ONE of the most popular public events in the region’s tourism capital will not take place this year.
Illuminating York, which sees venues around the city lit up with a range of light installations, will now take place every two years, and will be merged into an upcoming new festival - the York Mediale.
The Mediale, planned for October 2018, is set to feature large scale commissions, performances, installations and workshops, with international artists taking part, and will take place every two years.
Make It York managing director Steve Brown said: “It’s crucial we use what funding we have to create quality festivals and the time is right to think differently about illuminating York, ensuring it meets increasing audience expectations.
“Running the event biennially, as a key part of the York Mediale will enable us to do that and to focus on delivering a world class event in 2018.”
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