Christmas Archives - A1 Lighting Magazine https://www.a1lightingmagazine.com/category/christmas/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:43:22 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Oxford Street’s sky fills with stars as Vanessa Williams switches on Christmas lights in partnership with GOSH Charity https://www.a1lightingmagazine.com/christmas/oxford-streets-christmas-lights/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:43:22 +0000 https://www.a1lightingmagazine.com/?p=40836 On Monday 3rd November, the world-famous Oxford Street Christmas lights were switched on by Vanessa Williams, in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity). Vanessa pressed the iconic big button to reveal the magic of the starry lights, officially kicking off Christmas in the capital with thousands of brilliant white stars now blanketing ...Read more

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On Monday 3rd November, the world-famous Oxford Street Christmas lights were switched on by Vanessa Williams, in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity). Vanessa pressed the iconic big button to reveal the magic of the starry lights, officially kicking off Christmas in the capital with thousands of brilliant white stars now blanketing the sky.

Vanessa Williams, star of the West End said: “It’s such an honour to be here on Oxford Street to help kick off the festive season and support the incredible work of Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. Christmas is a time for joy, hope and giving back, and seeing these beautiful lights shine tonight reminds us all of the magic that can happen when a community comes together for such an important cause.”

This year, the UK’s favourite shopping street has partnered with GOSH Charity to inspire visitors to spread a little festive joy. In the ultimate celebration of Christmas cheer, Oxford Street will play host to Big Day of JOY to raise vital funds for GOSH Charity on 7th December, transforming the iconic destination into a vibrant hub of festive activity.

Dee Corsi, CEO at New West End Company commented: “The West End is an iconic destination all year round, but it becomes truly magical during the festive season. There’s a buzz in the air as businesses are pulling out all the stops to make the West End sparkle this Christmas.

Central to that magic is, of course, our incredible lighting displays. Nothing captures the festive spirit in the West End quite like the starry decorations that will illuminate the street from tonight, marking the beginning of Christmas in the capital.

This year, we’re once again collaborating with Great Ormond Street Hospital, whose team helps give seriously ill children the best chance, and childhood, possible. We’re proud to support their incredible work throughout the festive season and, on 7 December, we invite you to join us by taking part on our Big Day of Joy. It will be a day filled with festive activities and experiences on Oxford Street, with plenty of opportunities to donate to GOSH Charity.”

Liz Tait, Director of Fundraising at GOSH Charity, said: “We are honoured to be partnering with Oxford Street once again to celebrate the start of the festive season with this incredible light switch-on event. Every donation made to GOSH Charity tonight and throughout the festive period will help make Christmas feel like Christmas for seriously ill children at Great Ormond Street Hospital – from decorating trees with the Play team to carol singing with the Chaplaincy team. Together, we can bring joy and a touch of festive magic to the wards, and give more children the hope of many more Christmases to come.”

GOSH Charity exists to help give seriously ill children at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Donations to the charity fund vital support services for children and their families such as the Play team and free family accommodation, life-saving medical equipment, ground-breaking research and the building and refurbishment of child-focused facilities.

Throughout the festive period, members of the public can make donations via the Oxford Street website. Every donation will help make a big difference to the lives of seriously ill children and provide the hope of many more Christmases to come. To help make every moment matter this Christmas for seriously ill children at GOSH, visit www.gosh.org/christmas.

The light display provides a spectacular backdrop for visitors to explore the wonders of London’s ultimate festive destination and it’s also environmentally conscious, having been made from recycled polymer and features more than 300,000 LED star lights which are 75 percent more energy efficient than standard bulbs. The stars will be illuminated for a reduced number of hours this year from 4pm to midnight.

Oxford Street’s Big Day of JOY (Sunday 7th December) in support of GOSH Charity is set to dazzle with on-street performances, unmissable in-store activities, and a plethora of festive experiences. Visitors are encouraged to gather their friends and family, wrap up warm, and head to Oxford Street for a day of festive fun, community spirit, and holiday magic – there’ll be a chance to give something back too by donating to GOSH Charity.

Oxford Street will be brimming with Christmas activities, from the ever-popular Santa’s Grotto at John Lewis, featuring a Santa Paws experience for four-legged friends to the brand-new Christmas shop at IKEA, a welcome addition for 2025. Explore the spectacular Selfridges’ Christmas Shop and discover exciting pop-ups throughout the store, created in collaboration with Disney. Shoppers can feast on special festive dishes at Market Halls, before heading to the new Games Hall for even more seasonal fun.

