First Lights: Binalup

A spectacle of light, sound and illumination will take flight across Albany’s night sky this April. First Lights: Binalup will come to Albany to share ancient knowledge, living stories and history of place.

The large-scale contemporary artform will choreograph a fleet of nearly 200 drones with powerful LED lights and specialist 3D animation techniques. A cinematic soundscape will accompany the drone show to create an immersive light and sound performance, which is free and accessible for all.

Commissioned by the Fremantle Biennale, following the success of its First Lights: Moombaki (2021) and First Lights: Balarr Inyiny (2022), with artwork by award-winning Noongar author Kim Scott with the Menang Traditional Custodians. The event is co-presented by the City of Albany.

First Lights: Binalup is the first of six shows to happen across regional Western Australia from April – July 2023.