The first ever light and sound show taking place in Stafford’s Market Square will commemorate the sacrifices made across the two world wars.  

The display by Luxmuralis has previously been seen on the Tower of London and Winchester Cathedral and will now be projected onto the iconic Grade ll* listed Shire Hall in the heart of the county town.

It has been organised as part of a year when communities across the borough, and the country, will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War ll.

Staffordshire-born artists, sculptor Peter Walker and composer David Harper, joined forces with the borough council to run the event across two nights - Friday 7 March and the following evening, Saturday 8th.  

The sound and light installation by Luxmuralis, ‘Before Action’, has been described as a ‘breathtaking tribute to courage, sacrifice, and remembrance.’  

The frontage of the Shire Hall is set to be transformed into a ‘vivid tapestry of cascading poppies, ethereal light projections, with an evocative soundscape.’

Peter, Luxmuralis Artistic Director, said: “In the year when we commemorate the end of World War 2 and VE Day 80 those who gave their lives in the two great wars are honoured in this spectacular tribute.

“‘Before Action’ is inspired by themes of reflection and hope and we invite viewers to pause and connect with the poignant stories of the past while contemplating the enduring message of peace.”

The work was initially displayed at the Tower of London in November before moving to various landmarks around the country. Places where other sound and light installations by Luxmuralis have been seen include St Paul’s Cathedral, London, Westminster Abbey, Chatsworth House, as well as Minneapolis and Italy.

The free light and sound show is around 20 minutes long and will run on a continuous loop for two hours from 7pm until 9pm in the town’s Market Square on Friday and Saturday, 7 and 8 March.

For more information on the artists’ work see luxmuralis.com