A true destination for dining this Christmas, visitors can also indulge in a luxury private dining experience at the 1864 Rooftop Bar & Kitchen — keeping out the cold while enjoying panoramic views from their cosy festive igloos. The M&S Food festive range needs no introduction, offering perfect platters and elevated at-home dining options for all your hosting needs.

For gifting and party-season essentials, browse the likes of Reserved, Zara, MANGO, and more to wrap up your Christmas shopping in just one street visit. For a personal touch? Visit Pandora and Swarovski for in-store engraving, and discover the new Jewellery Hall on Selfridges’ third floor.

Stay up to date with the festivities @oxfordstreetw1. For festive inspiration, details on Big Day of JOY, or to donate to GOSH Charity, visit www.oxfordstreet.co.uk and www.gosh.org/christmas.

Photo credits: David Parry/PA Media.

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Shaftesbury Capital announces new ‘All Is Bright’ Christmas concept for Carnaby Street https://www.a1lightingmagazine.com/christmas/shaftesbury-capital-announces-new-all-is-bright-christmas-concept/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:33:55 +0000 https://www.a1lightingmagazine.com/?p=40593 Shaftesbury Capital has announced a new lighting scheme arriving at Carnaby Street this Christmas, continuing to reimagine festive placemaking through a sustainable lens. The bold new visual concept ‘All is Bright’ is the second phase of Carnaby Street’s sustainable, design-led Christmas installation programme. Partnering with Sculptivate, the creative production and design studio based in London, ...Read more

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Shaftesbury Capital has announced a new lighting scheme arriving at Carnaby Street this Christmas, continuing to reimagine festive placemaking through a sustainable lens. The bold new visual concept ‘All is Bright’ is the second phase of Carnaby Street’s sustainable, design-led Christmas installation programme.

Partnering with Sculptivate, the creative production and design studio based in London, the display represents the leading landlord’s commitment to enhancing Carnaby Street’s legacy of experiential, high impact public realm activations. Featuring over 60,000 fully programmable LEDs, the contemporary lighting installation will this year evolve to a vibrant and colourful display, powered by renewable energy resources which will continue to be reimagined across a five-year span.

The new design will once again include impressive large star focal points at gateways on Carnaby Street, complemented by 6-metre-long sculptural light forms suspended along the street. The installation will extend into Kingly Court where cascading curtains of light will adorn the balconies, and this year the iconic Carnaby Street arches will also be decorated with vibrant visuals, which marry festive tradition with the area’s distinct spirit of innovation, culture and creativity.

Carnaby Street’s Christmas lights will be switched on Thursday 6th November and will be followed by six weeks of activity across the neighbourhood, underscoring Shaftesbury Capital’s creative approach to the festive period.

Catherine Riccomini, Director of Marketing and Communications at Shaftesbury Capital, said: “Carnaby Street’s ‘All is Bright’ light scheme marks the next phase in our Christmas vision for the street, pushing the boundaries of sustainable placemaking while celebrating the creativity and vibrancy that define Carnaby Street and Soho. From immersive retail pop-ups to exclusive firsts, we’re curating a festive season that not only creates memorable experiences for our visitors, but also drives meaningful engagement for our brand partners, building lasting connections at the heart of London’s most iconic retail and leisure destination.”

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Glamox wins contracts to light new Suez Canal salvage tugs https://www.a1lightingmagazine.com/latest-news/glamox-wins-contracts-to-light-new-suez-canal-salvage-tugs/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:13:53 +0000 https://www.a1lightingmagazine.com/?p=39335 Glamox has won a contract from Alexandria Shipyard in Egypt to light two new salvage tugs being built for the Suez Canal Authority. The two new tugs will help to keep open the Suez Canal, one of the world’s most important waterways. Glamox is providing LED floodlights and searchlights that will enable the tugs to ...Read more

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Glamox has won a contract from Alexandria Shipyard in Egypt to light two new salvage tugs being built for the Suez Canal Authority. The two new tugs will help to keep open the Suez Canal, one of the world’s most important waterways. Glamox is providing LED floodlights and searchlights that will enable the tugs to work around the clock, as well as navigation lights, and indoor lighting. The design specification and equipment for the powerful tugs are provided by Kongsberg Maritime.

