WEYMOUTH is set for another art extravaganza with three days of light, sound and performance taking place across the town.
It comes as the acclaimed Dusk Til Dark series returns this month.
The centrepiece of the show this year is ‘Wave’, an internationally touring installation by artists Squidsoup, produced in partnership with Activate Performing Arts.
Now in its fifth year, Dusk Til Dark has become a flagship moment in Weymouth’s cultural calendar.
Previous events have brought large scale participatory light and sound performances to the town’s streets, harbour and beach - using public space in surprising ways and drawing visitors from across the region.
This year, five hundred glowing orbs, suspended in the form of a breaking ocean wave, will hang over Westham Bridge illuminating from 6pm. Each orb contains its own LED lights, speaker and microcomputer - shifting in harmonies of light and sound to create an enveloping, calming experience. The 500 interconnected orbs use 'Internet of Things' technology to make every walk-through unique.
As well as ‘Wave’, We Are Weymouth (BID) and its levy payers have joined together to create a flow of light and sound throughout the town. From art installations to laser shows, sound baths to illuminated window displays, this Dusk Til Dark promises to be a journey through Weymouth with light and sound throughout.
On Friday and Saturday, September 25 and 26, the space beneath Wave will come alive with early evening yoga and drawing sessions. On Saturday evening, dance performers from Activate’s Dorset Youth Dance and The Remix groups will perform beneath the installation.
Dusk Til Dark extends across the town, with We Are Weymouth presenting a laser light show on The Esplanade, artwork by Coastland College displayed on the balcony of the New Vic Hotel, and a sound bath broadcast across the beach speakers.
The full weekend programme includes:
• WAVE on Westham Bridge (6pm - 10pm, Thursday to Saturday Sept 24-26)
• Yoga sessions beneath the installation (TBC)
• Creative art sessions (TBC)
• A laser light show on the Esplanade (Friday and Saturday evenings, times TBC)
• A sound bath (2–3pm, TBC)
• Illuminated artwork by Coastland College students on the New Vic balcony (6pm–10pm,
Thursday–Saturday)
• A ribbon sound flow experience from Coastland College
• A light and sound window displays in shop windows across the town centre
Dawn Rondeau-Irvine, Chief Operations Officer at We Are Weymouth, said: “We are thrilled to be delivering our sixth Dusk ’til Dark event in partnership with Activate Performing Arts - Producers of Inside Out Dorset.
"This year, we are intentionally shifting the experience so that our visitors become active participants rather than passive spectators. With multiple sound, light and interactive installations across the town, attendees will be immersed in a cultural journey that showcases Weymouth at its most creative."
She added: "Every initiative supported by our business community is underpinned by a clear economic rationale: driving footfall, enhancing the town’s reputation, and creating opportunities for businesses to capitalise on increased visibility. Events like this put Weymouth firmly on the map and demonstrate the value of continued investment in our town’s cultural offer.”
Kate Wood, Artistic and Executive Director at Activate Performing Arts said: "We are delighted to be working with We Are Weymouth again to bring a stunning art installation to the town.
"Wave is such a beautiful sound and light artwork that relates to the important coastline and invites everyone to experience it."
All events are free and suitable for all ages.
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