Eventbrite has been appointed the official ticketing partner of Vivid Sydney.

Eventbrite will become the primary ticketing agent for Vivid Sydney program activities.

Notable events ticketed by Eventbrite as part of the 2019 Vivid Sydney festival program include the Game Changer Series: Spike Lee on Films, Politics and Race; the New Horizons program which features talks from creator of The Future of Sex podcast Bryony Cole and award-winning journalist Marc Fennell; and Stories With Impact: Backtrack Boys, a Documentary Australia discussion and viewing session.

Eventbrite Asia Pacific GM, Phil Silverstone said the partnership sees two innovative brands come together in a celebration designed to spark human connections.

Silverstone said: “We’re thrilled to be the official ticketing partner of Vivid Sydney, a festival renowned not only for its spectacular light shows and installations, dynamic music performances and inspiring discussion series; but also for setting the benchmark in world-class creativity and innovation”.

He added: “This is a landmark partnership for Eventbrite in Australia, and we look forward to working closely with Vivid Sydney to provide an outstanding experience to the many local and international guests set to enjoy this year’s festival”.

Destination NSW CEO and Vivid Sydney Executive Producer, Sandra Chipchase, said the festival would delight attendees again in 2019.

Chipchase said: “Vivid Sydney is not only the largest event in Australia but it is also one of the most-loved, and we know that guests are inspired by the artists, installations, performances, discussions and ideas that are showcased over the 23 days of the event.