In a celebration of Greater Shepparton’s creativity, innovation and perseverance, Illuminate 2023 will see mesmerising lighting installations and experiences along the shores of Shepparton’s Victoria Park Lake, food trucks, roving illuminated performances as well as hourly laser light shows across two nights.
Illuminate will come to life on Friday, May 5, at 6pm, finishing on Saturday, May 6, at 10pm.
On Friday night, artists from Shepparton and Goulburn Valley, including Madi Coville Walker and Deans of Soul with support act by Mama Mariachi will perform.
Saturday performers include G-Funk Band from Melbourne and Soul Reign, with supporting acts by Fruity Pickers, Pit Crew and a welcome to country performed by traditional dancers.
The festival will deliver a unique and creative program, according to City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Shane Sali.
“Illuminate is truly a celebration like no other and council is proud to deliver this event for a second year in a row,’’ he said.
“The event celebrates Greater Shepparton’s creativity as we continue to build our reputation as regional Victoria’s abundant and dynamic cultural capital.
“Highlights of the festival include the immersive walk-through installation What’s that in the water? by artists Mimi Leung and Tammy-Lee Atkinson, a 27m-long fully illuminated lizard, a Dream Walk with many animals to discover, kids creation area, vibrant roving entertainment, over 25 flavour-punching food trucks and the dynamic laser light show running hourly across both nights on Victoria Park Lake.”
There will be designated areas to view the stage and food trucks, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own picnic rugs and chairs.
Both cash and card will be accepted by vendors at the event.
Wyndham St, Shepparton, north-bound lanes will be closed from 2pm to 11pm Friday and Saturday from 4pm to midnight.
For details on the festival, including the full program of activities, head to sheppandgv.com.au/events/special-events/illuminate
2023 Illuminate
Friday, May 5
6pm to 10pm
• Laser light show every hour: 7pm, 8pm, 9pm and 10pm
• Roving and illuminated entertainment
• Pathway lighting experience and art installations along Victoria Park Lake
• Silent disco throughout the evening, with sign-up times at 6pm, 6.30pm, 7.30pm and 8.30pm.
Music line-up
• 6pm — DJ River gets the party started on the Orchard Hill stage
• 6.15pm — Madi Coville Walker
•7.15pm — The Deans of Soul
• 8.15pm — Mama Mariachi
•9.15pm — The Deans of Soul
Saturday, May 6
5pm to 10pm
• Laser light show every hour: 7pm, 8pm, 9pm and 10pm.
• Roving and illuminated entertainment
• Pathway lighting experience and art installations along Victoria Park Lake
• Silent disco throughout the evening with sign-up times at 5.30pm, 6.30pm, 7.30pm and 8.30pm
Music line-up
• 5pm — DJ River gets the party started on the Orchard Hill stage
• 5pm — Fruity Pickers
• 6.15pm — The Pit Crew
• 7.15pm — Soul Reign
• 8.15pm — The G-Funk Band
• 9.15pm — The G-Funk Band