Holst Spaceship Earth: Transit of Venus

A cosmic, multi-dimensional motion arts happening
Holst Spaceship Earth: Transit of Venus
Image credit: Eleanor Dare
 

  • Immersive Vision Theatre, 18 Portland Square, University of Plymouth

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Presented in collaboration with MA Experience Design and The Bridge, this event is part of the School of Art, Design and Architecture’s exploration of Future Screens.
Calling all earthlings!
Join us for a unique evening of 360 Full Dome multi-sensory DiY Experiences, talks, live performances and cybernetic installations.
Holst Spaceship Earth – Transit of Venus :// PlayLa.bZ, University of Plymouth, i-DAT, Hotwire: Open Research Lab for playful experimentation with creative technology and Immersive Vision Theatre (IVT), a transdisciplinary instrument for the manifestation of (im)material and imaginary worlds.
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Gustav Holst, born 1874, spaceship Earth’s original musical Starman, this cosmic multi-dimensional motion arts happening will take place in University of Plymouth’s Immersive Vision Theatre.
Featuring: Milleece | Lorna Inman | Raechel Kelly | Laura Kinnear | Dinesh Patel | Leon Trimble | Chris Cundy | Eleanor Dare | Dylan Yamada-Rice | James E Marks | Marius Matesan | Ben Springall | Manu Agarwal | Claudia Naylor | WildSpark
Date: Wednesday 4 December 2024
Time: 17:00–19:00
Venue: Immersive Vision Theatre, University of Plymouth
Ticket information: Free to all, please book a ticket as capacity is limited
Age restriction: 18 years+
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Presented by Arts Council England, University of Gloucestershire, The Holst Birthplace Trust, PlayLa.bZ CIC and Planet Cheltenham.
The “Transit of Venus” is the closest encounter of “Spaceship Earth” with another planet. With Captain James Cook sailing on his first voyage of discovery from Plymouth to record the 1769 passage of Venus from Fort Venus in Tahiti.
Gustav Holst was born in 1874, a year of great scientific importance when twin planet Venus (The Bringer Of Peace) passes directly between mother Earth (Gaia) and the Sun (Helios). The “Transit of Venus” astrological experience is a very rare occurrence usually only happening every 100 years, helping early astronomers explore the mysterious workings of our interconnected universe and interstellar beyond.
1874 is also the year of the first space moving image capture “Passage De Venus” (IMDB), now considered by film historians as beginning invention of the motion picture arts.
Holst Spaceship Earth – Pollinator Wild Seed Planets: Be the change by creating wildflower mini natural planets that provide vital habitats for pollinators.
Holst Spaceship Earth – Planetary: Cosmic experimental multi-sensory scent collaboration – exploring the Elle Feurtado BA, SYI ‘The Planets & The Stars’ Vedic Astrology reading for Gustav Holst's 150th birthday happenings.
"However, in Vedic astrology, his chart is mainly ruled by fire. Therefore, I only chose essential oils which also help promote the qualities of the fire element. The result is a grounded, spicy blend, which perfectly complements his autumnal birthday." Claudia MacGregor, Innovate UK's Young Innovators SW Winner, Renegade Economist & Holst Spaceship Earth Crew
Holst Spaceship Earth – Transit of Venus Roblox Peace Camp World: Dr Eleanor Dare, Dylan Yamada-Rice & Toyah Wilcox reading Walt Whitman
Holst Spaceship Earth – Lorna Inman (Immersive Experience Designer): Real Time Virtual Ink “Open Brush” Experience
Gustav Holst From The Otherside & Feel It! 8 Bit Mars Redux: Hear Gustav Holst's voice for the first time, brought to life using cutting-edge cybernetic software and electronically recorded Holst family DNA from Imogen Holst and Holst’s brother, Ernest Cossart. Feel an experimental 8-bit chiptune rendition of Mars (The Bringer of War) through SubPac haptic bass technology, celebrating the 110th anniversary of this iconic and powerful musical movement.
Ben Springall, MSc Sound and Music Production – Gustav Holsts – The Planets Piano DiY Sample Pack
Holst Spaceship Earth – Planetology – A Gustav Holst Space Odyssey by Manu Agarwal
Holst Victorian House: Immersive Video and Experimental Soundscape experience the Holst Victorian House, inspired by Holst's 19th-century stereoscopic viewer
Holst Spaceship Earth – Transit of Venus: (Mileece Universal Peace Mix) During a rare 'Transit of Venus' event, visionary composer Gustav Holst’s mystical young mind's eye embarks on a surreal, abstract cosmic odyssey, exploring the profound interconnectedness between humanity, nature, symbolism and the universe all aboard our magical Spaceship Earth
Girmit: An Immersive Untold Story of Indentured Labour by Nutkhut & PlayLa.bZ
Hack The Planet – Revenge of Calculon, Simon Boswell, Timothy Leary, Hackers Anniversary 360 Trip
Leon Trimble & Holst Spaceship Earth Live VJ Set
 

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