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Immersive light show to celebrate town's history

The Projection Studio A man standing on a bridge looking at a brightly coloured display projected on to the rear of the Boston Assembly Rooms building, with the tall tower of St Botolph's Church in the background.The Projection Studio
Organisers carried out a test event in Boston earlier this month

Landmarks in Boston are set to be illuminated as part of a celebration of the town's history and its links with its namesake in the United States.

The event will feature an immersive light show created by The Projection Studio, whose previous work includes displays at the Golden Jubilee for Queen Elizabeth II and the Qatar World Cup.

It will also feature work by a number of artists from across Europe, including Lithuania.

Buildings taking part will include the Assembly Rooms, Pescod Hall and St Botolph's Church – known as Boston Stump.

The Projection Studio A still of a purple-coloured projection on a mocked up image of the Assembly Rooms. It has a blue-coloured 3D effect on the outer edge.The Projection Studio
Artists from Lithuania are creating a work called DIPTYCH to be projected on to the Assembly Rooms

The Boston Brilliance festival has been made possible by a £100,000 Arts Council National Lottery grant, awarded to Boston College, as well as contributions from the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership and local businesses.

Event co-ordinator Josh Tyers described it as a "landmark event" for the town, which would highlight its "vibrant creative scene" and "deep cultural roots".

It would be a showcase for "local talent" alongside "artists from across Europe".

"With this international flair, the festival offers an exceptional platform for cultural exchange and artistic inspiration," he added.

The free event will take place on 14 and 15 February, from 17:00 to 21:30 GMT, in Market Place.

In addition to the light show, there will be street performers and heritage talks.

The Projection Studio A crowd gathered around a colourful projected image of St Edmund at St Edmundsbury Cathedral. It resembles a gigantic stained-glass window. The Projection Studio
Past projects from the creators include a projection of St Edmund as part of an event in Bury St Edmunds

The Projection Studio has been involved in recent events in Leeds, Durham and York.

The studio was also part of an event to mark 1,000 years of the ancient Abbey of St Edmund.

The work recreated the story of the abbey from its foundation in 1020 until its dissolution in 1539.

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