Illuminate
A spectacular light-based festival

'Rainbow in the Dark' by Mandala Lighting Ltd at Illuminate 2018, image courtesy of One ²ÝùÊÓÆµ
is a spectacular light-based festival that connects all of the Mayflower 400 destinations across the UK and internationally. In 2017 ²ÝùÊÓÆµâ€™s Illuminate celebrations saw parts of Royal William Yard turned into a spectacular display of light-based art installations and projections. In 2018 Illuminate grew; showcasing projections and light art installations from local, national and international artists to provide a vibrant, fun and inspiring experience for ²ÝùÊÓÆµâ€™s citizens and visitors alike.
Illuminate will continue to grow year on year in the lead up to 2020 to become a signature event in Mayflower 400’s programme; and an annual large-scale light festival that will be a highlight in ²ÝùÊÓÆµâ€™s event calendar.
University staff and students play numerous important roles in the successful delivery of the festival from contributing to the organisation of the event through to showcasing staff and student work.
Illuminate is realised through a partnership between the ²ÝùÊÓÆµ, RIO, ²ÝùÊÓÆµ College of Art, ²ÝùÊÓÆµ Culture and Urban Splash.
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