4/29/2023 0 Comments Until dawn flickr galleryThe Magic Wood – 21, 22 and 23 January 2022 – Halewood There is no need to book tickets and it is completely free to the public.Īs part of Knowsley’s New Dawn programme Aqualux will be complemented by additional light installations across the borough. The experience will run on a loop for 20 minutes with a short break in between meaning visitors can arrive at any time after 4pm to experience the attraction. The stunning 8-metre by 3-metre-wide light installation consists of 48 containers which can hold up to 1,000 litres of water – that is the same as the average water consumption of one person in a year, just at home.Ĭoming to life after dark, the illuminated artwork is accompanied by music to create a memorable and magical experience whilst also raising awareness of the need to conserve and protect our fragile water supplies.Īqualux will be illuminated between 4pm and 9pm, every day until Friday 28 January. Take a look at the photos in this Flickr album. “And this is just the start, there is so much more happening, and I hope that Aqualux has given people a taste of what to expect throughout the rest of the year.”Īqualux is the first of a series of light installations coming to Knowsley to form ‘New Dawn’ and which kicks of the borough’s year programme of events. And that’s what Borough of Culture is all about – we want everyone to get involved and enjoy themselves, create memories and enjoy these special moments. Everyone was really enjoying themselves and getting involved – dancing and singing along to Aqualux. Spark Illuminated Drummers brought the beat to the heart of Kirkby with their mesmerising performances and soon after Aqualux was officially switched on by Knowsley Council’s Deputy Leader, Cllr Louise Harbour.Ĭllr Harbour commented: “After months in the planning, we wanted this first event to be really special – and it was! It was wonderful to see so many people and there was such a lovely atmosphere. Hundreds of people gathered in the town centre to celebrate this exciting start to the year and visitors young and old quickly got into the party spirit. Knowsley’s year as Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture got off to an illuminating start, with the switch on of Aqualux in Kirkby Town Centre last Friday (14th Jan).
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