Brit Floyd: 50 Years of Dark Side
September 21, 2023KIMMEL CULTURAL CAMPUS PRESENTS BRIT FLOYD: 50 YEARS OF DARK SIDE, AN INCREDIBLE STATE OF THE ART CELEBRATION OF PINK FLOYD’S ICONIC ALBUM, NOVEMBER 4, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (September 21, 2023) – The Kimmel Cultural Campus presents the return of Brit Floyd, the widely regarded Pink Floyd tribute band, as they celebrate 50 Years of Dark Side at the Campus’ Miller Theater on November 4, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.
Brit Floyd has become a phenomenon, widely regarded as the world’s greatest rock tribute show. The group returns to the stage to perform a brand-new production celebrating 50 years of the ground-breaking and iconic musical masterpiece The Dark Side of the Moon, with new animation, lasers, and a dazzling light show. The tour will feature classic tracks from the album such as “Time,” “Money,” “Us and Them,” and “The Great Gig in the Sky.” The set list will also include highlights from Pink Floyd’s magnificent catalogue of albums, including tracks from The Wall, Wish You Were Here, Animals, The Division Bell, Medal, and much more.
“Known as the ‘World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Tribute Show,’ this is not just a concert; it's a journey through the echelons of Pink Floyd's legendary music,” said Frances Egler, Vice President of Theatrical Programming & Presentations on the Kimmel Cultural Campus. “With a loyal fanbase and ageless songs, it’s a not-to-be-missed experience five decades in the making.”
Taking the stage to perform note-for-note renditions of all these classic Pink Floyd tracks is the band of musicians audiences have become familiar with worldwide over the years, including longtime guitarist/vocalist and musical director Damian Darlington, who played over 2,500 Pink Floyd-related concerts throughout his career. The band also includes Ian Cattell, Edo Scordo, Eva Avila, and the other expert musicians who have joined the ranks of Brit Floyd over the course of the last decade.
Other featured upcoming performances on the Kimmel Cultural Campus include Loreena McKennitt: The Visit Revisited 30th Anniversary Tour (October 20, 2023, Miller Theater); The Moth Mainstage (October 21, 2023, Miller Theater); A Tribute to Jerry Blavat (October 21, 2023, Academy of Music); Golden Girls – The Laughs Continue (October 27 – 28, 2023, Miller Theater); Rumours of Fleetwood Mac (November 7, 2023, Miller Theater) and Samara Joy: A Joyful Holiday (December 22, 2023, Miller Theater).
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased by calling 215-893-1999 or online at www.kimmelculturalcampus.org. In-person ticket sales can be conducted daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Academy of Music Box Office, located at 240 S. Broad Street. See www.kimmelculturalcampus.org for more information.
Brit Floyd VIP Meet and Greet Soundcheck Experience
On arrival at the venue at 5:00PM on the show day, each guest will be given a special Brit Floyd VIP Meet and Greet Soundcheck Experience tour pass and lanyard and will have an exclusive opportunity to browse through all the show merchandise and to chat to the show personnel preshow.
The VIPs will then be invited by Brit Floyd's road manager into the venue auditorium for the private soundcheck experience.
Brit Floyd's musicians will treat the VIP audience to a special bonus performance of two classic Pink Floyd songs not featured in the evenings shows, and then afterwards will come down from the stage to meet all the guests.
The musicians will be happy to chat with the VIPs, sign merchandise, and have a photo taken. Brit Floyd fans can expect to be treated to a memorable and personal experience!
Brit Floyd: 50 Years of Dark Side
Miller Theater on the Kimmel Cultural Campus
Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.
KIMMEL CULTURAL CAMPUS
Located in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia, our mission is to engage the region's diverse communities with art through performance and education. Our Cultural Campus serves more than 1-million guests per year and includes Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (Verizon Hall, Perelman Theater, and SEI Innovation Studio), the Academy of Music, and the Miller Theater (formerly the Merriam Theater) – representing more than 160 years of rich history for the performing arts along Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts. We are home to The Philadelphia Orchestra and esteemed Resident Companies: Opera Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ballet, PHILADANCO, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, and Curtis Institute of Music. With nearly 9,000 seats per night, we are the region's most impactful performing arts center, and the second largest in the country. Our Cultural Campus serves as a preeminent and inclusive place to enjoy exceptional experiences that reflect the spirit of our region by cultivating a creative and socially responsible environment where our community shares experiences that are delivered with pride, integrity, and respect. As a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization, we collaborate on, present, and produce a broad range of relevant and meaningful events, we serve as an active gathering space for social and community events, we educate the region's young people through access to quality arts experiences, and we provide support to artists in the creation of new work. Read Kimmel Cultural Campus' vision statement, world view, and mission statement here. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and how it encompasses our mission, coworkers, and programs here
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