Weymouth’s annual festival of music, light and drumbeats is returning “bigger and better” for its fourth year.
We Are Weymouth Business Improvement District (BID) has announced the return of the performing arts festival Dusk Til Dark back on Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24.
The event is free to attend as families will be able to watch Weymouth transform into a vibrant display of visual arts.
On Friday, members of the public can catch the high energy live music performance Spark! which will feature the Whitley Bay-based drumming team Worldbeaters.
The show will pop up in three different locations across Weymouth, filling the streets with pulsating beats, and glowing performances.
The Worldbeaters are also working with students at Weymouth College, bringing around 22 new drummers into the mix.
The following day will celebrate the world premiere of "Fireflies" on Weymouth Esplanade. This processional show fuses drumming, light displays, and community performances to create an immersive sensory experience.
We Are Weymouth are working in collaboration with Activate Performing Arts to hold the event which draws thousands of visitors each year.
Dawn Rondeau-Irvine, chief operations officer at We Are Weymouth said: "We are thrilled to bring Dusk Til Dark back to Weymouth for its fourth year.
"This year’s event offers a unique opportunity for families and visitors to experience the incredible talents of Worldbeaters over the entire weekend.
“We know that visitors anticipate this incredible cultural event, a celebration of art, music, and togetherness and this year is no different.
"Dusk Til Dark is sponsored by the business community who invite everyone to enjoy the delights of Weymouth before and after all the performances visiting for both nights.
"It’s a fantastic opportunity to bring spectacular performing arts events to our coastal town.”
Dom Kippin, Producer, Activate Performing Arts added: “Dusk Til Dark in Weymouth has become a real legacy event for the town and we’re proud of the performances we have brought, filling the town with music, art and incredible light displays.
"Not only do we have the world premiere of a new show, but it’s set to be bigger and better than we ever imagined thanks to the students.
"We encourage everyone to join us, line the streets and be immersed in the sound of Worldbeaters.”
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