'Bigger, better, brighter' light festival to shine in Rangiora

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The Mainpower Light Festival runs from July 1-2. Photo: MainPower Light Festival
The Mainpower Light Festival runs from July 1-2. Photo: MainPower Light Festival
A lighting extravaganza is finally getting its opportunity to shine in Rangiora’s Victoria Park.

Photo: MainPower Light Festival
Photo: MainPower Light Festival
The MainPower Light Festival is set to go ahead on July 1 and 2 - and will be "bigger, better, brighter" than the inaugural event in 2020.

There will be more installations which will transform the park into a light and sound wonderland over the two nights, along with attractions, including market stalls, fine food, and a licenced bar.

Events spokesman Karl Horwarth said interactive installations will add to a fairyland of laser lights, neon, disco lights, interactive lighting displays, glow toys and more.

He says some of the best light installations from the team who worked on the Botanic D’Lights in Christchurch have been hand picked for the event.

"Plus there is more food, more market stalls and more entertainment," he says.

People can dance the night away on a UV dance floor, while enjoying the atmosphere. Covid-19 protocols have stymied attempts to hold the festival last year, and earlier this year.

But organisers are confident it will shine brightly in early July and provide plenty of excitement for people keen for entertainment.

There are two nights of lights with tickets able to be used on both nights.

Tickets are $5 each or $20 for a family of five, with gates opening at 5pm each day and the show will run till 9pm.

Tickets already purchased for the postponed dates are valid for these new dates.

The MainPower North Canterbury Lights photo competition will also be held again this year. The competition is open to anyone who would like to show their appreciation for places in North Canterbury, with a focus on what makes the region such a great place to live and using "North Canterbury Lights" as inspiration.

To submit a photo for entry in the competition, email your photo(s) with a description to rangioralightandsound@gmail.com by June 28. Use 'Photo Competition' in the subject line. Multiple entries may be made with a maximum of five photos.

There is also a Night Lights Competition, where people can photograph the lights and get some special effects' shots to enter in the competition.

To enter you can tag the festival on Facebook, using the hashtag #rangioralightfestival on instagram, or email rangioralightandsound@gmail.com and be in to win.

Competition finalists will have their work showcased in the North Canterbury News. To buy tickets, go to rangioralightandsound.co.nz.