All your favourite attractions from previous Light Up Lyneham events, and now with more of what you like. More food, more installations, more music, more toilets! Grab your gloves and coat, bring your neighbours and friends, and enjoy the Lantern Walk, extraordinary performances, wonderful stalls, illuminated wetlands displays, and fantastic community spirit.
In the lead up to Light Up Lyneham, this web page will be continually updated as more performers, entertainers, installation artists, and stall holders come on board.
Let us know you’re thinking of coming at the Facebook event page: Light Up Lyneham 2024.
Saturday 3 August 2024 3pm to 8pm
Light up Lyneham is an enchanting community event that illuminates Lyneham Shops and Wetlands with a dazzling display of lights, colour, and joy. Residents and visitors gather to witness the transformation of the Lyneham Wetlands into a magical wonderland. Vibrant installations, shimmering lanterns, and captivating projections adorn the route of the Lantern Walk, creating a sense of wonder and unity. The event showcases the artistic talents of local residents and celebrates the spirit of togetherness. From illuminated sculptures to interactive light shows, Light up Lyneham offers a memorable experience for all ages, bringing warmth and cheer to the heart of the community.
Continue reading to discover more about activities, performers, stallholders, and the very important sponsors. Look for us on social media, and check back later for more details including the performance schedule for the event, and updated list of performers and stallholders as we confirm their participation.
Sunset Lantern Walk from Lyneham Shops to the Lyneham Wetlands and return
Installation Artists
We are incredibly grateful to the following professional artists and community members for creating wonderful installations for everyone’s enjoyment.
Clockwork Circus
St Joseph’s Primary
David Pope
13th Canberra Scouts
Joc Barbic
Black Mt Guides
Graham Anderson
Anna Jagiello
Fantastic Performers and Entertainment
THE FABULOUS MR TIM
Mr Tim is a performing arts specialist in music, dance and drama. He inspires all ages to take part.
THE PUMPING ACT FIRE TRUCK
Get up close and personal with a Fire Truck from ACT Fire and Rescue between 4 and 5pm.
THE MAGICAL CONOR LEISKI
Conor Leisky specializes in up-close and interactive magic for corporate and private events. Whether mingling with guests or performing right at their table, Conor ensures that there’s never a dull moment.
The Up Tempo JOHN AGNEW BAND
JAB has a strong focus on community and is perfect for those new to playing, those returning to playing and school leavers who want to continue playing.
THE Smooth Whiskey Sippers
The Whiskey Sippers are a trio of folk musicians hatched from playing and performing together at traditional music sessions and festivals around Canberra and the surrounds. They love to see the audience dancing and experiencing joy.
The Rejuvenating RENAE STONE
Renae delivers with strong husky vocals and a killer set list. With over 15 years’ experience in bands and as a soloist, Renae has performed over 1000 gigs across hundreds of venues and events.
THE HYPNOTIC HOT HOUSE
Satirical songs urging climate action.
The Well-Coordinated JUGGLE HUB
Have a go at juggling with the crew from Juggle Hub. No experience necessary.
THE Hallowed Tenor Horns
What’s sounds better than a tenor horn? Two tenor horns!
The Vivacious Alias
Alias is a fierce advocate within the local LGBTQI+ community and is the consummate performer! Productions are fun, authentic, inclusive and engaging. (Photo: Angela McIntyre)
The head-spinning ACT Unicycling
Try your hand (or is that your feet?) at unicycling with ACT Unicycling. No experience necessary.
The Charming, The Charismatic, The Cashews
Quirky, catchy, melodious, grounded original songs with a lingering social conscience.
THE LOVELY LIGHT UP LYNEHAM SINGERS
Be entertained by the topical lyrics of the Light Up Lyneham Singers as you pass by on the Lantern Walk.
The Soothing Slidetracked Ensemble
Enjoy the golden notes of this vibrant trombone quintet.
Don’t be slack!
