Join Light Up The North for a series of talks exploring the dynamic world of light art. Hear from exhibiting artists at Light Up Lancaster and engage with expert guests as we examine the phenomenal rise of light events across the UK, and the cultural and economic impact of light festivals on our towns and cities.
Join us in person or online! The talks are free, but booking is required.
The events take place across two days, two cities, and two festivals — come to one or both!
- Friday 7 November, Bradford – 11am & 2pm (The Chamber, City Hall)
- Saturday 8 November, Lancaster – 11am & 2pm (The Music Room, The Storey)
Tine will join the panel 2pm–3pm | Illuminating Success: The Rise of Light Festivals
Drawing on her experience of creating interactive artworks for festivals and public spaces, Tine will discuss how light art can invite people to explore, play and experience their surroundings differently. Light festivals can create shared moments between strangers, encourage new ways of moving through a town or city, and bring art into everyday spaces where it can be encountered by audiences beyond traditional cultural venues.
The panel will also examine the cultural and economic impact of light festivals, alongside the challenges facing the sector within an increasingly difficult funding landscape.
The discussion is chaired by Phil Hargreaves, Artistic Director of Freedom Festival, with Kate Harvey, Director of Projects at Artichoke; Daniel Berstein, CEO of Emergency Exit Arts; and Dr Tine Bech of Tine Bech Studio.
