Parade to shine a spotlight on Berwick
'Outdoor spectacular to transform town's Barracks'
Berwick's Barracks are being lit up this weekend for a special art project celebrating the town's history.
Images of hundreds of local people will be projected onto the historic walls over three evenings - starting tonight (Friday, February 28th).
Among those featured in the Berwick Parade are representatives from the town's annual Riding of the Bounds, Highland dancers, harbour workers, wild swimmers, cyclists and dog walkers.
The free displays will be accompanied by a live band playing the music of The King’s Own Scottish Borderers, who were once based there.
Matthew Rosier is the artist behind the project. He told Greatest Hits Radio: "The idea was to reimagine this historic military space, as a space for the community and one for celebration, and a parade like this felt like the perfect way to do that; and to bring people's joy and creativitiy into this space to light it up in these dark winter months.
"I hope we'll create a festival atmosphere; people have a good time; and, ultimately, come away with a sense of awe at how interesting and diverse and fun their community is. And feel more connected to this space and, hopefully, each other."
Berwick Parade has been commissioned by the trust behind the town's Maltings Theatre on behalf of Create Berwick.
The five-year initiative, supported by the North East Combined Authority and Northumberland County Council, is designed to boost the town's reputation as a visitor destination through investment in arts, creative businesses and culture.
Filming for the event - described as a "stirring and magical light installation" - took place over six days in January and February, and has been choreographed by Berwick Dance Artist Chloe Smith.
“Being involved in the filming has been brilliant for us," according to a statement put out by the Rag Bag Morris Dancers. "We’ve all had a great amount of fun, and I hope it comes through how happy we are. It will be really nice to see us projected onto such an iconic part of Berwick."
As well as tonight's display, Berwick Barracks will host performances of the Parade on Saturday and Sunday, March 1st and 2nd, at 6.30pm, 7.30pm and 8.30pm
Free tickets are available from The Maltings Box Office by calling 01289 330 999, or visiting maltingsberwick.co.uk
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