OUGD505 - Studio brief 01 - Public Spaces Leeds - City Beach

After discussing my ideas for the poster with Beth in my class, we talked through them and decided that the city beach would be the most appropriate idea for the poster as it gave more artistic freedom and opportunities than the other events. It also had lots of scope to be visual and bright and has been running now for the last 5 years. 

City Beach, which has been hosted in Leed's Millenium square for the last 5 years is organised by International Funfairs in partnership with Leeds City Council, the popular city center venue is transformed into an inclusive tropical playground to be enjoyed by everyone in the Summer, bringing the residents of Leeds together in a fun and relaxing environment.

'Leeds City Beach – The fun and atmosphere of an unforgettable trip to the beach is once again set to transform a popular city center square next month.' - Leeds List

'City Beach returns with a special ‘cocoa cabana’ twist as an official Team GB Fanzone for the 2016 Rio Olympics. Sit back and relax on deckchairs on the real sand beach area and watch all the Olympic action live on the big screen between 13 – 21 August.' - Leeds City Magazine

'Millennium Square is bringing the seaside to Leeds this summer as City Beach returns for the fourth year with oodles of family-friendly fun.' - Leeds Guide

The beach includes a variety of fun summer related activities, games, and props such as:

- Sandcastles
- Deck Chairs
- Ice Creams

- BBQ

- Cocktails

- Pimm's
- Pool Inflatables
- Fairground Rides
- Stalls
- Coconut Shies
- Tropical theme
- Pirate Boats
- Helter Skelter
- Wave Ride
- Dodgems
- 'Oasis'
- Palm Trees
- Board Walk

Emma, a presenter from the radio Heart Breakfast show, said:

"City Beach is a wonderful event that all of the family can enjoy and we are excited once again to be officially opening the event this Saturday and in helping to bring a taste of a traditional beach experience to the people of Leeds."