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Report CBD02 - 29/10/13 Attachments:

1. Previous Report

SUBJECT: Vivid Sydney 2013 - Post Event Evaluation AUTHOR: Rob Emerson, Director Open Space and Environmental Services EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Council considered a report on this matter at its meeting on 2 September 2013 and resolved (Min. No. 580): THAT this matter be deferred for a Councillor Briefing. THAT the managing Director of Luna Park, the owners of Garfish Restaurant and the North Sydney Chamber of Commerce be requested to provide a report on the increase in their business activities during Vivid Sydney 2013. THAT Council’s Community and Library Services Division be asked to provide input into community activities that could be held in association with Vivid Sydney in future years. A further report on this matter is scheduled to be submitted on 4 November 2013, following a Councillor Briefing. A copy of the Council report on 2 September 2013 is attached. RECOMMENDATION: 1. THAT the Vivid Sydney 2013 - Post Event Evaluation report be received. Signed: Director Open Space and Environmental Services

Report of Rob Emerson, Director Open Space and Environmental Services Re: Vivid Sydney 2013 - Post Event Evaluation

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LINK TO DELIVERY PROGRAM The relationship with the Delivery Program is as follows: Direction: 3. Our Economic Vitality Outcome: 3.3 North Sydney is a place that attracts events BACKGROUND Council considered a report on this matter at its meeting on 2 September 2013 and resolved: THAT this matter be deferred for a Councillor Briefing. THAT the managing Director of Luna Park, the owners of Garfish Restaurant and the North Sydney Chamber of Commerce be requested to provide a report on the increase in their business activities during Vivid Sydney 2013. THAT Council’s Community and Library Services Division be asked to provide input into community activities that could be held in association with Vivid Sydney in future years. CONSULTATION REQUIREMENTS Community engagement is not required. SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT The sustainability implications are of a minor nature and did not warrant a detailed assessment. DETAIL A further report on this matter is scheduled to be submitted on 4 November 2013, following a Councillor Briefing. A copy of the Council report on 2 September 2013 is attached. This matter is reported to the Working Group for information and any input it may wish to make towards the further report to Council.

DECISION OF 3634th COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 2 SEPTEMBER 2013

580. OSES02: Vivid Sydney 2013 - Post Event Evaluation Report of Rob Emerson, Director Open Space and Environmental Services Council at its meeting of 27 May 2013 resolved that a post event evaluation be reported to Council. Additionally, Council at its meeting of 27 May 2013 and 1 July 2013 resolved additional information be included as part of the post event evaluation report. The 2013 Post Event Evaluation report addresses all related resolutions, details the analyzed survey feedback received from visitors/residents and businesses, details actual and in-kind costs and explores similar Winter Festivals held by other councils. Council staff are currently in discussion with Destination NSW regarding 2014 planning, including the request for more activities in North Sydney such as more light installations funded by corporate sponsors. Investigation is also underway regarding other possible associated activities. Funding from Council in 2012/13 for Vivid Sydney 2013 was $100,000 with other activities being cost neutral and in kind support being $6,124. Funding for Vivid Sydney 2014 of $100,000 is provided for in the 2013/14 budget. Recommending: 1. THAT the Vivid Sydney 2013 - Post Event Evaluation report be received. 2. THAT a further report be prepared regarding what additional activities could be held in association with Vivid Sydney 2014 with associated costings.

RESOLVED: 1. THAT this matter be deferred for a Councillor Briefing. 2.THAT the managing Director of Luna Park, the owners of Garfish Restaurant and the North Sydney Chamber of Commerce be requested to provide a report on the increase in their business activities during Vivid Sydney 2013. 3. THAT Council’s Community and Library Services Division be asked to provide input into community activities that could be held in association with Vivid Sydney in future years.

The Motion was moved by Councillor Barbour and seconded by Councillor Beregi Voting was as follows: For/Against 10/2

Councillor Yes No Councillor Yes No

Gibson Y Morris Y Reymond Y Clare Y Carr Y Baker Y Bevan N Robertson Y Butcher Absent Marchandeau Y Burke N Beregi Y Barbour Y

ITEM OSES02 REPORTS 2/09/13

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Report to General Manager Attachments:

1. General Survey Findings 2. Business Survey Findings

SUBJECT: Vivid Sydney 2013 - Post Event Evaluation AUTHOR: Rob Emerson, Director Open Space and Environmental Services EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Council at its meeting of 27 May 2013 resolved that a post event evaluation be reported to Council. Additionally, Council at its meeting of 27 May 2013 and 1 July 2013 resolved additional information be included as part of the post event evaluation report. The 2013 Post Event Evaluation report addresses all related resolutions, details the analyzed survey feedback received from visitors/residents and businesses, details actual and in-kind costs and explores similar Winter Festivals held by other councils. Council staff are currently in discussion with Destination NSW regarding 2014 planning, including the request for more activities in North Sydney such as more light installations funded by corporate sponsors. Investigation is also underway regarding other possible associated activities. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Funding from Council in 2012/13 for Vivid Sydney 2013 was $100,000 with other activities being cost neutral and in kind support being $6,124. Funding for Vivid Sydney 2014 of $100,000 is provided for in the 2013/14 budget. RECOMMENDATION: 1. THAT the Vivid Sydney 2013 - Post Event Evaluation report be received. 2. THAT a further report be prepared regarding what additional activities could be held in association with Vivid Sydney 2014 with associated costings. Signed: Director Open Space and Environmental Services Comment by Director Corporate Services: Funding for the project is allocated in 2013/14 budget for participation in Vivid Sydney 2014. Any additional activities developed in association with the event would need further costing and funding allocation. __________________________________________

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LINK TO DELIVERY PROGRAM The relationship with the Delivery Program is as follows: Direction: 3. Our Economic Vitality Outcome: 3.3 North Sydney is a place that attracts events BACKGROUND Event Overview

Destination NSW is the lead government agency for the New South Wales (NSW) tourism and major events sectors.

The Vivid Sydney Festival was organised by Destination NSW and was held between the 24

May and 10 June 2013. Vivid Sydney is an annual festival of light, music and ideas featuring the spectacular illumination of prominent buildings and light sculptures. Vivid Sydney is one of five signature events in the NSW Events Calendar developed by Destination NSW with the NSW Government as the major investor.

