SAVE THE DATE: BEAMS ARTS FESTIVAL, CHIPPENDALE
Saturday 19 September 2015, 5pm-10pm
Sydney, 5 May 2015 – The alleyways of Sydney’s historical Chippendale will again be
illuminated on one bright night this September. The BEAMS Arts Festival - Sydney’s
favourite block party and festival of creative ideas returns for its fourth year.
Being held on Saturday 19 September from 5pm-10pm, this year, BEAMS promises an
ever bigger, brighter festival; coinciding with the International Year of Light, an initiative that
aims to raise global awareness about the pivotal role that light plays in our daily lives.
WHAT:
BEAMS Arts Festival
WHEN:
Saturday 19 September, 5pm-10pm
WHERE:
The event will be held along Balfour Street, Little Queen Street
and the surrounding laneways of Chippendale, as well as in the
‘Chippendale Green’ public park (located in the Central Park
development).
ADMISSION:
FREE community event – All welcome!
Hosted by the Chippendale Creative Precinct, BEAMS 2015 is set to be a creative
extravaganza showcasing a kaleidoscope of light, colour, form, movement and sound from
some of Sydney’s most talented creative minds.
PHENOMENA sets the theme for this year’s vibrant and eclectic program, reflecting the
phenomena of Chippendale itself; from industrial beginnings to a contemporary scene, reimagining the possibilities of the city through collaborative imagination.
BEAMS 2015 will be the largest to date - set to attract a record number of visitors, as the
event extends into Chippendale Green public park, located within the Central Park
development.
This year BEAMS will once again deliver a world-class program, attracting Australia’s most
inspired creative talents. Chippendale will be brought to life by Sydney’s best production
houses, tertiary think-tanks, digital agencies and galleries. A myriad of artists, performers
and creative producers will be showcased, representing the cutting-edge of contemporary art
and design, for local and international audiences alike.
Festival Director and NG Art Gallery owner, Nicky Ginsberg said BEAMS is a colourful and
engaging spectacle which has become one of the most highly anticipated events on
Sydney’s arts and cultural calendar since its inception in 2012.
“This year BEAMS will be bigger and better than ever – featuring various art, sound and light
installations, video and animation, live dance, theatre and art performances, as well as food
stalls showcasing Chippendale’s finest eateries. Live music featuring Australia’s best and
brightest talent curated by Pandora Internet Radio and including Triple J Unearthed, the
Australian Institute of Music and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music will also feature in this
year’s stellar line-up” said Ms Ginsberg.
BEAMS is proudly hosted by the Chippendale Creative Precinct and is this year pleased to
announce major sponsors including Frasers Property Australia, Sekisui House Australia and
City of Sydney.
Submissions are now open for creative practitioners far and wide, to be part of one of
Sydney’s most popular cultural calendar events.
For more information visit www.beamsfestival.com.au
- Ends –
Media enquiries:
Sarah Anthony The Capital Group, T: 9252 3900 E: [email protected]
Festival enquiries:
Nicky Ginsberg, Festival Director, NG Art Gallery, T: (02) 9318 2992
E: [email protected]
About Chippendale Creative Precinct
The Chippendale Creative Precinct (CCP) is a non-for-profit organisation which was
established in 2010. The primary goal of the CCP is promoting the Chippendale area as a
vibrant creative hub and arts destination. The CCP has a new vision to transform the
Chippendale district into an arts destination, akin to Chelsea of New York. CCP initiatives
are designed to bring people together, foster economic growth and establish a creative and
sustainable community.
www.chippendalecreative.com