‘See through the eyes of an astronaut’
Space Station Earth is a long-form musical work by Ilan Eshkeri, created in collaboration with the European Space Agency uniquely capturing ‘The Overview Effect’: the profound awe astronauts feel when viewing the Earth from orbit.
Performed live on synthesisers with orchestra and choir, it is accompanied by an ultrawide three-screen film of high-definition footage filmed by astronauts aboard the International Space Station, as well as images from European Space Agency locations, which unfold in parallel with the music, shaped by its emotional narrative and sound world. Eshkeri has combined his exceptional compositions with film that hasbeen filmed with unprecedented access and cutting-edge techniques.
This mostly never-before-seen footage is projected across three massive screens with a light show to take us as close as possible to the unique experience of astronauts.
Lose yourself in extraordinary visuals and emotionally charged music and leave filled with awe and wonder.
The Space Station Earth concept was inspired by Eshkeri’s friendship with astronaut Tim Peake, who is a fan of his music and praised the show’s ability ‘to capture the emotion of human spaceflight and exploration.’
Space Station Earth invites audiences to feel the wonder, fragility, and unity of our planet – bringing to life, through music and imagery, the awe of seeing Earth from space.
Eshkeri is renowned for creating scores to a variety of creative projects, from major Hollywood movies to hit TV shows and iconic video game franchises. His recent credits include the soundtracks to the new Netflix favourite House of Guinness, the recent crime drama MobLand (created with Matt Bellamy of Muse) and the documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.
Viewing Earth from space presents it as a connected system of land, oceans, weather, and people. Framed by the idea of Earth as a space station, the work explores this perspective through a live audiovisual performance that brings together music and imagery to reflect humanity’s relationship with the planet.
Ilan Eshkeri says: “Human spaceflight will be at the forefront of public consciousness in 2026, with the planned Artemis II mission taking humans back to the Moon. This created the perfect opportunity to bring back Space Station Earth and give audiences the chance to see through the eyes of an astronaut.”
This summer will see ‘Space Station Earth’ tour the UK with shows in Glasgow, London, Birmingham and Manchester following a rapturously received sold-out premiere at London’s Royal Albert Hall in 2022. Tickets are now available HERE.
MAY
28th – Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall
31st – London, Royal Festival Hall
JUNE
5th – Birmingham, Town Hall
6th – Manchester, AVIVA Studios