Vivid has become Sydney’s major festival in winter, lighting up the city each night from 6pm with free and ticketed events at Sydney Opera House, Museum of Contemporary Art, Circular Quay, the Rocks and North Sydney. Vivid Sydney features low energy light installations and large scale projections; free family events; music performances and collaborations; creative ideas, public talks, industry seminars, workshops and debates. Vivid Sydney is the largest light festival in the southern hemisphere and a major celebration of the creative industries. Destination NSW research identified in 2012 the Vivid Sydney Festival attracted more than 500,000 people, compared to 400,000 in 2011 and preliminary research reported 800,000 people visited Vivid Sydney in 2013. This year saw the festival extending to the North Sydney foreshore in a precinct that included Luna Park, the North Sydney Olympic Pool facade, the McMahons Ferry Wharf and the western side of the Harbour Bridge. An Artisan Market and food stalls also operated for seven evenings of the Vivid Sydney event under the bridge on Olympic Drive. The funding required for the Harbour Bridge proposal was in the order of $1,000,000 amortised and operated over a two year period resulting in a $500,000 investment each year for two years. North Sydney Councils contribution to ensure Vivid Sydney became a reality within North Sydney was $100,000 per year for a two year period. Related Resolutions Council at its meeting of 22 April 2013 resolved, in part: THAT Council allocate $100,000 in 2012/13 from savings and a further $100,000 in 2013/14 from the events budget to fund Vivid Sydney Festival’s extension to North Sydney.


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Council at its meeting of 27 May 2013 resolved, in part: THAT as part of the post event report to Council, for the purpose of transparency, that Council be supplied with details of the total cost of “In Kind” support provided to Vivid Sydney by North Sydney Council, that details amongst other things, accurate quantified ‘in kind’ support defined in the same way as the City of Sydney. (Min. No. 323) and THAT as part of the post event report to Council, a report be prepared for Council regarding the 2013 Vivid Sydney Festival which measures the financial and non-financial outcomes as a result of Council’s $100,000 investment in Vivid Sydney. The report should include:

feedback via a survey of businesses in the North Sydney LGA requesting information including the amount of increased patronage/revenue (both in actual and percentage terms) directly attributed to Council’s investment in Vivid Sydney;

the increase in the number of people/tourists in Bradfield Park and surrounding areas as a result of the Vivid Sydney festival;

a survey on Council’s website of North Sydney residents and businesses asking whether they were happy with Council’s $200,000 investment in Vivid Sydney over 2013 or if they feel the money could have been better spent elsewhere. (Min. No. 323)

Council at its meeting of 1 July 2013 resolved (Min. No. 431), in part: THAT as part of the report to Council regarding VIVID 2013, that it be agreed to include an additional section in the post-VIVID report which investigates and proposes what activities could be held in North Sydney to coincide with VIVID 2014, so as to maximize the return on Council’s investment in VIVID and increase resident/families/visitor participation in a winter festival. Other Councils such as Bondi (Bondi Winter Magic) and Parramatta (Winterlight) hold events to encourage activity in their LGA and support their local business. North Sydney is ideally suited to holding a Winter Wonderland type festival which could include an ice skating rink, a toboggan type slide, winter workshops for children (snowman building, art and craft activities), an exhibition, a winter bar serving warm drinks/food and live entertainment. We could even have a competition to name the festival. SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT The sustainability implications were considered and reported on during the initiation phase of this project. DETAIL The purpose of this report is to provide a post event evaluation to Council in response to the above mentioned resolutions. 1. Post Event Summary 1.1 Destination NSW


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Whilst Council staff have met with Destination NSW to provide a debrief on the events inaugural year in North Sydney it has been advised that Destination NSW won’t have information on visitor experience, economic impact of the event or a complete debrief report prepared until possibly the end of September. When this information is available it will be reported to Council. 1.2 North Sydney The staff that were involved in the operation of the event undertook a debrief of the event based on their observations. In summary it was considered that the event was successful considering it was the first year this event was offered in North Sydney and there is significant opportunity to increase visitor numbers in the second year. 1.3 Positives

The Sydney harbour bridge lighting effect was very impressive and people enjoyed the interactive opportunity to change the lighting effect.

The Olympic Pool facade lighting was attractive and added to the event. The LED plastic furniture provided by Council was very popular. There was a very positive atmosphere within the crowds attending the North Sydney

foreshore, particularly between the bridge and Luna Park board walk. The food market stalls operating on Friday and Saturday nights were popular. The traffic management plan implemented was effective. The Council engaged roving performers on weekends that were enjoyed by the

visitors. Generally the event was very well received by all visitors and positive feedback was

received during the event. The free ferry was a great concept to move people between the different locations of

Vivid on Sydney harbour foreshores. Queuing through Luna Park to gain access to the bridge console was very effective. Having some of Luna Park’s facilities open throughout the whole Vivid Sydney

period added to the event and reduced substantially the cost of bumping in temporary facilities and the need to provide event services.

1.4 Negatives

Sydney Ferries were a fantastic mode of transport to and from North Sydney, however on busy weekend nights more ferries were required to reduce queue length and waiting times.

The free ferry was a great concept however it was so popular that it could not accommodate the number of people wishing to utilise it during busy periods.

Artisan Market concept didn’t work well for a number of stallholders perspective, as some of these stallholders reported back that sales were low.

Whilst the Council didn’t engage a process to count visitors attending Vivid in North Sydney due to budget restraints, North Sydney didn’t reach the anticipated crowd attendance of numbers.


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1.5 Suggested improvements for 2014

More light installations or other entertainment activities on the foreshore are required between the Jeffries Street Wharf and Luna Park to create more of a destination and connectivity between the bridge console and the Jeffrey Street Wharf.

A revised Sydney Ferries timetable offering increased ferry transport between Circular Quay and North Sydney.

More public performers providing entertainment on weekends and during busy periods.

The artisan market needs to be replaced with a new concept. Improved management of free ferry service to increase capacity.

