NoRtH oF tHe tYnE,
UNdEr tHe Stars
A series of spellbinding outdoor events, blending spectacular projection, fire and music with a sprinkling of magic. Inspired by local stories and landscapes from across Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside.
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The North of the Tyne, Under the Stars Festival Finale is now finished!
We were delighted to welcome in the region of 40,000 visitors to Newcastle City Centre, who were inspired by the legends and landscapes of the North of Tyne region, and the six installations that took visitors on a journey through the history and culture of the North East.
A huge thank you to everyone who came along and the teams who made the event possible.
North of the Tyne, Under the Stars was produced by Pinwheel and DAT Events, commissioned by North of Tyne Combined Authority. The Festival Finale was supported by Newcastle City Council.
Visit Pinwheel’s website to stay up-to-date on future projects.
Settle yourself comfortably because I’m about to tell you a story of a place you might know, West of the Sea, East of the Lakes, South of Scotia and North of the Tyne
North of the Tyne, Under the Stars told the tale of a mysterious visitor, a Story-Weaver called down from the stars to travel the area and spin a new story about Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside.
The Story-Weaver visited Blyth, North Shields, Wallsend, Byker, Fenham and Hexham on her quest, before gathering up all of the ingredients she had collected and weaving them into a magical festival finale in Newcastle City Centre.
tHe FEStIVAl FINAlE
The Story-Weaver finished her journey at the Festival Finale in Newcastle City Centre, where a number of locations played host to this large-scale festival of new projection works, inspired by the diversity, beauty, heritage, landscape, fables and people of the North of the Tyne.
The city was shown in a dazzling new light as these spectacular pieces played out across the iconic buildings and streets. At the heart of it all, the Story-Weaver conjured the magic to power the explosion of light and sound.
ACROSS THE REGION
Did the Story-Weaver visit your local park in her quest?
Familiar surroundings were full of new surprises in this enchanting experience of fire, projection and sound, suitable for all ages.
Events came to Ballast Hills in Byker, Ridley Park in Blyth, Nuns Moor Park in Fenham, Hexham Abbey Grounds, Northumberland Park in North Shields and Richardson Dees Park in Wallsend.
