Bolton will shine once again as the "Put Big Light on Festival" returns this year with a display of light art installations from artists. The free festival, which is curated by Things That Go on Things, will take place from December 5 to 8. The first festival of its kind for the town last year attracted more than 50,000 visitors, who came to see the light art trail.
This year features a huge art installation by NOVAK, which will be YARN :, a stunning large-scale projection onto Bolton’s iconic Town Hall, featuring music by Ed Carter. This installation will transform the building into a series of captivating scenes filled with vibrant colour, dynamic motion, and immersive sound. (Image: Bolton Council) The artwork honours Bolton’s rich history, tracing its journey from a small rural market town to a powerhouse of the Industrial Revolution, transforming working practices across the globe.
It highlights the vibrant production of the town’s mills and the work of its renowned designers, while also showcasing some of Bolton’s most cherished landmarks and its current role as Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture. Cllr Nadeem Ayub, executive cabinet member for culture said: “We are delighted to bring back the Put Big Light On Festival this year, especially having won Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture. “This event proved to be a highlight of Bolton’s arts and cultural calendar, and it offers a fantastic family-friendly attraction for the winter season.
(Image: Henr.