2. Feedback 2.1 General Feedback Survey

As per the resolution(s) an online survey was made available from Council’s website from Friday 31 May to Friday 14 June 2013. The survey was completed by 218 respondents. Attachment 1 summarises the survey findings. The survey was promoted via Council’s website, e-newletters and via signage displayed on site, which included a ‘QR’ code which could be scanned to provide a direct link to the survey. Respondents were asked if they thought Council's contribution (of $100,000 plus in kind contributions) to Vivid Sydney 2013 was money well spent. 185 (85%) respondents answered this question, 85.9% of respondents indicated that they were satisfied that Council’s contribution was money well spent. 2.2 Business Feedback Survey

Surveying of businesses in Kirribilli and Milsons Point was conducted between Friday 21 June and Friday 28 June 2013. Businesses in the following areas were specifically targeted:

West side of Bridge/Freeway - Lavender Street south to Bradfield Park (and side streets).

East side of Bridge/ Freeway - Willoughby Street, south to Bradfield Park. The survey was completed by 19 businesses. Attachment 2 summarises the survey findings. Businesses were asked if they thought Council's contribution (of $100,000 plus in kind contributions) to Vivid Sydney 2013 was money well spent. 50% of the businesses indicated they thought the money had been well spent. 10% of businesses indicated that the money could have been spent better elsewhere and the remainder (40%) were neutral or had no comment. 3. Actual Event Budget Beyond the $100,000 that was allocated to Destination NSW as Council’s contribution to the lighting effect of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Olympic Pool façade lighting and feature lighting of the McMahons Point Ferry Wharf, the Council also provided the following


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expenditure and received additional income for the event including:

Expenditure Roving street performers for Friday and Saturday nights $5,720 Equipment hire including Fete Stalls, LED Furniture and generator $10,976 Staff labour costs for set up and pull down of Artisan Market $6,320 Rangers assistance on Artisan Market evenings to assist with traffic $1,960

flow $24,976

Income

Food stall fees $9,118 Artisan stall fees $3,100 Increase in local parking meter revenue from the same period $15,732

in the previous year (revenue increase of 65%) $27,950

3.1 In-kind Contributions Fundamentally all in-kind contributions were the allocation of Council staff to undertake logistical planning, marketing and effective operation of the event, including:

Attending meetings with Destination NSW, Harbourside Police, Premiers Department and other stakeholders (approximately 10 hours during normal working hours estimated value $700);

Provision of information to residents and reports to Council (approximately 14 hours during normal working hours estimated value $700 plus letterbox drop to the local community $500);

Attaining road closure approvals (approximately 2 hours to consult with Road & Maritime Services (RMS) and Council during normal working hours $86);

Engaging suitable stall holders and entertainment (approximately 38 employee hours during normal working hours estimate $1,596);

Council staff to conduct and analyze feedback surveys (approximately 20 employee hours during normal working hours estimate $1000);

Provision of street cleaning services (no additional service provided, estimate $0); Supervision of event (approximately 42 employee hours outside of normal working

hours of which 30 hours were provided by staff as leave in lieu estimate value $1,290 and 12 hours of the Director unpaid estimate $0); and

Marketing event beyond Destination NSW marketing (approximately 6 hours during normal working hours estimated value $252)

Total approximate in-kind contribution was $6,124. 4. Outline and Costs of Winter Festival in Bondi and Parramatta Council staff has contacted both Parramatta Council and Waverly Council to determine approximate costs for their winter festival activities to determine if it is realistically possible to incorporate these type of events within North Sydney for Vivid Sydney 2014. As a result of this contact it was advised that the cost of the Parramatta Winterlight Festival that operates over an 18 day period has an expenditure budget in the order of $250,000. The festival is a very popular event within Parramatta and whilst the temporary ice skating rink is


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a feature of the event there is also lighting installations and food stalls as well as roving performers and paid entertainers provided. Parramatta Council budgets to recoup a proportion of the budgeted expenditure through charging people a fee to use the ice rink for skating and estimates the income from this activity to be in the order of $80,000 to $100,000; however the income is very dependent on favourable weather conditions. Contact was also made with Waverly Council however the information provided was limited. Council contacted and subsequently met with the company that provides the temporary ice rink for the Parramatta festival and associated activities and who had previously provided the temporary ice rink on Bondi Beach for Waverly Council. At this meeting the company was asked to provide information and indication of costs in relation to providing a winter festival in North Sydney through the Vivid Sydney period for 2014. If the Council was wishing to proceed with this type of event the scale of costs would require Council to undertake a public tender process to attain the preferred supplier and therefore the information provided by this contractor is of a confidential nature. 5. 2014 Planning Council staff are currently in discussion with Destination NSW regarding 2014 planning, including the request for more activities in North Sydney such as more light installations funded by corporate sponsors. Investigation is also underway regarding other possible associated activities. A further report will be prepared for Council in due course.

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Vivid Sydney 2013 - North Sydney General Feedback Survey

Prepared 18 June 2013

An online survey was made available from Council’s website from Friday 31 May to Friday 14 June 2013. The survey was promoted via Council’s website, e-newletters and via signage displayed on site, which included a ‘QR’ code which could be scanned to provide a direct link to the survey. The survey was open to North Sydney residents, businesses and visitors. 1. Respondents were asked to indicate when they attend the ‘Colour the Bridge’ lights and surrounding Vivid Sydney foreshore activities in Milsons Point and Kirribilli. Of the 218 respondents who completed the survey 23 (10.6%) respondents did not attend the event. The following graph shows the spread of dates attended by the respondents.

2. Respondents were asked whether they were a resident of North Sydney local government area (LGA), business owner/operator within the North Sydney LGA, domestic visitor (from outside the North Sydney LGA), international visitor or other. 185 (84.8%) respondents answered this question. The findings were as follows:

Type Response Count Response Precent Resident 89 36.6% Business owner/operator 37 15.2% Domestic visitor 74 30.5% International visitor 0 0% Other 10 4.1% Skipped question 33 13.6%

3. Respondents were asked how they heard about Vivid Sydney 2013. 175 (80.3%) respondents answered this question. Almost a quarter of respondents heard about the event via word of month, which was the most popular method. The findings were as follows (not respondents may have indicted more than one method):

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10.0%15.0%20.0%25.0%30.0%

When did you attend the ‘Colour the Bridge’ lights and surrounding Vivid Sydney foreshore activities in Milsons Point and Kirribilli? (Tick

all that apply)

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Source Response Count Response Precent Vivid Sydney website 42 11% Vivid Sydney program 44 11% Council’s website 30 8% Council newsletter 9 2% Social media 55 14% Poster 14 4% Local Newspaper 42 11% Word of Mouth 91 23% Other (please specify) 18 5% Skipped question 43 11%

4. Respondents were asked to rate their experience visiting the ‘Colour the Bridge’ lights and surrounding Vivid Sydney foreshore activities in Milsons Point and Kirribilli. 181 (83%) respondents answered this question.73.5% rated the event as excellent. Respondent feedback is illustrated in the following graph.

