A discussion on what happens when life comes to its natural, inevitable conclusion.
Directed & Animated by Tessa Chong
Sound by Windmill Audio
Additional Sound Design by Alister Mew
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Death Explained | 2018 Film Program
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Featuring Deline Briscoe Sung in Yorta Yorta Written Lou Bennett, Alexis Wright Musical arrangement Iain Grandage "From the Echuca, Barmah region, the heartland of Yorta Yorta...
Performance
Heaven For You, Prison For Me: Marlon Williams
Described as ""the impossible love child of Elvis, Roy Orbison and Townes Van Zandt"", Williams voice soars to every corner, as he sung songs steeped in New Zealand history...
Performance
Music Of The Aboriginal Experience: Black Arm Band
Black Arm Band is a flexible musical theatre ensemble that performs on stages and in community contexts across the globe, as well as extensively across metropolitan, regional and remote...
Talk
Power Speaking Science: Zoe Norton Lodge
Power. Speaking. Science. is a comprehensive treatise on humanity which is never afraid to 'go there'. It's Artistotle meets Darwin meets Neo-Fascism meets hand towels. Sydney's leading thought leader...
Performance
Carrot Clarinet: Linsey Pollak
Linsey Pollak turns a carrot into a clarinet using an electic drill a carrot and a saxophone mouthpiece, and plays it all in a matter of 5 minutes. ...
Talk
The Failurist: Markus Zusak
If you're looking for inspiration, don't turn to a writer -- they thrive on misery. Writing a book is all about struggling with inadequate prose, false starts and discarded...
Talk
The Thing Is, I Stutter: Megan Washington
Megan Washington is one of Australia's premier singer/songwriters and in this surprising talk Megan reveals her secret problem. Since childhood, Megan has been afflicted with a stutter which has...
Performance
Angel of Benelong Point: Scott Spark in The Studio
Scott Spark sings "Angel of Benelong Point" at TEDxSydney 2014 in a special appearance in The Studio. Scott debuted new songs from Muscle Memory at the Sydney Opera House for...
Performance
The Lark: Four in The Studio
The string quartet "Four" from the Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney, play "The Lark" in The Studio at TEDxSydney 2014. The Lark, by Haydn is Op.69 No.5 Mvt.1...
Performance
Four In The Studio
The string quartet "Four" from the Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney, play "The Lark" in The Studio at TEDxSydney 2014. Subscribe - http://bit.ly/TEDxSydneyYouTube
Performance
Bennelong Brass In The Studio
From the University of Sydney's Conservatorium of Music, we hear from the Bennelong Brass Quintet.
Performance
Tag Along: Scott Spark in The Studio
Scott Spark sings "Tag Along" at TEDxSydney 2014 in a special appearance in The Studio. Scott debuted new songs from Muscle Memory at the Sydney Opera House for TEDx....
Film
Within (Excerpt)
Subscribe - http://bit.ly/TEDxSydneyYouTube Twitter - https://twitter.com/tedxsydney Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TEDxSydney An impressionistic exploration of the ocean, Within creates the space to linger, in vivid detail, dwelling on the ocean in...
Film
Honorable Discharge
Subscribe - http://bit.ly/TEDxSydneyYouTube Twitter - https://twitter.com/tedxsydney Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TEDxSydney Honourable Discharge was made by Severe Comedy and was selected as part of the Tasty Video Bit series for #TEDxSydney...
Film
Reverse Garbage
Subscribe - http://bit.ly/TEDxSydneyYouTube Twitter - https://twitter.com/tedxsydney Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TEDxSydney It's the little victories that count. Reverse Garbage by Launch Group and Tribal Apes was selected as part of the...
Film
The Battle of Who Cares Less
Subscribe - http://bit.ly/TEDxSydneyYouTube Twitter - https://twitter.com/tedxsydney Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TEDxSydney The battle of Who Cares Less by Severe Comedy was selected as part of the Tasty Video Bit series for...
Film
More Than Just Words
Subscribe - http://bit.ly/TEDxSydneyYouTube Twitter - https://twitter.com/tedxsydney Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TEDxSydney Of all the words in all the TED talks of all time - which is the most popular? Which is...
Film
John Was A Good Man
Subscribe - http://bit.ly/TEDxSydneyYouTube Twitter - https://twitter.com/tedxsydney Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TEDxSydney John Was A Good Man opens a conversation with Australian minds and talent, asking them to provide a short eulogy...
Video
The Producers of John Was A Good Man in The Studio
JOHN WAS A GOOD MAN opens a conversation with prominent Australian minds and talent- asking them to provide a short eulogy of their lives to date. Produced by Kate...
Video
Jeremy Brull & Paul Michael Ayre In The Studio
The Director and Producers of the TEDxSydney Tasty Video Bit "The Battle Of Who Cares Less" chat in The Studio of The Sydney Opera House after their video screened...
Video
In Conversation with TEDxSydney Editorial Director Edwina Throsby
Edwina Throsby, the Editorial Director of TEDxSydney 2014, chats with Fenella Kernebone about putting together all of the speakers for such an important event.
Talk
Heroes and Wankers by Tom Ballard
Awesomely original people and douchebags have something in common: they don't care what other people think about them. But how do you know which group you're in? As a...
Performance
Stacy's Mom by The Acappelicans
The Acappelicans perform the Fountains of Wayne classic: Stacy's Mom. Founded in the historical year of 2012, the Acappelicans is a 10-strong, mixed a cappella group featuring arrangements by...
