Night of Festivals 2012

In keeping with the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games, Night of Festivals 2012 will have a focus on a global celebration of world artists and world freedom. The opening day (21 June) coincides with the opening of the London 2012 Festival and the build up to and delivery of the event will come just before the Torch Relay visits Nottingham.

Particular highlights planned for Night of Festivals 2012 include:

•           Commissioning of spectacular carnival/outdoor arts company Mandinga Arts to bring a new processional piece, Chimera, with involvement of up to 100 community participants

•           Commissioning of Paraiso Samba (Brazilian samba school from Rio) to bring a new musical theme for Night of Festivals linking the London 2012 Games with Rio 2016

•           Presentation of a range of short moving image works in the ArtReach Nanoplex (the world’s smallest moving-image gallery) and in partner venues (including Nottingham Contemporary).

•           Presentation of a vibrant live music stage delivering a range of world music including a special Night of Festivals 2012 finale performance

It will look visually stunning. The wonderful environment of Old Market Square will be embellished with installations and the carnival procession and street theatre interventions will bring colour and breathtaking spectacle. An unprecedented soundscape will emerge through the live music stage and street performance.

The event will prefigure the planned delivery of the World Young Artists Event in Nottingham in September 2012.

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• When & Where

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  When

  Night of Festivals 2012
  Thursday 21 - Saturday 23 June

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  Time

  Daily 10am - 11pm
  

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  Where

  Old Market Square, Nottingham