5. Respondents were asked to detail what they enjoyed most about your experience visiting the ‘Colour the Bridge’ lights and surrounding Vivid Sydney foreshore activities in Milsons Point and Kirribilli. 137 respondents answered this question. The verbatim feedback has been grouped below by theme: Theme Verbatim Responses Atmosphere Carnival atmosphere and safety

It was family friendly ...all the kids loved it!!! looking at the bridge lit up while having dinner seeing all the local children having a fantastic time Lots of people and fun atmosphere Family friendly event Great event, livens up the area, hope they do it again next year

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Theme Verbatim Responses Nice to have an event in winter when things get quite Family friendly Fun atmosphere It was just so colourful and beautiful and such a happy sort of

activity. The view from so many locations was fabulous. It was free, it was easy to get to and everyone seemed to be having a wonderful time that was free!

Exciting and new We had a great family excursion doing a round trip on the ferry

from Milsons Point and then had fun changing the bridge lights. Great fast technology available for getting photos’ done. Great to

see Sydney's North alive on a Saturday night. View of the bridge was spectacular, great ambience and perfect

location. Also much less crowded than the inner city circle family friendly atmosphere family atmosphere family friendly having festival north side of bridge family friendly atmosphere allowing me to see the city from a different perspective when it's

lit up. It can be a fun and entertaining place not just a CBD for work. Brings the community together. Would recommend it for summer so it can be even more social.

The fantastic site of the bridge changing colour with the city skyline and Opera House in the background. Being able to view this and take part in this from the Luna Park wharf is a fantastic idea and the people there were very helpful and informative

The community spirit. It was great fun being able to colour the bridge. It was a happy

atmosphere, lovely by the water, being able to hop on the free ferry was an extra bonus. A great experience

it was a fun activity that gets you out for a walk on the harbour even though its a bit wintery it was a good atmosphere

The fantastic atmosphere and sense of community family friendly atmosphere It makes the whole city come together. None of the North South

divide. It is colourful and fun for everyone. family friendly atmosphere Apart from the display, the people, their enthusiasm, the buzz of it Family friendly atmosphere It was fantastic to see so many people enjoying the foreshore and

the amazing lighting spectacle. Free, family friendly, something to look forward to in winter, don't

need to cross the bridge to feel involved community atmosphere/families/good vibes similar atmosphere to new years eve community atmosphere/happy people /family groups It was beautiful and could do as a family Great atmosphere and bringing crowds into the local area

‘Colour the Bridge’ being able to enjoy vivid without crossing the bridge having a go on the Ferris Wheel and seeing the bridge lit up Kids really enjoyed the colour the bridge experience and free

souvenir photo Ferris wheel at lunar park and setting the lights on the bridge The blue lights on the bridge outstanding light up the bridge by pushing button The bridge looked fantastic from Balmain and Blues Point.


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Theme Verbatim Responses However, you could only see three quarters of the bridge from the boardwalk. Hence the "Colour the Bridge" experience was compromised. The availability of a person directing the experience was at odds with the normal Vivid experience of people working it out for themselves.

The visual experience was amazing - to see how form, colour and light can be manipulated in such a creative and extraordinary way.

It's a great idea and something unique to be able to say that you have done.

Being able to make the bridge whatever colour I liked was amazing!

Being interactive. It was awesome to see the coloured lights on the bridge. The interactions with the lights The whole experience - we particularly enjoyed being able to

colour the bridge and the fact you receive a photo is a great gesture. I went with both corporate colleagues and as a family.

I thought the Harbour Bridge looked beautiful. I just wish I had been a bit luckier in avoiding the wet weather!

Love seeing the western face lit up Lighting bridge and getting a photo. Vista from West side of bridge outside the Olympic Pool

spectacular The Bridge all lit up lighting up the bridge how it made such a huge impact, and changed how I looked at the

bridge It was big and bright and brought so much fun to an old familiar

structure. lighting up the bridge being able to "colour the bridge" It was cool to be able to interact with the bridge. Interact with bridge lights The Colour the Bridge component. pressing button to light up bridge with my children The Harbour Bridge looked fantastic You can't have a festival like Vivid and not light up the bridge,

therefore lighting it is essential. Maybe it can be themed or make different patterns depending on which parts are lit up. Great idea to make it interactive.

the buttons were fun playing with the bridge Thought is was incredible you could do your own design on such

an iconic attraction. Loved the fact you could get a free photo and was sent to your email.

how cool to be able to colour the bridge The amazing feeling when you can do your own design and apply

it in a worlds best visited icon The opportunity to interact with the bridge in real time and share

that with friends Well organised, loved the free pic you received and it was a

unique experience Economic Development It helped our local restaurants who have a hard time during the

cold winter months It helped our local small businesses It brought activity to Kirribilli and Milsons point during winter. seeing our local restaurants and small businesses benefiting from


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Theme Verbatim Responses the crowds of visitors

Good for business Taking my eastern suburbs friends out for dinner at aqua dining

then pressing the GO BUTTON to light the bridge Good for our small businesses Luna Park Everything. The different options available for the deck restaurant,

The view from the Ferris Wheel, be able to change the colour on the bridge, food outlets.

The staff and performers at Luna Park were fantastic, taking photos for my wife and I outside the park.

Having Luna Park open with the all the lights on the Face and Ferris Wheel gave the area much needed excitement and wonder.

Pizza at Pizza Rio with the family! Delicious food and friendly service, we took it under the bridge to watch the lights!!!

I enjoyed the interactive board over at Luna Park. Also loved the food stall they had set up

Time was spent at McMahon’s Point and walking across the bridge to Rocks. Not enough advertising done to promote the North side events. Would spend more time there next year now that we know activities are on

seeing Kirribilli busy The opportunity to visit Luna Park Sydney at the same time.

