The program features performance, illuminations, art installations and music throughout the city and in and on some of Melbourne’s most iconic spaces including the Royal Exhibition Building, Federation Square, Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne City Baths, Arts Centre Melbourne, State Library Victoria, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Museum and ACMI.
Highlights of the program include a laser, light and water show on the Yarra River, a large scale projection from ocean-loving filmmaker Chase Burns and a colourful fusion of urban art and contemporary dance that will light up the iconic Hosier and Rutledge Lane junction.
Across four stages, the night will showcase a variety of music genres including jazz, blues, funk, R&B, soul, world music, pop, hip hop, dance, electronic, classical, country, instrumental and rock. Some of the many highlights include the likes of Kylie Auldist, Cookin’ on 3 Burners, Ruby Boots, Thelma Plum, Robert Forster, Harpoons, Sampa the Great, Briggs, Gold Class, Emma Donovan & The Putbacks, Harvey Sutherland, Otologic, Planete and Chris Russell’s Chicken Walk.
“White Night Melbourne’s 2016 program represents more than 1,595 creative industries members and 120 works making this the biggest program for the event yet,” said Minister for Tourism and Major Events John Eren. “As well as delivering a fantastic creative platform for artists and creative practitioners, the event also delivers an important economic injection into our city businesses, hotels and retailers. I congratulate all involved.”
