Green light for White Night

WHITE Night will light up Bendigo this year after the State Government confirmed the event’s return last week.

The light show is scheduled for the evening of Saturday, 3 September, following two years of cancellations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Greater Bendigo mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf said the announcement was welcome news for the region, adding to its busy schedule of events for the year.

“The community and visitors to Bendigo really embraced the first White Night when it was staged here in 2018, attracting over 60,000 people which was fantastic for our local economy, particularly the accommodation and hospitality sectors,” she said.

“This is another wonderful event for the community and local businesses to look forward to and it further enhances our reputation as a major arts and cultural destination.”

According to the State Government the 2018 event injected $5.5 million into the local economy, and Cr Metcalf said Bendigo’s unique cityscape would lend itself to a strong show.

“Bendigo is a perfect fit to host the sparkle and spectacle of White Night with our impressive heritage buildings and public spaces,” she said.

“Our city will once again be transformed after dark with stunning projections, visual art, audio visuals and illuminations complemented with music, dance, street performers and interactive works from talented local and national creatives.

“We will be working closely with businesses, community organisations and artists to make sure this event is a success.”

Cr Metcalf said local creatives looking to get involved will be able to register their interest closer to the event.