General Having a world class cultural event on the northern side of the harbour

Being able to enjoy vivid from our municipality Exciting It was exciting. Great to see and be outside in Winter. Put the bridge & harbour on

centre stage. Cultural event It's a vibrant way to. Elaborate Sydney. Love the whole concept. A cultural event on north side of bridge Not noisy or smoky Vivid is an awesome display. I have seen it a few times before and

its always great. good work The whole package was magnificent Seeing the city view. Very pretty Congratulations to Mayor Gibson for her initiative to bring VIVID

over the bridge We had a great view The group of Skaters touring the CBD was great. The view of the

City skyline from Luna Park Ferris Wheel also provided some great photo opportunities. I was so excited about sharing this with my two children.

Great night out Lots of colour and energy; great to see so many young people

enjoying Vivid and the interactive displays. Amazing experience in colour. It was fantastic to have a major cultural event such as this on our

doorstep. Too often these events are limited to the south side of the Bridge. North Sydney needs more life and culture and community. It was wonderful having people wandering the Harbour foreshore enjoying the event and spending time and money on this side of the Bridge.

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Theme Verbatim Responses Lightings and attractions There were not many people around ... It was a very wet night but

the staff were lovely and helpful. A total waste of money The whole "experience" was marvellous and a feather in the cap of

all concerned All the lights The innovative ideas & the colours It made more visit to the City and North Sydney more enjoyable

one. Friends from Melbourne joined us and we stayed in the area. view just amazing I really enjoyed the view of the bridge from there - I wasn't aware

that there was so much more to see than that - but looking at the questions written here it sounds like there were some things I may have missed out on...compared to the festivities going on in Walsh Bay and Circular Quay I feel like more could have been done to promote this side of the bridge to help bring the festival to life

Nicely done There were no activities that we could find. Didn't matter as there

were no people either. The western side of the bridge could have been lit up anyway. Much better view from Balmain as you could see all the lights right across the bridge. I imagine it would have been a better sight from Blues Point also. I think Vivid works brilliantly at the Quay, Opera House and Darling Harbour but was a complete non-event in North Sydney LGA. Didn't see any markets.

Lights looked amazing, ferry ride was fabulous It liven up bridge bringing live to Sydney. The view. The interaction. The happiness the lights brought

Sydneysiders and visitors. It really showcased Sydney and north Sydney in the most wonderful way.

A great experience Community involvement Congratulations to Mayor Gibson and North Sydney Council for

this wonderful event. We loved it!! We want more next year Other than the rain it was just different It would be that Vivid Sydney came to North Sydney. However,

compared to Circular Quay and the Rocks etc the displays were not as spectacular.

What a great event, love it. Took the kids along - it's free so perfect for a family outing, and my kids have lots of energy so love being able to run around outdoors, better than an art gallery! Was handy having some good restaurants nearby for a bite to eat afterwards

Congratulations to the Mayor for bringing vivid over the bridge. Vibrant activity, looked spectacular Atmosphere, novelty and technical standard. Seeing the bridge change & having Luna Park as a backdrop &

facility Overall experience with my kids We were there on a wet and cold night, so did not make it from the

North Sydney side back again over the bridge but would love to walk from Nth Sydney to City and back next time.

It was friendly, well managed and enormous fun for our family. Congratulations to the mayor and those Councillors that voted for


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Theme Verbatim Responses Vivid!!

The visual experience The view from the Harbour of the Bridge and Rocks area. My kids and nephews loved it. Great to see North Sydney as part

of the Vivid festival The event was fantastic. We had a number of international guests

visiting our offices during the time of the event and it just highlighted our beautiful city and surrounds perfectly. They were extremely impressed.

The light show was really outstanding and very different from anything I have experienced before.

It was a fun and interactive activity. It was something different and unique.

The Installation outside of Luna Park Sydney. It was just such an exhilarating experience, travelling the harbour

on a ferry, looking at sights I have seen 1,000 times before – but now seeing them swirling with multicoloured patterns of light. It gave me a whole new perspective on our beautiful city of Sydney. The light show unified the city as I have never seen it before.

Well, the fact that you get to change the light on the Bridge and ever better be able to view from the top of the ferries wheel.

An incredible display, and its amazing looking at it from the other side of the bridge and looking back over the city.

Everything was a bit low, OK when you're in it but not good from harbour or North Sydney. Light up the sky with coloured search lights across the Harbour from North Sydney and city.

Locality The ease at which to view the city lights from close to home and the family element attached to such activity

At last North Sydney into an event that is often disconnected by the physical location , bridge and the harbour

cultural activity this side of bridge Loved seeing all the people out enjoying themselves as North

Sydney is usually dead. Being a Nth Shore resident as well as a business owner it was

perfect to view the lights from the Nth side of the harbour and then get a ferry across to the Quay thereby avoiding travel and parking issues in the CBD area of Sydney city.

Great to see major Sydney festivals extending to our side of the bridge.

being able to be part of vivid without crossing the bridge we could walk there from home We have a view of the bridge at home. It was spectacular to see

something on this side of the Bridge ..usually the Eastern suburbs get everything!!

having a cultural event on north side of bridge Not having to cross the bridge to enjoy vivid It was so good to have this in our area. the fact we didn't need to cross the bridge having VIVID in North Sydney having a cultural event this side of the bridge having a "grown up" event this side of bridge enjoying vivid without having to cross the bridge Not having to cross the bridge to enjoy vivid North Sydney feels like a destination venue now!! How great that

that locals get to enjoys the event without it feeling touristy, even though there are lots of tourists it feels like something that residents really enjoy and get involved in. First thing I have seen


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Theme Verbatim Responses in a while that has made me think Council is doing a good job.

Not having to cross the bridge having this wonderful festival on the north side of the bridge loved that it was at Luna Park

Markets and Entertainment

the stalls and entertainment The lights and accompanying activities along the foreshore created

a real sense of excitement, enjoyment and wonderment. coloured cubes Markets Markets Entertainment Beautiful setting, tie in with Luna Park was a good fit -fun, colour,

lights The main attraction was the colour the bridge feature which our

children really had a lot of fun with. It would have been good if there were more interactive light displays at Bradfield Park but the views across to the opera house were spectacular. Glad we went and hope Vivid North Sydney gets bigger and better in years to come.

