Light Up Conference 2024

Join us in Wakefield City Centre on Friday 15 November for a chance to connect and network with light art professionals from across the North of England and beyond.

The Light Up Conference 2024 is an opportunity to meet light artists and festival organisers to discuss topics ranging from funding and accessibility, to the creative process and sustainability. A full day of panels, presentations and workshops will welcome speakers from the UK and abroad, who will be sharing their passion, knowledge and insight.

This conference is part of Our Year – Wakefield District 2024, an inclusive year-long celebration of Wakefield district and an invitation to enjoy 366 days of culture, creativity and connection for everyone, everywhere.  Find out more at www.ouryear2024.co.uk

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Agenda

Agenda

9-10am: Arrival & Registration

10am: Welcome & Introductions

10.15am: Light Art in the North of England – from strength to strength

10.45am: Case Study – Sustainability at the heart of light art

11.15am: Coffee break

11.30am: Panel – Stories & heritage as the basis for creation

12.15: Panel – It’s not all about the tech!

1 pm – 2.30pm: Lunch break

1.30pm: Live demo

2.30pm: Panel – How diverse & accessible is light art?

3.30pm Panel – Funding for festivals & light artists

4.30pm: closing remarks and drinks reception

Tour of Light Up Wakefield

Speakers include:

  • Martin Ersted, Ball & Brand
  • Rob Vale, Illuminos
  • Amelia Kosminsky
  • Mark Csoke, Fényszóró Visual
  • Shanaz Gulzar, Bradford 2025
  • Richard Wheater, Neon Workshops
  • Anna Heinrich & Leon Palmer, Heinrich & Palmer
  • Julie Brown, Imitating the Dog
  • Phil Holmes, Lightpool
  • Zarah Hussain
  • Natasha Howes, Leeds Light Night
  • Stephen Newby, Studio Vertigo
  • Liz West