Story: FORM: Lighting and Sound
Episode: 5
Presenter: Nikki
Air Date: 22 March 2026

Nikki visits the largest light installation ever staged on Earth that illuminate Albany’s hills and coastline like never before.

• FORM Building a State of Creativity is an independent, not-for-profit arts organisation that produces large-scale creative projects across Western Australia.
• FORM is responsible for Lighting the Sound, a major light-and-sound installation held in Albany as part of the Albany 2026 celebrations.
• The event transforms the coastline and landscape around King George Sound into an immersive visual and audio experience using advanced lighting technology.
• FORM collaborated with Finnish light artist Kari Kola, known for illuminating landmarks like Stonehenge, bringing international expertise to Albany.
• The experience is free to attend, making it accessible for tourists and locals alike.
• It is expected to be one of the largest outdoor light installations ever staged, using hundreds of lights across a wide coastal area.
• The project is co-designed with Menang Noongar Elders, highlighting Indigenous culture, storytelling, and connection to the land and sea.
• Events by FORM are designed to attract thousands of visitors, encouraging people to explore Albany’s CBD, restaurants, and attractions during their visit.

For more information, head to:
form.net.au/lighting-the-sound