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SYDNEY, May 19, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Train travel will never be the same again: in an
Australian first, Vivid Sydney today announced Tekno Train by
Paul Mac, a one-of-a-kind event
that will transform a Sydney Trains service into a moving, sensory
sound and light experience for 23 nights only.
Exclusive to Vivid Sydney, the Southern Hemisphere's leading
multi-artform festival, and in collaboration with Sydney Trains,
Tekno Train by Paul Mac is set to
radically reinvent the experience of train travel as a thrilling
musical adventure for a limited time only.
Passengers will be treated to an original techno soundtrack
composed by Paul Mac especially for
Tekno Train, accompanied by immersive custom lighting that
illuminates inside all carriages. As the train moves, the lights
and music will rhythmically adjust to match the train's speed and
changing landscape outside, crafting a melodic and unforgettable
ride through both Sydney's city circle and disused train lines.
Ticketholders will take their seat on what appears to be a
standard K set train, however as the train leaves Central Station,
the adventure begins. Hidden lights and speakers will create a
communal experience with synchronised lights, driven by techno
music. The project sees Paul
Mac continue a musical journey that shares his unique and
emotional electronic dance music language in an unexpected
setting.
Minister for Jobs and Tourism John
Graham said: "Multi-ARIA Award winner Paul Mac composing the tracks on the tracks will
lift a routine experience like jumping on a train in the city into
a joyous moment and a unique, shared experience.
"Vivid Sydney keeps finding new and unique locations, and
programming memorable one-off experiences, Tekno Train raises the
bar yet again in 2024."
Creator and composer Paul
Mac, said: "Trains have always fascinated me. Their mix
of rhythmic clicks and clacks, the screech of metal on metal, and
the sound and smell of brakes are all interesting sensory
experiences that everyone can relate to. Tekno Train will take
things one step further. It will drive the music and lights,
turning a commuter journey into a sensory rollercoaster."
Embodying Vivid Sydney's 2024 theme of 'Humanity', Tekno
Train by Paul Mac celebrates the
uniting power of music and community, leaning on a routine
experience to create a joyous moment that brings people together.
As public transport and mass transit become more vital in a
sustainable future, the project will encourage audiences to find
moments of joy, togetherness and wonder in the everyday.
Vivid Sydney Festival Director Gill
Minervini said: "This year's Vivid Sydney is focused on
broadening perspectives, challenging preconceptions and celebrating
humanity. Tekno Train by Paul Mac is
a perfect example of how multiple artforms from the world's
brightest artists can transform everyday activities into something
truly memorable. We're thrilled to be able to work with Transport
for NSW and Paul to bring this magical experience to our wonderful
city and create unforgettable experiences that will captivate
audiences from around the world."
Tekno Train will offer two different 60-minute routes for
festivalgoers to choose from, both departing from Central
Station:
- The Scenic Route: Sit back and take in the sights and
sounds of North Sydney as your journey is lit up over the Sydney
Harbour Bridge and down a secret spur line to Lavender Bay. This is
the slower of the two journeys and is better suited to families
with kids ages 5 and up.
- Tech Express: Take it up a notch and go deep beneath the
city with a pulsing techno thrill ride through City Circle and
South Sydney. This is the more
lively, full-bodied journey for those seeking a more fast-paced
immersive experience.
Tekno Train by Paul Mac promises
to be a highlight of Vivid Sydney, running every night of the
festival from Friday 24 May to Saturday 15 June. Tickets for the
experience start at $13.90 for
children (5-12 years) and $19.90 for
an adult. Family pricing is also available at $59.90.
Tekno Train won't be the only train on the network doing extra
trips for Vivid Sydney. Throughout the Vivid Sydney season 400
additional rail services will be running on Fridays, Saturdays and
Sundays, as well as additional bus and light rail options.
Tekno Train by Paul Mac is
created and composed by Paul Mac in
collaboration with Vivid Sydney and produced by Performing Lines.
Lighting design is by SimpleMotion, audio design by Jands Pty Ltd,
creative consultation by Garry
Wotherspoon with additional music production and technical
assistance by Luke Warren.
The project is supported by the NSW Government through
Destination NSW and Create NSW, the Australian Government through
Creative Australia, its primary arts investment and advisory body,
and the Wales Family Foundation.
Tickets for Tekno Train by Paul
Mac are now on sale here.
For more information and to keep updated about the Vivid Sydney
program, go to vividsydney.com
MEDIA CONTACT:
James Toovey – PR
Manager Vivid Sydney
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Jacqueline O'Neill –
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PH: +61 407 828
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PH: +61 449 107
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james.toovey@dnsw.com.au
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jacqueline.oneill@ogilvy.com
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ABOUT VIVID SYDNEY
Vivid Sydney, the Southern
Hemisphere's leading multi-artform festival, transforms Sydney into
a vibrant hub of creativity, innovation and community connection.
Over 23 nights, light installations, music, ideas and food inspire
global audiences and drive cultural exchange. The 2024 theme,
'Humanity,' sparks reflection and engagement, attracting visitors
and fuelling economic growth. Proudly owned by Destination NSW,
Vivid Sydney showcases NSW's cultural vibrancy and positions it as
a global leader in artistic innovation.
ABOUT DESTINATION NSW
Destination NSW is the champion and voice for the visitor economy
within the NSW Government. Spearheading a whole-of-government
approach to visitor economy growth, Destination NSW influences and
shapes the visitor economy through strategic research, policy and
thought leadership, stakeholder engagement and consultation,
commercial partnerships and investment in visitor experiences,
business support, marketing and events. Destination NSW is also the
major investor in Business Events Sydney (BESydney) for the purpose
of securing more international and domestic conventions, incentive
travel reward programs, corporate events and exhibitions.
ABOUT PERFORMING LINES
A leading national
producing organisation for 40 years, Performing Lines champions
independent artists right across Australia. Performing Lines support artist-led
practice as a powerful force of contemporary cultural expression,
fostering new ways of thinking, collaborating, and bringing people
together. With over 500 productions delivered worldwide, they
pioneer new ways of working, creating connections and advocating
for cultural equity and participation. Believing in the unifying
power of complex conversations, working with artists to push
boundaries, champion diverse voices, and shape the future of
contemporary Australian performance.
ABOUT PAUL
MAC
Paul Mac, a
multi-ARIA Award winner, is known for his work with Itch-E &
Scratch-E, a genre-defying collaboration The Dissociatives, with
Daniel Johns, and co-producing
Ngaiire's "Blastoma". His extensive solo music catalogue for film,
TV and theatre include Bangarra, Sydney Theatre Company and Kath
& Kim. He recently completed a Doctor of Musical Arts in
Composition at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, where he now
lectures in Contemporary Music Practice. His DJ duo alongside jonny
seymour, Stereogamous, have worked with LCD Soundsystem,
Rufus Du Sol, George Michael, Sia, and Kylie Minogue. His last major project was the
large-scale narrative choral work The Rise and Fall of Saint George
about the attacks on a much-loved mural of George Michael after the Marriage Equality vote,
wowed audiences at Sydney Festival, Arts Centre Melbourne and
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi
Gras.
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