Salvage tugs are specialised vessels used to rescue ships in distress or which have sunk or run aground. The vessels will be built to Kongsberg’s UT 722 CDT design, and each will be equipped with approximately 780 marine-certified lights from Glamox. The 71.6 metre-long tugs weigh around 200 tonnes each and have powerful propulsion systems and bow and stern thrusters to give them precise manoeuvrability inside the canal.

“Salvage operations can occur at any time, and when they do, it’s a race against the clock. Having high-quality lighting that is totally dependable is an absolute must. The marine lighting from Glamox is ideal for these tugs and will enable salvage crews to work effectively around the clock if needed,” said Rear Admiral Hossam El-Din Ezzat Kotb, Chairman and CEO of Alexandria Shipyard.

“The Suez Canal is an artery for world trade, so we’re delighted that our marine lighting is trusted to help keep open the world’s most important canal. It is estimated that up to US$10 billion worth of goods pass daily through the Suez Canal. These vessels will become a critical part of the canal’s infrastructure going forward,” said Tommy Stranden, Chief Sales & Commercial Officer for the Marine, Offshore & Wind division at Glamox.

The vessels will be equipped with Luminell RLX floodlights,  Norselight searchlights, Glamox DL-70 indoor downlights, Glamox TL60 watertight linear luminaires for engine rooms, passageways, etc., Glamox AL60 cabin lights, Aqua Signal Series 75 navigation lights, and NL95 touch screen navigation light controllers. The lighting will be installed at the Alexandria Shipyard and the salvage tugs are scheduled for delivery in 2025 and 2026.

Photo credit: Kongsberg Maritime.

 

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Covent Garden unveils new Seven Dials Christmas lights https://www.a1lightingmagazine.com/christmas/covent-garden-unveils-new-seven-dials-christmas-lights/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:34:26 +0000 https://www.a1lightingmagazine.com/?p=39181 Covent Garden welcomes a brand-new, festive lighting display to its Seven Dials neighbourhood this Christmas From 12th November, the installation will weave through the streets, celebrating the iconic Seven Dials Monument and shining bright within bustling Neal’s Yard. The streets of Seven Dials, including Monmouth Street and Earlham Street will feature unique curving light canopies ...Read more

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  • Covent Garden welcomes a brand-new, festive lighting display to its Seven Dials neighbourhood this Christmas
  • From 12th November, the installation will weave through the streets, celebrating the iconic Seven Dials Monument and shining bright within bustling Neal’s Yard. The streets of Seven Dials, including Monmouth Street and Earlham Street will feature unique curving light canopies suspended overhead, creating a seamless tunnel of warm light from end to end
  • Seven Dials is a unique corner of London famed for its star-shaped layout. Blending tradition with modernity and amplifying the area’s historic charm, the new Seven Dials lights cascade out from the iconic sundial, a flow of light drawing the eye up and down each street.
  • Designed in collaboration with creative production and design studio Sculptivate, the innovative installations add a further 150,000 LED lights to the neighbourhood, complementing the iconic Market Building’s Christmas lights and decorations, which features 40 gigantic bells with bows, 12 baubles, 8 spinning mirror balls and over 29 miles of gold leaf suspended in the air, along with Covent Garden’s famous Christmas Tree in the Piazza 
  • Having worked closely on creative projects together for years, Covent Garden briefed Sculptivate with bring to life a lights scheme that created a sense of cosiness throughout Seven Dials and was sympathetic to the unique and historic character of its streets.
  • It was important the lights were environmentally conscious. With 80 percent of CO2 emissions from lighting products generated during production phase, Sculptivate worked with a supplier using low-carbon aluminium, cutting emissions by 75 percent. The lights are also designed for easy recyclability, ensuring sustainability throughout their lifecycle.
  • Sustainable LED lighting, replacing traditional tungsten bulbs, significantly reduces energy usage in line with Covent Garden and Sculptivate’s eco-friendly ethos. Materials used for the curtain-like eaved structure are designed to last for years to come.
  • Covent Garden’s world-famous Christmas Lights switch on takes place Tuesday 12th November.
  • Covent Garden is delighted to announce the unveiling of brand-new Christmas lights for Seven Dials, designed by renowned creative design studio, Sculptivate. This year’s lighting installation seamlessly illuminates Covent Garden and Seven Dials, creating a warm and cohesive atmosphere across the destination that blends tradition with modernity, enhancing the historic charm of the neighbourhood. Starting at the iconic Seven Dials monument, encircling the famous sundial, canopies of lights cascade down each adjoining street, moving in wave like patterns that offer the perfect background to your Christmas experiences in Seven Dials.

