Sigur Ros for Live from Jodrell Bank

Icelandic soundscape masters Sigur Ros are the first headline act to be confirmed to perform in the shadow of the iconic Lovell Telescope as Live From Jodrell Bank returns with Transmission 004.

Sigur Rós will bring their ambient / post rock songs from their catalogue of 6 studio albums to immerse the audience and venue in their cinematic soundscapes on Friday 30th August having moved later in the calendar than the usual June dates.

Tickets will priced at £35 for either day, and go on sale at 9am on Friday, 18th January. eFestivals will have links for you to buy them then.

As well as providing an amazing backdrop the telescope will also be serving a secondary purpose as the worlds most incredible projection screen! Throughout the day there will be experiments and workshops along with free access to the visitor centre – and in the evening the acts will perform. Jodrell Bank is brought to you by the creative minds behind Kendal Calling festival, The Warehouse Project and Ear To The Ground.

Full access to the magnificent Discovery centre is included with each ticket,and offers a chance to find out more about the mind-blowing research happening at Jodrell Bank. Explore the wonders of the universe and find out for yourself why stargazing has enjoyed a massive resurgence in the past few years.

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