Performance
Far Away: Acappelicans performance at TEDxYouth@Sydney
The Acappelicans perform: Far Away Founded in the historical year of 2012, the Acappelicans is a 10-strong, mixed a cappella group featuring arrangements by Chris Dendle. They dazzle audiences...
Performance
Work It by The Acappelicans
The Acappelicans perform: Work It Founded in the historical year of 2012, the Acappelicans is a 10-strong, mixed a cappella group featuring arrangements by Chris Dendle. They dazzle audiences...
Performance
Real World by The Acappelicans
The Acappelicans perform: Real World Founded in the historical year of 2012, the Acappelicans is a 10-strong, mixed a cappella group featuring arrangements by Chris Dendle. They dazzle audiences...
Performance
When Somebody Loves You by The Acappelicans
The Acappelicans perform: When Somebody Loves You Founded in the historical year of 2012, the Acappelicans is a 10-strong, mixed a cappella group featuring arrangements by Chris Dendle. They...
Talk
Far Away: Acappelicans performance at TEDxYouth@Sydney
The Acappelicans perform: Far Away Founded in the historical year of 2012, the Acappelicans is a 10-strong, mixed a cappella group featuring arrangements by...
Talk
Work It by The Acappelicans
The Acappelicans perform: Work It Founded in the historical year of 2012, the Acappelicans is a 10-strong, mixed a cappella group featuring arrangements by Chris Dendle. They dazzle audiences...
Talk
Real World by The Acappelicans
The Acappelicans perform: Real World Founded in the historical year of 2012, the Acappelicans is a 10-strong, mixed a cappella group featuring arrangements by...
Talk
When Somebody Loves You by The Acappelicans
The Acappelicans perform: When Somebody Loves You Founded in the historical year of 2012, the Acappelicans is a 10-strong, mixed a cappella group featuring arrangements by Chris Dendle. They...
Talk
Stacy’s Mom by The Acappelicans
The Acappelicans perform the Fountains of Wayne classic: Stacy's Mom. Founded in the historical year of 2012, the Acappelicans is a 10-strong, mixed a cappella group featuring arrangements by...
Talk
Pachelbel’s Canon in D by The Subway Strings
The Subway Strings were busking at Sydney's Quay when heard by the curators of TEDxYouth@Sydney and they knew that they had found something special. Here They perform the classical...
Talk
Original Piece 1 by The Subway Strings
The Subway Strings were busking at Sydney's Quay when heard by the curators of TEDxYouth@Sydney and they knew that they had found something special. Here they perform an original...
Talk
Original Piece 2 by The Subway Strings
The Subway Strings were busking at Sydney's Quay when heard by the curators of TEDxYouth@Sydney and they knew that they had found something special....
Talk
Trouble by The Subway Strings
The Subway Strings were busking at Sydney's Quay when heard by the curators of TEDxYouth@Sydney and they knew that they had found something special. Here they perform a new...
Talk
It’s Hard by Huckleberry Hastings
Huckleberry Hastings plays his original song, It's Hard. The ABC's Triple J site says: "Huckleberry Hastings Is a blues folk inspired singer songwriter hailing from his most recent hangover....
Talk
Two Trees by Huckleberry Hastings
Huckleberry Hastings plays his original song, Two Trees. The ABC's Triple J site says: "Huckleberry Hastings Is a blues folk inspired singer songwriter hailing from his most recent...
Performance
Make You Feel My Love by Darren Percival
A vocal artist of the highest order Mr.Darren Percival takes his live audiences on a ride at every performance. As the runner-up in the 2012 "The Voice", Darren found...
Performance
John Butler & Jeff Lang sing “Seek High”
Performing a song that they wrote especially for TEDxSydney 2013, John Butler and Jeff Lang sing "Seek High". From busking the streets of Western Australia and becoming Australia's...
Performance
“Give or Take” by Joseph & James Tawadros
Joseph and his brother James bring an exciting performing dynamic to the stage, challenging traditional musical forms and pushing boundaries. They have been nominated 9 times consecutively in the...
Performance
Forbidden Fruit by Joseph & James Tawadros
Joseph and his brother James bring an exciting performing dynamic to the stage, challenging traditional musical forms and pushing boundaries. They have been nominated 9 times consecutively in the...
Performance
Violin Solo by Veren Grigorov
Veren began his musical adventure at the age of three; his natural dedication to the violin prompted a life of passionate devotion to his instrument and musical frontiers. The...
Performance
John Butler & Jeff Lang sing “Right Direction”
Performing a song that they wrote especially for TEDxSydney 2013, John Butler and Jeff Lang sing "Heading In The Right Direction". Live in the Concert Hall of the Sydney...
Performance
Fibonacci Melody by Greg Sheehan
Greg Sheehan is one of Australia's premier and most innovative percussionists widely regarded internationally as a leader in his field. As a performer, he is significantly represented in the...
Performance
Beatbox Brilliance by Tom Thum
Armed with just a microphone, Tom Thum pushes the limits of the human voice to create incredible soundtracks of impossible beats and phenomenal sounds, with scratched vinyl, the Michael...
Performance
Humiliation by Kate Miller-Heidke
Kate Miller-Heidke performs her daunting and stirring piece: "Humiliation". Kate Miller-Heidke released her critically-acclaimed 3rd studio album, 'Nightflight' in 2012, debuting at #2 on the ARIA album chart....
