Beam' will illuminate ten of Harrogate's most iconic buildings and green spaces using lighting beams and projections.
Locations revealed for Harrogate's brand new light festival Ten of Harrogate’s most iconic buildings and green spaces will be lit up this weekend as part of a brand new light festival. 'Beam' by Harrogate International Festivals will illuminate the spa town on Friday (15th March) and Saturday (16th) from dusk till 10pm each evening. A number of landmark spaces will be animated with lights and soundscapes designed by the international artist and lighting designer James Bawn. So with ten attractions set to feature, what can visitors expect to see? 1 Valley Gardens - Working with sound artist Dan Fox, Beam is transforming the Elgar Walk within the Valley Gardens with a ‘Glittering Grove.’ 2 Crescent Gardens - Using searchlights to cast patterns across the sky, the lights and soundscape will create a magical spectacle. 3 Picture Frame | Montpellier Hill - See yourself in a different light as the Picture Frame is picked out in different colours to accentuate the design. 4 Cenotaph & Field of Light - Illuminating the Cenotaph war memorial with narrow beams of light, paying tribute to the sacrifices of those who served. 5 St Peter’s Church - Subtle lighting to highlight the beautiful architecture provides a serene and contemplative atmosphere for visitor to reflect and find solace. 6 Jubilee Memorial - See Queen Vic bathed in colour to accentuate the architecture of this memorial, commemorating the 1887 Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. 7 Victoria Shopping Centre - A dynamic lighting design, complemented by a carefully curated soundscape will elevate the architecture of this building inspired by the work of Palladio in Italy 450 years ago. 8 The Exchange Building - The central stairwell of The Exchange will be illuminated to be seen from miles around. Searchlights on the roof will cast beams of light into the night sky. 9 Library Gardens & Library - The Library Gardens will be carefully lit, playing with light and shadow, whilst the Carnegie Library will tell stories through light projection on the front of the building. 10 Cedar Court Hotel - A colourful, animated light will wash the building in colour, illuminating the beautiful architecture. The event is led by Harrogate International Festivals and supported by Future 50, North Yorkshire Council, Visit North Yorkshire and Harrogate Business Improvement District (BID). It's free for everyone to attend. [caption id="attachment_103569" align="aligncenter" width="900"] The Beam trail in Harrogate.[/caption] Business owners in the town and members of the local community are encouraged to get involved by creating their own lights and putting them on display in their windows to enhance the trail. Sharon Canavar, chief executive at Harrogate International Festivals, said:
“This is one of our most ambitious and exciting projects to date. “We passionately believe not only in our wonderful town but also in the importance of free, public arts and culture events and their ability to bring people together. “They enrich our lives and we would be poorer without them, which is why I would like to thank our partners – Future 50, North Yorkshire Council, Visit North Yorkshire and Harrogate Business Improvement District (BID) – for their support in helping make this exciting project a reality.”Find out more about Beam online here. Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.
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