The Holst 150 Birthday Party – Free event

Cheltenham

Saturday 21 September 2024, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Imperial Gardens, Cheltenham

Cheltenham celebrates the 150th birthday of Gustav Holst this September at a special event in the iconic Imperial Gardens, Cheltenham. Composer Gustav Holst is Cheltenham’s most famous son, known worldwide for The Planets.

This free community event, on the actual day of Holst’s 150th, sees musicians and artists come together to showcase Holst’s inspiring legacy.  From music by Holst to new responses to his work, to craft activities and immersive VR worlds, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

 

 

Mars Stage - Music 1 pm - 6 pm
Performances will be in various styles and genres, from classical to folk, to the more experimental.

1.00 pm Cheltenham Silver Band and percussion workshops
1.55 pm Edward Derbyshire – Holst: A poetic and musical journey 
2.15 pm Montpellier Brass Ensemble ​​​​​​
2.45 pm Gary Branch, Piano
3.15 pm Kingsley Brass
3.30 pm Nethra Academy of Performing Arts
4.30 pm Cheltenham Improvisers Orchestra
5.10 pm Charlton Kings Choral Society
5.30 pm Cheltenham Philharmonic Orchestra - Strings
5.55 pm Finale CK Choral Society accompanied by Cheltenham Philharmonic Orchestra

Make, Create 2 pm- 5pm. All ages arts and activities craft area including lyrebird sculptures, mural making, printmaking and paper planets.

Holst's Spaceship Earth - 2 pm - 5 pm. A multi-sensory, creative technology experience pop-up play-lab.
‘Flower Power’ Playtronica Synth
Holst Spaceship Earth ‘Transit of Venus’ 360 Video Preview
SubPac Bass Sonic Feels
Holst Spaceship Earth Seed Planets
Holst Victorian House - Immersive Video & Experimental Soundscape - experience the Holst Victorian House through DIY VR goggles, inspired by Holst's 19th-century stereoscopic viewer
Gustav Holst From The Otherside & Feel It! 8 Bit Mars Redux

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.

Part of the #Holst150 celebrations

Event funded by Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grants, Gloucestershire County Council Build Back Better Councillor Fund, Cheltenham Borough Council, Cheltenham BID, Cheltenham Arts Council, West Cheltenham Partnership and The Honourable Company.

 

 

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