The Minns Labor Government is adding more free live music to Vivid Sydney, with additional acts set announced for the popular Tumbalong Nights program.
Taking place at Tumbalong Park in Darling Harbour, Tumbalong Nights will feature an expanded lineup of local and international artists, offering even more free, all-ages performances across the festival.
In a special performance, legendary Australian band Eddy Current Supression Ring, will headline the stage on Friday 12 June for a rare live show and their first performance in Sydney over 15 years, with support from Ethiopia-via-Melbourne act Chikchika.
South Korean singer, songwriter and producer Dept will perform tracks from his most recent album Dream Age alongside K-Pop star SHAUN on Saturday May 30. Chinese rapper Chalky Wong is added to the line up on Friday 29 May, performing alongside already announced artists Sebii, Billionhappy and KimJ, while Australian singer-songwriter Gretta Ray performs with Matt Corby on Saturday 13 June.
Tumbalong Nights will also host two special Sunday night party events, featuring a lineup of Sydney's premier DJ crews. Vivid Fiesta brings the energy with a lineup of some of Sydney's hottest Latin DJs, hosted by DJ Sebi D on Sunday May 24, while FBI Radio DJ and former Vivid Music Curator Stephen Ferris will host a night of funk and soul classics with Soul'd Out on Sunday May 31.
These artists join an already strong free program featuring: Nigerian afrobeat legend Seun Kuti, Jamacian reggae pioneers The Congos, alt-pop singer Mallrat and Moonlight Opera, a special night of Opera presented by the Australian Opera Young Artists Program.
From 22 May to 13 June, Vivid Sydney will once again draw millions of domestic and international visitors, powering NSW's visitor and night-time economies and cementing Sydney's status as a global leader in immersive cultural experiences.
Vivid Music delivers an electrifying lineup of global and homegrown talent, from intimate gigs to high-energy performances, with Tumbalong Nights a standout feature of the program.
Vivid Sydney is owned, managed and produced by the NSW Government's tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.
The full Tumbalong Nights lineup, including newly announced acts, is available at https://www.vividsydney.com/programs/tumbalong-nights.
For more information on the Vivid Sydney program visit https://www.vividsydney.com.
Minister for Jobs and Tourism Steve Kamper said:
"Vivid Sydney continues to deliver world-class cultural experiences that are accessible to everyone, and the strong demand for Tumbalong Nights shows just how popular free live music is with audiences.
"By adding more acts to the program, we're giving visitors and locals even more reasons to come into the city, stay longer and support local businesses.
"Tumbalong Nights is a great example of how we can showcase incredible local and international talent while creating vibrant, inclusive spaces for people to come together and enjoy Sydney's night-time economy."
