As it is Independence Day today, we have some amazing news with literally a “world premiere” at the Royal Albert Hall.
One of London’s most iconic venues has sent a pair of show tickets into space to celebrate the world premiere of Independence Day Live – a new film-and-orchestra event being held in September.
The Royal Albert Hall has marked the occasion by blasting the tickets into the stratosphere on Independence Day itself. The tickets were carried by a helium-filled balloon and rose to over 35.5km into the air.
The Royal Albert Hall is the world’s most famous stage. Over the past 144 years, it has hosted everyone from Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein and Edward Elgar to The Beatles, Bob Dylan and Adele. Last year, its breathtaking auditorium presented 397 events by the world’s greatest performers – taking in rock, pop and classical music, dance, films, Cirque du Soleil and even tennis – with the magical setting and inspired artists creating amazing memories for audiences.
Lucy Noble, Director of Events at the Royal Albert Hall, said: “We’ve done a lot in recent years to attract new audiences, with everything from cutting edge music to chess boxing to a poetry slam, but one group we’ve struggled to connect with is aliens.”
“We’re hoping that sending these tickets into space will change all that – that it’ll be one small stunt for a venue, but one giant leap for mankind.”
One lucky winner will get their hands on these chilly tickets that have experienced temperatures of -60°C and will get the chance to see the 20th-anniversary screening of the explosive ‘90s blockbuster accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra playing David Arnold’s classic score in full.
The show includes a pre-show Q&A with Arnold, discussing his work scoring the likes of ID4, Zoolander, Hot Fuzz, the BBC’s Sherlock and five Bond films, as well as the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympics.
To get your hands on the prize simply tweet @RoyalAlbertHall using #ID4RAH with your answer to the following question: how long did it take for the tickets to reach their maximum altitude? The first person to guess the correct answer will win. (Competition opens at 09:00, today and closes at 18:00, 11.07.16. If no-one guesses the correct answer, the first person to guess the nearest length of time will be chosen as the winner).
Tickets from www.royalalberthall.com
Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds. She is also a Cinema reviewer and works with RealD 3D reviewing the latest 3D releases and IMAX, she has also had several articles published in various publications including the first edition of SFW Magazine. In 2015 she became an Award Winning Blogger and also has her website listed as one of the UK’s Top 10 Film Blogs.
