Media Release - Quorn Silo Light Show Wins Gold at Australian Street Awards
GOLD AWARD ATTRACTION LIGHTING UP QUORN
QUORN SILO LIGHT SHOW WINS GOLD AT 2023 AUSTRALIAN STREET ART AWARDS
The Flinders Ranges Council is thrilled that the Award-Winning Quorn Silo Light Show has won Gold at the 2022 Australian Street Art Awards under the Best Mega Mural category.
Mayor Ken Anderson said that winning Gold in this national award recognises the commitment that Council, the community and visitors have put into supporting the project.
“The Quorn Silo Light Show achieved Silver in the 2020 Australian Street Arts Award so it is fantastic to have it achieve Gold in 2022 as it recognises the collaborative elements of the project and the major tourism attraction that it has become.”
Council works closely with the community and curators illuminart to update the content and showcase events around the region. “The nature of the projection allows us to review, change and update content so that it keeps it relevant to what is happening in the town and surrounding areas and also allows more flexibility in what can be projected.”
Screening each evening the silo projection brings the town and street to life and is a free event and educational experience that draws tourists from near and far and encourages them to stay that bit longer.
“We have regular reports of people that have travelled here just to see the nightly silo show which means that they stay in our town and area longer and that benefits all of the businesses and community”
Illuminart founder and Quorn local Cindi Drennan also received a discretionary honour of Outstanding Contribution to Australia Art Tourism Award at the 2022 Australian Street Arts Awards.
“There is no doubt that Cindi is a driving force behind projects such as the Quorn Silo Light Show and its great that her dedication and achievements have been recognised. Cindi goes above and beyond and has a real sense of forward and innovative thinking when it comes to ideas and Council and the community congratulate her on her achievement and look forward to working with her and illuminart in the future.”