The whole foreshore on the northern side was well worthwhile and should be included in the future years display.

coloured cubes coloured cubes markets entertainment coloured cubes markets coloured cubes colour cubes Have more stuff for kids. Markets colour cubes coloured cubes These types of events bring a sense of goodwill into the

community. Definitely a buzz at the stalls under the bridge. entertainment

Transport Getting to program the bridge light was fantastic - I normally go 3 nights to view Vivid Sydney (also taking photos - with tripod. Great to see NSC involved this year. Great to see free ferry this year but times and direction of ferry should have been available on the map somewhere to make easier to plan trip (meet people etc). Also for elderly people with walking difficulties it would have been great to be able to stop @ Circular Quay as walking from Circular Quay to Pier 1 to get the ferry would be too far for some elderly people. Lots of families loved being able to create their own bridge colours - the kids really loved it. Bridge lighting (illumination side) needed better advertising as tourists etc in city could not work out why the bridge was in darkness from the eastern side and a number asked what was wrong with no lights on the bridge!

The ferry ride. Ferry Trip being able to move around easily didn’t have to cross the bridge free ferries Catching the ferry to darling harbour


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6. Respondents were asked if they spent any money whilst visiting Vivid Sydney at Milsons Point and Kirribilli e.g. at Luna Park and local shops, ate out a restaurant, bought something at the Food and Artisan Markets etc. 182 (83.5%) respondents answered this question. 72.4% of respondents indicated they spent money whilst visiting Vivid Sydney at Milsons Point and Kirribilli. The findings are illustrated in the following graph.

7. Respondents were asked if they thought Council's contribution (of $100,000 plus in kind contributions) to Vivid Sydney 2013 which included interactive lighting of the Harbour Bridge (‘Colour the Bridge’ lights), lighting foreshore icons such as the North Sydney Olympic Pool and the Ferry Wharf, the free ferry, markets under the Bridge and entertainment was money has been well spent. 185 (85%) respondents answered this question. 85.9% of respondents indicated that they were satisfied that Council’s contribution was money well spent.

74.2%

25.8%

Did you spend any money whilst visiting Vivid Sydney at Milsons Point and Kirribilli? e.g. at Luna Park and local shops, ate out a restaurant, bought something at the Food and Artisan

Markets etc.

Yes

No

85.9%

6.5%7.6%

Was Council's contribution (of $100,000 plus in kind ) money well spent?

Yes, I’m satisfied that the money was well spent

No, I’m not satisfied that the money was well spent and could have been better spent elsewhere

Neutral/no comment


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8. Respondents were asked to suggest how Vivid Sydney events in North Sydney could be improved in 2014. 128 respondents answered this question. The verbatim feedback has been categorised below by theme: Theme Verbatim Responses Lighting Suggestions More lights on buildings in North Sydney like they have down in Circular Quay.

Light up all tall buildings that face the foreshore or the water. The other side of the bridge lit. More lights north side More installations from Vivid would be great. The more public art the better. Will

also mean less crowds (hopefully) at Circular Quay. More lighting installations It could only have been improved if the buildings of North Sydney had been

included in the light show spectacular. To do so would unify the whole of the City of Sydney and North Sydney - and would make everyone (business people, employees, children and visitors/tourists) aware that North Sydney is an integrated and interesting part of the extended Sydney CBD.

Have a mini light walk in area, lighting sculptures around from the free ferry terminal to Luna Park and underneath the pylons to drive people up into the Kirribilli precinct.

More lights. More lights from the North Sydney side. More lights around the harbour. I think it would be great to see other buildings lit up. it would also be cool to see

the pylons used in some kind of way. More events/installations under the bridge. Clearer path/walkway along the

foreshore with lights and installations marking the way. Installations in Bradfield Park In addition, light sculptures should be big, so people can see them from the city

side of Vivid and thus encourage them to go over the bridge. it would be great to see more light installations in the park. More food stalls and more light displays More lights and maybe both sides of the bridge lit up More lighting on side of bridge visible from Kirribilli shops More installations. Circular Quay was too busy and it would be great if some of

the installations from there were brought to the North Side. More light installations from Luna Park to Jeffery St Wharf lights up in Kirribilli village Maybe some of the lighting exhibitions that were on the city-side could be on the

North Sydney side next year. Why not light up the pylons Could be good to light up both sides of the bridge though we can see why the west

side was chosen as the focus and that is the right place to start. Light up the pylons and buildings in the CBD - Luna Park is not in the CBD -

north Sydney is more than Kirribilli Light installations along foreshore I'd like to see the light show spread to other areas like Bradfield Park. More

family friendly events like roving clowns, magicians etc would add to the whole event.

Extra vivid installations under the bridge to bring more people over to the north side.

More VIVID art installations around Luna Park Projector light shining to awards the Fort Denison like the Opera House. Some

moving images alone the swimming pool wall, betweens the Luna parks face and 1 Olympic drive. Colour lights shining up-wards under the palms trees, betweens the Luna parks face and 1 Olympic drive. On the Luna park face, maybe having the eyes changing colours (keeping the colours same on both eyes, but changing


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Theme Verbatim Responses the colours every 5mn). Maybe, come up with a projector light that can change the smile on the Luna park face to different smiles every 5mn too.

The base of the pylon and surrounding greens could have been used for more installations

Perhaps we could light Watt Park- the emphasis is largely on lighting buildings elsewhere- why not light up the trees- could be a great point of difference

I would like to see some spectacular displays on the harbour Bridge pylons and other areas of North Sydney

A faster turnover of interactive activities to give more people a chance to experience and get involved

Lights on pillars of bridge Bring up into Kirribilli Events up in Kirribilli village Expanded into Kirribilli village. Music, buskers etc Extend into Kirribilli Extend beyond foreshore into North Sydney CBD Nth Syd CBD Expand it to the CBD but with more advertising and commitment It would be great to have North Sydney CBD take part in the festival. I think it could be all over the municipality Extend to North Sydney CBD More colour cubes.

