Bradford is #LiT this November

5pm - 8.30pm |The Wool Exchange

This mesmerising artwork by Illuminos will use light projection to transform the historic Wool Exchange into a vast, colourful, winter clock, filled with a curious collection of woollen items. As the clock chimes, time begins to turn backwards and the items in the machinery start to unravel, with threads flying outwards until - in a cacophony of bleating - sheep begin to leap and bounce down the tower, chewing on the machinery in a magical celebration of light and sound.

4pm - 7pm | The Broadway

Nutkhut presents the ethereal Lotus Flower. Associated with the Goddess Lakshmi, the Lotus Flower symbolises enlightenment and will illuminate and inspire audiences with its majestic and enchanting presence. Pop in to the Broadway Bradford to experience this beautiful and unique light-sculpture.

10am - 9pm | Bradford Cathedral

Visit the spectacular Bradford Cathedral, re-imagined by artists Akeelah Bertram and Adam Glatherine with technologist Simon Fletcher. This interactive, visual and sound experience will transform the Cathedral’s organ into 44 responsive light-organ ‘pipes’, visualising its sound in a vibrant array of colour. Light Organ is a site specific celebration of the Cathedrals unique history, invigorating its diverse architecture with a responsive light display.

4pm - 00am | North Parade

Lightweave is a woven installation of light cables and ribbon, using macramé techniques on a huge scale to transform the exterior of 20-24 North Parade. The piece was devised by local artist, Alison Smith, to celebrate the benefits of making for wellbeing, bringing light and colour in times of darkness.

TIMES AND LOCATIONS

The Bradford Boar
5.30pm & 7.30pm
Roaming from the Wool Exchange to Speakers Corner

Rombald the Giant
7pm & 9pm
Bottom of Ivegate

The Cottingley Fairies
6.15 & 8.15
Roaming from North Parade to Tyrell Street

5pm - 9pm | City Park

Henna designs like no henna you have seen before, and all absolutely FREE! With an array of colours to choose from, get yourself an eye catching nighttime look. The paints dry quickly on the skin and last all night. Simply wash off with water. The paints are designed for the body, are non-toxic and cosmetically certified. Not suitable for under 3’s.

Join the Bradford Stories Bus as they park up on Market Street, bringing story time, breakdancing, poetry and much more for all the family. Meet the Literacy Champions, try your hand at breakdancing with Bradford's own Bboy superstar Lloyd 'Tranquil' Thompson, take the mic with poet Shareena Lee Satti, or just relax and read a book! Click here for session times and booking information.

5pm - 10pm | Kirkgate

In a New Light is the latest installation by artistic duo Walter & Zoniel which will take over a currently empty shop front on Kirkgate. Utilising a colourful cascade of repurposed car headlights, controlled by motion sensors, passers by are invited to play with the light installation by waving, moving, or dancing in front of it.

5pm - 10pm | Ivegate

Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder is a series of photographic light boxes by artist Shanaz Gulzar. Inspired by the beauty of Ivegate, the images explore the concept of beauty as we each individually see it, featuring close-up shots of detritus and things that are often considered ugly, until you look closer to discover their beauty.

5pm - 10pm | Kirkgate

Get a luxury bonfire inspired dessert, a hot chocolate or a coffee, from Nero's Ices, a food and light installation by Bloomin' Buds Theatre Company. Be transported back to the late 1800s, when Guisseppi Nero came to England and set up his own ice cream business, Nero's Ices. Experience the story in this audio and a light spectacular.

Tapestry Arts, Tong
25 Oct - 08 Nov

Paying homage to Bradford’s past glories and future success, Tapestry of Light will illuminate the iconic red brick chimney of what was once a mill and is now home to Tapestry Arts on Factory Street. During the night, the chimney will be transformed into a giant piece of art, using modern day lighting technology to project a radiant palette of colour and movement onto the historic building.

Bingley Arts Centre
03 - 06 Nov | 5pm - 9pm

Light in the Balance by Axiom Live is an audio-visual installation set to transform the woodland outside Bingley Arts Centre, scattering beams of light through the bare branches of the trees and surrounding foliage to create a mesmerising moving canvas of light and shadows. A fully immersive audio-visual experience will be created using light beams, mirror balls and haze with an accompanying soundscape.

Keighley Library
05 & 06 Nov | 5.30pm - 9.30pm

Artist Steve Manthorp will illuminate the exterior of Keighley Library with an imaginative projection artwork inspired by the library's archives and collections. Using a mixture of archival imagery of Keighley and illustrations and images from books, Treasures will create a moving banner of imagery that showcases the building’s incredible architecture and re-connects audiences to the treasures held within.

Haworth Parish Church
02 - 08 Nov | 4.30pm - 9.30pm

Bradford’s rich history in wool and textile manufacture once led to Bradford gaining the title “Wool Capital of the World”. Spin Me a Yarn by Studio Vertigo is a large luminous ball of wool that is discovered by viewers who follow the trail of the yarn to reach the ball. A light-hearted and playful artwork that is accessible for all and provides a vibrant and colourful experience.

Keighley Cavendish Street
25 Oct - 12 Nov | 5pm - 00am

Brighter Bradford is a colourful illuminated typography installation by artist Nathan Evans, and inspired by the rich industrial history of the region. Brighter Bradford will shine a positive, hopeful message from Keighley and across the district, playfully provoking a calming moment of thought, self reflection, reassurance and optimism for the future.

Keighley Creative are on a mission to Light Up Keighley this winter as part of Window Wanderland. Book onto a creative workshop, or collect a do-it-yourself craft pack from Keighley Creative to help you create your very own window art. Display your creations at home on Bonfire Night weekend, 05 - 06 November, or get them to Keighley Creative for display in their gallery window.
Go to www.windowwanderland.com to find out more or contact @KeighleyCreative on Facebook.

Shipley & Saltaire
13 Nov | 4pm - 5.30pm

A narrow boat and a band, lit in the dark, on the Leeds to Liverpool canal.

On Saturday 13th November, at dusk, much loved local streetband The Peace Artistes will sail their floating musical installation from Shipley, through Saltaire, to Hirst Wood and back again.

Don't miss this musical narrow boat as it travels along the canal, filling your evening with music and light.