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13 August 2013

Tom Middleton added to support bill for Live From Jodrell Bank show with The Halle

Tom Middleton added to support bill for Live From Jodrell Bank show with The Halle

Tom Middleton added to support bill for Live From Jodrell Bank show with The Halle

Tickets On Sale Now: http://www.livefromjodrellbank.com/tickets

The (star) dust has finally settled on two extraordinary Transmissions that took place at the Jodrell Bank Observatory at the beginning of July as The Australian Pink Floyd and New Order headlined these unique events.  The benchmark had been set high as The Flaming Lips and Elbow had performed in previous years but both shows enthralled music and science lovers who had gathered in glorious sunshine to see the bands perform truly memorable shows.  Johnny Marr was hand-picked by New Order to support them at their show and the acts raised temperatures even further as Bernard Sumner joined Johnny on stage to reprise their Electronic days and perform ‘Getting Away With It’.  Both New Order and The Australian Pink Floyd took the Live From Jodrell Bank series to another dimension by beaming bespoke projections onto the 76m Lovell Telescope to devastating effect.

The final two Transmissions of 2013 are highly anticipated as Sigur Rós and the Hallé headline.

The Hallé, one of the world’s most sought after orchestras will be performing a very special Close Encounters Prom conducted by Stephen Bell.  This wonderful summers evening of classical music is inspired by the stars, including Jupiter and Mars from Holst's The Planets, classics from Strauss, Mozart and John Williams, as well as a selection of out-of-this-world film music from blockbusters such as: Star Wars, Independence Day, E.T., Apollo 13, Close Encounters and more.

Added to the bill for this show is Broadway and Beyond, brainchild of award winning West End star Adam Lacey and international opera star, platinum selling recording artist and BBC TV and Radio presenter Jon Christos.

With the ever increasing popularity of music from The West End/Broadway they have put together the Broadway and Beyond concept, showcasing a journey through some of the world's most loved music to grace The West End and The Silver Screen and have performed to millions of people in the UK not only creating awareness and wowing their audiences wherever they were heard but also raising hundreds of thousands for charities such as Help for Heroes, Breakthrough Breast Cancer, The Retail Trust, BBC Children in Need, Cancer Research UK, Prostate Cancer UK as well as various regional charities.

Jon and Adam will be joined at Jodrell Bank by classical superstar Jenny Williams and classical crossover soprano Edel Lucy for three separate Broadway and Beyond performances which will take place throughout the day.  ‘Beyond Swing’ will feature swing classics such as Come Fly With Me, Fly Me To The Moon, My Way and a host of other huge swing tunes whilst ‘Licence To Thrill’ is a James Bond lover’s dream featuring tracks such as Skyfall, Nobody Does It Better and Live and Let Die.

‘Best Of Broadway and Beyond’ will feature an hour of classics including Nessun Dorma, Moon River, Music Of The Night and many more instantly recognisable show tunes.

Also confirmed is Tom Middleton who will be performing a Sounds Of The Cosmos set.  Tom is keeping the exact nature of his show under wraps for now but expect some very exciting musical collaborations to take place on the day.

The concert will also give participants a very special opportunity to celebrate the life and work of the late Sir Bernard Lovell, Founder and first Director of the Jodrell Bank Observatory. Sir Bernard, who passed away in 2012, would have celebrated his 100th birthday on the day of the concert and was a long standing supporter and follower of the Hallé, often travelling into Manchester from his home near Jodrell Bank to attend concerts.

18 May 2013

Camping confirmed for first time at Live From Jodrell Bank

Live From Jodrell Bank

Camping confirmed for first time at Live From Jodrell Bank


The multi award winning Live From Jodrell Bank series is delighted to announce that camping facilities will be available for the very first time to satisfy demand from music and science lovers to stay in the surroundings of this historic location.

