The design is inspired by days at the beach and having fun at the fair. The shape of the lighthouse reminded me of a Helter Skelter and Jina, the artist thought it would be bring a sense of play and fun. The seagulls going for a ride and stealing chips are definitely having a good time!
Dizzy Flights is sponsored by Balfour Beatty -Balfour Beatty is working partnership with Southampton City Council and has provided logistical support for Southampton Hospitals Charity, enabling the lighthouses to take over the city this summer.
Auction
Following an eight-week art trial across Southampton and Cowes, we invite you to join us for the grand finale as we auction our Lighthouse sculptures, both large and small. Join Natasha Raskin Sharp, our auctioneer, best known for appearing on TV shows such as Bargain Hunt, as we raise funds for Southampton Hospitals Charity to support Southampton Children’s Hospital.
Hosted at Southampton International Boat Show on Friday 20 September 2024, you can join us on the night or watch the live-stream from the comfort of your sofa. Tickets to attend are limited. The reserve for each Lighthouse sculpture is expected to start from £3,000, so be prepared for some competitive bidding!
You must register in advance to be able to bid on the night. Registration details will be sent to you closer to the time, upon receipt of a Registration of Interest form, using the link below.
TIMINGS
Live and Online Auction:
- 6:30pm – Arrival of guests (Live Auction)
- 7:30pm – Auction commences
- 10:30pm – Event closes
Money raised at auction will raise funds for Southampton Hospitals Charity to support Southampton Children’s Hospital to:
- Invest in cutting-edge equipment and technology
- Fund ground-breaking medical research
- Transform environments to create child-friendly spaces
