It’s about time Sydney is unlocked.
As part of the 2016 Vivid Ideas program, the fine minds at FBi Radio have convened to host Sydney Unlocked, a day of positive discussions about where things have gone wrong for Sydney in recent years, and how Sydneysiders can redefine our cultural future.
The title suggests the State Government’s controversial lockout laws will be a point of discussion, but that’s not all, with the event description pointing to the effects of other issues like “housing affordability, regulation, political uncertainty, infrastructure needs and transport” on the city’s cultural environment.
Sydneysiders are invited to contribute ideas to making the city more vibrant using the hashtag #SydneyUnlocked, and the full lineup of speakers for the day has been announced:
– Anna Burns, Future Classic
– Craig Allchin, Six Degrees Urban and Adjunct Professor of Architecture at UTS
– Hugh Nichols, Strategy Advisor for Live Music at City of Sydney
– Ianto Ware, Cultural Strategy Advisor, City Of Sydney
– Jaimie Leonarder AKA Jay Katz, artist
– Jan Fran, The Feed
– Jordana Maisie, artist and designer
– Lisa Havilah, Director of Carriageworks
– Matthew Michael, The Monkeys
– Megan Brownlow, PwC Australia
– Professor James Arvanitakis, Dean of the Graduate Research School at Western Sydney University
– Tyson Koh, Keep Sydney Open
Photo: Ashley Mar
Sydney Unlocked takes place on Saturday June 18 at the Vivid Ideas Exchange, Museum of Contemporary Art.
