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THE Adelaide Festival’s popular Northern Lights projections on North Terrace historic buildings

… Up to 15,000 people a night have been watching the 70 different projections, which change every five minutes on the facades of the State Library, SA Museum, Art Gallery, Elder Hall, Mitchell Building and Bonython Hall.

“This has been one of the most popular Festival attractions ever, drawing more than 200,000 people to the city to share in the spectacle of the largest light installation of its type ever displayed in Australia,” Mr Hill said.

“The lights are focusing attention on South Australia’s archaeological, literary and visual arts collections, as well as institutions of learning.”

Northern Lights was due to finish when the Adelaide Festival ends on Sunday but it had generated a strong community feeling, Mr Hill said.

“What we’ve noticed is that during these long hot nights, families are coming along and staying out late to enjoy the sight,” Mr Hill said.

Internationally acclaimed, Sydney-based projection specialists The Electric Canvas created Northern Lights using digital software and giant, French-made PIGI system projectors, each weighing more than 200kg.

Northern Lights is free and will run from sunset until 2am each night until March 30.

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