    The brief: sustainability meets design excellence

    Sculptivate is a global design and production agency who deliver projects from ideation through to activation with both creativity and technical rigour. Having previously worked with global luxury brands, Sculptivate has an eye for translating retail experiences into memorable moments. At the start of the year, Covent Garden briefed Sculptivatewith creating Christmas lights that not only unified the diverse streetscapes of Seven Dials and Covent Garden but created a cosy atmosphere and were environmentally conscious.

    “We’ve collaborated with Covent Garden for years on various installations. Our challenge was to honour its rich history while capturing the area’s unique creativity in an immersive design that complements the broader lighting and Bells in The Market Building and importantly, was environmentally conscious and not wasteful,” said Rebecca Menzies, Creative Director, Sculptivate.

    The new design needed to prioritise longevity and energy efficiency. With 80 percent of CO2 emissions from use of lighting products occurring during production, both parties wanted to find a way to minimise this. Using innovative materials, Covent Garden and Sculptivate worked with a lighting product supplier who was able to make significant reductions to its carbon footprint by introducing a low-carbon aluminium option to their production, meaning a 75 percent reduction in emissions when compared to standard aluminium. The lighting products are not only designed to last for years to come but designed for recyclability too, with components that can be easily disassembled and recycled at the end of their lifespan.

    Sculptivate drew design inspiration from European cities, where in historic market streets you’ll find canopies of organic illumination breathing life into the area. After months of design sessions, sketches and renders, and extensive research including the mapping of each street and its buildings, the result is a magnificent combination of technology and design, cascading tunnels of lights creating a warm winter glow.

    Inspiration and process: Design that celebrates architectural integrity

    Extensive on-street research was carried out, mapping Seven Dials at varying times of day to understand how light naturally flows through the area. The design evolved to ensure that the lights accentuate the architecture without overpowering it, and the team landed on utilising both horizontal and vertical elements to work with the varied street widths, those with and without trees and different building heights.

    “We wanted to create spaces that people would want to spend time in this winter, thinking about how we bring the streets alive at night in a way that immerses you in the area, with the decoration becoming almost a backdrop to your experience. Given the challenge of each street being slightly different in width, height and structure, we landed on the canopy concept, with curtain-like waves of light that combine intimate, low lighting moments with high-impact displays that celebrate the unique architecture of Seven Dials,” added Rebecca Menzies, Creative Director, Sculptivate.

    Once the design was signed off, then begins the process of production. Taking 20 weeks, the canopy nets are handmade and woven into curtain like sections to allow for ease and speed of installation. Each section is made of twisted cord, similarly, woven to that of a tapestry, with the bulbs then placed within the twists, each facing a different direction to avoid a too linear lighting experience and allowing a more textured lighting quality. The cords create an organic glow, with warm, golden LED lights ensuring the intricate design enhances, rather than overwhelms, the cobbled streets and stone buildings.

    Installation: Protecting one of London’s ‘great public ornaments’

    Sculptivate’s teams will tackle installation in pairs, with one team working at street level preparing the decorations and another working at height installing each cable and curtain. At the start of install, cables will be attached and tensioned to rigs on certain buildings, and the curtains of light will be hooked and attached to the cables. With lighting tests and safety checks, the whole process can take up to a week. One of the most striking features of the lights is the way the lights encircle the iconic Seven Dials monument and dial without touching it, coming away from and cascading down each adjoining street, either moving in the wave-like or zig zag pattern suitable for a particular street’s structure.

    The dial was a hugely important consideration throughout the whole process, due to its protection as cared for by the Seven Dials Trust. Seven Dials as an area was originally laid out by Thomas Neale MP in the early 1690s, who commissioned leading stonemason, Edward Pierce, to design and construct the Sundial Pillar in 1693 as the centrepiece of his Seven Dials development. At that time, it was regarded as one of London’s ‘great public ornaments’, and today remains one of London’s most important landmarks. Neighbours include iconic West End theatre The Cambridge Theatre, home to multi award winning production Matilda the Musical, eco-conscious French footwear brand Veja and Swedish sneaker and streetwear powerhouse Axel Arigato. The new lighting design by Sculptivate incorporates “negative space” around the dial, protecting its historical integrity while achieving a faceted diamond-shape canopy of lights that fill the night sky and harmonise with the area’s character.