(Photo: Kate Bradney)
Tobias Cole
Hear our local and world-renowned counter-tenor’s ethereal voice across the wetlands during the lantern walk.
Performance Schedule
This schedule is subject to change.
Main Stage
15:00 Welcome; Acknowledgement of country
15:00 St Joseph’s Bucket Drummers
15:30 Drummers not Plumbers
16:10 Mr Tim
16:50 Andante Andante (Abba choir)
17:30 Sunset Lantern Walk Start
17:40 Renae Stone
18:40 Hot House
19:20 Whiskey Sippers
20:00 Farewell
Street Stage
15:00 The Tenor Horns
15:35 Blue Gumbo
16:25 John Agnew Band
17:30 Pause for Sunset Lantern Walk
17:40 Clockwork Circus (act)
18:15 Slidetracked Ensemble
19:15 Alias (fire show)
Roving/Static
Conor Leiski
ACT Fire Truck (16:00-17:00)
Alias (roving)
Bambi Valentine
Clockwork Circus (roving)
ACT Unicycling
Juggle Hub
Slackline
Sunset Lantern Walk
Prosperous Mountain Dragon and Lion Dance
Toby Cole
Light up Lyneham Singers
The Cashews
Scintillating Stalls
Photo credit: Carolyn Davidson
Last Minute Lanterns
Get your Last Minute Lanterns at the LCA stall. Rechargeable and reusable. Long lasting, fast charging. Comes fully charged with your choice of coloured cellophane.
Only $5
Lyneham Community Association
Last Minute Lanterns
Information, membership, lost property, lost children, lost parents, first aid
Crochet Flowers
Sweets and children’s hats
Wattle Early Childhood Centre
Offering
Beata’s Billes-doux
Locally made postcards
Retro Lilly Pilly
Recycled Winter Clothing
Crossroads Church
Offering
Saccharum Esperesso
Canberra’s green caffeine machine
Old Canberra Inn
Mulled Wine
Handmade by Zoe
Handmade Jewellery
Karmakat Emporium
Hand felted merino goods
Black Mountain Girl Guides
Offering
13 Canberra Scout Group
Lantern making and crafts
Juggle Hub
Have a go at juggling!
Hide and Seek
Hot chocolate & roasted marshmallow
ACT Unicycling
Have a go at unicycling
Lyneham Commons
Information
Alchemy Artisan Soaps
Handmade luxury & fragrant goods
Tornado Potatoes
Spiral fried potatoes on a stick
Bukiyou Designs
One of a kind handmade jewellery
Wishtoys
Glow Toys and Novelties
Lyneham Primary P&C
Offering
Funky Frog Boutique
Handmade children’s clothes
Sly Fox
Warm up from the inside
North Lyneham Mini Mart
Malaysian Roti Canai
Passion For Sewing
Burp cloths, library bags, etc
Food Vans
Generous Sponsors
We are incredibly thankful for the generous support of our sponsors. We simply couldn’t put on Light Up Lyneham without them. Just as they’ve supported us, we hope you can support them.
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Valued Sponsors
Lantern making guides
Click on lanterns below to view the guide to make it.
Paper Lantern
Easy Paper Lantern
Paper Lantern
Milk Bottle Lantern
Please consider registering your intention or interest in attending, so we have an idea of how many people to expect.
#LightUpLyneham
Don't lose your child!
Your children are your responsibility. Here are some tips on keeping your child safe. Applicability will obviously depend on the age of your child. Wristbands are available for free at the LCA stall.
- Agree beforehand on a meeting point if separated.
- Write your phone number on a wristband (available from LCA stall) or on the child’s arm.
- Keep an eye on your child at all times.
- Remind your child of the risks (cars, roads, water, strangers).
- Don’t allow your child to run ahead of the Mountain Lion on the lantern walk.
- If you become separated, go to the LCA tent.
- An LCA volunteer (fluoro jacket) will stay with a lost child and contact the LCA tent.
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