Performance
Performance: Ensemble Offspring
Ensemble Offspring: Australia's new music ensemble, dedicated to the performance of innovative music and cross-genre collaborations. The Sydney-based group is committed to a living classical music tradition combining classics...
Performance
Sarah by Kate Miller-Heidke
Kate Miller-Heidke performs her haunting piece: "Sarah". Kate Miller-Heidke released her critically-acclaimed 3rd studio album, 'Nightflight' in 2012, debuting at #2 on the ARIA album chart. Her...
Performance
The Tiger Inside Will Eat The Child by Kate Miller-Heidke
Kate Miller-Heidke performs her amazing and thought provoking song: "The Tiger Inside Will Eat The Child". Kate Miller-Heidke released her critically-acclaimed 3rd studio album, 'Nightflight' in 2012, debuting...
Performance
Bharatanatyam by Rajeswari Sainath
Dancer Rajeswari Sainath's art has been hailed as carrying an 'imaginative splendour that goes beyond technique'. Trained in the purist Pandanallur tradition of Bharatanatyam by Indira Rajan of Chennai,...
Talk
TEDx Talks Are Easy!
You think giving a TEDx Talk is difficult? Comedian Justine Rogers doesn't think so. Not if you follow her simple 6 point plan. Justine Rogers is also an academic...
Talk
The Sick by Huckleberry Hastings
Huckleberry Hastings plays his original song, The Sick. The ABC's Triple J site says: "Huckleberry Hastings Is a blues folk inspired singer songwriter hailing from his most recent hangover....
Performance
Tim Freedman
Tim Freedman is the lead singer and songwriter of ARIA Award winning band The Whitlams. Tim has released seven albums over the last 19 years, telling a very Australian...
Performance
Ben Walsh: The Wheel of Drums
Ben Walsh's diverse percussion and drumming skills have made him a fixture at festivals around the world. Here, he tells us a little of his story and proceeds to...
Performance
Daniel Johns & Josh Wakely
An insight into Josh and Daniel's collaborative process on a new film, featuring the first public performances of some of the songs written for it. Daniel Johns is...
Performance
The Glamma Rays
The Glamma Rays are: Jodi Phillis, Genevieve Davis, Malika Elizabeth & Tiffany Sinton. Jodi is a singer/songwriter, composer and arranger who cut her teeth as the front...
Performance
Tjupurru: Didjeribone Performance
A proud descendant of the Djabera Djabera of Western Australia's Kimberley area, Tjuppuru plays a unique slide didjeridu, the Didjeribone, through a seismic transducer and a range of electronic...
Performance
Shenzo: The Flying Violinist
Shenzo turned the violin world literally upside down when he became the first violinist to play upside down and fly through the air. This unusual combination of...
Talk
Wrapping the Day
At TEDxSydney 2010, organising committee member Julian Morrow delivered a hilarious summary of the day's talk topics, speakers and performances, all written and rehearsed during the course of the...
Performance
Synergy: Percussion Ensemble
Synergy is a world of sound with percussion at its heart. The group continues a journey which began 35 years ago, touching audiences with the beauty and expressive diversity...
Performance
The Lost Thing
2010 was a bumper year for Australian cinema. Yet no Australian film performed as consistently and as spectacularly as "The Lost Thing", winning over both audiences and juries worldwide....
Performance
FourPlay & Roger Langridge
FourPlay String Quartet defy convention and stereotyping. As much a band as a string quartet, they blur the boundaries between styles and genres while maintaining their own original and...
Performance
Katie Noonan
Katie Noonan's technical mastery and pure voice make her one of Australia's most versatile and beloved vocalists. A mother, singer, producer, songwriter, pianist and business woman, this 4 x...
Performance
Greg Sheehan Tambourine Solo
Greg Sheehan is a Rhythm Magician. His astounding musicality and passion shines brilliantly through the instruments he plays. He is firmly in the realm of Australia's great musical innovators,...
Performance
Greg Sheehan: Squeaky Toy Performance
Greg Sheehan is a Rhythm Magician. His astounding musicality and passion shines brilliantly through the instruments he plays. He is firmly in the realm of Australia's great musical innovators,...
Performance
Paul Kelly: How to Make Gravy
Paul Kelly is one of the most significant singer/songwriters in Australia. Here's his solo rendition of one of his best-loved songs, chosen as the final performance of TEDxSydney 2011....
Performance
Circle of Rhythm
The Circle of Rhythm is a collaboration between three of Australia's most respected, virtuosic and unique percussionists; Greg Sheehan, Bobby Singh and Ben Walsh, known individually and collectively through...
Performance
Circle of Rhythm & Grigoryan Brothers
The Circle of Rhythm is a collaboration between three of Australia's most respected, virtuosic and unique percussionists; Greg Sheehan, Bobby Singh and Ben Walsh, known individually and collectively through...
Performance
Sydney Children's Choir
Under the direction of Lyn Williams OAM, the Sydney Children's Choir has built a worldwide reputation for choral excellence, inspiring audiences with a distinctive Australian choral sound. The choir...
Performance
Stiff Gins with Sydney Children’s Choir
The Stiff Gins, Nardi Simpson and Kaleena Briggs, are one of Australia 's best known and most loved Indigenous music acts. These two women combine stunning harmonies and a...
