The skies above Newcastle will light up amid a stunning display of lasers for three nights over the New Year, as the Light City show returns for a second year.
The stunning three-night spectacle will launch on December 30. There are multiple shows to watch each night as well as an interactive element in between.
This year, the show display has been designed by Bafta-winning artist Seb Lee-Delisle. He has also composed an original score to go with it.
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Here’s what to expect from the free show and where to look out for it.
What is Laser Light City Newcastle?
A spectacular light show that uses more than 80 lasers to light up the Quayside. The lasers will light up the area between the Tyne Bridge and Millennium Bridge and will be mapped onto the Sage, Tyne Bridge and the west facade of the Baltic.
There are no New Year's Eve fireworks displays planned on the Quayside this year, as the laser show takes place instead.
When is the laser show in Newcastle?
Newcastle Laser Light show will be on Friday December 30, New Year's Eve - Saturday December 31 and New Year's Day - Sunday January 1. The lasers will begin with an interactive segment at around 5pm on December 30 with shows on the hour from 6pm until 11pm, with further shows at 12:05am and 1am on New Year's Eve.
Newcastle Laser light show times are:
Friday 30 December:
Interactive lasers will run from 5pm to 11pm.
Laser shows will be shows at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 10pm and 11pm.
Saturday 31 December:
Interactive lasers will run from 5pm to 11pm.
Laser shows will be shows at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, 12:05am and 1am.
Sunday 1 January:
Interactive lasers will run from 5pm to 11pm.
Laser shows will be shows at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 10pm and 11pm.
Where will the Newcastle laser show be?
The lasers, of which there are more than 80 in total, have been installed across the Quayside. The lasers will light up the area between the Tyne Bridge and Millennium Bridge and will be mapped onto the Sage, Tyne Bridge and the west facade of the Baltic.
Where is the best place to watch the laser show in Newcastle?
The organisers say that the best place to view the lasers is along the Quayside, directly opposite the HMS Calliope naval base.
The perfect conditions are when there’s a slight haze in the air and not too much cloud cover - if it’s like this, the lasers can be seen from miles around! In less ideal conditions the lasers are most visible when they’re coming towards you.
How can people get involved with the laser show?
There will be specific lasers installed on the Tyne Bridge that members of the public can control. Simply visit the Laser Light City website and, when the lasers are turned on, there’ll be an opportunity to join the queue - once it’s your turn, you’ll be able to control the lasers by moving your finger over the screen of your smartphone with different options for colours and shapes, too.
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