VISITORS to the GlastonBeoley charity music festival will be in for an extraordinary experience this year, as a globally renowned art installation arrives in Redditch for the very first time.
Festivalgoers will be invited to step inside a Luminarium – a monumental inflatable sculpture created by internationally acclaimed Architects of Air during the festival from June 26 to 27.
Alongside open exploration, Reimagine Redditch will be curating a programme of gentle, creative and wellbeing-focused activities inside the space, designed to help visitors slow down, connect and fully experience the environment.
The Luminarium is being brought to Redditch through a partnership between GlastonBeoley, Arts in Redditch, Reimagine Redditch, Redditch Sports Village and Architects of Air.
Together, the partnership reflects a shared commitment to making high-quality cultural experiences accessible to everyone, and to placing creativity and wellbeing at the heart of community life.
Architects of Air have spent more than three decades touring their luminaria across the globe, creating installations that have welcomed millions of people into these immersive environments.
Their work offers moments of connection and reflection for everyone. At GlastonBeoley, that global vision meets a local community festival known for its warmth, openness and creativity.
Richard Bromhall, programme director for Reimagine Redditch, said: “Creative experiences are a balm for poor mental health and wellbeing.
“We know visitors will be moved to a sense of wonder at the beauty of light and colour they experience when they step inside the Luminarium. All we need to say is, enter and be amazed.”
Debbie Joynes, GlastonBeoley event organiser, said: “We’re beyond excited to be bringing something so special to this year’s festival.
“GlastonBeoley has always been about creating memorable experiences for people of all ages, and the Luminarium is exactly that – immersive, uplifting and completely unique. It’s a fantastic example of what can happen when culture, community and wellbeing come together.”
