Lets celebrate together
Narrabri’s CBD is set to dazzle on Friday, 15th March 2024 from 6.00pm for Council’s highly anticipated and much-loved annual CBD street party, NarraBRIGHT!
NarraBRIGHT is a street party, celebrating the vibrant community, CBD and businesses of Narrabri.
In its fourth year, Narrabri’s main street will be bursting with colour, music, entertainment, late night shopping, food, captivating art installations, market stalls and art workshops, to celebrate and shine a light on our vibrant community, CBD and businesses.
NarraBRIGHT is a FREE community event and is a feature of Council’s annual CREATE festival, held in March.
Following the spectacular display in 2023, we’re excited for the return of breathtaking light projections by renowned Australian projection company, Illuminart and many more surprises that will keep audiences mesmerised.
Mark it in your calendars, as this is one event you won’t want to miss.
Date: Friday 15 March 2024
Time: 6.00 – 11.00pm
Where: Maitland Street, Narrabri
FREE EVENT
Find out more about this years’ NarraBRIGHT activities and artists below.
NarraBRIGHT is proudly presented by Narrabri Shire Council.
Art Installations
Illuminart Projection Installation
Building on the spectacular display in 2023, some of Maitland Streets iconic buildings will come to life through the magic of projection mapping, highlighting their architectural features for one night only, during NarraBRIGHT.
BIOGRAHPY – Illuminart
Illuminart Australia are a leading arts and technology company who design and develop projection and digital media for special events, public art and tourism.
Specialising in the creative content production and design for telling unique stories in light, using the magic of projection mapping.
Working across the disciplines of visual arts, architecture, and events, illuminart are Australia’s most experienced projection art directors.
The Sensory Garden
Dr. Bliss Cavanagh
Created by Dr. Bliss Cavanagh, the sensory garden is an immersive and magical multisensory experience for people of all ages and abilities. Bliss is a sensory-based artist, and expert in the design of sensory spaces backed by evidence-based research. Bliss creates large-scale, immersive multisensory installations that offer therapeutic benefits and support wellbeing.
Neon & Art Installations
A staple of NarraBRIGHT, from the very beginning, be surprised by the neon and pop up artworks that will appear across the CBD.
This year we are delighted to welcome ‘Something to Talk About’ a roaming mural exhibition, with thanks to Arts North West.
Markets & Food Stalls
You’ll be spoilt for choice at NarraBRIGHT 2024 with a growing spread of food, market stalls and a licensed bar area, brought to you by the Wilga Hotel at this years’ event!
The delicious line up of food includes:
- Tourist Hotel
- Fiesta Fried Chicken
- Monterey Cafe
- Chef B Woodfire Pizza
- Kebab and Go
- Scope Empire Catering
- Burger Bulls
- Thao’s Vietnamese
- Delilah & Co
- Floss Bomb
- Scouts Donuts
- Rotary BBQ and more!
Market Stalls
Find hidden treasures at various market stalls including the Arts North West Gather and Trade Stall – showcasing First Nations artists, craftspeople, and cultural artisan from across the region.
Entertainment
Young Artist Showcase – Post Office
Some of Narrabri’s upcoming and youngest superstars will hit the stage at the Post Office, welcoming you Narrabright 2024 from 6.00 – 7.00pm.
Main Stage – Near Elders Insurance
Let’s get the party started and enjoy performance from amazing established local artists including Lloyd Bennet, Sam Snape, Wait for Green and special guests, PHONIC.
Hannah Indigo – Hula Hooper
After a dazzling performance at Narrabright 2024, Hannah Indigo Returns!
Newcastle NSW based performer, Hannah Indigo is a professional hula hoop artist. Featured at major festivals including Dark Mofo, Vivid Sydney and Splendour in the Grass, Hannah’s roaming performance during Narrabright 2024, will put you into a spin!
LED Peacock
As the sun sets at Narrabright 2024, our LED peacock will spread her wings and roam Maitland Street until 10.00pm, be sure stop for a photo and share with us using #Narrabright2024
Freddy Mercury and Cyndi Lauper Stilt Walkers.
Is this the real life? Is this a fantasy? At the end of the day, boys and girls just want to have fun, and fun you will have as musical stilt walkers roam throughout Maitland Street from 7.00 to 9.00pm.
Kids’ Activities
There is SO much to do at NarraBRIGHT 2024, from a silent disco, glow stick station, outdoor games, art workshops and activities zones for kids of all ages.
Solasta Kids Zone
Our littlest Narrabright’s will be thoroughly entertained by local children’s drama and arts teacher, Sarah Gleeson, owner of Solasta Performing Arts. For children aged from 0 – 4, the Solasta kids activity zone is a place for play, expression and fun for the little ones!
NDCAS Youth Zone
The NDCAS youth zone will be a treat with teens with activities for youth from 8 – 18 years old including outdoor games and lazer tag.
Facepainting – Grace Mor and Heidi Gleeson
Local face paint artists, Grace Mor and Heidi Gleeson will be painting up a storm in the kids zone from 6.00 – 9.00pm
Kids Chalk Art Workshop
ANZ Bank Rotunda
Children of all ages are encouraged join in on the art and express themselves in supervised chalk activity, with Local Artist, Jo Hannaford!
Neon Lantern Workshop
Make your own luminous paper lantern with a take home Neon LED light!
Using 100% post-consumer recycled paper, and your imagination, each lantern is unique. The simple design is easy to make for adults and accompanied children.
Local artist, Chloe Tough will lead this workshop during Narrabright 2024.
Retail and Food Therapy
Make the most of NarraBRIGHT by enjoying some retail therapy at selected local boutiques and enjoy a wide range of food options from local community groups, food vendors, local cafes, restaurants, hotels and clubs!
Have a Narrabri Shire Why Leave Town Card? NarraBRIGHT is a great opportunity to see it go to good use!
Brought to you by Narrabri Shire Council
