Mackay City Centre businesses are being encouraged to “hop” into the spotlight, as Daly Bay Illuminate heads to our city heart.
One of the highlights of the annual Mackay Festival Arts, Daly Bay Illuminate will this year feature eight enormous amphibian installations, called Night Walkers by Amigo & Amigo.
These enormous, illuminated frogs will be scattered around the city alongside spectacular artworks by local and national artists, which will be projected onto our iconic buildings.
Mayor Greg Williamson said Daly Bay Illuminate would be held throughout the City Centre for the first time, bringing with it so many opportunities for businesses to be a part of the action.
“Illuminate is such a major drawcard of the Festival of Arts program and activating our city in this way will bring so much benefit in increased foot traffic,” Mayor Williamson said.
“We want businesses to decorate their shop fronts, stay open later, host special events and join with us to promote the event so everyone can benefit,” he said.
“We don’t want any businesses to be left on the lily pad!”
Festival and Events Coordinator Phoebe Short said her team had been successful in securing Festivals Australia funding to expand this amazing event.
“Each of the locations chosen is easily accessible for everyone and offers a variety of activities,” Ms Short said.
“We encourage festivalgoers to dine out in the City Centre before visiting the different locations to view the art projections and Night Walkers,” she said.
Ms Short said running alongside Daly Bay Illuminate, from July 24 to July 27, would be the Whitsunday Wealth Festival Hub at Caneland Park.
“A feature of the Whitsunday Wealth Festival Hub is the live music, mouthwatering street food and stunning visual displays, including beautiful art created by the community,” she said.
The full map of the Daly Bay Illuminate locations and all of the activities being offered will be featured in the 2025 Mackay Festival of Arts program and website, launching on May 1.
Ribbiting times are ahead as giant inflatable amphibians leap into the City Centre for Daly Bay Illuminate this July. Photo supplied: Mackay Regional Council
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