Live From Jodrell Bank is offering the option of camping, close to the venue site in Cheshire with the camp site in full view of the awe inspiring Lovell telescope which at 76 meters is the third biggest radio telescope in the world.  Camping facilities are run by the widely acclaimed Camp At My Event with the campsite based opposite Holmes Chapel Station where there will be regular shuttle buses running over the weekend to Jodrell Bank.  There are a variety of camping options available; Weekend Passes which includes parking and shuttle to the venue at £32 and the option to add a pre erected four person tent for three days from £45 per person.  There is also a package deal which includes tickets for both Jodrell Bank shows and three nights camping at £99.  For further camping information at Jodrell Bank visit:

July Weekend
http://campatmyevent.com/the-transmissions-live-from-jodrell-bank-july-weekend/

August Weekend
http://campatmyevent.com/the-transmissions-live-from-jodrell-bank-august-weekend/

Packages are available for the New Order and Australian Pink Floyd weekend in July and the Sigur Rós and Hallé weekend in August.

New Order have crafted an outstanding bill for their specially curated show and they have selected one of the UK’s most innovative acts in Public Service Broadcasting.  Through their uniquely spell-binding live AV transmissions, audience witness the band weave samples from old public information films, archive footage and propaganda material around live drums, guitar, banjo and electronics as they teach the lessons of the past through the music of the future.  Theirs is a truly unique live AV experience that can only be enhanced in the incredible surroundings of the University of Manchester’s Jodrell Bank Observatory, performing in the shadow of the iconic Lovell telescope.  The band has just released their debut album Inform – Educate – Entertain which entered the album chart at number 21 to much critical acclaim.

The Live From Jodrell Bank series sees some of the most innovative artists performing in this unique and dramatic setting, marrying science and music and bringing the audience superlative sounds from earth and beyond

LIVE FROM JODRELL BANK 2013 TRANSMISSIONS


Saturday 6th July
The Australian Pink Floyd - A Celebration Of The 40th Anniversary Of The Dark Side Of The Moon / Hawkwind / The Time & Space Machine / The Lucid Dream / Science Arena

Sunday 7th July
Curated by New Order:  New Order / Johnny Marr / The Whip / Public Service Broadcasting / Jake Evans / Hot Vestry / Science Arena

Friday 30th August
Sigur Rós / Daughter / Poliça / Nik Colk Void (Factory Floor) / Science Arena
Saturday 31st August

The Hallé Present Close Encounters – An Evening Of Classical Music Inspired By The Stars / Support TBC / Science Arena

13 March 2013

Supporting Cast Confirmed for Sigur Ros Live From Jodrell Bank

Sigur Ros Live From Jodrell Bank

Supporting Cast Confirmed for Sigur Ros Live From Jodrell Bank


The multi award winning Live From Jodrell Bank series is thrilled to announce the support acts for the much anticipated show by Sigur Rós at the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire.

Sigur Rós, the celebrated ambient / post rock band from Reykjavík are a pioneering force in a creative and vibrant Icelandic music scene.  Their immensely beautiful songs are pure, honest and timeless and their live shows have received international critical acclaim.  The band has released 6 studio albums and with an expansive sound and gargantuan visual light show they are the perfect band to immerse the audience and venue in their cinematic soundscapes.

Setting the scene for the headline performance will be Minnesota four piece Poliça who’s bass and rhythm heavy, electronic pop is unique and hugely captivating and their dynamic live show is anchored by two drummers, a melodic bass player and lead singer Channy Leaneagh’s ethereal vocals.  They will be performing tracks from their 2012 debut album ‘Give You The Ghost’.  Nik Colk Void is the guitarist / electronicist / vocalist of post-industrial artists Factory Floor and she showcases her own particular brand of beautiful noise as will 4AD act Daughter.  Their sound and architecture masterfully blends fluttering, heart on the sleeve, acoustic ballads with brooding ambient soundscapes and their debut album ‘If You Leave’ is a thing of great majesty.

Other shows taking place in 2013 as part of the Live From Jodrell Bank series include New Order curating an exclusive show with Johnny Marr, The Whip, Jake Evans and Hot Vestry and The Australian Pink Floyd who perform a celebration show to mark the 40th Anniversary of the release of the seminal Pink Floyd album, The Dark Side Of The Moon.  Previous sold out shows at this stunning location have taken place with Elbow and The Flaming Lips.

