22nd – 24th October 2020
Light Night Leeds events will begin with Laser Light City on October 22-24 from 6pm until 11pm.
Specially designed to allow people to enjoy the event safely, remotely and in line with social distancing, Laser Light City will give residents all across the city the chance to take charge of an incredible crisscrossing network of light beams shining from the rooftops of seven Leeds buildings.
Visible from miles around, the colours, movement and pattern of the impressive display, which is sponsored by The Light, can be controlled using a smartphone, tablet or computer and watched either in person, at home or via a live online video stream.
Created by BAFTA winning artist Seb Lee, the event on October 22-24 will be the first in stunning series of illuminated art works taking place through the autumn and winter, all aimed at bringing the city some light relief during an incredibly difficult year.
“Arts events have become so few and far between recently because of coronavirus, and I wanted to do something that enables people to express their creativity in a unique and playful way.
“When else in your life would you have full control of huge sky lasers using your phone? It will be the first time we have done something of this scale in a city, and I hope it will be a spectacular and memorable experience for people of all ages in Leeds.”
Leeds has become known across the world for its hugely popular Light Night events over the past 15 years. But restrictions in place to control the spread of COVID-19 and a vastly reduced budget have meant that the city’s usual October Light Night Festival has had to evolve and adapt.
For this year’s events, people are not being encouraged to travel into the city centre in large numbers or to gather in specific spaces, but instead enjoy events from a distance or remotely, over the course of the coming months. The experience can be seen from all over the city so there is no need to gather in a particular place. Anyone enjoying Light Night wherever they are is encouraged not to gather in groups, practice social distancing, wash and sanitise hands regularly and wear masks on public transport.
For more information about events presented by Light Night Leeds, visit: www.lightnightleeds.co.uk or connect via social media.
