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Join Canal & River Trust, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Roundhouse Birmingham to experience a unique celebration of light, music and heritage in the heart of Birmingham.
Join us for a day of celebration on Saturday 30th November to celebrate the autumn season with us; join CBSO and our partners Canal and River Trust and Roundhouse for an afternoon parade along the Canalside, finishing the day with a Family Friendly Concert at the CBSO Centre.
Begin your journey at the historic Roundhouse to craft your unique lantern with artist Sophie Handy and our friendly staff and volunteer team.
Gather at the Roundhouse from 3:30pm to enjoy live music from CBSO musicians before setting off on a procession along Birmingham’s canals. Parade along the Birmingham mainline canal, led by an iconic 1930’s heritage working boat. The procession of hand crafted lanterns will light up the canal towpath, as we make out way to the CBSO Centre where the festival continues with an evening of family friendly live music.
Tickets for crafting and the concert are free but must be pre-booked; there is a strictly limited capacity for Family Craft. Tickets are also available for the evening concert only – please check carefully when making your booking.
Bringing the Light is a collaborative project between CBSO Community Board, Canal and River Trust and Roundhouse, Birmingham. We would like to thank all the staff and volunteers who made this event possible.
When:
Saturday 30th November
Who:
Suitable for all, aged 6+. Suitable for families.
Timings:
10:30am-12:30pm – Lantern Making workshops at the Roundhouse with artist Sophie Handy.
3:30-4:30pm – Live music from the CBSO at the Roundhouse.
4:30pm – Procession begins, led by a 1930’s heritage working boat.
5:15pm – Arrive at the CBSO centre.
5:30pm – An evening of family friendly music at the CBSO centre.
Directions: View our "Getting here" page for detailed directions.
Duration: An all day event
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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 workshops take place indoors. 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
