On 29th February 2024, Shildon Town Square was transformed into a landscape of light and colour. With a generous grant from the Government’s UKSPF Levelling Up Fund via Durham County Council’s Cultural Engagement Team, Baccanalia, Supported by Shildon Town Council, orchestrated a free leap-year celebration that was both magical and unforgettable.

To read a summary of the event and the results, please look at the following document.

St Johns Primary School
Baccanalia, along with Dispel Art and Sam Slatcher spent two days at St Johns creating an installation and song to represent the Leap Year. Both the installation and song were recorded and compiled by Laura Degnan into the short film 'It's Finally Here'.

Shildon Stars & Cosmic canopies
At the Leap festival, there was a workshop to create additions to the festival including light up stars and decorated umbrellas.

The following video shows how to make a Shildon Star.

How to guides for both the Stars and Canopies are also included below.