The great gig in the sky: sold-out shows extended due to demand

Image: Dark Side of the Moon musical planetarium experience at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery. Photo: supplied.

Pink Floyd fans across Tasmania will now have until August to enjoy the incredibly popular Dark Side of the Moon musical planetarium experience at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery.

On display in Tasmania exclusively at the Launceston Planetarium as part of the show's global launch, located within the Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk, the show has been extended from June to August due to its sold-out success and popularity.

Since the show's launch in December 2023, over 2,200 visitors have explored this exclusive full dome musical experience at QVMAG and City of Launceston Mayor Matthew Garwood is encouraging locals to get in quick to not miss out on the final weeks.

Image: Dark Side of the Moon planetarium experience. Photo: Supplied.

“This experience is one of a kind—from an unreal album to the full dome visuals that immerse you in the show, it’s an incredible must-see offering for Tasmanians,” Mayor Garwood said.

“It’s fantastic that this has been exclusively on display in Tasmania at QVMAG—one of only a handful of locations across Australia.

“The ticket sales to date just go to show how popular offerings such as this are with both locals and those visiting our island.” QVMAG Senior Planetarium Officer Chris Arkless said this was an incredible experience for Pink Floyd fans across Tasmania.

“It’s been marvelous to offer this experience exclusively in Tasmania at the Launceston Planetarium,” Arkless said.

“It’s been overwhelming to see such a great turn out to each screening of Dark Side of the Moon, and I've enjoyed hearing the feedback from visitors after each show.

“The 4k visuals that accompany this iconic soundtrack have been expertly developed and it truly adds to the experience—it makes the 45-minute run time feel like it’s flying by.

“To paraphrase Pink Floyd's song, Time, ‘Don't miss the starting gun, get in now before the time is over and the song is gone’”.

Tickets to the Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon planetarium experience can be purchased via the QVMAG website until sold out, www.qvmag.tas.gov.au/DSOTM

Issued 13 June 2024.