Performance
Stiff Gins
The Stiff Gins, Nardi Simpson and Kaleena Briggs, are one of Australia 's best known and most loved Indigenous music acts. These two women combine stunning harmonies and a...
Performance
Satsuki Odamura & The Sydney Koto Ensemble
Satsuki Odamura is a koto virtuoso who moved to Australia in 1988 after gaining her Shihan (master license) from koto legends Tadao and Kazue Sawai. In 2002 she formed...
Performance
Grigoryan Brothers
Since their first acclaimed Australian national tour in 2002, the Grigoryan Brothers performances have astounded audiences world-wide. Regarded as Australia's finest classical guitar duo, their passion is to expand...
Talk
Being Silly
Sam Simmons is one of the most daring and unconventional comics in Australia if not the world. Completely original and vastly absurd, he has one foot firmly planted into...
Performance
Mahalia Barnes + The Soul Mates with Mr. Percival
The eldest daughter of iconic Australian rock singer-songwriter Jimmy Barnes, Mahalia has been obsessed with soul music since her teens. About 8 years ago she started doing her own...
Performance
William Barton
William Barton is one of Australia's leading didjeridu players and composers and is a powerful advocate for the wider perception of his cultural traditions. Check out this fusion of...
Talk
Julian Morrow Wraps Up the Day
With his 15 minutes, Julian provides TEDxSydney with the traditional TED comedic wrap ... all prepared by Julian on the day.
Performance
Mr. Percival
A vocal artist of the highest order, Darren Percival takes his live audiences on a ride at every performance. With the use of a looping pedal, he has made...
Talk
Sport & Community. Making the Serious Trivial.
Actor, comedian and writer Greig Pickhaver (also known as H.G. Nelson is one half of iconic Australian sports comedy duo "Toy & HG". Here, in inimitable style, he has...
Performance
Bobby Singh with Damini Darbar
Bobby is an internationally renowned tabla player, talented and skilled in both traditional Indian classical music and cross cultural genres, lauded throughout Australia and internationally for his work with...
Performance
The Bonettes
The Bonettes made their accidental debut on a farm in Cowra NSW in 2007. Here, at the top of the fourth session of a long day, they provide the...
Performance
FourPlay String Quartet
FourPlay String Quartet defy convention and stereotyping. As much a band as a string quartet, they blur the boundaries between styles and genres while maintaining their own original and...
Performance
FourPlay with Bobby Singh
FourPlay String Quartet defy convention and stereotyping. No musical stone is left unturned. Here there collaboration with Bobby Singh delights the TEDxSydney audience.
Talk
Talking to the Hand
TED regular Rives brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'beat poet' (and also the phrase 'right hand man') in this poetic, musical story from TEDxSydney 2011. ...
Talk
What is Theatre Capable Of?
Theatre director Simon Stone deconstructs some of the common visual and audio tricks of modern theatre in this first-ever performance utilising a cast of first-time volunteer actors recruited in...
Performance
Missy Higgins
Passionate, sincere and proudly Australian, 26 year old Melbourne-based singer songwriter Missy Higgins has enjoyed well earned success. Here she treats the TEDxSydney audience with three songs, two of...
Talk
Darren Percival: The song I composed with my son
With over 20 years of professional musical experience, Darren Percival works as an entertainer, recording artist and vocal coach. He was nominated Entertainer of the Year at the Australian...
Talk
FourPlay String Quartet
FourPlay String Quartet defy convention and stereotyping. As much a band as a string quartet, they blur the boundaries between styles and genres while maintaining their own original and...
Film
TEDxSydney 2013 Opening Video by Liquid Animation
This is the opening video for TEDxSydney 2013 at the Sydney Opera House ... crafted lovingly and made exclusively by Liquid Animation.
Film
AEON – By DMCI
AEON: created by DMCI is a wonderful animation depicting the seasons of Earth in a whole new way.
Film
Too Much To Dream
Too Much To Dream: by Churchward Melhuish. This amazing experiment takes the writings of singles looking for love on online dating sites, and projects...
Film
What Inspires Us
Made for TEDxSydney 2013 by BMF, What Inspires Us is a look into the creative minds of Sydney and asks the question: What inspires You?
Video
TEDxSydney 2013 | Audience Ideas
We gave 17 audience members at TEDxSydney 2013 the opportunity to pitch us their "idea worth spreading" in 30 seconds. In this video TEDxSydney Presentation Director Gretel Killeen puts...
Video
Hank and the Pink Balloon
Tasty Video Bit by The Projects and Paper House Productions for TEDxSydney 2013
Video
Chat With Adam Spencer
Adam Spencer received a standing ovation at TED 2013 in California after his spell-binding talk about his love of maths and prime numbers. Now at TEDxSydney 2013, Adam chats...
Video
Leroy Lee Sings In The Studio
The Sydney Opera House was the home of some brilliant performances at the 2013 TEDxSydney, however the Studio hosted a special performance by classical guitarist Leroy Lee.
Video
TEDxSydney 2013 – A look back
A quick look back at TEDxSydney 2013 in it's new home at the Sydney Opera House, to get us all ready for 2014.
Video
A Look at TEDxSydney 2011
Take an intimate look at the recent TEDxSydney, with footage from the day's events underscored by a sublime soundtrack of Paul Kelly's live performance on the day. Shot entirely on...
Film
Last Night | TEDxSydney 2023 Films
Last Night follows two women in search of lost time, reconciling secret selves with their longing for one another. In the darkness of the night, the moment before the...