    Innovation: Modern festive moods & future proofing

    The design is something not seen before in Seven Dials, creating pathways of light that guide visitors through the streets and harmonise with Covent Garden’s wider Christmas lights. What Sculptivate has brought to life is a design that moves away from traditional Christmas icons, focusing instead on creating warm, immersive experiences. The lights, which extends to Neal’s Yard with its own canopy of light, also reflects the Christmas trees in the area which will have the same organic light designs, further unifying the experience.

    Shaftesbury Capital and Sculptivate’s collaboration embodies their shared values of sustainability and innovative design. Using energy-efficient LED lights, the design is fully scalable, allowing it to be adapted across different streets in future installations. This flexible, modern approach ensures the lighting will remain relevant for many years to come.

    “Covent Garden has always been committed to world-leading design, so this festive season we wanted to push the boundaries of what Christmas lighting can achieve, both aesthetically and technically. We’ve always been at the forefront of creative, innovative experiences, whether that be offering free public art such as our Little Cloud World installation earlier this year or working with brands on immersive pop-ups, like Jo Malone’s forthcoming interactive ‘Christmas Special’. We couldn’t be more excited that Christmas is back and to be giving Seven Dials a scheme which enriches the unique characteristics of the destination and offers a new cinematic experience that draws visitors into Covent Garden,” said Catherine Riccomini, Director of Marketing and Communications, Shaftesbury Capital.

    Covent Garden will be switching on the Christmas Lights within the historic Marketing Building, surrounding streets and Seven Dials, as well as illuminating its world-famous Christmas Tree on Tuesday 12th November, kick starting the neighbourhood’s 7 week festive-filled programme.

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    Shaftesbury Capital announces ground-breaking new Christmas light scheme for Carnaby Street https://www.a1lightingmagazine.com/latest-news/new-christmas-light-scheme-for-carnaby-street/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:33:20 +0000 https://www.a1lightingmagazine.com/?p=39068 Shaftesbury Capital has announced that a brand-new light scheme will be coming to Carnaby Street this Christmas, including a first-of-its-kind approach for lights in London. Aligning with Soho’s reputation as a destination that champions creativity, innovation, and pioneering concepts, ‘Into the Light’ will also spark a more sustainable approach to the festive period. Partnering with Sculptivate, ...Read more

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    Shaftesbury Capital has announced that a brand-new light scheme will be coming to Carnaby Street this Christmas, including a first-of-its-kind approach for lights in London. Aligning with Soho’s reputation as a destination that champions creativity, innovation, and pioneering concepts, ‘Into the Light’ will also spark a more sustainable approach to the festive period.

    Partnering with Sculptivate, the creative production and design studio based in London, the new Christmas lights are an example of the leading landlord’s innovation in public realm and consumer experience. The installations will feature over 60,000 fully programmable LEDs, with dynamic light displays daily in a first for London, creating stop-and-pause moments on one of the country’s most iconic shopping and dining destinations and enhancing the overall visitor experience.

    ‘Into the Light’ is contemporary in style, with focal points of large star installations at gateways on Carnaby Street, complemented by 6-meter-long sculptural light forms suspended along the street. The installation extends into Kingly Court, where cascading curtains of light will adorn the balconies, evoking a cosy, intimate atmosphere within Soho’s beloved alfresco dining spot.

    The light structures, which have been made in the UK, will be powered by energy from renewable sources, and are intended to be a fixture of Carnaby Street Christmas for at least five years. The scheme can be adapted each year, as Shaftesbury Capital continues to innovate in its evolution of the visitor experience, adding something that can be re-used but is still capable of generating new reasons to enjoy all that Carnaby Street and Soho has to offer.

    Michelle McGrath, Executive Director at Shaftesbury Capital, said: “Soho and Carnaby Street has an incredibly rich history of innovation, design and positively connecting with people. The new Christmas lights scheme on Carnaby Street, right in the heart of the west end, embodies this, with a long term investment which takes a creative and more sustainable approach. As with our other destinations, we passionately believe that this beautiful, well-designed and high quality lighting scheme with a longer term vision for Carnaby Street will build cherished Christmas experiences which inspire and excite Londoners and visitors alike.”

