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Switched On London

Switched On London is the capital’s only Festival of Light, which will take place for the second time in the Pool of London and Bankside, 7th-14th February 2008.

It aims to build on its inaugural edition and set a precedent that lighting in an urban environment can be achieved energy efficiently and stress the importance of lighting from a social, economic and environmental perspective.

Next year’s event explores the essential relationship of lighting in the built environment by illuminating some of London’s most iconic landmarks, including Tower of London, Tower Bridge, London Bridge, HMS Belfast and Southwark Cathedral. It will further explore the necessity of lighting by illuminating Southwark Post Office, Bermondsey St Car Park and Potter’s Fields Park. There will be around 15 lighting projects in total.

Switched On London’s team of lighting designers will show how expert lighting design combined with utilising modern technology allows sustainable and creative lighting. The team will provide realistic alternatives to the wasteful and inefficient schemes that currently operate in London and cities worldwide.

Supported by The Mayor of London Ken Livingstone, Switched On London presents viable lighting alternatives and celebrates lighting’s positive contribution at all levels whilst aiming to reduce London’s carbon footprint.

Mayor of London Ken Livingstone said: “I fully support the Switched on London 2008 campaign and will be making sure that City Hall takes part in the event again this year. Switched on London is to be commended for their campaign to promote the use of energy efficient lighting in London at night. By using more efficient lighting, organisations and households can save money and help to tackle climate change.”

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12th December 2007

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