ANMM roof to transform into an underwater wonderland

by Jude Timms on 14 May 2014 The Australian National Maritime Museum’s is excited to be counting down to 23 May when its iconic 1,700 square metre roof will transform into an underwater wonderland in Aquatic nights during Vivid Sydney June 2014.

To complement its Whale Season, the Aquatic nights rooftop projection and soundtrack will take inspiration from marine environments. Audiences will experience the majesty of ocean life in all its forms from graceful whales to playful dolphins and mysterious creatures of the deep.

Set to an aquatic-inspired soundtrack the roof will pulse to the ebb and flow of ocean currents. This thought-provoking spectacle demonstrates the diversity of our amazing oceans and how we interact with this incredible eco-system.

Created by The Electric Canvas the Aquatic Nights roof projection will premiere on 23 May 2014, and run nightly from 6pm – 11pm until 9 June 2014 with synced audio across Pyrmont Bridge.

Vivid Sydney goers are also invited to kick back and enjoy a program of free live music and DJs on selected weekend evenings during the festival when its waterside café, Yots, will transform into an aquatic inspired pop up bar serving tapas. The line up includes bands and DJs such as rock-pop four piece The Maze, funk/reggae powerhouse Tommy M and the Mastersounds, one of Australia’s finest singer/songwriters Neil Murray and club DJ sensation I Am Sam.

Aquatic Nights is inspired by the museum’s Whale Season featuring two major international exhibitions. Amazing Whales - Evolution and survival from Paris immerses visitors in the world of whales and highlights the importance of conservation to their future survival and Beautiful whale – life-size photography by Bryant Austin is a remarkable photographic exhibition where visitors come face-to-face with giant underwater images of whales at sea. For further information click here.

The Australian National Maritime Museum at Darling Harbour is open daily. Call 02 9298 3777 or click here for more information.

Weekend program

Aquatic pop up bar – open on selected weekend evenings from 6pm

Friday 23 May   6pm – 10.30pm	DJ I-AM-SAM plus supporting DJ Progressive, electro house DJ. Known for recent appearances at The Ivy and Future Music Festival.
Saturday 24 May   7pm – 8.30pm       9pm – 10.30pm	Joe Mungovan   Mungovan blends folk, indie, blues and rock to create his unique sound. Tommy M and the Mastersounds High energy funk and reggae band to create the party vibe.
Sunday 25 May   7pm – 8.30pm	Imogen Clark   Shortlisted for APRA’s Vanda & Young songwirting competition Imogen fuses folk/pop to make her stand out as a upcoming singer-songwriter.
Saturday 31 May   4.30pm – 6.30pm                 7pm – 8.30pm           9pm – 10.30pm	Neil Murray   One of Australia’s finest singer songwriters and the man behind My Island Home, Blackfella Whitefella and Good Light in Broome.   Lane Sinclair   Contemporary country music singer-songwriter.   Evie J Willie   Inspiring indigenous soul singer who draws upon personal experiences to give passionate performances.
Sunday 1 June   7pm – 10pm	DJ Bennett from Sound Agents. Electro House and awesome beats.
Friday 6 June   7pm – 10.30pm	DJ Troy T plus supporting DJ   With quality music and killer sets Troy T is a regular headliner at some of Australia’s hottest venues and events.
Saturday 7 June   7pm – 10.30pm	DJ Joey Kaz plus supporting DJ   Club rockin’ DJ playing uplifting and energy driven anthems to keep dance floors packed.
Sunday 8 June   7pm – 8.30pm             9pm – 10.30pm	Hannah Robinson   Indie-pop singer-songwriter with Celtic/folk influences. Featured on Triple J Unearthed.   Tommy M and the Mastersounds   High energy funk and reggae band to create the party vibe.
Monday 9 June 7pm – 8.30pm           9pm – 10.30pm	Zach Gervaise   Solo performance from the lead singer of  pop rock band The Maze.   The Maze   Infectious rock and pop four piece band.