    Andy Cobb, Founder at Sculptivate, commented: “London is globally recognised for its Christmas decorations, with Carnaby Street featuring every year in the ‘must see’ list for locals and tourists alike. With this new installation, we wanted to celebrate the rich heritage while pushing the boundaries of creativity, offering something that will not only return as a cherished tradition but also continue to captivate audiences. ‘Into the Light’ will transform Soho in the same way its predecessors have, while maintaining Shaftesbury Capital’s position as a real trailblazer in West End public realm.”

    Carnaby Street’s new Christmas lights will be switched on Thursday 7th November, followed by six weeks of activity across the neighbourhood, echoing Shaftesbury Capital’s creative approach to the festive period.

     

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    PROLIGHTS Mosaico range turns Sondrio into a captivating Forest of Lights https://www.a1lightingmagazine.com/christmas/prolights-mosaico-range/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:33:08 +0000 https://www.a1lightingmagazine.com/?p=36538 Sondrio in Italy has been transformed into an enchanting Christmas landscape with a mesmerizing light show, made possible by the PROLIGHTS Mosaico range image projectors. The project, managed by the communication agency Sviluppo Creativo and the rental company Liteo Tech, turned Campello square into a captivating snowy setting with projections of the Enchanted Forest, created ...Read more

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    Sondrio in Italy has been transformed into an enchanting Christmas landscape with a mesmerizing light show, made possible by the PROLIGHTS Mosaico range image projectors. The project, managed by the communication agency Sviluppo Creativo and the rental company Liteo Tech, turned Campello square into a captivating snowy setting with projections of the Enchanted Forest, created using the PROLIGHTS Mosaico and Mosaico L projectors.

    In total, 13 units of projectors were utilized, customized with Gobos and Animation Weels, also crafted by PROLIGHTS. These versatile projectors designed for outdoor installations played a crucial role in establishing an immersive Christmas atmosphere in the main square of Sondrio.

    The decision to opt for PROLIGHTS Mosaico projectors was driven by the pursuit of flexibility and quality. Daniele Licchetta, the lighting designer of the Liteo Tech team, emphasized, “What convinced us to choose the PROLIGHTS Mosaicos was the extraordinary efficiency, flexibility, and quality they offer. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, featuring remote and motorized control, multiple on-board functions, and optical zoom, the Mosaico range projectors allowed us to create a dynamic and engaging Christmas scenario.”

    Moreover, the 300W LED source with which the projectors are equipped contributed to making Sondrio’s choice sustainable, reducing consumption and the environmental impact of the Christmas lights.

    The breath-taking images of the illuminated buildings swiftly captivated social networks, becoming viral and garnering enthusiastic comments from both residents and visitors.

     

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    Local family-run business light up Halesowen with Christmas light switch on https://www.a1lightingmagazine.com/christmas/local-family-run-business-light-up-halesowen/ Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:27:10 +0000 https://www.a1lightingmagazine.com/?p=36497 A family-run business which sparked to life in Halesowen was chosen as the official installers of the town’s Christmas lights for the seventh year running. Starkey Electrical was once again entrusted to manage and complete the light installation by the Halesowen Business Improvement District (BID). The Christmas light switch-on, which attracts around 40,000 visitors each year, ...Read more

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    A family-run business which sparked to life in Halesowen was chosen as the official installers of the town’s Christmas lights for the seventh year running.

    Starkey Electrical was once again entrusted to manage and complete the light installation by the Halesowen Business Improvement District (BID).

    The Christmas light switch-on, which attracts around 40,000 visitors each year, took place on Saturday, 18th November in Halesowen town centre and is a much-loved event within the community.

    Lisa Starkey, director of Starkey Electrical, was a former board member of the Halesowen BID. While the company has now grown, with a national customer base, she said its heart is still very much in Halesowen.

    Lisa said: “We are delighted to have been chosen as the official installer of the Halesowen Christmas lights once again. The town holds a lot of history for us and we feel honoured to be able to give back to the community there.”

    The team has been tasked with completing health and safety documentation for the BID, including PAT testing all of the lighting before they are installed. The Christmas lights have been installed throughout the town centre, as per the layout requested by the BID.

    Vicky Rogers, Halesowen BID town manager, said: “Halesowen BID is thrilled to have Starkey Electrical install our Christmas lights for the seventh year running. We have worked closely with the team at Starkey since the start of BID in 2017 and they have continued to be our illumination installers due to the experience, professionalism and friendliness of the team.

