Brighton Digital Festival has a new name, a new producer and a brand-new programme for 2023 – welcome to Dreamy Place.
Arts agency Videoclub have taken over from Lighthouse this year and the new name references the idea that creativity and new tech can help anyone to kick off and establish their dreams.
As such, the festival focuses on the richness of the art, culture and creative tech industries and celebrates the ways digital technology continues to shape our lives and our thinking. Scary stuff? More exciting than scary in our (Mac)book.
So, if you find yourself scrolling aimlessly through the internet and you’re not always sure if it is for the better, be prepared for some thought-provoking events that explore the ever-changing world, helping us to understand how the future is being built.
Designed to engage people of all ages and backgrounds with creative tech’s potential to spark curiosity and improve our health, the inclusive community-led festival kicks off in October.
Expect an inspiring and accessible range of immersive installations, interactive events, VR experiences, live gaming, dance, workshops, live performances, tech talks, outdoor film trails, an online programme and more.
One of the stand-out events for us is Only A Few Find The Way, a 80-metre-long video, light and sound installation in the old cab run tunnel (where Do Not Obstruct have held art exhibitions) below Brighton station that’s normally closed to the public. Created by four world-renowned Chinese artists and local digital artist and Dreamy Place curator Thomas Buckley (the brains behind the Society of Cocktails), the installation, like most of Dreamy Place’s events, is open all weekend (midday – 6pm) and is completely free.
We’re also looking forward to the transformation of Fabrica into an immersive dreamscape club night, part of Thursday’s jam-packed 12-hour launch day programme.
Thursday 19th – Sunday 22nd October; various times, locations and prices (mostly free)
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