The Light in Winter 2015
Fed Square's illuminating three-week winter festival returns, culminating in the much-loved solstice celebration.
Overview
Federation Square will shine bright this June, with the latest edition of The Light in Winter. The three-week festival in the heart of the city will once again illuminate the works of local and international artists through forums, installations, performances and more.
The centrepiece of this year’s program is the world premiere of 'Molecules of Light', a laser installation from UK artist Chris Levine commissioned especially for Federation Square. Other standouts include 'Luminous Intervention', a bioluminescent exhibition in The Atrium’s Fracture Gallery; as well as 'The Light Revolution', a public discussion event presented by Science in Public. A number of performances will take place around 'Leempeeyt Weeyn', the ceremonial campfire created by artist Vicki Couzens at the inaugural festival back in 2007.
The festival wraps up on June 20 with the solstice celebration, a free evening of light, music, performance and dance. The North East Melbourne Chinese Association will choreograph a giant flash mob, while local band Amplified Elephants will rock out inside a giant knitted egg.
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