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Countdown to Bristol Light Festival 2023 begins
With the opening of Bristol Light Festival just days away, the countdown is officially on to the city’s annual free light spectacular, bigger than ever for 2023.
From 5-10pm daily the 11 interactive and immersive light installations featured in this year’s trail – most of which have never been seen in Bristol – will come to life in different locations around the city centre.
There are several brand-new commissions for this year’s festival, including Let Us Shine from Morag Myerscough, and Beam by PYTCH, which will transform Castle Bridge into an ever-changing light sculpture, criss-crossed by lasers.
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Award-winning visual artist Marcus Lyall’s Scream the House Down is likely to be a highlight for many visitors, alongside Trumpet Flowers, the giant playable flower forest created by Amigo and Amigo.
Scream the House Down – photo: Marcus Lyall
Trumpet Flowers – photo: Amigo and Amigo
Alongside the installations, people walking the trail will find many of Bristol’s most famous landmarks illuminated in celebration of the event, including the Victoria Rooms, the Wills Memorial Building, Millennium Square, Bristol Hippodrome, Temple Meads train station, PRYZM and City Hall on the opening night.
“Visitors can take in each installation across one evening or come across multiple nights and really explore the city,” says Katherine Jewkes, creative director of Bristol Light Festival. “We’re so excited to fill Bristol with colour and light and for people to experience this year’s event.”
Sirens – photo: Studio McGuire
Continuum – photo: Illumaphonium
In honour of the event, many city centre businesses will be laying on additional benefits and experiences throughout the festival. Left Handed Giant have created a limited edition ‘Bright Beams’ pale ale, St George’s Bristol will be offering a special cocktail called ‘The Lumen’, and Hey Dude bar will have a special offer on Bristol Beer Factory’s ‘Laser Juice’ from 5-8pm during the 10 day event.
St Nick’s Market will be offering late opening hours until 9pm on Saturday 4 and 11 February, and for those looking to extend the party, PRYZM will be hosting light-inspired club nights over the last weekend, including a laser rave on February 10.
Swing Song – photo: Andre Pattenden
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Bristol Light Festival 2023 runs from February 3-12, at 5-10pm daily. For more information, a map of the installations and locations, and updates about the event, visit www.bristollightfestival.org or follow @bristol_light_fest on Insta.
Main photo: PYTCH
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