CLIPPED Music Video Festival Heads to Redfern for Vivid

Vivid is always such an exciting time in Sydney, but with the arts festival celebrating its 10th year you can bet this one will be big. One of the highlights of the 2018 celebrations for music lovers is the CLIPPED Music Video Festival.

This unique event celebrates the past, present, and future of music videos through interactive exhibitions, competitions, live performances, VR explorations, and heaps more. Acclaimed music video director Jesse Kanda, known for his work with Björk, FKA Twigs, and Arca, will appear alongside out own Sarah Blasko, McLean Stephenson, and ABC Rage curator Tyson Koh.

“I’m so proud that CLIPPED is heading into our third year as part of Vivid Sydney. It’s a beautiful city and an amazing time to hold such a unique event, now well known for putting a spotlight on the best music videos from Australian & New Zealand.’ says CLIPPED Festival Director Sam Bright.

The CLIPPED Music Video Festival hits Carriageworks in Redfern on June 2. Tickets are availabl now from the CLIPPED Music Video Festival website.

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Warren Fu Speaking at CLIPPED for Vivid

With so much going on in Sydney for Vivid over the next couple of months, it can be difficult to figure out exactly how you’ll spend your time. If you only attend one event though, I suggest you make it CLIPPED, a music video festival returning as part of the Vivid Ideas program.

You’ll get to see some of the best Australian and New Zealand music videos and attend workshops, but the real drawcard for me is a keynote speech from visionary American music video director Warren Fu. This guy has created mindblowing clips for the likes of Daft Punk, Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg, and the Strokes. If his name doesn’t ring a bell, check out this video on the CLIPPED Facebook page for a refresher.

CLIPPED is at SUNSTUDIOS on Saturday June 3. Tickets are available now through the Vivid website.

Image used with permission via Inmocean