    Christmas is our largest event in the town centre so we cannot afford to get it wrong. Working with Starkey Electrical gave us the confidence we needed to know that the job will be done right.”

    The team at Starkey Electrical were also at the switch-on event to assist with the countdown, plus are on-call throughout the festive period in case of any issues. The team were also responsible for the testing and inspection of the lights prior to the big event, as well as removal and storing of them afterwards.

     

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    Oxford Street Christmas lights are helping give the gift of play to children in hospital this Christmas https://www.a1lightingmagazine.com/christmas/oxford-street-christmas-lights/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:35:55 +0000 https://www.a1lightingmagazine.com/?p=36453 Switched on earlier this month to mark the start of the festive season, thousands of brilliant, white stars blanket the sky along London’s Oxford Street, bringing back the magic nostalgia of Christmas. As we start to buy our Christmas presents, it’s important to remember the children who will be spending Christmas away from home and ...Read more

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    Switched on earlier this month to mark the start of the festive season, thousands of brilliant, white stars blanket the sky along London’s Oxford Street, bringing back the magic nostalgia of Christmas.

    As we start to buy our Christmas presents, it’s important to remember the children who will be spending Christmas away from home and loved ones. This year, once again, thousands of children will be admitted to hospital across the UK, who are not only poorly but feel anxious and scared. Children in hospital need to have fun, and play creates a much-needed chance to have a sense of normality and control too.

    Children’s charity, Starlight, is working with Oxford Street to offer the perfect gift for those looking to do some good this Christmas. For just £10, you can sponsor a star on Oxford Street for Starlight and all the money will go towards making a child’s stay in hospital brighter this Christmas. Every star with ‘Stars for Starlight’ gives the gift of play to children in hospital.

    Cathy Gilman, Chief Executive of Starlight, said: “Over 100,000 children across the UK will spend the festive period in hospital, feeling scared and missing out on Christmas celebrations. At Starlight, we know that play has the power to reduce fear and relieve trauma, so we want to make sure children in hospital have the opportunity to play this Christmas.”

    Starlight is the UK’s leading charity for play in hospitals and hospices, making sure children have less scary and less traumatic experiences. Find out more and sponsor a star here: https://starsforstarlight.org.uk/

     

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    The Crown Estate lights up London’s West End with delightful Christmas pigeons OOH spot https://www.a1lightingmagazine.com/christmas/the-crown-estate-lights-up-londons-west-end/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:46:17 +0000 https://www.a1lightingmagazine.com/?p=36443 The Crown Estate has unveiled a multichannel animated Christmas campaign, introducing the ‘Christmas pigeons’ to highlight its London West End destinations as the most enjoyable places to spend this festive season. Developed in partnership with animation studio Bewilder, the work is based on the insight that Christmas can be challenging for shoppers in search of ...Read more

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    The Crown Estate has unveiled a multichannel animated Christmas campaign, introducing the ‘Christmas pigeons’ to highlight its London West End destinations as the most enjoyable places to spend this festive season.

    Developed in partnership with animation studio Bewilder, the work is based on the insight that Christmas can be challenging for shoppers in search of the perfect gift. The pigeons are presented as the perfect guides because they know every street, corner and arcade, where to spend time and where to find the best gifts.

    The campaign debuted with a 10-minute takeover of the Piccadilly Lights, using Ocean’s DeepScreen OOH activation to create a delightful, bespoke 3D story. The narrative culminates in the pigeons reacting to the switch on of the festive lights of Regent Street and St James’s.

    Designed to reflect the heritage and fashionable clientele of Regent Street and St James’s, Bewilder Animation, represented by B&A, created the 3D pigeons with a hand-made feel, artistically attired with clothing textures and accessories to define each character.

    Alongside the Piccadilly Lights takeover, which was presented in partnership with Landsec, activity is running across wider out-of-home, press, social and digital channels.

    Richard Ellwood, CMO at The Crown Estate, said: “We’re delighted to introduce our new festive characters. For centuries, pigeons have been used as messengers, and so for this campaign they are our storytellers. They’re perfectly placed to reveal the best spots across Regent Street and St James’s to eat, drink, shop and have a great time with friends and family.”

