth Mossop.
16 Jun: 6:30pm - 7:45pm (FREE)
Modern Love: Australian Museum X Vivid Ideas
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"Love, dating and sex are changing. Searching for a soulmate is tricky and finding solitude can be just as elusive. This probing talk covers the whole gamut of modern love – from hard and fast hook-ups to lonely hearts, sex-tech and even climate change stress." With Jennifer Pinkerton, Rob Brooks and Jessie Tu.
16, 17 and 18 Jun: 6pm - 9pm - SOLD OUT BUT WAITLIST AVAILABLE
Sydney Stories - Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas
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"Over three nights, local writers, reporters and musicians expose the true glamour, grit and grime of Sydney’s soul. This intellectual and visceral escapade navigates the deep and often dark character of our imperfect but beloved city." Multiple speakers including Mawunyo Gbogbo and Zoe Norton Lodge.
Plus there are plenty more UTS events to explore here...
Ones to watch in the future...
Might have missed out on these ones but read up on them anyway and be ready for next time...
30 May: 3:30pm - 5pm - FINISHED
Dancing Brains and Thinking Bodies - Vivid Ideas Exchange - UTS, The Great Hall
With Emily S. Cross, Bianca de Wit, Karen Pearlman and Matt Cornell
31 May: 6:30pm - 8pm - SOLD OUT - follow podcast here
Sects, Lies and Cults - Vivid Ideas Exchange - UTS, The Great Hall
With Sarah Steel
1 - 4 Jun: 7:30pm - 8:15pm - BALLOT CLOSED
Sink
With Carla Zimbler and Simona Castricum
If there's a FASS-community Vivid event to include in the list above please email fass.engagement@uts.edu.au to let us know.