The Vivid Sydney festival concluded for 2024, but not without challenges. The festival, known for its spectacular light displays, music performances, and food trucks, faced significant issues this year. On Saturday night, the highly anticipated drone light show was abruptly canceled with only 20 minutes' notice, leaving many attendees disappointed. New South Wales Premier Chris Minns expressed regret over the cancellation. Thousands attended Sydney Harbour to catch a glimpse of the lights, but the festival experienced lower-than-expected foot traffic, impacting stallholders financially.
Vivid Sydney has finished for 2024 not with a bang, but a whimper... Did you attend this year? FULL STORY: https://t.co/fTt6w8tf10 https://t.co/MgYEzi1LrI
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Minns βreally sorryβ final Vivid drone show cancelled with 20 minutes notice β as it happened https://t.co/vieOuk5vTq
How did you find the Vivid experience this year? Thousands attended Sydney Harbour to catch a glimpse of the spectacular lights and to experience the different music performances and food trucks. READ MORE: https://t.co/q6XMiPoX3J https://t.co/whPvSqXVOF
Crowds of Vivid spectators who flocked to Sydney on Saturday night were left fuming when they were given little notice of the cancellation of the highly anticipated drone light show. https://t.co/7Js2NQOfBB
The Vivid Festival in Sydney is coming to an end tonight. #9News https://t.co/uR3EPMr6cv
Vivid Sydney is back, with its spectacle and challenges. What can we expect from the festival now and in the future? Read lighting expert Dr Emrah Baki Ulas (@Sydney_Uni) https://t.co/C5ueBdspR7