The Armagh Planetarium hosted an immersive audio-visual experience showcasing singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers’ new album, which was scheduled for release on Friday. The event, titled the Lost Weekend Planetarium show, paired the 16-track record with curated nighttime imagery created by National Geographic night-sky photographer Babak Tafreshi. The phones-free experience was limited to 35 countries worldwide, with only two UK venues selected: Glasgow and Armagh. The planetarium hosted eight sold-out showings across Tuesday and Thursday, each with approximately 80 attendees.
Attendees were required to place their phones and smart devices into pouches that could only be opened by magnetic release after the event concluded. Visitors traveled from various locations to attend, including some from County Waterford who had made a three-and-a-half hour journey. Several attendees noted the appeal of being disconnected from technology during the screening. Staff members at the planetarium reported unprecedented demand for the event in the days leading up to the showings.
Heather Alexander from Armagh Planetarium described the venue’s selection as an honor, noting that the collaboration placed the facility alongside prominent international venues in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. She expressed enthusiasm about future opportunities for similar immersive collaborations. Attendees offered positive reactions to both the album content and the visual presentation, with several noting strong connections between the imagery and the musical compositions and lyrics throughout the experience.
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