The Live From Jodrell Bank series sees some of the most innovative artists performing in this unique and dramatic setting, marrying science and music and bringing the audience superlative sounds from earth and beyond.

Before the spectacular evening concerts and throughout each day, attendees will be able to participate in a fantastic range of hands-on experiments and workshops on site at Jodrell Bank.  With full access to the magnificent Discovery Centre included in every ticket, this is a great chance to find out more about the mind-blowing research happening at Jodrell Bank and beyond.  Explore the wonders of the universe and find out for yourself why stargazing has enjoyed a massive resurgence in the past few years.

For over five decades, the University of Manchester's giant Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank has been part of the Cheshire landscape and an internationally renowned landmark for astronomers.  Since the summer of 1957 it has been exploring the depths of outer space in a quest for knowledge.  It remains one of the biggest and most powerful radio telescopes in the world, spending most of its time investigating cosmic phenomena that were undreamed of when it was first conceived. 


www.livefromjodrellbank.com

Sigur Rós at Live From Jodrell Bank promo
http://youtu.be/DOF6x4qeTCU

Tickets £35 // no age restriction
www.ticketline.co.uk

16 January 2013

Sigur Ros confirmed to headline Live From Jodrell Bank

Sigur Ros Live From Jodrell Bank

Sigur Ros confirmed to headline Live From Jodrell Bank


The multi award winning Live From Jodrell Bank series is thrilled to announce another Transmission from the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire.  Sigur Rós are confirmed to headline this unique event in the shadow of the iconic Lovell Telescope, one of the biggest and most powerful radio telescopes in the world.

Previous Live From Jodrell Bank shows with Elbow and The Flaming Lips have sold out and the events have been euphoric affairs, marrying science and music in this stunning location.

Elbow's Guy Garvey and The Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne have cited the shows as among the most amazing they have ever played. Elbow will release a full length version as their first ever live DVD later this year.

Sigur Rós follow in their footsteps and the much celebrated ambient / post rock band from Reykjavík are a pioneering force in a creative and vibrant Icelandic music scene.  Their immensely beautiful songs are pure, honest and timeless and their live shows have received international critical acclaim.  The band has released 6 studio albums and with an expansive sound and gargantuan visual light show they are the perfect band to immerse the audience and venue in their cinematic soundscapes.

The Live From Jodrell Bank series sees some of the most innovative artists performing in this unique and dramatic setting, marrying science and music and bringing the audience superlative sounds from earth and beyond.  The bands will even project visuals onto the 76 metre Lovell telescope.

Before the spectacular evening concerts and throughout each day, attendees will be able to participate in a fantastic range of hands-on experiments and workshops on site at Jodrell Bank.  With full access to the magnificent Discovery Centre included in every ticket, this is a great chance to find out more about the mind-blowing research happening at Jodrell Bank and beyond.  Explore the wonders of the universe and find out for yourself why stargazing has enjoyed a massive resurgence in the past few years.

For over five decades, the giant Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank has been part of the Cheshire landscape and an internationally renowned landmark for astronomers.  Since the summer of 1957 it has been exploring the depths of outer space in a quest for knowledge.  It remains one of the biggest and most powerful radio telescopes in the world, spending most of its time investigating cosmic phenomena that were undreamed of when it was first conceived.

Further transmissions to be announced…

ICELANDIC BAND WILL PERFORM IN THE SHADOW OF THE ICONIC LOVELL TELESCOPE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER'S JODRELL BANK OBSERVATORY

SCIENCE WORKSHOPS, LECTURES AND EXPERIMENTS INCLUDED AS PART OF TICKET PRICE

FRIDAY 30TH AUGUST : TRANSMISSION WITH SIGUR RÓS

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 18TH JANUARY 9AM
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Tickets £35 // no age restriction
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Sigur Rós at Live From Jodrell Bank promo