For each Animating Ashington event we produced a video, watch below:
Toy Procession - A festive walkabout procession which featured a live six-piece band and a troop of mini dancing toy soldiers from the Gladwin ballet and stage school, which led the Town Centre's lantern parade to the Christmas Tree Lights celebrations and the big switch-on.
The Toy Procession was originally commissioned by Manchester Markets and Manchester BID
Watch the video here
Light Night
We kick started the New Year with two nights of pop up interactive drumming and movement spectaculars. We joining forces with international street performers Spark! to bring dynamic lighting, choreography and eye catching special effects right to the front doors of Ashington.
Watch the video here
Pride of Ashington Torch Lit Procession & Feast of Fire
A torch lit procession celebrating Ashington's everyday heroes, followed by a Fire Garden full of beautiful blazing fire sculptures, music and performance.
Watch the video here
Seeding the Future Week
Renowned Land Artist James Brunt and friends held workshops with local young people and older community members to participate in the creation of a site-responsive piece of land art.
Watch the video here
One Amazing Day
Ashington Town Centre came alive with creativity for One Amazing Day. A carnival of music, street performance, arts and crafts.
Watch the video here
Art-Works
A series of community-inspired artworks which brought colour to the town centre.
Powering the Future Parade
A Powering the Future Parade featuring a full-size replica of Stephenson’s Rocket, celebrating the opening of the Northumberland Line, bringing passenger trains back into service between Ashington and Newcastle for the first time in 60 years. A celebration of transport, connectivity and renewable energy.
Watch the video here
