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Join Canal & River Trust, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Roundhouse Birmingham & Crafting Community to experience a unique celebration of light, music and heritage in the heart of Birmingham, as part of the Birmingham Light Festival.
Bring the light with the CBSO and Canal & River Trust as Heritage Narrowboat ‘Scorpio’ travels along the canal from Roundhouse Birmingham to the CBSO Centre, with Katherine Thomas, CBSO harpist, performing live. Join us at Roundhouse Birmingham at 6.15pm when the Narrowboat embarks and hear beautiful music as we travel lit by lanterns designed by artists from Crafting Community.
This performance will last around 45 minutes as we make our way along the canal. The decorated Narrowboat will remain on the canal throughout the rest of the evening.
When:
Wednesday 19th February.
Who:
Suitable for all, aged 6+. Suitable for families.
Timings:
5:30pm - Explore the Roundhouse courtyard and visitor centre.
6:15pm - Procession begins, accompanied by music from the CBSO centre.
7:00pm - Arrive at the CBSO Centre.
Directions: View our "Getting here" page for detailed directions.
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Visitor Info
This event will go ahead in all but the worst of weather. If we do need to cancel due to poor weather, we will communicate at the earliest opportunity.
What to wear:
The parade will take place outdoors, so please wear clothing appropriate for every weather.
What to bring:
The courtyard is laid to cobbles and you will be walking to the CBSO centre, so please wear appropriate footwear and clothing suitable for every weather.
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About Canal & River Trust:
Founded in 2012, Canal & River Trust is the UK's largest canal charity, caring for a 2,000-mile network of stunning canals and navigable rivers. Their 1930's heritage working narrowboats are maintained by the Canal & River Trust’s Heritage Working Boat Group, a team of volunteers who will guide you through some of the more hidden stretches of the local canals.
About CBSO:
CBSO are Birmingham’s orchestra - loud and proud. A symphony orchestra and charity that makes music that matters to the people of Birmingham, the West Midlands and beyond. CBSO exist to create exciting musical experiences to be enjoyed by all - building a life-long love of live music for our audiences, communities and musicians.
Venue: The Roundhouse
Directions: 1 Sheepcote St, Birmingham B16 8AE
The Roundhouse, 1 Sheepcote St, Birmingham, B16 8AE
0121 716 4077
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Registered Charity No. 1169232
