For the finale event of Waltham Forest London Borough of Culture 2019, Leyton Sports Ground was transformed into an illuminated winter wonderland of art, performance, ideas and more. Presented in collaboration with Block9, extraordinary creatives responsible for Banksy’s
Dismaland and much of Glastonbury’s south east corner!
Forest Uprising (2019)Original source: Waltham Forest London Borough of Culture
Forest Uprising...
Designed and curated by London artists Block9, Forest Uprising - an illuminated sculptural light forest – rose from Leyton Sports Ground to form the epic finale experience of Waltham Forest’s London Borough of Culture 2019 year.
A place to grow ideas...
Visitors to Forest Uprising were invited to wander through the illuminated forest and discover art installations, watch films and enjoy performances.
Music for the masses...
People enjoyed a rolling programme of music throughout the weekend that included sounds from across the borough and around the world. There were even a few surprise guest appearances from some famous faces.
Forest Uprising (2019)Original source: Waltham Forest London Borough of Culture
Forest Uprising (2019)Original source: Waltham Forest London Borough of Culture
Forest Uprising (2019)Original source: Waltham Forest London Borough of Culture
