According to New South Wales Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner, Vivid 2012 attracted more than 500,000 visitors to the outdoor exhibition and events,[REF] generating around $10 million in income for the state,[REF] whereas Vivid 2013 attracted more than 800,000 visitors, contributing more than $20 million to the NSW economy [REF].
In 2014, the festival involved the Opera House, Walsh Bay, Circular Quay, The Rocks, North Sydney, Darling Harbour, and, joining in for the first time, Harbour Lights, The Star and Carriageworks.