Elbow, & Paul Weller for Live from Jodrell Bank

Elbow, and Paul Weller will perform in the shadow of the iconic Lovell Telescope as Live From Jodrell Bank returns with Transmission 002 and Transmission 003.

Each day is a separate event, individually ticketed with no camping on offer. On Saturday 23rd June Elbow will be joined by special guests for Transmission 002.

Paul Weller will headline Transmission 003 on Sunday 24th June with special guests, yet to be announced.

Tickets will priced at £35 for either day, and go on sale at 9am on Thursday, 1st March. eFestivals will have links for you to buy them then.

Elbow's, Guy Garvey said, "I am a space nut. My cat is even named after the woman who discovered pulsars, and Patrick Moore does all the trailers and announcements for my 6 music radio show. So as you would imagine, playing alongside the local icon of space exploration fills me with cosmic glee."

As well as providing an amazing backdrop the telescope will also be serving a secondary purpose as the worlds most incredible projection screen! Throughout the day there will be experiments and workshops along with free access to the visitor centre – and in the evening the acts will perform. Jodrell Bank is brought to you by the creative minds behind Kendal Calling festival, The Warehouse Project and Ear To The Ground. Times: Gates 4pm, activities from 4pm, music from 7.30pm. There is no age restriction.

Full access to the magnificent Discovery centre is included with each ticket,and offers a chance to find out more about the mind-blowing research happening at Jodrell Bank. Explore the wonders of the universe and find out for yourself why stargazing has enjoyed a massive resurgence in the past few years.

The show is bought to you by the creative minds behind Kendal Calling, The Warehouse Project and Ear To The Ground.

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