The Lightbulb Moment with Vivid Ideas Curator Tory Loudon

The Lightbulb Moment explores electrifying moments of realisation and inspiration from entrepreneurs in diverse fields. 

Hosted by cultural entrepreneur and author, Emilya Colliver, we ask entrepreneurs about their “lightbulb moment” i.e. their creative epiphany, to find out what brought it on and how they followed through with it to get where there are today. Each episode is packed with practical tips to work towards your own lightbulb moment.

In this episode, we chat with Tory Loudon, a senior executive with a proven track record of twenty years of experience in the creative industries and arts management. Curator of Vivid Ideas for Vivid Sydney 2023, Loudon played a pivotal role in organising a festival that captivated local, national, and international audiences. The event showcased an array of cultural experiences celebrating creativity, technology, and innovation, while also highlighting the vibrancy of Sydney to both visitors and the community.

Loudon has created and produced festivals, programs, and large-scale events for prestigious cultural organisations such as Sydney Opera House, The Guardian and Carriageworks, Recently, she was appointed as the Head of Public Programs and Engagement at Sydney Theatre Company.