See pictures of the old Debenhams building lit up by amazing light show in Hastings town centre

An exciting explosion of illuminations, artworks, pop-up performances and live music was unleashed on the streets of Hastings on Thursday 24 February as part of ‘Hastings Last Thursdays’

By Andy Hemsley

Published 25th Feb 2022, 09:55 BST

The currently vacant Debenhams building in Robertson Street was brought to life with a large-scale projected artwork animating the building.

Kevin Boorman captured these pictures.

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Bell Orchestra, an interactive musical instrument encouraged people all ages to come together to play beautiful melodies on a set of illuminated giant chimes.

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People were also able to enjoy a Busking Stage at the America Ground and enjoy the best musicians Hastings and St Leonards has to offer in a great prelude to the Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Festival.

There was a carnival of creativity happening at the White Rock theatre at the same time with interactive carnival and umbrella making workshops ahead of Fat Tuesday.

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