Vivid Sydney reveals ‘massive change’ to trains during the famous light festival: ‘It’s like nothing else’
A major change is being made to some of the city’s public transport as part of the Vivid Sydney Light Festival.
The popular art and outdoor light show attracts millions of visitors to the port city and is held from May 24 to June 15.
Expert artist and musician Paul Mac has teamed up with the famous festival for an experience like no other: the Tekno Train.
The Tekno Train is an immersive sight and sound adventure that turns everyday commuter trains into an extraordinary ride.
Festival-goers can choose from two experiences: one train heads to North Sydney and the other heads south, transforming normal trains into a ‘techno soundscape’ during an interactive ride.
Expert artist and musician Paul Mac has teamed up with the famous festival of lights for an experience like no other: the Tekno Train
The Tekno Train is an immersive sight and sound adventure that turns daily commuter trains into an extraordinary ride
The Tekno train runs throughout the festival. Tickets cost $13.90 for children under 12 and $19.90 for adults.
It has two 60-minute routes for customers to choose from: the Scenic Route and the Tech Express.
The train departs from Central Station every day at 6:35 PM for the Scenic Route.
Tech Express has two sessions and leaves at 8:00 PM and 9:10 PM.
The Tekno Train runs throughout the festival and tickets cost $13.90 for children under 12 and $19.90 for adults
The Scenic Route is family friendly and takes you over the bridge and via a secret spur to Lavender Bay.
You can sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds as you meander through the greenery and hidden gems of Sydney.
On the other hand, the Tech Express is a fast thrilling ride through the City Circle and South Sydney.
It’s described as the quintessential ‘underground rave’, complete with an electro-pop soundtrack and ‘pulsating’ visuals.
‘Trains have always fascinated me. Their mix of rhythmic snaps and clicks, the screech of metal on metal, the sound and smell of air brakes in underground tunnels, and a complex system of signals and points that magically determine your journey and destination,” Mr Mac said of the exhibition.
Vivid Sydney takes place from May 24 to June 15
What should I know about Vivid Sydney?
Sydney Harbor will be illuminated with digital artworks and 3D light projections on public buildings, including the Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Opera House, for 23 evenings as part of the festival.
Although the highly anticipated event will take place mainly around Circular Quay, several other sights and locations around the city will feature art exhibitions for visitors to explore.
The Rocks, Darling Harbour, The Royal Botanic Gardens and Carriageworks in Redfern will all be transformed into light shows.
The light displays are turned on every evening at 6 p.m. and turned off at 11 p.m.
Visitors have access to the best vantage points to view the works of art in Darling Harbour, The Rocks and the Opera House.
Other viewpoints include Barangaroo, Luna Park and Lavender Bay on Sydney’s lower north shore.