Food and Beverage Some mobile food /coffee stalls

pop up bars and out door dining. Outdoor dining. Outdoor bars. More outdoor dining. Pop up bars. Pop up bars. Outdoor dining. Pop up bars. Pop up bars Food stalls, e.g. el loco stand Yes, I think night noodle markets under the bridge and more installations would

make the experience even better More entertainment - food markets, local musicians and artists; more promotion

by local businesses such as special 'Vivid' dinners on menu of local restaurants Pop up bars and restaurants Outdoor dining Cultural events - wine tasting - food related events. Outdoor restaurants and bars Pop up restaurants Outdoor bars Pop up restaurants Pop up bars Extra outdoor dining More outdoor dining Local support from businesses such as food restaurants opening stalls in the

Bradfield Park under the bridge to attract more participation. Pop up bars More outdoor dining Pop up bars Night markets could include hot food, drinks, ice-cream etc Maybe more food stalls? Entertainment and Restaurants in North Sydney


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Theme Verbatim Responses More entertainment, more food stalls and more interactive displays and shows on

offer for Outdoor dining Be great to have some night markets/food stalls etc, like they do around circular

quay - what about those mobile restaurants/vans that drive around and park in different suburbs? Easy way to cater for the masses - there were heaps of people there when we went, cheap and easy food option

Pop up cafe in front of the pool, on the new paved area and at McMahons Point. There were a lot of photographers there.

Entertainment Live acts on stage, with shows built around Local bands and artists. Definitely more entertainment and more promotion around the area of what was

happening. More interaction display for kids to engage with More entertainment events associated and in synconicity with the light display More food stalls, interactive displays and even short films More entertainment/lights on north side More things to do besides the bridge lighting More entertainment, more lights around North Sydney, more pop up stores in

North Sydney, more yummy food! Family friendly music/entertainment on foreshore e.g. under bridge Kirribilli The markets could also be expanded, with more food and entertainment - it would

be good for the entertainment to be light related e.g. laser show, fire show? Something around near the ferry whilst people are waiting would be good too.

Yes entertainment whilst Vivid is on would be fantastic. Further entertainment and various would make for an excellent family outing. Music Music Council should spend more money next year on live music and entertainment. I would like to see entertainment. Council should spend more next time on entertainment. Live music More in the markets. I thought there was going to be more artisan works for sale

and more food wouldn't hurt Night markets under the harbour bridge - food and drink stalls, seating, portable

loos etc. Food Night Market along Olympic Drive Entertainment, like live music would be great Council should spend more on extra entertainment next year More events in the surrounding Milsons Point area, besides Luna Park More night markets Live music An outdoor concert under the bridge? I see that the opera house has lots of live music events, why not get the ensemble

theatre involved? Music Extra entertainment More entertainment Extra activities More stalls More events Yes - there should be much more activity over on this side of the bridge though!

These would include more stalls more often, and the free ferry should be moved to Milsons Point Wharf as it is a lot easier to access

Entertainment Entertainment


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Theme Verbatim Responses I guess some form of musical entertainment may appeal to some and would add to

the fun atmosphere. Maybe some entertainment would be good e.g. a band? Entertainment, live music, street performers More events would be fantastic, it's such a great festival and I think it's appealing

to international visitors too! The other side of the bridge shouldn't get all the fun! Some entertainment would be good and would add to the atmosphere of the show More entertainment/food stalls along the waterfront in front of the pool/ Luna

Park or under the bridge.

North Sydney Olympic Pool

Events at the pool (parties) Events at the pool and around Kirribilli Parties at the pool. Events at pool. Events at pool. Events at pool Absolutely - a light show on the pool water would be amazing - can we turn it into

an ice-skating rink that Luna Park manages? Definitely (more activity) around north Sydney pool Activities at pool Events at north Sydney pool? More events at pool Events at pool Events at pool I'd like to see the event grow with more emphasis around the Pool and Luna Park

Transport /Parking/logistics

There needs to be more free ferries too Transport for NSW need to get their act together and put on more ferry services so

that people can visit Luna Park. I guess I wasn't expecting the traffic, as we had the kids and there was so much

traffic, we didn't get out of the car, next time we'll plan better and would live there to be more things to do on the foreshore while watching the lights, like a winter wonderland

Poor parking Free ferry - couldn't get on as it was full. Very few people got off at Jefferey St

suggesting North Sydney residents were subsidizing people from other areas. Also no one (not Sydney Ferries or Vivid) could give me timetable info. Leave the transport to Sydney Ferries and lobby them to run more services.

The free ferry was full on Monday 10 June. We couldn't get on and resorted to the Sydney Ferries service so put more ferries on in peak times.

Extra ferries A more frequent ferry Better crowd control.

Marketing/promotion More awareness of North Sydney's participation would be great! Many locals seem surprised of the interactive lighting tent's existence, but were excited to know that it was close to home. Perhaps the non-residential buildings around Kirribilli and North Sydney participating with light shows would greaten the North Sydney inclusion in this wonderful festival.

Need to lure more people to the North Shore foreshore. McMahons Point has the best view of the Vivid Light Display.

More marketing More advertising I would like to see more directional signage and promotion of the installation at

Luna Park. It was a lovely surprise to stumble upon but I think North Sydney council could have promoted it better and implemented signage at Milsons Pt station or along the north shore line to encourage people to Vivid. It was the feature for the north side and not enough people knew about it.

Maybe more marketing as I thought it was just a city based event and didn't


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Theme Verbatim Responses realise it was in Kirribilli, despite working at Flight Centre Kirribilli and living in Neutral Bay.

More lights/displays in Kirribilli Milsons Point area please! I'd like to see a greater awareness through the media of what is on offer here Didn’t realise there was a free ferry! We paid our way! Had no idea about any free ferry. We still had to pay. Was it advertised?

General Suggestions, support for retention/expansion of Vivid Sydney and compliments

More activities and events around the North Sydney Foreshore Great job! Well done North Sydney Council Well done North Sydney Council I think this event will grow and grow, North Sydney should be involved! Council should allocate additional funds to extend the festival next year Spend more money and make it bigger and better Make it bigger and better More activities Keep the festival going. More free events! More stuff to see More things to do on the north side Make it bigger and better It was a great opportunity to get people to North Sydney and to see North Sydney

as part of the city. I don't have any definite ideas, but would be nice to see it expanded Vivid 2013 was excellent. I do not feel there were any Just Fun. It was great to get over to the north side to take part in vivid, more activities this

side would make it easier to take part in vivid and then spend another night on other side of harbour

More of a festival to bring in the crowds... Greater activity and lights on north side Make it the same as the city.... Set up a Council committee with resident/business input for next year’s event. Maybe one or two more attractions on the north side of the bridge. More activities next year. I think it would be cool if there was more down there, more light and more market

stuff as well I think it should be left going for an extra month. I have heard that main cost is

involved in getting it all up, but ongoing cost is not too big. Can you make it occur earlier in the year so the weather conditions are better and

more social get local businesses involved More involvement with local business owners There could be a walk from Jeffrey St Wharf to Watt Park along the foreshore

Other comments Not any attractions keeping you there. May visit Vivid North Sydney next year - there is so much more to see in the city

that this year my wife and I spent the evening having dinner and walking around the Quay. Fantastic!