Film
The Tipping Point | TEDxSydney 2023 Films
Miles, a 45-year old “Man-child”, tries to let a coin toss decide breakfast but the coin has other ideas, leading him to try everything to tip this stubborn hand...
Film
Real Housewives of the Apocalypse | TEDxSydney 2023 Films
Set in a future near you, the Real Housewives of the Apocalypse tells the story of four, once wealthy women as they cling to survival on the edge of...
Film
Plantspeak | TEDxSydney 2023 Films
A woman is on a romantic date with an unexpected object of desire. In this ode to ecosexuality we enter one woman’s personal Eden, where the boundaries between time...
Film
Why Do I Stand here? | 2022 Film Program
Vincent is an older man suffering with dementia, and carefully nursed by his daughter Amelia who visits him frequently, and so like every other day, she sits in his...
Film
Cadence | 2022 Film Program
In a seemingly picturesque piece of 1940s suburbia, a man receives a grim portent of his future from a television comedian, and faces the wrath of his long-suffering wife. Writer/Producer/Director/Editor...
Film
Goodbye Industrialist, Hello Circulist | 2022 Film Program
When two hikers discover a metaphysical ball of waste in the forest, they are transported through time to get a glimpse of what brought us here… to a place...
Film
Transitions | 2022 Film Program
Effat, a young Pakistani migrant living in Western Sydney receives news of her husband's passing. Stricken with grief, she begins to question her place in the world and her...
Film
Guardians of the River | 2022 Film Program
Activist and local environmental defender Manu Peni travels down the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea to raise awareness against the Frieda River mine. If the mine goes ahead,...
Film
How About Here? | 2022 Film Program
A couple travels to picturesque locations around Sydney and surrounds in search of the right place for a mysterious purpose, but they can’t seem to find the perfect place. Film...
Film
Each thought, action, and step we take leaves a lasting imprint.
Studio 3AM was honoured to create the opening film for TEDxSydney's 2022 flagship event exploring the theme of "Imprint". Through a lens of past, present and future,...
Talk
What happens when technology has a human face? | Mike Seymour
What happens when we put a face on our devices, faces that can talk, interact and see us in real time? In this revealing talk, researcher Mike Seymour explores the...
Video
What happens when technology has a human face? | Mike Seymour
What happens when we put a face on our devices, faces that can talk, interact and see us in real time? In this revealing talk, researcher Mike Seymour explores...
Video
Behind the Scenes with TEDxSydney 2018 Speakers
Didn't get a chance to meet the TEDxSydney 2018 speakers on the day? Well here is a chance for you to hear what they thought of the event and...
Talk
We need to embrace conflict | Maria Tran
We’re usually taught to avoid conflict, but what happens if we embrace it? By better understanding the stories of her refugee parents and through learning martial arts, actor and...
Film
The Dating Game | 2017 Film Program
In the game of love, sometimes you just need to roll the dice. Literally. A Yelldesign Production. Bio Founded in Melbourne by Matt Willis, Yelldesign has created Australia’s first fully dedicated,...
Film
Lâcher Prise (Letting Go) | 2017 Film Program
In the centre of Paris, a group of young deaf people gather together weekly, turn up the music and dance it out. Bio Jon Mark Oldmeadow is a director and...
Film
Ménage à Tetris | 2017 Film Program
Two Tetris blocks fall deeply in love. But there's only one problem; they can't quite seem to fit. Until they try something a little unconventional. A BMF Production.
Film
Nursed Back | 2017 Film Program
A nurse grieves the loss of a patient in an unconventional and unexpected way. A Jungle Production.
Film
Collective Consciousness | 2017 Film Program
Collective Consciousness has an undeniably positive effect on the individual. Can it affect change on society and our surroundings? A Passion Pictures Production. Bio David Colin is a French/Australian filmmaker, who...
Film
Wild at Heart | 2017 Film Program
An intimate glimpse into the life of an Australian wildlife filmmaker, living in one of the world's busiest cities - and the unexpected wild family that keeps her there.
Film
Donna | 2017 Film Program
Since the apology in 2008, the number of Indigenous children in out-of-home care has risen from 9,000 to over 16,000. This is one mother's story. A Pursekey Productions Production. Bio
Film
The Beejesus | 2017 Film Program
Three Australians form a cover band of the Bee Gees and try their luck on the lucrative tribute band circuit in America. Bio
Film
Magnum Opus | 2017 Film Program
In a world of visual saturation, one questions what place is left for originality and meaning. A Pixel Production. Bio
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Join Us for Special Screenings of the TED Cinema Experience
The electrifying TED Conference will be broadcast in cinemas around Australia this May and we will be hosting three special screenings at Hoyts Entertainment Quarter. The TED Conference in Vancouver...
Film
Synthetic Nature | 2016 Film Program
Andy Thomas creates digital life-forms that respond to archival birdsongs. Director and Producer: Andy Thomas Screened at TEDxSydney 2016
Film
The Carne | 2016 Film Program
A film made entirely of Donald Trump quotes. Director: Danielle Pearce Producers: Madeleine Gottleib and Sarah Christie Screened at TEDxSydney 2016
Film
Do You See Me? | 2016 Film Program
For months film maker, Jane Schneider, has admired the work of Luke Atkinson on Instagram. His candid photos document the people he sees around the city - often solitary...
