We have lift off: 2010 Poster Launched!

The Adelaide Fringe 2010 Poster Launch went off on Friday November 6! Beginning at 11am, there were a few problems for guests trying to find a park due to the unprecedented interest in the Quilting and Craft Fair, also held at Adelaide Exhibition & Event Centre. Nevertheless, distinguished guests and other arts types arrived and the speeches were soon underway. After hearing from Judy Potter, Chair Adelaide Fringe, The Honourable John Hill, Minister Assisting the Premier for the Arts, Rob Chapman and Chris Ward from BankSA and Christie Anthoney, Adelaide Fringe Director, guests were then encouraged to ‘follow the light’ towards a giant glowing bubble at the rear of the huge aircraft hangar-like space.

The Bubble’s entrance was through two air-locks, however all made it through safely. Once in the Bubble, guests were treated to an aria by Opera singer Joanna McWaters. As she reached her crescendo, the front section of the space peeled away to reveal the astronaut walking towards them. The soundtrack, provided by DJ Tr!p, then announced the landing of the astronaut as a HUGE 6m poster dropped from the ceiling. There were gasps, followed by applause. Check out the video shot by PK from Rip It Up below.