The Return of WINTERLIGHT – December 11 2016!
At dusk on December 11th people will gather at Sowerby Bridge Station. The audience will witness the spectacle of the gathering of the huge geese and the Gigantes y Cabezudos of the Mortal Orchestra. They will be escorted by attendees, dressed in illuminated costumes and will process to the festival site accompanied by a fugue, specially written for the giant puppets. When the procession arrives at the Festival site at Hollins Mill Lane, they will be greeted by a performance to deliver the golden eggs, choreographed by Calderdale Theatre School. The giant puppets will decorate the street alongside illuminated lanterns.
We will begin with The New York Brass Band performing to a bespoke video projected on to the buildings by digital artist Andy McKeowen. The audience will then be entertained by Granny Turismo, the first and only shopping trolley dance display team. The crowd will be engaged with a roving performance consisting of Bunraku-style illuminated puppets. Mr Wilsons Second Liners will entertain the audience by a walk-about music performance followed by Artizani with a six-metre, inflatable illuminated mobile lobster. The interior of the building will include an installation of lanterns and projections from local art students. The evening will conclude with Fire Beneath The Sea, a nine-piece rock band and a fantastic firework display.
We will begin with The New York Brass Band performing to a bespoke video projected on to the buildings by digital artist Andy McKeowen. The audience will then be entertained by Granny Turismo, the first and only shopping trolley dance display team. The crowd will be engaged with a roving performance consisting of Bunraku-style illuminated puppets. Mr Wilsons Second Liners will entertain the audience by a walk-about music performance followed by Artizani with a six-metre, inflatable illuminated mobile lobster. The interior of the building will include an installation of lanterns and projections from local art students. The evening will conclude with Fire Beneath The Sea, a nine-piece rock band and a fantastic firework display.
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Winterlight is the events arm of Sowerby Bridge Fire & Water whose aim is to develop an exciting and creative hub, embracing cultural, educational and economic activities to revitalise the historic centre of Sowerby Bridge. For more information go to Sowerby Bridge Fire & Water
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How you can help
Anyone wishing to donate to Winterlight should go to Fire & Water and donate, adding a message about the money being for Winterlight.
Donations (min £5) should be no more than £10 any one time to get the best benefit from match funding – but of course you can make as many donations as you want, you can do individual donations or set up a standing order.
Donations (min £5) should be no more than £10 any one time to get the best benefit from match funding – but of course you can make as many donations as you want, you can do individual donations or set up a standing order.
Testimonials
"Fantastic evening/night, everyone that pulled this together, donated time, skills and equipment thank you so much it's great to see a community come together for the good of art, music and togetherness. You all should be very very proud of yourselves. Many thanks guys and galls x" |
"Absolutely AMAZING event, a real feast for the eyes!!! Incredible work everyone involved!!" "Strange & awesome at the same time, a great combination. Thanks organisers." |
Previous Winterlight Festivals
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