Film
Woven Threads – The Gift | 2016 Film Program
One evening on a crowded dock Carina’s mother put her into a wooden boat with her younger brother and sister and four hundred other people hoping that she would...
Film
The Phoenix | 2016 Film Program
Arlene Blencowes is a single mum as well as a dual world boxing champion and world ranked combat athlete. Director and Producer: Jamie Andrei Screened at TEDxSydney 2016
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Paddle Boarding with Whales | 2016 Film Program
A paddle boarder encounters an unexpected moment of serenity with two whales. Director and Producer: Jaimen Hudson Screened at TEDxSydney 2016
Film
Albert Bluth Looks at People: Malcolm Goram Innovator | 2016 Film Program
Albert Bluth takes a look at the unique and interesting characters that live all around us. On this very special episode, Albert meets Malcolm Goram, an Innovator with a...
Film
Being A Robot Usher | 2016 Film Program
A day in the day in the life of the newest employee at the Sydney Opera House. Directed by Ian Williamson & Russ Tucker Screened at TEDxSydney 2016
Idea
Eight Ways to Increase Accessibility in a Post-Pandemic Digital Age
2020 was a rollercoaster of highs and lows. At its best, the pandemic accelerated technology development, introduced new ways of connecting with loved ones, and showed us...
News
Here’s why your health depends on you getting the proper sleep
Whether it’s a detox, going vegan or simply intermittent fasting, most people you talk to are slowly altering their lifestyles as they become more conscious of their personal wellbeing....
News
Five TED Talks on the Power of Purpose
In business, politics, social policy and in our personal lives, things rarely change until we hitch our wagons to aspirations and intentions - when we are driven...
News
What happens to your legacy every time you take a selfie?
Every day, across Australia, 2 millions selfies are taken. This pursuit is nothing new. When we feel at our best, we want other people to see it. Ever since...
News
These businesses are setting a sustainable legacy
We're living in a time where sustainability policies have moved past just being a ‘nice to have’ and into a must have. Whether you're an individual or an organisation,...
Idea
5 Women shaping culture for a more balanced future
Culture doesn’t just happen; it’s a complex ecosystem of varying beliefs, values, attitudes and behaviours all developed and shared by a group of people. It is grown...
Talk
Health autonomy in the palm of your hand | Dana Bradford
Neuroscientist, Dana Bradford passionately argues for coherent connected health to ensure that some of the most vulnerable people in our communities are connected - not only to practitioners...
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‘Finding the Heart’: Top takeaways from TEDWomen
The founder of the #MeToo movement, Tarana Burke, took the stage at TEDWomen, and opened the event:
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How your connection can define the future of technology
Driverless cars, robots conducting high-level surgeries powered by virtual reality headsets, ultra-fast connectivity presenting unfathomable opportunities; the future of technology is bright. But it’s also incredibly seamless, intuitive...
Partner Video
Macinley Butson | TEDxSydney 2018 | Ideas of Note Speakers Series
This series takes you on a journey to uncover and share the key turning points of various TEDxSydney alumni speakers to date. Each of the videos profile an individual who...
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What would happen if your everyday technology had a familiar face? Mike Seymour tells us
As humans, when we talk about our relationship with technology, the word ‘transactional’ mostly comes to mind. But, what if our connection to a particular device or...
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5 ways to take your idea to the next level
It won’t surprise you to know that we live, breathe and love ideas at TEDxSydney. We are inspired by original thinkers, empowered by innovators and emboldened by...
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Do we have the energy to be kind to ourselves?
In our last article, we saw how human energy depletion could be a barrier to kindness when we simply don’t have enough in the tank to give...
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What my first TEDxSydney event taught me about people and ideas
“It all comes down to the ideas and the people,” said Remo Giuffré, founder and licensee of TEDxSydney. “That is the essence of TED.”...
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Defining the Meaning of Belonging Workshop
We are more connected and the world is more accessible than ever yet we have trouble defining our identity and finding a place to call home. With so much...
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What does it take to change a mind? | Lucinda Beaman
As fact check editor at The Conversation, Lucinda Beaman sees first-hand the conflict between facts and beliefs. She offers a framework for understanding how we process information and how...
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Housing Crisis? How about Housing Solution. | Nicole Gurran
In this persuasive talk, Nicole Gurran explains why wealthy nations like Australia face crisis levels of housing inequality. She argues that the solutions lie in a rebuild of social...
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How diversity in Fire and Rescue will build a safer society | Bronnie Mackintosh
"We do more than just fight fires". In this engaging short talk, Firefighter Bronnie Mackintosh explains that a diverse Fire and Rescue workforce, one that truly reflects the society...
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A perfect apology in three steps | Jahan Kalantar
Saying sorry is something most of us are terrible at – we favour emojis over emotions. In this touching short talk, criminal defence lawyer Jahan Kalantar offers advice on...
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Do we have the [Human] energy to be kind?
A recent research collaboration between The University of Sydney Business School and wellbeing company Energx has uncovered a ‘Human Energy Crisis’...
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Why the stereotypes about millennials are holding us back | Nick Molnar
Millennials are often dismissed as ditsy, superficial, and lacking a strong work ethic. But serial entrepreneur Nick Molnar argues that millennials are the world’s most powerful force, and they’re...
