Bourne’s special evening of illuminations on Saturday is offering an unforgettable experience, thanks to the magic of the mesmerising Illumaphonium.
Bourne in Lights event organisers have added the lights-and-music apparatus to the evening’s light projections and entertainment, all part of a series of free events funded by the Government’s Welcome Back Fund.
The giant installation has over 100 touch sensitive illuminated chime bars producing ever-changing patterns of light and sound, spreading out like waves over the giant instrument’s surface to create music spontaneously and collaboratively.
Cllr Rosemary Trollope-Bellew, Cabinet Member for Culture and Visitor Economy, said: “Bourne in Lights will be a fabulous event with lots of things to see and do, not least to experience Illumaphonium, which I am certain will draw crowds of people to see and play it.
“Let’s bring the whole community together for the evening and really make Bourne shine.”
Michael Davis, musician and Illumaphonium inventor said: “The social function of Illumaphonium is togetherness. Something we as humans are craving now more than ever.
“Music is the one universal communication tool that requires no language. By participating in spontaneous music making, we create and experience equality together with those around us. Creating music is free and beautiful. It can bring all kinds of people together, and it does.”
Bourne In Lights (Saturday 19 March) is a free event on North Street organised by the Different Light Collective in partnership with Bourne Town Council, Bourne Events Group and South Kesteven District Council. The street will be closed to traffic from 3pm with a trail for people to follow, as shops, pubs and food outlets stay open late.
The Welcome Back Fund is providing councils across England a share of £56m from the European Regional Development Fund to support the safe return to high streets and help build back better from the pandemic.
