No images? Click here FRESH WAYS TO PLAY THESE HOLIDAYSWith the school holidays in full swing and a packed calendar spreading its cheer far and wide, the good times are just getting started in New South Wales. As you’ll see in this week’s Event Spotlight, a hotlist of happenings is adding to the excitement. This weekend sees elite athletes from across the globe battle it out for the World Triathlon Cup in Wollongong, and coming up next month, follow your tastebuds as Newcastle Food Month serves more than 75 delectable events, and Narooma’s legendary Oyster Festival presents a moreish spread of seafood, live music and markets. Back in the Harbour City, entertainment and adventure go hand-in-hand as The Fall Guy hits cinemas on 24 April. Be inspired by the adrenaline-charged flick to unleash your inner stunt person: this week’s handy guide, ‘Action-packed Experiences Across Sydney’ shows you how. Plus, with the bold lights of the world’s most colourful festival twinkling on the near horizon, now’s the time to start planning your ultimate hitlist of Vivid Sydney 2024 must-do’s. Get started with our ‘Everything Free at Vivid Sydney’ guide to experience landmark installations, live music, foodie festivities and more – all without spending a cent. Hungry for more? The Vivid Food line up has been announced and some of the hottest local and international food names are taking part. Find out all of the names, must-try dishes and exclusive events to add to your list here. Enjoy! Visit the Destination NSW Media Centre for hundreds of content ideas. If you have any specific story needs, please get in touch with the PR team by emailing: media@dnsw.com.au Vivid Sydney 2023 VIVID FOOD 2024 SET TO SIZZLE WITH INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL TALENTFrom near and far, some of the hottest names in the culinary world will appear at Vivid Sydney this year as part of Vivid Food. This year’s roster of renowned local and international culinary talent includes Latin America’s best female chef 2022, Manoella ‘Manu’ Buffara, Michelin-starred chefs Max Coen, Sally Abé and Ivan Brehm along with the world’s best pitmasters and BBQ heroes including Christine Manfield; Firedoor's Lennox Hastie; Texas' Jess Pryles; Michelin-starred Swedish chef Niklas Ekstedt; LA’s Shalamar Lane firing up Vivid Fire Kitchen on The Goods Line. The Fall Guy. Credit: Universal & UPI Media ACTION-PACKED EXPERIENCES ACROSS SYDNEYAction-comedy film The Fall Guy explodes onto Australian screens on 24 April, and along with Hollywood superstars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, Sydney also plays a starring role. But the city isn’t just a backdrop to many of the action-packed scenes in the film, it also offers real-life action experiences to get your heart pumping. Here’s our guide to high-octane experiences in Sydney. Vivid Sydney 2023 - Sydney Harbour - Written in the Stars EVERYTHING FREE AT VIVID SYDNEYFrom 24 May to 15 June, Vivid Sydney returns to spark connection, wonder and reflection through Light, Music, Ideas and Food. Over 23 nights, activations, projections, gigs, performances, talks and food will converge across our Harbour City as we explore this year’s theme of humanity together. The best part? So much of Vivid Sydney is free for you to experience (save for tapping your Opal card, of course!). See our guide to free Vivid Sydney events below – some require you to register in advance as they have limited spots, but we’ll signpost those. To plan your Vivid Sydney visit, don't forget to use MyVivid to save your favourite events and create a shareable itinerary. World Triathlon Cup Wollongong. Credit: Aus Triathlon EVENT SPOTLIGHT2024 World Triathlon Cup Wollongong| 20 – 21 April Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: West Side Story | Ends this weekend Sail Port Stephens |15 April – 5 May Narooma Oyster Festival | 3 – 4 May Mudgee Classic | 4 – 5 May IRONMAN Australia and IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie | 5 May Sydney Surf Pro | 9 – 16 May Vivid Sydney | 24 May – 15 June Alphonse Mucha: Spirit of Art Nouveau | 15 June – 22
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