Adelaide Night Light.
Adelaide is not perceived as a young city. We are relegated the role of the conservative, older relative who shakes a bony fist at the vibey and more culturally conscious eastern cities.
Seemingly content, the youth of Adelaide bide their time as acts pass us over for the bigger, brighter lights of other cities. Then, a shift of perception, the image of the old relative blurs and wavers. And the Adelaide Fringe Festival turns on its switch.
Energy pours into this multi faceted beast which rears its head like Frankenstein’s monster and tears the shackles off the conservative city for a month. Made by a combination of the Adelaide youth culture, mixed with a melting pot of international talent. They strive to shine the spotlight, which is seen so briefly on our small city, burning away the dusty cupboard cobwebs and helping put on a sparkling petticoat to flash around town.
This spotlight shines brightest on the Fringe opening night. It feels as if the City of Churches holds its breath for a year, and then exhales. Out pours the second biggest Fringe in the world; a multitude of people, events, shows, sounds, food and drink from around the world. This mass swarms across Adelaide where people can revel in the lights, culture and sound of a city that is both king and queen for just one night of the year.
text by Phil Manning.
Location: Adelaide Fringe Opening Night
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