Collaborate with Lightpool – our partners and sponsors.
Since 2016, Blackpool Illuminations has developed the Lightpool Festival, a contemporary light art public showcase for exciting new artistic and technological collaborations.
Underpinning the Illuminations’ display and festival is a growing programme of artists’ talent development and creative community engagement. Going forward, bringing an ambitious artistic vision and commissioning high quality art within the Illuminations is central to our mission.
Blackpool Illuminations Lightpool programme was successful in becoming a National Portfolio Organisation of Arts Council England for the investment period 2023-2026. We are the only light sector organisation in the Arts Council portfolio.
Arts Council England is the national development agency for creativity and culture. Between 2023 and 2026 we will have invested over £467 million of public money from Government, alongside an estimated £250 million each year from The National Lottery, to support individual practitioners, arts organisations, museums and libraries, and to help ensure that people in every part of the country have access to culture and creativity in the places where they live. Visit our website to learn more about our work.
Over the last 5 years we have made many changes to improve to the town and we want to make sure that local people and businesses benefit as much as possible from these changes.
Our vision for Blackpool continues to be the UK’s number one family resort with a thriving economy that supports a happy and healthy community who are proud of this unique town.
VisitBlackpool has been tasked with promoting the UK’s most popular holiday destination to a worldwide audience. As the tourism arm of Blackpool Council, we work closely with local partners and stakeholders to showcase the best that Blackpool has to offer our visitors. Our role is to provide strategic leadership, guidance and advice on tourism and the visitor economy in Blackpool and to deliver services that attract and service the visitor that supports tourism businesses throughout Blackpool
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are not for profit partnerships within a defined area, in which the local businesses have voted to invest together to improve their environment. A BID is brought in through a democratic ballot process and the services provided are additional to those delivered by the Council.
The Grundy Art Gallery was founded by the brothers Cuthbert and John Grundy in 1911 with the ambition to show the best art of the day to the people of Blackpool. It has been at the centre of artistic life in Blackpool for over 100 years and is now recognized as a leading contemporary visual arts venue in the northwest region with a growing national and international profile. It has been an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation for the past 8 years and holds Museums Accreditation status.
Light up the North (LUTN) is a network of northern light festivals which have come together to share their collective expertise to support both the development of the partner festivals and the wider sector. Through regional, national and international networking and collaboration LUTN nurtures artistic ambition through artist and producer development, co-commissioning and joint fundraising.
Bang in the middle of Blackpool, our museum is an immersive experience that captures the spirit of this amazing town and will make you see it in a whole new light. Get up close with the entertainers who put Blackpool on the map - the comedians, dancers, acrobats, performers and larger-than-life characters who turned a seaside resort into the home of show business.
LeftCoast delivers highly-engaging and socially-useful arts and cultural projects in Blackpool. Since 2013, we have been co-producing ambitious and transformative experiences with neighbourhood communities across the town.
LeftCoast facilitates the connections between socially-engaged artists and Blackpool residents.
Blackpool Tourism Limited is Blackpool Council’s wholly-owned Tourism company, with a unrivalled strategy to create an ambitious, must-visit resort that punches above its weight. Where locals and visitors come alive, enjoying world class, year-round experiences in a friendly, safe and sustainable environment, delivered by tourism businesses working together.
Collaborating with Lightpool Festival presents an excellent opportunity to elevate your brand’s visibility and foster community engagement, all while contributing to a memorable festival experience for the town.
Lightpool Festival plays a vital role in Blackpool Illuminations’ dedication to making arts, culture, and events accessible to everyone.
Premium partner package offering the opportunity to present a large-scale projection or art installation at a prominent location. Minimum investment required (pending confirmation of all artistic, technical, and production costs).
Official partner package dedicated to enhancing the recruitment, training, development, and well-being of our vital volunteers and esteemed contributors to the event.
Official partner package that enables support for community engagement and participation through diverse initiatives, including local workshops and initiatives for performances and art installations.
Official supporting partner offering the opportunity to present your corporate brand to a wide audience of visitors and digital users.