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Sex work is integral to the feminist movement | Tilly Lawless
Tilly Lawless argues that the pre-occupation of many feminists with eradicating the sex industry, is at the expense of those in it. *Language warning / adult themes
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We need to rethink our privilege? | Q&A with Mariam Veiszadeh
In her talk at TEDxSydney 2017, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, Mariam Veiszadeh described how people with the most privilege tend not to admit, or even...
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What does ‘Shifting the Future’ mean?
Shifting the Future Shifting the Future is this year’s theme for TEDxYouth@Sydney, reflecting an optimism that believes that change is possible - that with fresh ideas and new...
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Rethinking Privilege | Mariam Veiszadeh
People with the most privilege tend not to admit, or even be aware they have it. Diversity and Inclusion consultant Mariam Veiszadeh explains how privilege and unconscious bias works...
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The Value of Deep Listening – The Aboriginal Gift to the Nation | Judy Atkinson
Judy Atkinson is an expert in understanding inter-generational healing and recovery from trauma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. At the core of this moving talk, she describes...
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Muscle Dysmorphia – The Male Eating Disorder | Scott Griffiths
While muscle dysmorphia, the 'male' eating disorder - is not really male, a disproportionate number of men are impacted by it. Researcher Scott Griffiths argues that eating disorders are...
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Eliminating Tobacco Companies From Investment Portfolios | Bronwyn King
"When you discover something unjust, even if by accident, you should have a go at fixing it.” When radiation oncologist, Bronwyn King learned she owned several tobacco companies by...
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Imposter Syndrome | Mike Cannon-Brookes
Mike Cannon-Brookes, co-founder of software company Atlassian, is an Australian business success story. In this surprisingly personal talk, he reveals how he constantly feels like an imposter, but how...
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How Camera Drones are Changing Our World
Camera drones are, literally, inverting the way we see the world. But could it be they are also changing the way we feel about the world? Is there some link...
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A New Way To Listen – A Conversation With Tralala Blip
Here at TEDxSydney we’ve discovered a new sound. Listening to Tralala Blip it’s soon apparent they aren’t about getting the notes right. There’s something in the way they...
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Meet The Speakers: Jordan Nguyen | TEDxSydney 2016
Meet The Speakers - Previewing Our 2016 Speaker Line-up Jordan Nguyen’s mission in life is to improve the lives of as many people as possible and to be a driving...
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Meet The Speakers: Cathy Wilcox | TEDxSydney 2016
Cathy Wilcox has been drawing cartoons since she was old enough to scratch the furniture. She honed her skills in the margins of school textbooks — always an eye...
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The Art of Dying Well
Ahead of Dr Ken Hillman's talk at TEDxSydney 2016, Ann Bain reflects on the passing of David Bowie and the art of dying well. David Bowie died as he...
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How Ideas Spread: Debating the Virus Analogy
As we discussed in the last article in our 'How Ideas Spread' series, our social networks play a critical role in the spread of ideas. Yet it doesn’t stop there,...
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How Ideas Spread: The Role of Social Networks
As we delve into our first investigation of how ideas spread (see the series intro here), we discover there’s one thing that most researchers seem to agree on...
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Playlist: How Ideas Spread
We at TEDxSydney think a lot about ideas - what they are, where they come from, and their power to change the world. But how do ideas catch on?...
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“When opportunity knocks”: wise words from 2014 Fast Ideas winner
Last year's Fast Ideas segment was won by Oliver Damian, who came up with the notion of rewarding people on the basis of what they contribute to society, not...
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Changing Attitudes, Changing Lives
One of TEDxSydney’s most popular talks to date is by the late, great Stella Young: teacher, comedian, journalist and activist. Her talk has reached more than 1,167,000...
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Playlist: The Post-Davos Playlist
Health, inequality, technology, climate change and the future of democracy dominated discussions at The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in January. In the wake of these discussions, we revisit...
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Playlist: TED’s take on love
Whether you’re trying to find love, save your relationship or justify that extra-marital affair with Bob (or Barb) from Accounts, the TED community has come up with some pretty...
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Playlist: Blow My Mind
It goes without saying that TEDxSydney talks are engaging, thought-provoking, and enlightening on many levels. Here we bring together the talks that went one step further, and completely blew our minds....
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Brad Norman: A deep dive into the world of whale sharks
Brad Norman is the CEO of ECOCEAN Inc., a not-for-profit organization that monitors whale sharks. In 1995, he established photo-identification as an accurate tool to identify and monitor the...
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Chris Neff: The myth of the rogue shark
Chris Neff is a third year PhD candidate in Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney. He is conducting the world's first doctoral dissertation on the politics...
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Changing the world, one sanitary pad at a time
Chantelle Baxter is the Cofounder of One Girl, a nonprofit that helps girls and women create change. She is working on LaunchPad, a project that sells affordable sanitary pads...
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TEDxSydney 2013 Crowd Farmed by Grow it Local
A short documentary that follows the challenges of attempting to feed 2,200 people in the Sydney Opera House audience of TEDxSydney 2013 using only home grown & locally grown food. Produced...
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Gina Wilson: Discovering One’s Intersex Self. A Personal Story
We invited three TEDxSydney Participants to share a personal story with the audience. Here, Gina Wilson takes us on a journey of sexual self discovery.
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Pitch for your chance to win $40,000 with St.George’s Kick Start
I bet you have a cracking business idea. Everyone does, right? It’s that great idea you had while waiting for the bus. It’s jotted down on...
