<p>Inspired by fireflies, birds and the galaxy of stars, Dutch artist Daan Roosegaarde designed a flock of sparks made from biodegradable materials. Once released, the sparks form ever-shifting clouds of light that behave like atmospheric bioluminescence, caught in a cool night breeze. </p>
<p>For four evenings during RISING, the light show will be released above Fed Square, free to be enjoyed by anyone who takes the time to look up.</p>


A person stands looking at a sky of diffused fireworks illuminating the night sky. 

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Two people stand looking up at a sky of diffused fireworks illuminating the night sky. 

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Diffused fireworks have been captured with long exposure so that they have created luminescent lines across the image

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A person looks up at the night sky illuminated by fireworks. A child sits atop their shoulders also watching the fireworks 

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A person stands in an arched doorway watching fireworks illuminate the night sky. 

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Firework residue falls from the night sky. 

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People capture exploding fireowrks on their phones. 

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Presented and produced by Fed Square in partnership with RISING.

Fed Square

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*The Invisible Opera* will take place outdoors in The Main Square. More information about the specific location will be released closer to the event.  

Detailed accessibility information about Federation Square can be found on [their website.](https://fedsquare.com/accessibility)  

THE MAIN SQUARE  

The undulating surface of the Main Square is made up of sandstone cobblestones, with a marked access path. Swanston Street offers the best access to the Main Square, and lift access is available to and from The Atrium. The Big Screen is equipped with a hearing loop and there are accessible toilets located next to Time Out Café. The Main Stage has lift access for performers, and St Paul’s Court, Swanston Street Forecourt and The Amphitheatre also have wheelchair access.  

ACCESSIBLE TOILETS  

There are accessible public toilets and baby-change facilities located in the Main Square, next to Time Out Cafe and in The Atrium, next to IceBar.  

ACCESSIBLE PARKING  

FedSquare has its own multi-level car park, which is accessible from Russell Street or Batman Ave (Exhibition Street extension – City Link). The Federation Square Car Park is open 24hrs and has accessible spaces located next to the lift on each level.  

PUBLIC TRANSPORT  

Fed Square is part of Melbourne’s  Free Tram Zone, which includes the area from the iconic Queen Victoria Market to Victoria Harbour in Docklands, up to Spring Street and over Flinders Street Station and Fed Square.  

Travel on trams within this zone is free, and you won’t need a myki, however, if your journey starts or finishes outside the boundaries of the Free Tram Zone, you must touch on your myki at the reader in the normal way to make sure you have a valid ticket.  

The Free Tram Zone signs at tram stops identify the boundaries of the zone.  

TAXIS AND PICKING UP/DROPPING OFF PASSENGERS  

If you are accessing the Main Square the safest place to pick up and drop off passengers is the Taxi Rank across the road on Swanston Street. If you are accessing Deakin Edge, we recommend the Russell Street Extension.  

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WED 7 — SUN 10 JUNE

Accessibility

Experience

Artistic Team

Supporters

Image Credits

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Accessibility

Experience

Artistic Team

Supporters

Image Credits

WED 7 — SUN 10 JUNE