The Bridge, Bradfield Park and Olympic Pool are great venues for events. A great opportunity to use these venues in association There is not a lot more that can be done on the north side. It is really a city

activity. I attended Vivid in Circular quay and particularly enjoyed the Opera House and

the P&O display on the ship that was docked at the time. Information about display on north shore was not obvious. Both sides of bridge should have been displayed. I do not support continuous show, to keep it special it should be repeated on special occasions.


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Theme Verbatim Responses Nothing. Vivid is a Circular Quay and Darling Harbour event. The bridge should

be lit up as many people travel on charter boats and ferries for Vivid but realistically, I cannot see people coming to the lower north shore. North Sydney Council should not be involved in funding Vivid as there is no return, commercial or otherwise. Vivid is and should be funded by the state and by corporate sponsors (if they wish).


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Vivid Sydney 2013 - North Sydney Business Feedback Survey

Prepared 15 July 2013

Businesses that were open during Vivid Sydney 2013 hours (6.00pm - 9.00pm) in Milsons Point and Kirribilli have been surveyed in accordance with the Council resolution. Note: Business types not surveyed included office administration, medical practices, travel agencies etc. Council Officers visited businesses in person on 21 June 2013 to undertake the surveying. Businesses in the following areas were specifically targeted:

West side of Bridge/Freeway - Lavender Street south to Bradfield Park East side of Bridge/ Freeway - Willoughby Street, south to Bradfield Park

Businesses were offered three ways to complete the survey:

1) Complete online survey (using Council iPad) alternately weblink provided; 2) Complete hard copy survey at time of visit; and 3) Complete paper survey and return using supplied reply paid envelope.

The survey was distributed to 49 businesses in the above mentioned areas. 20 responses (41%) were received. The results are summarised below: 1. Businesses were asked how they heard about Vivid Sydney 2013. Respondents were selected from multiple options. The majority of businesses heard about the event via word of mouth (68%).

26.3%31.6%

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10.5%

26.3% 26.3% 26.3%

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In addition to the above, two respondents indicated that they heard about the event by Internet, Radio and TV. 2. Respondents were asked whether Vivid Sydney 2013 events in Kirribilli and Milsons Point positively or negatively affected their patronage and revenue over the three week period 24 May to 13 June 2013. Respondent feedback is illustrated in the following graph. Significant

increase (50%plus)

Moderate increase (20-50%)

Slight increase (0-20%)

No increase

Slight decrease (0-20%)

Moderate decrease (20-50%)

Significant decrease

(50%plus) Patronage 3 4 6 6 1 0 0 Revenue 3 3 7 6 0 0 0

65% of respondents indicated an increase in patronage during the event (15% significantly - 50% plus), and 65% indicated an increase in revenue (15% significantly - 50% plus). 30% of business indicated no change in patronage and 332% indicated no change in revenue. Only 1 (5%) respondent indicated a slight decrease in patronage (5%). 3. Respondents were asked whether they altered their opening/operating hours to take advantage of Vivid Sydney 2013 events in Kirribilli and Milsons Point. Two (10 %) of the 20 respondents indicated that they altered their opening hours to take advantage of Vivid Sydney 2013, as shown in the following graph.

4. Respondents were asked if they thought Council's contribution (of $100,000 plus in kind contributions) to Vivid Sydney 2013 which included interactive lighting of the Harbour Bridge (‘Colour the Bridge’ lights), lighting foreshore icons such as the North Sydney Olympic Pool and the Ferry Wharf, the free ferry, markets under the Bridge and entertainment was money has been well spent.

10.0%

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Half (50%) of respondents indicated they thought the money had been well spent. 10% indicated that the money could have been spent better elsewhere and the remainder (40%) were neutral or had no comment, as shown in the following table and graph.

Response Percent

Response Count

Yes, I’m satisfied that the money was well spent

50.0% 10

No, I’m not satisfied that the money was well spent and could have been better spent elsewhere

10.0% 2

Neutral/no comment

40.0% 8

Total 100% 20

5. Respondents were asked to suggest how Vivid Sydney events in North Sydney could be improved in 2014 to assist businesses. The verbatim feedback has been grouped below by theme: Theme Verbatim ResponsesExpanding attractions

There needs to be more installations/attractions on the North side to attract the large crowds at Circular Quay across the bridge.

Light show should be expanded into Bradfield Park to benefit Kirribilli businesses.

Bring it further into Kirribilli Add fresh food or take away store from local businesses.

Bring exhibits further up Broughton Street. It is a lovely area that would look great all lit up.

Promotion

This year was the first year we have actively promoted Vivid. Out guests were very happy with the program but we could also promote with A1 posters etc.

Promote patrons to attend businesses in Kirribilli during the

Yes, I’m satisfied that the money was well spent,

50.0%

No, I’m not satisfied that the money was well spent and could have been better spent elsewhere,

10.0%

Neutral/no comment, 40.0%


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Theme Verbatim Responsesevent. Event went well in 2013.

Parking/transport/logistics

NSW Government needs to provide more free public transport. Traffic and parking a problem. Perhaps more toilet facilities. I think there should be more ferry services next year. Better manage parking and road closures during the event. If can

lighten up on the parking patrols during the event it would help our customers. If could park for longer in Kirribilli they could have passed our shop and we could have benefited.

The logistics around notifying patrons about the intense traffic conditions would be very helpful. Blocking off streets in residential areas inclusive of notification re CBD would have been preferred. Physically couldn't move gong back into the city. Audio/in car notification would be suitable.

More ferries to help with overcrowding Other

Including North Sydney was a great Vivid/Council initiative. We need more of these events.

Do it every year. $100K is a lot of money for a show that is going to benefit Luna

Park (business), Ripples and Aqua Dining (business) the Deck (business) and residents living in apartments with a view. North Sydney and Kirribilli is otherwise a ghost town. The Rocks got the best out of it.

More reasons for them to stop off at jeffries street (under bridge works)


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