There’s a buzz of excitement around Hyperdome this week with the imminent arrival of Mini Beasts, a colourful display of insects designed by a guy known for his work at Vivid Sydney.
Adorned in thousands of glowing lights, Mini Beasts harnesses the power of movement and cleverly-positioned proximity sensors – paired with a myriad of special effects – to provide a truly interactive display. A simple wave of the hand will result in the fluttering of wings, vibrating antennae and gentle singing from this insect collection.
The interactive, larger-than-life-size insects arrive next week, October 2 and will take flight on October 26.
There will be four insects in this family-friendly exhibition, beautifully-curated and illuminated at different spots around the centre.
An Australian Swallowtail Butterfly will be catching some sun in The Piazza, a Neon Cuckoo Bee checking out the new-look North Mall, an interactive Cicada perusing its lunch options in Centre Court, and an Australian Jumping Spider stretching its legs outside Coles.
Each multi-coloured creature is four metres tall, and centre managers say they’re set to charm entomophiles and locals alike.
Brought to life by award-winning conceptual artist Nicholas Tory (renowned for his work at Vivid Sydney), Mini Beasts combines state-of-the-art technology and animatronics with a nod to our native fauna to deliver a mesmerising, cutting-edge surprise.
The throng of flying beasts has already covered some serious mileage across the state as part of an exclusive collaboration with QIC, first hatching at Robina Town Centre last month, before scampering off to Toowoomba’s Grand Central. Now, it’s Logan’s turn to get in on the big bug action.
Shoppers can also enter Hyperdome’s ‘Snap + Share’ competition during their visit – they simply upload a photo with one of the Mini Beasts and tag ‘Hyperdome’ on their social media channels to go in the draw to win a Hyperdome Gift Card.
The arrival of Mini Beasts at Hyperdome combines with the Centre’s recent unveiling of its North Mall, which saw the space undergo a modern refresh and the addition of exciting new retailers, plus the introduction of new services and upgraded amenities.
“We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our latest family-friendly activation – Mini Beasts at Hyperdome,” Hyperdome Marketing Manager Charlotte Hall said.
“As we continue to respond to the needs of our community, we are not only committed to delivering a vibrant fashion, lifestyle and entertainment offer, but also providing our customers with exciting in-centre experiences and unique activation programs that appeal
to all ages.”
In line with Hyperdome’s Covid-Safe plan, Mini Beasts will adhere to strict social distancing practices; viewing up close is permitted provided all visitors maintain a distance of at least 1.5 metres from other visitors and use the hand sanitiser provided. Anybody who is unwell should stay at home.
