We are finalising preparations for our Christmas in Geelong program, with City Hall lighting up with colour for the Christmas projections.
The artwork had a test run on the building's Gheringhap Street façade last week ahead of the official launch this Saturday 12 November.
The vibrant display draws on the Christmas tradition of giving and the gesture of wrapping and unwrapping, and will feature designs and music inspired by our region's rich and diverse community.
Experienced multimedia artist Georgie Pinn is behind this year's exciting projections, with contributions from Ian de Gruchy and Olaf Meyer.
The City selected Multimedia Events to produce its first Christmas display, which utilises City Hall's professional sound and light projection system.
Following the Christmas in Geelong Opening Night celebration on Saturday 12 November to switch on the Floating Christmas Tree at Steampacket Quay, a marching band will lead community members to City Hall where the projections will launch at 9.30pm.
Spectators will also be treated to the second fireworks display of the night, discharged from the City Hall rooftop.
Mayor Peter Murrihy
The festive projections will see City Hall come alive with playful designs and a sense of wonder for Christmas this year.The animations on Gheringhap Street always create an electric atmosphere in Central Geelong and put the community in the festive spirit.
Off the back of captivating projections for White Night, NAIDOC Week, Reconciliation Week and ANZAC Day, this special commission will cement our region's reputation of curating and presenting exceptional public art experiences.
Councillor Trent Sullivan, chair of the Creative Communities and Culture portfolio
Council's annual Christmas projections at City Hall are a highly anticipated public event in the region's calendar.Georgie Pinn, Ian de Gruchy, Olaf Meyer and Multimedia Events have done a brilliant job creating such clever and creative animations that instantly capture the imagination – they are a must see!
These impressive projections will also encourage visitors to stay longer in Central Geelong and support local traders, who are recovering from a tough two and a half years.
After its Saturday 12 November launch, the 12-minute display will run nightly from 8.30pm until 11:30pm. As the summer days lengthen in December, the show is best experienced from 9pm.
In addition to seeing the projections live in-person, community members will also have the opportunity to watch the full show on the Christmas in Geelong page.
Keep an eye out on this page as the details for the Christmas in Geelong program are revealed.
The City is offering a range of new festivities like 18+ activities and sporty experiences, as well as traditional favourites such as the Floating Christmas Tree and School Christmas Trees.
