Town centre to be illuminated for celebratory event

A new event will see Chesterfield Market Square illuminated following a multi-million pound project to revamp the town centre.

Chesterfield Glow Up is set to be held on 27 and 28 of March to mark the end of the regeneration works and will include a lightshow and artwork, which will be projected on to the Market Hall.

A 35-metre (115ft) observation wheel will be installed in New Square, along with funfair rides, for the event and the wheel will remain there for three weeks.

The event will also include family friendly activities, live music from local musicians, street entertainers, free craft workshops, UV face painting, and a night market, Chesterfield Borough Council said.

Projection artists Illuminos have created the projected artwork, called Twist and Shout, which will be shown from 19:00 GMT on a loop on both evenings during the event.

Councillor Kate Sarvent, the council's cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy, said: "This event is a fantastic way to mark a major milestone in the regeneration of our market and to welcome people back into a space that has been completely transformed.

"We're especially excited to showcase the stunning projection light show - a truly dazzling experience that will highlight how our renewed town centre is a place for people to come together and share new experiences."

The wheel and fun fair rides will be in New Square from 12:00 on Friday and all day on Saturday, while the musicians will be performing at intervals from 12:00 until 18:45 on both days.

The free craft workshops will be held from 16:00 to 20:00 on both days.

Rob Vale, founder of Illuminos, said: "Growing up in Matlock, I attended Chesterfield College Art Foundation course, and it was fundamental in shaping me as an artist.

"Coming full circle and working with today's foundation students is really special and hopefully gives them ideas for their own creative journeys."

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