Each January, Sydney marks a new beginning that comes to all of Australia. It is the start of a new year, but also the beginning of summer. Come and join citizens and other travelers as they enjoy long days, warm weather and the Sydney Festival. The continent gets a new year, new summer and new show rolled into three weeks of entertainment.
For more than three decades this has been a highlight of the summer season. Even celebrities come out to witness the sights and sounds. This festival is truly a feast for the senses, some requiring tickets, but others for free demonstrating that celebrities visit not because only they can afford to, but because this is the place to be.
Many events cost nothing except a bit of time and an energetic spirit. A quarter of a million people will all be doing the same, though not all in the same place at the same time. Along with these go programs which require tickets, of which about a million will be sold for three weeks of excitement.
A thousand-plus artists take part. Three hundred venues come into play for shows. Eighty events add to these numbers to make this a considerable attraction. Where applicable, ticket prices are kept reasonable so that everyone can take part. If celebrities attend it is not because only they can afford to: it would be due to the quality of acts.
So many cultures are packed into just three weeks. Tourists may walk away with a memorable taste of foreign arts that peaks a lifelong interest. This diversity is hardly surprising as it reflects the way many ethnic groups merge in the metropolis. As individuals develop interest in these varied and unique cultures, this opens-up possibilities for those countries to experience knock-on benefits from their involvement and a newly widespread interest in their culture.
They bring you music, dance and performance art. Cultures include Gypsy, Mali, Brazil, Indigenous and more. Tune in to the amazing sound of Sydney Symphony. Witness a burlesque. You may enjoy a form of dance or music that you never knew existed and learn what is meant by performance art.
Locations are all over Sydney. Stop by Hyde Park. Head for the Hyde Park Barracks. Wherever visitors go, they will find out more about the businesses and individuals who have helped to support the Festival financially. There is no doubt: running something so big and spectacular costs a lot of money. This is why Festival administrators attract sponsors in ways which work to their mutual benefit. While the show comes to fruition thanks to generous funding, corporations enjoy extensive advertising. They will see their names and logos on brochures and across screens all over the city. Anyone partaking who happens to feel grateful for their support might also return the favour by becoming a customer at these various shops.
Festival life might be exciting, but everyone needs a break. Make the occasional escape to other points of interest. Stop by the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, or the Rocks District just outside of the city for a history lesson on the beginnings of Sydney. Then again, performances will spill over into all areas of the city. Take a ferry ride to Cockatoo Island for a complete break from the mainland. Sydney has so much to offer, you could spend a day, a week, or a month and never really be done even when performers go home and stages come down.
For more than three decades this has been a highlight of the summer season. Even celebrities come out to witness the sights and sounds. This festival is truly a feast for the senses, some requiring tickets, but others for free demonstrating that celebrities visit not because only they can afford to, but because this is the place to be.
Many events cost nothing except a bit of time and an energetic spirit. A quarter of a million people will all be doing the same, though not all in the same place at the same time. Along with these go programs which require tickets, of which about a million will be sold for three weeks of excitement.
A thousand-plus artists take part. Three hundred venues come into play for shows. Eighty events add to these numbers to make this a considerable attraction. Where applicable, ticket prices are kept reasonable so that everyone can take part. If celebrities attend it is not because only they can afford to: it would be due to the quality of acts.
So many cultures are packed into just three weeks. Tourists may walk away with a memorable taste of foreign arts that peaks a lifelong interest. This diversity is hardly surprising as it reflects the way many ethnic groups merge in the metropolis. As individuals develop interest in these varied and unique cultures, this opens-up possibilities for those countries to experience knock-on benefits from their involvement and a newly widespread interest in their culture.
They bring you music, dance and performance art. Cultures include Gypsy, Mali, Brazil, Indigenous and more. Tune in to the amazing sound of Sydney Symphony. Witness a burlesque. You may enjoy a form of dance or music that you never knew existed and learn what is meant by performance art.
Locations are all over Sydney. Stop by Hyde Park. Head for the Hyde Park Barracks. Wherever visitors go, they will find out more about the businesses and individuals who have helped to support the Festival financially. There is no doubt: running something so big and spectacular costs a lot of money. This is why Festival administrators attract sponsors in ways which work to their mutual benefit. While the show comes to fruition thanks to generous funding, corporations enjoy extensive advertising. They will see their names and logos on brochures and across screens all over the city. Anyone partaking who happens to feel grateful for their support might also return the favour by becoming a customer at these various shops.
Festival life might be exciting, but everyone needs a break. Make the occasional escape to other points of interest. Stop by the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, or the Rocks District just outside of the city for a history lesson on the beginnings of Sydney. Then again, performances will spill over into all areas of the city. Take a ferry ride to Cockatoo Island for a complete break from the mainland. Sydney has so much to offer, you could spend a day, a week, or a month and never really be done even when performers go home and stages come down.
About the Author:
Sean Bond serves as a experienced author who is a Sydney Accommodation authority and is also recognised for focusing on Sydney tourism and information assignments