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Carnival of the Lights
Thursday, 25th October
The Carnival of the Lights returns for its 2nd year, featuring Blackpool’s illuminated trams parading in convoy, and led by the illuminated drummers from Worldbeaters Music – Spark! – Lightpool favourites.
The Carnival of the Lights returns for its 2nd year, featuring Blackpool’s illuminated trams parading in convoy, and led by the illuminated drummers from Worldbeaters Music – Spark! – Lightpool favourites.
Dancing in the Moonlight
Friday, 26th October
For one night only, dance in the UKs most feted ballroom under the moonlight of Luke Jerram’s spectacular installation, a 7m pixel-perfect replica of our closest astral neighbour.
Resident organists Chris Hopkins and Mark Speight will serenade you to an appropriate selection of night-themed classics.
Entrance is Free, no dancing experience necessary. The ballroom will remain open until 10.30pm for you to enjoy Jerram’s work.
RUSH
Friday, 26th October
RUSH will be a dance, light and projection-mapping masterpiece in Blackpool on the iconic site of the old police station, scheduled for demolition. Inspired by the post-2008 global cultural phenomenon of protest and riot, RUSH tells the stories that matter to Blackpool and Wyre residents in a huge release of energy and creativity. It develops into a celebration of the power within community – Blackpool always keeping the lights on.
Presented in association with LeftCoast
RUSH will be a dance, light and projection-mapping masterpiece in Blackpool on the iconic site of the old police station, scheduled for demolition. Inspired by the post-2008 global cultural phenomenon of protest and riot, RUSH tells the stories that matter to Blackpool and Wyre residents in a huge release of energy and creativity. It develops into a celebration of the power within community – Blackpool always keeping the lights on.
Presented in association with LeftCoast
IGNiPOTENS by Pyronix
Saturday, 27th October
For its UK premier, Belgian performance troupe Pyronix invite you to immerse yourself in a fantastic universe where fire is at the heart of an endless struggle. Ignipotens presents the ruthless competition that binds the most powerful fire masters. With precise choreography and intense music, you’ll be taken on an intense and explosive visual journey.
With a procession from the comedy carpet leading the crowd to St Johns Square for the performance
For its UK premier, Belgian performance troupe Pyronix invite you to immerse yourself in a fantastic universe where fire is at the heart of an endless struggle. Ignipotens presents the ruthless competition that binds the most powerful fire masters. With precise choreography and intense music, you’ll be taken on an intense and explosive visual journey.
With a procession from the comedy carpet leading the crowd to St Johns Square for the performance
Fit2Glow
September – October
Through the Illuminations season we have been working with communities across Fylde and Wyre. New for 2018, Fit2Glow, in partnership with Blackpool FC Community Trust, has seen hundreds of primary school kids take part in glow-in-the dark football tournaments.
The Grand Final will take place in the Winter Garden’s Empress Ballroom, Thursday 25th October, 3pm-5pm.The winning schools from each heat, will also receive an in-school workshop from the Head of the Illuminations, and receive a special Illuminations artwork unique to this event.
Through the Illuminations season we have been working with communities across Fylde and Wyre. New for 2018, Fit2Glow, in partnership with Blackpool FC Community Trust, has seen hundreds of primary school kids take part in glow-in-the dark football tournaments.
The Grand Final will take place in the Winter Garden’s Empress Ballroom, Thursday 25th October, 3pm-5pm.The winning schools from each heat, will also receive an in-school workshop from the Head of the Illuminations, and receive a special Illuminations artwork unique to this event.
Lumidogs
October
Bark by ‘pup’ular demand! LumiDogs 2018 is going to be bigger and better than ever before!
During the workshop you will be working alongside a team of ‘rex’perts and costume designers as they assist you in the creation of the most perfect and bespoke illuminated costume for your dog.
Everyone who takes part in our ‘woof’tastic workshop will be invited to join the LumiDog’s Parade at the Carnival of the Lights and Illuminated Tram Parade on Thursday 25th October..
Bark by ‘pup’ular demand! LumiDogs 2018 is going to be bigger and better than ever before!
During the workshop you will be working alongside a team of ‘rex’perts and costume designers as they assist you in the creation of the most perfect and bespoke illuminated costume for your dog.
Everyone who takes part in our ‘woof’tastic workshop will be invited to join the LumiDog’s Parade at the Carnival of the Lights and Illuminated Tram Parade on Thursday 25th October..
Light and the Creative Economy
Thursday 18 October
The 7 leading northern light festivals of the Light Up the North (LUTN) network, and innovation agency Nesta are inviting artists, producers, funders, and cultural businesses together to explore and debate the creative economy, alternative forms of finance in the sector and the social and environmental sustainability of our cities. Free to attend
The 7 leading northern light festivals of the Light Up the North (LUTN) network, and innovation agency Nesta are inviting artists, producers, funders, and cultural businesses together to explore and debate the creative economy, alternative forms of finance in the sector and the social and environmental sustainability of our cities. Free to attend
