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Join some of the world’s biggest and brightest stars in design and technology at Semi Permanent 2018. Held at Carriageworks, the three-day festival will celebrate innovation, inspiration and creative tensions with a range of panels, speakers, discussions and more. Read on to discover huge must-see events at this year’s Semi Permanent festival.

The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney has long been a favourite stage for the enchanting displays of Vivid Sydney. The vast expanse of gardens allows light artworks to be immense, intense, and seemingly endless. During Vivid Sydney 2018, the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney will become home to some of the most impressive installations, from a party of parrots to interactive pathways of light. Check out some of the best things to do in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney below.

Covering a range of diverse topics and industries, Vivid Sydney Ideas will host numerous events and creative conferences across the city as part of Vivid Sydney 2018.  Expect a program complete with an incredible selection of creative panels, inspirational talks and innovative workshops for audiences to expand your mind. Read on to discover some of the best Vivid Sydney Ideas events taking place at this year's Vivid Sydney festival below.

With so many stunning light projections and installations at Vivid Sydney 2018, it’s easy to forget that there will also be a long list of music events taking place during the festival.  From hip hop heavyweights like Ice Cube to Australian exclusive Dreams, you won't want to miss out on this year's amazing Vivid Music lineup. Read on to discover 10 incredible Vivid Sydney music events set to hit Sydney this May and June.

Once a year, Sydney undergoes a stunning transformation during its annual Vivid Sydney festival, a celebration of innovative light, music and ideas. With the use of LED lighting, many vessels travel through a spectrum of light, movement and changing colours through the city’s harbour. So, what better way to take in all this creativity from the city, than to enjoy a spectacular perspective of the festival’s enchanting lights on a cruise through Sydney Harbour. Read on to discover some of the best ways to enjoy Vivid Sydney from the iconic Sydney Harbour.

Returning to Vivid Sydney 2018 after a spectacular show last year, Taronga Zoo is back with Lights For The Wild - a mesmerising world of scientific discovery, shining a light on the spellbinding wonders of wildlife with brilliant displays of light sculptures. What’s on display?

When was the last time a billionaire shared an idea with you? If you want to be a successful millionaire, then a great start is to hang around other successful millionaires. As it’s often said - your wealth is the average of that of your ten closest friends. Likewise, if you want to develop creative ideas for your business it makes sense to associate with other entrepreneurs who have transformed simple ideas into successful businesses.

Why does equality feel more distant? I’ve been attending a lot of events that have been intended to forward the cause of female empowerment. During these events, I’ve seen a couple of worrying trends that are coming mostly from the younger generation of women. “I’m not a feminist”. That is a huge worry.

The Science of Drink N Think and the Benefits of Sharing Ideas Judging inventions on TV I received almost daily emails from people with ideas.

Social entrepreneurs are using creativity to create powerful change, and radical new platforms are enabling them to reach new audiences and diversify their funding streams, explains Lisa Cotton.

Can artists inspire change? An interview with Miriam Cabello about her inspiration, personal connection with the cause, reflections, and hopes for Carnival of the Bold's event: Artists for Social Change. 

The Exploration of Impermanent Form By Jed Long There is a deep connection between art and the environment. Sculpture by the Sea epitomises one such relationship, liberating art from the confines of the art gallery or museum and setting it in a direct conversation with the exposed Sydney coastline.