CWB.ie in association with The Gaelic Grounds are delighted to announce National Geographic’s incredible spectacle Symphony for our World which will have its European premiere in the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick on Saturday 29th September 2018!
This once-in-a-lifetime show swept throughout the US, leaving audiences spellbound in its wake, and for one night only it is coming to Ireland, to the Treaty City, for its European début!
The Irish producers of the show, CWB.ie have worked closely with their US counterparts JMP Entertainment, Inc. in securing this unprecedented event for Limerick’ Gaelic Grounds. Hosting an event of this stature will bring in an estimated socioeconomic boost of €6 million to the region* and it will also highlight the city as destination for high profile events other than sporting occasions.
Symphony for Our World combines awe-inspiring National Geographic natural history footage perfectly synchronised with an original symphony, performed live on stage by the National Geographic Symphony Orchestra, lead by Irish Composer Kenneth Rice. The impressive 80-piece orchestra will perform the symphony and theme created by Emmy- and BAFTA-nominated Austin Fray and Andrew Christie of Bleeding Fingers Music (The Hobbit, Startrek Beyond) with the Limerick Chamber Choir to an audience seated in the Mackey Stand.
Irish audiences will be treated to a 90-minute immersive symphonic experience, a feast for the eyes, for the ears and for the heart! Presented on two of the largest High Definition screens in Europe, the groundbreaking imagery is made up of 130 years of beloved National Geographic history of the world’s most incredible wildlife spectacles. From ice diving foxes in Canada, to hammerhead sharks maneuvering their way through the Indian Ocean, the footage captures a world that few will ever see in real life.
Driven by a five-part composition, Symphony for Our World pairs artistry with science as it brings viewers from the depths of the sea, up to the coastlines, onto land, through mountains and into the sky. Each environment will be accompanied by a different orchestral movement, resulting in a powerful musical tribute to the beauty and wonders of our wild world.
Ticketholders can avail of a full 360 concert experience, as the event is partnered with the multi-award-winning Limerick Milk Market to host a food and drink village with the best of local produce including wines, beers, barista coffees and local juices.
Speaking of the inaugural event in the Gaelic Grounds Chairperson Paul Foley, said “For our first ever concert at the Gaelic Grounds, we are delighted that promoters CWB have secured such an exclusive. We are also most grateful for the support of Limerick City and County Council. This very special European Premiere with world-famed National Geographic will be an amazing and historic event for the venue. Combining 130 years of National Geographic’s visual storytelling, with original music from award-winning composers, we’re certain that must-see show, will thrill Limerick audiences”
Eanna ni Lamhna well-known environmental commentator and wildlife enthusiast
"There is great interest in how wildlife live in each different ecosystem on earth and this show follows living things from the depths of the ocean all the way to the skies above with glorious images.
The musical performance enhances the whole experience. Making footage like this is becoming more and more difficult as we humans continue to over-exploit the planet we all share. Enjoy watching it and appreciate the fragility of these ecosystems which are so rapidly being adversely affected by our lifestyles"
Tickets from €59.50 incl. booking fee available 9am Friday 6 July 2018 from www.ticketmaster.ie and usual ticket outlets
For more information visit www.gaelicgrounds.ie and www.natgeo-symphony.com.
Additional updates are available on Twitter & Instagram
Symphony for Our World trailer: https://youtu.be/VGdDkxoVCKs
About CWB.ie
CWB is an entertainment start-up company based in Limerick. They have managed, launched and curated many artists, and events such as Rubberbandits, the Culture Factory and Féile Classical. Their goal is to bring attention to Limerick City as one of the creative hubs of Europe. Working closely with Limerick GAA and Limerick.ie their vision is to bring entertainment to Limerick and nurture the homegrown talent that is already thriving in the city.
About National Geographic Partners LLC
National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between National Geographic and 21st Century Fox, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 130 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers … and reaching millions of people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education. For more information visit natgeotv.com or nationalgeographic.com, or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest.
About Bleeding Fingers Music
Emmy- and BAFTA-nominated Bleeding Fingers Music has assembled an exceptional and sonically diverse roster of composers to create superlative original film and television scores. Co-founded by Hans Zimmer, Extreme Music CEO Russell Emanuel, Steven Kofsky and SonyATV, the company’s core belief is that collaboration breeds innovation and working in an environment where the gifted are empowered to be adventurous, experimental and creatively generous results in extraordinary music. Our 20 state-of-the-art studios based on Zimmer’s world-renowned campus and our best-in-class production team allow us the ability to produce music at the very highest standard. Bleeding Fingers has created original music for productions including Fox’s The Simpsons, BBC’s Blue Planet II, Planet Earth II, and Big Cats, National Geographic’s Diana: In Her Own Words and Challenger Disaster: Lost Tapes, Sony’s Sn**ch (TV), Netflix’s original Dope, History Channel’s Mountain Men and BBC America’s Top Gear.
*As per the Ticketmaster multiplier effect.
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