Location: Auckland Tower, Market Place
Illuminating the entire building, light and sound will transform and delight audiences
Auckland Tower will be remade with The Drop (2023), a beacon of light and sound by internationally renowned, UK lighting designer Phil Supple. Beams, patterns and lights, choreographed to a lively musical score composed by collaborator and sound artist Toby Park, will illuminate the full height of the Tower and can be seen right across town. Park will weave a score threaded with local flavour and heritage that is anchored firmly in Bishop Auckland. The installation builds on The Mill Project, which was awarded Highly Commended at the Lighting Design Awards 2011.
Spotlight on Bishop Auckland is produced in partnership with The Auckland Project and supported by Stronger Towns Fund.
Listen to The Drop – Composed by Toby Park
About Phil Supple
Phil Supple is a lighting designer and light artist specialising in large scale outdoor works, the public realm and the built environment.