Floriade 2011 event report

Floriade 2011 transformed Commonwealth Park into a melting pot of engaging experiences and entertainment, set among a million blooms. From 17 September to 16 October, Australia’s celebration of spring festival with A feast for the senses theme came to life through the new From the Pantry, inspired garden beds, live entertainment, horticultural delights, hanging basket workshops in the LINDEMAN’s Open Garden, fun kids’ activities, fascinating demonstrations, exhibitions and much more. Floriade NightFest, in its fourth year, ran for five nights, 28 September – 2 October. The park became an illuminated wonderland with spectacular new lighting installations and evenings of comedy, DJs, live music, films and complimentary pampering sessions from Floriade NightFest’s national sponsor for the second year — Garnier.

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Floriade 2011 key findings

Floriade was an outstanding success in 2011 – providing a record economic return to the ACT and the second highest attendance figure seen at the event since the introduction of turnstiles in 1999.

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Enlighten 2011 event report

ENLIGHTEN 2011 was staged over four nights on 11, 12, 18 and 19 March. Key national attractions, surrounding a picturesque concert venue at Commonwealth Place, were canvassed with spectacular architectural lighting effects from 11–19 March. Three of these leading attractions also opened their doors for special night access and exclusive platinum offerings. The concert venue by the foreshore of Lake Burley Griffin, was transformed into a festive hub with an exciting program of concerts by world-class international artists including George Benson, INXS, Chris Isaak and Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

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Floriade 2010 event report

Floriade 2010 celebrated creativity, fantasy and endless possibilities as Commonwealth Park was transformed into a world of entertainment and discovery, set among a million blooms.

From 11 September to 10 October, Australia’s premier spring festival with the Imagination: Where will yours take you? theme was brought to life through inspired garden beds, non stop entertainment, horticultural delights, fun kids’ activities, fascinating demonstrations, exhibitions and much more. Floriade NightFest, in its third year, was more magical than ever. For five nights, 22–26 September, the park became an illuminated wonderland with spectacular new lighting installations and evenings of comedy, DJs, live music, films and complimentary pampering session from Floriade NightFest’s new sponsor – Garnier.

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Floriade 2009 event report

From 12 September to 11 October 2009, Floriade transformed Commonwealth Park into a dazzling display of more than a million bulbs and annuals. Australia’s premier spring festival was a feast for the senses with the sights, sounds and colours bringing the Mind, Body and Soul theme to life.

The theme was showcased throughout the park — from the designs depicted in the garden beds to the natural therapy treatments on offer at the Lotus Lounge. Visitors could take a ride in the new giant ferris wheel,
join a boot camp class, learn from a range of informative workshops and educational demonstrations, see the Queen of Soul, Marcia Hines, perform or sit back, relax and enjoy the views, the food and the month-long
entertainment program.

Floriade NightFest also returned in style with five special nights of spectacular lighting, live entertainment, music, feature films, food, wine, bustling markets and special kids’ activities. Each evening was rounded off with a spectacular display of fire and music by the Pyrophone Juggernaut.

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