Evolution, an epic drone light show which promises to take audiences on a mesmerising journey through time and space, is going on tour to Durham, Southampton and Birmingham.
The event is brought to you by Celestial (creators of drone light shows for brands across the globe), Yuup (the local experiences company) and venue partners across the three cities.
A drone light show like no other
Evolution, the drone light show, presents the very latest in creative entertainment with this spellbinding celebration of the living world.
Audiences will be immersed in an epic-scale event using hundreds of drones in the night sky, fusing cutting-edge technology and creativity to spark the imagination and stir the soul. The narrated story starts with the Big Bang, the explosive birth of the universe, before journeying into the remarkable origins of conscious life on Earth.
Audiences can expect epic storytelling with themes of transformation, growth and the perpetual dance of change. From single-cell organisms, awe-inspiring dinosaurs, and the dawning of modern humans. Evolution is a captivating homage to the past, celebration of the present and glimpse into the horizons of the future.
An event to remember!
Following hugely successful sell-out shows in Bristol, Cardiff, and the East Midlands, Evolution is continuing its UK tour, stopping off in Birmingham, Durham and Southampton.
The event is suitable for both families and individuals of all ages to enjoy. With those in attendance witnessing an introduction to the state-of-the-art drone technology before experiencing the main drone performance.
John Hopkins, Celestial’s Founder & CEO comments: “Evolution has been four years in the making. This is so much more than a drone light show, it’s an experience of stadium scale, created to bring audiences together using a new medium, the sky, to tell the story of time”.
Dominic Mills, Founder & CEO of Yuup adds: “We’re hugely excited to be partnering with Celestial to bring this unique spectacle to the people of Birmingham, Durham and Southampton and at such an epic scale. Our shows have now been viewed by 60,000 people and the show is now even bigger and better with more drones and a much longer show time than our early productions. Evolution offers a brand-new source of entertainment unlike anything anyone has ever seen before, encouraging people to look up and reconnect with the world”.
Greig Stewart, Head of Customer Experience of Utilita Bowl, said: “Utilita Bowl is known around the world for hosting iconic events and we can’t wait for Evolution to land here in November. The spectacle of hundreds of drones lighting up the sky above the stadium will provide a unique experience and we are looking forward to welcoming event-goers of all ages for an unforgettable evening.”
Ella Hogan, Edgbaston Special Events Manager said: ”We are sure that this drone show will provide people with something new and exciting to experience this Autumn. We’re so thrilled to be able to bring the Evolution drone show to Edgbaston.”
Rob Warren, Durham Cricket Venue Director, said: ”We are so excited to be working with Yuup and Celestial to host Evolution. Seat Unique Riverside is a brilliant location, and it’s great to use our venue for something different. This show is a new and exciting concept, and we can’t wait to experience it in our city.”
The event takes place on:
- Saturday 16 November at Utilita Bowl, Southampton. Gates will open at 17:30, with refreshments outlets serving a variety of food and drink while a live DJ plays ahead of the show starting at 19:30.
- Saturday 21 September at Seat Unique Riverside Stadium, home to Durham Cricket. Gates will open at 18:30, with food and drink outlets serving a variety of refreshments while a live DJ plays ahead of the show starting at 20:15.
- Saturday 26 October at Edgbaston Stadium, home to Warwickshire County Cricket Club. Gates will open at 17:30, with food and drink outlets serving a variety of refreshments while a live DJ plays ahead of the show starting at 19:30.
Get involved
For those keen to secure a ticket to this spellbinding show, early bird tickets start from £14.00 per adult and £10.00 for children/concessions and are available until 19th July at yuup.co/evolution. Full price tickets after that will start from £17.00 per adult and £12.00 for children and concessions.
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About Evolution
Evolution, the drone light show, presents the very latest in creative entertainment with this spellbinding celebration of the living world.
Audiences will be immersed in an epic-scale event using hundreds of drones in the night sky, fusing cutting-edge technology and creativity to spark the imagination and stir the soul. The narrated story starts with the Big Bang, the explosive birth of the universe, before journeying into the remarkable origins of conscious life on Earth.
Evolution offers epic storytelling with themes of transformation, growth and the perpetual dance of change. From single-cell organisms, awe-inspiring dinosaurs and the dawning of modern humans. Evolution is a captivating homage to the past, celebration of the present and glimpse into the horizons of the future.
About Celestial
Celestial has a reputation as one of the top drone show companies in the world, consistently delivering super premium drone animations for some of the biggest brands, including Samsung, Eurovision, Amazon Prime Video, Greenpeace, Manchester City Football Club and many more.
Celestial is a collective of animators, filmmakers, producers and tech wizards with a passion for innovative storytelling. It offers full-service drone light show design and production, creating visually immersive experiences using cutting-edge technology. This, combined with Celestial’s unique ability to collaborate with a long list of globally recognised talent, represents a new frontier in the live events Industry.
Celestial is founded on strong ethical values that strike a balance between people, the planet and profit. The company believes that drone art has enormous potential as a force for good in the world. While bringing the stars to life in the form of show-stopping digital art, Celestial also offers a safe and carbon-neutral alternative to traditional fireworks.
About Yuup
Yuup is the local experiences company, helping people find and book exciting things to do in their community. Launched in 2021, Yuup has earned a reputation for curating unique experiences for everyone to enjoy, building a place where people follow their passions, create memories, and discover things that make life awesome.
The collaboration that Yuup has conceived with Celestial is the latest strategic partnership that will support the Yuup experience marketplace scaling across the UK.
At the heart of Yuup is an ambition to create positive social impact both through connecting people with their communities and providing experience hosts with additional ways to reach new audiences. In May 2024, Yuup celebrated delivering £4million in income for independent businesses.
Spokespeople from Celestial & Yuup are available for interview on request.
About the venues
Edgbaston Stadium
Edgbaston Stadium is one of the leading venues in world cricket and has been the home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club since 1885.
Edgbaston Stadium also offers Sensory Rooms at its venue, these rooms are available for children and adults to attend shows or matches in a calm environment. If attendees are interested in watching the Evolution Drone Light show from a sensory room, they can contact the stadium before the event.
Seat Unique Riverside
Seat Unique Riverside Stadium is the home of Durham Cricket and has hosted a number of world-class sporting and music events, including England’s successful Ashes series in 2013.
Utilita Bowl, Southampton
Utilita Bowl is the South Coast’s premier international cricket, music and leisure destination.
The venue offers unrivalled facilities including the 178-bedroom Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl, luxurious eforea spa, BEEFY's by Lord Botham restaurant and extensive meeting and event space, as well as an 18-hole golf course, Boundary Lakes.
For more information: Contact Rianne Mason/ Lucy McKerron Tel: 0117 925 1358
Rianne.Mason@purplefish.agency / Lucy.Mckerron@purplefish.agency
