The Secret Garden Party & AlanWatts.org - Cosmic Wisdom
In 2023, The Secret Garden Party festival commissioned Celestial to elevate this part of the show and make it press-worthy.
‘Cosmic Wisdom’ uniquely combined with other media to create a spectacle where a Space Invader appeared to rise up from the main stage video screen and into the sky. Fireworks then appeared as if shooting at the Invader. The show then paired drone animations with messaging from the late philosopher Alan Watts, delivered in his own voice.
After teasing the secret drone show to journalists, many diverted from the larger Latitude festival to cover it, generating c.£30k in earned media. Now numerous other festivals are looking to follow suit, making drone displays the next big form of entertainment for festivals.
• First multi-media drone show at a festival in the UK
• 30k+ watched the show live
• Generated c.£30k in press coverage
Celestial has a reputation as one of the top drone show companies in the world, consistently delivering super-premium designs for some of the biggest brands, including Eurovision, Amazon Prime’s Lord of the Rings, London New Year’s Eve, Manchester City soccer club and many more.
Celestial is a collective of animators, film makers, producers and tech wizards with a passion for innovative storytelling. It offers 360° 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 event 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.