    Caron Sandler, executive producer, Bewilder, concluded: “When we first heard about this campaign, our team jumped at the challenge of creating something truly magical. The pigeons have a hand-made feel, with the texture of clothing, as a nod to Regent Street and St James’s fashion heritage. Every unique character needs a story, so our storyboard team worked closely with Director Ruan Vermeulen to create a narrative that was as beautiful as the pigeons.”

    Amy Simpson, the agent for Bewilder at B&A reps, added “This is what Christmas campaigns are all about. We were thrilled to take on the challenge when we heard the initial idea and we were excited that we could showcase the true magnificence of Bewilder’s quality and storytelling abilities. A fantastic collaboration from everyone involved, watching London’s famous streets light up was a true joy.”

    Check out the video here.

    Image copyright Ocean Outdoor.

     

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    Savile Row to debut new Christmas lights this November https://www.a1lightingmagazine.com/christmas/savile-row-to-debut-new-christmas-lights-this-november/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:04:35 +0000 https://www.a1lightingmagazine.com/?p=36350 This image is a CGI to represent what the installation will look like Savile Row, the world-renowned bespoke tailoring district in the heart of Mayfair, is debuting its new Christmas lights on Thursday 16th November. The Christmas lights have taken inspiration from iconic tools found in every tailor’s workshop: a pair of shears. The giant illuminated golden shears are seen cutting through ...Read more

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    This image is a CGI to represent what the installation will look like

    Savile Row, the world-renowned bespoke tailoring district in the heart of Mayfair, is debuting its new Christmas lights on Thursday 16th November. The Christmas lights have taken inspiration from iconic tools found in every tailor’s workshop: a pair of shears. The giant illuminated golden shears are seen cutting through a glittering pealight swathe of ‘fabric’, with the message of ‘Savile Row Christmas’ twinkling against the winter sky. The shears represent some of the key values of Savile Row – craftsmanship, skill and knowledge. For the first time ever, these new festive lights will illuminate The Row, from the corner of Clifford Street and finishing on the corner of Burlington Gardens, adjacent to the Royal Academy of Arts.

    Jenny Caseborne, Head of Portfolio at The Pollen Estate said: “The Pollen Estate is delighted to introduce new Christmas lights on Savile Row, commencing the festive period at this iconic destination. The lights capture the essence of craftsmanship perfectly, with the icon of the shears at the forefront. Everyone is welcome to visit Savile Row to experience our new lights this festive season.”

    Sustainability is at forefront of the new Savile Row Christmas lights. Made from a total of 5,154 LED bulbs, the bulbs use extra-low energy making them very energy-efficient and planet-friendly. Elements of the decorations have also been produced with 3D that are printed on 100 percent recyclable plastic. This process reduces the use of aluminium, meaning the materials can be recycled and reused after use, which minimises waste and reduces energy consumption.

    Savile Row is the world’s ultimate destination for bespoke tailoring and exceptional craftsmanship, with an ever-expanding selection of made-to-measure, ready-to-wear and complimentary accessories. The ‘Row’ is a go-to location for local and international shoppers looking for exquisite quality, style and craft, as well as a personalised luxury experience unparalleled to anywhere else in the world. The area has more than 35 retailers including bespoke tailoring houses, made-to-order, ready-to-wear and casual menswear and womenswear offerings, and also includes accessories ranging from shoes and bags to stationary.

    In celebration of the new lights being switched on, the following tailors and retailers will be open late and offer customers and visitors festive treats, drinks and more in-store: Cad & The Dandy, clothsurgeon, Cremieux, Gaziano & Girling, Gieves & Hawkes, Davies & Son, Drake’s, Holland & Sherry, Maurice Sedwell, Norton & Sons, The Service and The Deck, as well as the  newly opened Daniel Hanson (bespoke dressing gowns), Fedro (bespoke tailor) and Marcel Rodrigues (bespoke hatmaker). Italian heritage stationery brand Pineider on Clifford Street will offer complimentary personalisation, and Thom Sweeney on Old Burlington Street will also be joining the Christmas festivities. Customers can also expect live music at Drake’s. The retailers will be showcasing their Winter collections, with plenty of ready-to-wear and accessories available to buy for Christmas.

    A unique mix of rich history, timelessness and sartorial innovation, Savile Row is nestled in Mayfair, only a stone’s throw away from New Bond Street, Royal Academy of Arts and Cork Street galleries.

     

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