Sparks will Fly

About Sparks will Fly

Sparks will Fly…begins with the arrival of two Champions who travel around Essex during May and June, before they meet for the first time to play The Game, pitting their strength against each other as they conjure up wind, water and fire in a spectacular fiery showdown, at Hylands Park, Chelmsford on 6 July 2012, following the arrival of the Olympic Torch.

The Journey

From May 2012, the two Champions will visit  towns and villages, carnivals and events, around the county - most of which are free to attend and suitable for all.   Come and meet the the champions at a journey stop somewhere near you in Essex>>

The Finale

The Sparks will Fly Finale in Chelmsford on 6 July will contribute to the London 2012 Festival - the biggest festival in the UK ever leading up to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The London 2012 Festival is also the finale to the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad - a four year programme aimed at using the London 2012 Games to inspire creativity across the UK. Click here to see how Essex has been part of the Cultural Olympiad. 

Ticket Information

Tickets for the finale in Chelmsford have now Sold out. Should any returns become available these will be allocated by ballot application open from 18 May to 19 June.

For more information go to: www.sparkswillfly.org.uk/finale
 

Sparks Will Fly Engagement Programme

In the run up to the event there is an enormous engagement programme. The project will provide opportunities for young people to learn carnival in every borough of Essex (12), provide event management training, a programme for teachers and storytelling workshops as well as developing two new orchestral anthems. It is a comprehensive and professionally produced programme that will deepen the legacy benefits of the final commission performance.  The Engagement programme has been awarded the London 2012 Inspire Mark
 

 
 Contact Belinda Farrell to find out if your project planned for Spring/Summer 2012 could be part of 'Sparks will Fly'.
 

For more information visit: www.sparkswillfly.org.uk  

Invitation to Artist Training Camp

Walk The Plank, offering 10 Essex Artists (including those who have either lived or trained in the county) the chance to become part of the Walk The Plank team and experience from start to finish, the preparations and machinations of putting on a major outdoor show.

Downlaoad and complete the form and return to Lindsey.strange@essex.gov.uk  by April 23rd AT THE LATEST. 

Successful applicants will be notified of places on the Training Camp by Email by the end of April.

Download Artists training day flyer and application form>>