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Top 10 TED talks that’ll change your life
You know those days when coffee, sex or Netflix just isn’t quite enough? Needing to feel motivated, inspired or just have a good ol’ cry? Luckily, we...
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Top 3 TED Talks to improve your health & wellbeing
Success in life can’t be solely measured by the progress made in our careers. But it's so much easier to focus on shorter-term career goals than building...
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Top 5 TED Talks On Creative Sustainability
Many scientists argue that if we continue to treat our world in the way we currently do, we will no longer be surrounded by natural beauty. As...
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5 Talks to watch to inspire you this January
As we head back to work, school and uni with 2019 unfolding, it makes for the perfect time to watch some TEDxSydney talks to get you through...
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Is social media destroying humankind?
With 1.95 billion daily active users on Facebook and Instagram combined, it’s not outrageous to say that we’ve reached peak social media. As the pendulum begins to...
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Ten Things You Might Not Know About TED and TEDxSydney
Here’s a handful of factoids about TED to add to your TEDxpertise. Since the first conference over 30 years ago, TED has grown into a cultural...
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Record Level of Partner Engagement for TEDxSydney 2016
Over the past seven years, TEDxSydney has grown to become one of the world’s leading TEDx events and is an annual pilgrimage for a creative and innovative community of...
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TED Book review: The Future of Architecture in 100 Buildings
Inspired by his 2014 TED Talk, architect Marc Kushner has published a little book powered by a big idea: That everyone loves architecture, even if they’re not...
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TED Book review: The Terrorist’s Son
Before he became Zak Ebrahim, the shy son of an Egyptian migrant and a Pittsburg native had an altogether different name. It was one that inspired fear in some,...
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65,000 yrs – the great history of Australian Aboriginal Astronomy | Kirsten Banks
Emus can’t fly, but there’s an Emu in the sky. People have been looking up to the stars for a long time, but for how long? Explore a different...
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The power and potential of curiosity-driven research | Suzie Sheehy
As Dr Suzie Sheehy explains, the conveniences of our modern lives owe much to curiosity-driven research. In this entertaining talk, she celebrates the virtue of seemingly pointless scientific research...
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Five things I learned from being the oldest employee at Facebook | Stephen Scheeler
Aged 47, Stephen Scheeler found himself the oldest hire at Facebook. Faced with a swirling hot tub of idealistic, ambitious millennials, Scheeler risked being dismissed as irrelevant. He set...
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Mathematics is the sense you never knew you had | Eddie Woo
In this illuminating talk, high school mathematics teacher and YouTube star Eddie Woo shares his passion for mathematics, declaring that "mathematics is a sense, just like sight and touch"...
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What I learned about conflict from living on “Mars” | James Bevington
Surely six people living in isolation for eight months as part of a simulated mission to Mars would experience some epic conflicts, right? James Bevington, the commander of Mission...
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How can we design AI that we trust? | Fang Chen
According to artificial intelligence professional, Dr Fang Chen, "the continual use of technology hinges upon human trust. It’s one of the main roadblocks to overcome". In this fascinating talk,...
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The robot doctor will see you now: evolution of robotic vision | Anjali Jaiprakash
In this enlightening talk, Robobiologist Anjali Jaiprakash demonstrates how she has used a robotic vision technology called Light Field to build a retina-imaging device that she hopes will help...
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A digital spinal cord that streams your thoughts | Thomas Oxley
In what could be the first direct link between AI and the human brain, interventional neurologist Thomas Oxley reveals the world's first minimally invasive digital spinal cord. He shares...
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All justice is social | Rod Bower
What does a just society look like, and how do we go about creating one? In this compelling talk, Father Rod Bower tackles the barriers everyone must overcome, to...
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The power and potential of the women’s game | Chyloe Kurdas
What if we could build a national competition? In this moving and inspiring talk, Australian Football League Women's (AFLW) Pioneer Chyloe Kurdas, details the barriers to success that she...
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What is YOUR Idea?
Thanks to everyone one who joined us at our Sumer Pitch Night - have a look at some of the images taken on the night. Summer Pitch Night Tuesday 13 February...
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Help Create The Future You Want To See | TEDxYouth@Sydney 2016
TEDxYouth@Sydney returns to Sydney Opera House on May 25th 2016. Made by young people, for young people, but with the eyes and ears of the world in mind, TEDxYouth@Sydney...
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Want to present YOUR idea on stage at TEDxSydney 2016?
Great ideas come to all of us at the strangest of times. Standing in the shower first thing in the morning, gazing out of the window on the commute...
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Why Good Culture Is Good Business – and What it Means for the Future of Sponsorship
In March 2016, our Head of Partnerships Kate Dezarnaulds presented the Keynote address at the Culture Business Conference in Sydney on Why Good Culture is Good Business. In the middle...
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First Speakers Announced for TEDxSydney 2016
We're excited to reveal the first speakers for our 2016 lineup, introducing 13 extraordinary people ready to share their bold ideas with Australia and beyond. Speakers as diverse as a...
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Connected in Cuba: TEDxHabana 2015 Report
TEDxSydney Head of Curatorial, Edwina Throsby, reports from TEDxHabana 2015: With hundreds of TED talks watched millions of times online, thousands of TEDx events around the world generating tens of thousands...
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TEDxSydney 2015 is Coming
It's that time of year again. The Big Red X is coming to Sydney Town. This video was produced for TEDxSydney by Peter Cramer at The MilkBar with the...