Your guide to ViVid SYdneY

JaKe niCKeLL
founder, threadless
if you’re seeking to convert your passion into
a business then the creative success story
of threadless is all the inspiration you need.
Starting with $1000 and an idea, threadless Ceo
Jake nickell has built an innovative retail experience
into a multi-million dollar empire. he comes to Vivid Sydney
to share his phenomenal story and tell us why we should
‘never Stop Making’.
threadless is an online design emporium that takes the
relationship between consumer, designer and manufacturer
to new levels of interactivity. as much a community as
it is an e-commerce giant, it’s threadless’ use of social
networking and crowd-sourcing that makes it so special.
CatCh SoMe
of JaKe
niCKeLL’S
CreatiVe
SParK!
a community of 1.8 million votes on submitted designs with
the most popular making their way onto t-shirts and other
products. it’s cool, it’s fun and easy to get lost in, and a
perfect example of how online commerce is changing the
way we think about buying. Jake will also sit down with
local creative talent to discuss how to propel self-initiated
projects towards success.
eVent detaiLS
event: Jake nickell – threadless
When: 7 June, 7pm
Where: Museum of Contemporary art australia
Price: $25*
Bookings: vividsydney.com
great
night out
the ViVid night MarKetS
Shop among the lights and under the stars at the Vivid night
Markets in Sydney’s historic precinct of the rocks. Choose from
an assortment of delicious food, original fashion, handmade
jewellery, art and homewares. while you eat and explore, be
entertained by live music and roaming performers.
When: every fri & Sat during Vivid + Sun 10 June, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Where: Jack Mundey Place & Playfair and george Streets, the rocks
the roCKS PoP-uP
australia’s most exciting creative minds transform heritage
buildings into galleries, workshops and other creative spaces.
See stunning original art and collaborative exhibitions,
hear poetry and music and feel part of an inspiring creative
community flourishing within the nooks and cobblestoned
laneways of the rocks.
When: wed & thurs 12 noon – 8pm, and fri & Sat 12 noon –
10.30pm during Vivid + Sun 10 June, 12 noon – 10.30pm
Where: Visit therockspopup.tumblr.com for location details
the argYLe
the argyle’s crew of sophisticated dJs will be spinning uplifting
house beats every wednesday to Sunday from 6pm till late right
throughout Vivid, adding celebrated musicians and vocalists to
the mix on weekends. it’s the perfect way to gear up for (or wind
down from) a great night out at Vivid Sydney.
When: open every day from 11am, entry is free
thurSdaY LateS at MCa
Come along and experience art in the evening as the MCa
extends its hours every thursday until 9pm. enjoy the current
exhibitions and hear informal talks by curators and other
creative thinkers on curious, controversial and personal topics.
Christian Marclay: the Clock will remain open after normal
hours for a special 24-hour screening on 31st May and 7th June.
When: thursdays, until 9pm
Price: free
artBar at MCa
on friday 25 May the MCa will be transformed into a
moving stage for contemporary artistic expression – an art
bar created by artists. immerse yourself in new art, music
and design and experience a Sydney ‘happening’ like no other.
expect the unexpected!
When: 25 May
Price: $20/$15* MCa Members and Concessions, over 18s only
Selected stores, restaurants, bars
and cafés throughout the city centre,
Queen Victoria Building, Circular Quay,
the rocks and walsh Bay are offering
special Vivid deals.
for great deals visit vividsydney.com
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