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Knowsley announces illuminating plans ‘A New Dawn’ to start its year as Borough of Culture

December 4, 2021
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by Editor

Knowsley will officially become the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture for 2022, promising an exciting year-long programme of events.

To start the year, Knowsley has confirmed that it will host a series of dramatic lighting installations across the borough. The programme, entitled ‘A New Dawn’, will include spectacular ‘moments of light’ as well as the illumination of town centres, public buildings and landmarks. 

The dramatic start to 2022 will catapult Knowsley into the spotlight for what will be an important and exciting year for the borough, its businesses and communities. 

Cllr Shelley Powell, Knowsley Council Cabinet Member for Communities & Neighbourhoods said: 

“The programme we have planned for the first couple of months of 2022 is really magical and something that will give every resident an opportunity to get involved and feel connected to the celebrations that will go on throughout the year. 

“The idea of the ‘lights coming on’ at the start of 2022 is something quite special and will be really powerful to see – especially as our year as Borough of Culture is the first since the pandemic. That gradual movement from darkness into the light will help to build momentum and we are delighted to be working with internationally renowned artists and producers to bring these amazing moments to Knowsley. We know how much River of Light captured people’s imagination in Liverpool, and A New Dawn really will be something just as spectacular.” 

 

Aqualux – 14 to 30 January – Kirkby town centre  


Aqualux is a stunning 8 metre by 3-metre-wide light installation that will be situated in Kirkby town centre for two weeks.

The artwork consists of 48 containers which can hold up to 1,000 litres of water – the average consumption of a household over a year. Coming to life after dark. the illuminated artwork will also be accompanied by music to create a memorable and magical experience while raising awareness of the need to conserve and protect our fragile water supplies. 

A switch on event will take place on 14 January which will include Spark illuminated drummers to welcome the installation to Kirkby. Aqualux is delivered in partnership with Blackpool Illuminations. 

The Magic Wood – 21, 22 and 23 January 2022 – Halewood


Over three consecutive evenings Court Farm Woods in Halewood will be transformed into an enchanted spectacle of light, music and fiery woodland creatures. Hand crafted, intricate fire sculptures will transform the space into an outdoor gallery of wonder where visitors will be able to wander through the attractions or stand and watch the spectacle unfold. 

The Magic Wood – A Fire Garden by Walk the Plank will be unique to Halewood and will feature performances from Bring The Fire Project, harpist Rebecca Mills and a special family performance set in giant golden birdcage. 

Numbers are limited so tickets need to be booked in advance from Wednesday 8 December. See www.cultureknowsley.co.uk for details. 

Gaia – 28 January to 17 February – St. Chad’s Church Kirkby


Luke Jerram’s ‘Gaia’ is an astonishing 6-metre-wide replica of the earth based on imagery and data from NASA. Suspended in the air and slowly revolving, the artwork – which will be housed in St. Chad’s Church in Kirkby – gives people a chance to see the planet, floating in three dimensions. 

A specially made surround sound composition by BAFTA and Ivor Novello award winning composer Dan Jones is played alongside the sculpture.

As a touring artwork, Gaia is famous across the globe and an exciting programme of events and activities is being devised for its visit to Kirkby. 

Tall Tales – 4 and 5 February 2022 – Stockbridge Village 


Tall Tales is a brand-new large-scale community artwork that will see Merecliff – a residential 16 storey tower in Stockbridge Village (adjacent to the M57 motorway) – animated and illuminated in light. The dramatic projection which will be accompanied by a soundtrack, will tell the story of local people and communities who have shared their stories, memories, hopes and dreams about the place they call home.

These Tall Tales, captured, interpreted and exaggerated by artists Illuminos will be brought to life over two incredible evenings in January. This event is being delivered in partnership with Knowsley Council, ForHousing and the local community. 

Submergence – 12 to 24 February – Huyton Village Centre


Submergence is a reflective, immersive walkthrough experience that will go on display in Sherbourne Square in Huyton Village. Consisting of thousands of individual points of suspended light, visitors are encouraged to enter the artwork to experience the amazing light illusion for themselves.

Alongside Submergence, Huyton will also be home to a second light installation still to be announced by world renowned experts Squid Soup. More details will be announced soon. 

New Dawn Light Spectacular – 18 and 19 February – Knowsley Hall

The New Dawn programme will come to a spectacular climax over two consecutive evenings in February. In two showings per evening, the iconic Knowsley Hall will be illuminated in a series of dramatic projections recreating a vision of a pop-up story book – a fairy-tale of lights and sound telling the stories of Knowsley. 

Delivered by video projection artist’s Illuminos and accompanied by an atmospheric soundtrack from renowned composer Patrick Dineen the spectacular will create a unique and memorable moment for all visitors. 

Numbers are limited, so anyone interested in attending should register to be part of a ballot to receive ‘golden tickets’ to this spectacular event. Details can be found here www.cultureknowsley.co.uk/new-dawn-light-spectacular/. 

All of these events will be free for the public to attend (although some will require tickets to be reserved in advance).

Full details of all the events happening as part of New Dawn are available on www.cultureknowsley.co.uk

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