Light up the North (LUTN) is a network of nine northern light festivals which have come together to share their collective expertise to support both the development of the partner festivals and the wider sector. Through regional, national and international networking and collaboration LUTN nurtures artistic ambition through artist and producer development, co-commissioning and joint fundraising.
The capacity and depth of cultural practice within the network enables LUTN to support emerging artists, explore technical innovations and create aspirational work to deliver a compelling offer for audiences.
12-13 October 2023
20-28 October 2023
3-4 November 2023
16-19 November 2023
17-19 November 2023
29 Nov - 3 December 2023
16-27 November 2022 (incl. Wakefield City Centre 18-20 Nov)
24-26 November 2022
22-23 February 2023
Light Up the North (LUTN) is a network of 9 light festivals across the north of England. In 2023, eight of the festivals are joining together to award funding to emerging artists working with light, to produce and exhibit new commissions at their 2023/24 light festivals.
We are looking for experienced digital animators to join a wonderfully ambitious project celebrating the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations and to launch at Lightpool Festival 2023.
Artichoke is inviting anyone aged 18+ to submit their bright idea for new light works for Lumiere 2023. The UK’s light art biennial will take place from 16-19 November 2023 in Durham. Sponsored by locally-owned firm EMG Solicitors Limited, BRILLIANT gives up to six individuals the opportunity to exhibit their work alongside UK and internationally-renowned artists.
