The Australian National Maritime Museum, from May 26 until June 17, presents Harbour Life as part of Vivid Sydney 2023. Harbour Life is a 7-minute animation and sound design projection mapped onto the museum rooftop and the HMAS Vampire, Australia's largest museum object.
Harbour Life is a unique collaboration between the Australian National Maritime Museum and award-winning Sydney-based creative projects company Artists in Motion, as part of Vivid Sydney.
About Harbour Life
Harbour Life takes the audience on a journey through Australia’s marine environment through the eyes of a turtle, in line with Vivid Sydney’s 2023 theme, Vivid Sydney, Naturally. It explores Indigenous maritime management, the arrival of the colonists and our shared future, focusing on conservation and management of this fragile and essential ocean ecosystem.
Harbour Life is a celebration of nature, Indigenous knowledge, creativity, culture, ocean science and the latest technology - all working with a shared purpose of helping our oceans thrive into the future.
Click here for the Harbour Life Narrative
Click here for Vision and Stills
Harbour Life will be shown daily from May 26-June 17 from 6pm until 11pm. (best vantage points – Pyrmont Bridge or King Street Wharf).
Creatives
Head of Creative – Richard Lindsay
Managing Director – Stella Carmody
Senior Producer – David Hoare
Head of Design – Jonny Old
Senior Art Director – Lily Shia
Senior Animator – Jamie Tufrey
Senior Animator – Kyle Downes
Head of 3D – Alex Zaloudek
Composer Michael Tan
Michael Tan is an Australian musician, composer and producer of music for film, television, and live events. He has toured with Australian artists Dami Im, Shannon Noll, as well as performing as a pianist with Queensland and Sydney Symphony Orchestras.
In 2018, Michael composed the soundtrack to the Opening Ceremony of the XXI Commonwealth Games. The following year, Michael produced the soundtrack to the feature film “I Am Woman”, which was subsequently awarded Best Original Soundtrack at the 2020 ARIA awards. Several of his productions have achieved ARIA Gold and Platinum status.
Michael has composed music for Dreamworks and Nickelodeon, as well as the World Expo in Dubai (2021-2022).
Make Pyrmont Bridge your entry point to the Vivid Sydney Light Walk
Catch the F4 ferry or the Light Rail to Pyrmont Bay
The museum is also an excellent entry point to the 8.5km Vivid Sydney Light Walk. Catch the Ferry or the Light Rail to Pyrmont Bay, walk along the Pyrmont Bridge and get great vantage points for both Harbour Life and the light and sound show Elemental in Cockle Bay as part of the Vivid Sydney Light Walk.
You then have the choice of travelling left towards Circular Quay or right to the Goods Line and to Central Station to see the rest of the Light Walk.
About Artists in Motion
Artists in Motion (AIM) is a creative projects company that brings together the art of storytelling, world class design, a unique sense of live entertainment and a comprehensive understanding of technology to create outstanding audience experiences. We are known for our creative expertise in ceremonies, theatre, show and arena productions, light festivals, exhibitions, expositions and installations.
AIM focuses on bespoke projects and is well known for its unique approach in engaging audiences. They are a complete creative entity that conceives, designs, produces and manages our projects from concept to delivery. They have been operating for 7 years, but their core team has a history of collaboration over 15 years. Their internal studio is home to many talented creators with an extensive family of talent located throughout various parts of the world. With this diverse team and collaboration with their clients, they continually adapt to the ever-changing demands and possibilities to create unique experiences for audiences around the world. www.artistsinmotion.co
About Vivid Sydney
Vivid Sydney is Australia’s largest festival celebrating creativity, innovation and technology, and transforms Sydney into a kaleidoscope of colour and events for 23 nights. Staged for its 13th year in 2023, Vivid Sydney will bring together mesmerising displays from the world’s brightest light artists, exhilarating live music performances, deep-dive discussions with thought leaders, and innovative experiences from food creatives. Vivid Sydney is owned, managed and produced by Destination NSW, the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency. www.vividsydney.com
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For further information please contact:
Steve Riethoff M: 0417 047 837 steve.riethoff@sea.museum
