The Holst 150 Birthday Party – Free event
Saturday 21 September 2024
Celebrate Gustav Holst’s 150th anniversary at a unique community event in the beautiful Imperial Gardens this September.
There will be music from 1 pm – 6 pm on the Mars Stage in various styles and genres, from classical to folk to the more experimental. Confirmed acts include Cheltenham Silver Band, Cheltenham Philharmonic and Nethra Academy of Indian Dance.
Families can explore art and craft workshops in the Make, Create area from 2 pm – 5 pm, including cut-out lyrebird sculptures, paper planets, mural making and letterpress printing. There will also be a multi-sensory, creative technology experience zone, Holst’s Spaceship Earth, where visitors will be invited to investigate our interconnected cosmos through sight & sound art inspired by the incredible life & musical journey of Gustav Holst, featuring:
- Holst Spaceship Earth “Flower Power” Playtronica Synth
- Holst Spaceship Earth “Transit of Venus” 360 Video Preview
- SubPac Bass Sonic Feels
- Holst Spaceship Earth Seed Planets
Bring a picnic – or buy food and drink from one of the numerous cafes and restaurants close to Imperial Square – while listening to this diverse range of performances.
For further information
- The Holst 150 Birthday Party – Free event
- Where :Imperial Gardens, Cheltenham, GL50 1QB
- Date : Saturday 21 September 2024
- Time : 1pm - 6pm
- Tickets/Admission : No ticket required, admission free.
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