English physicist, former musician and popular presenter of science programmes Professor Brian Cox will soon be travelling to Aberdeen to finally bring his postponed tour Horizons to P&J Live.
Here’s everything you need to know about the much-anticipated show.
When and where will Professor Brian Cox entertain Aberdeen fans?
Professor Brian Cox will entertain his Aberdeen fans on Sunday September 18 at P&J Live. Doors open at 5.30pm, with Brian taking to the stage at 7.30pm. The show should finish around 10pm.
What is Professor Brian Cox best known for?
Brian Edward Cox CBE is an English physicist who is a professor of particle physics in the School Of Physics and Astronomy at the University Of Manchester and The Royal Society Professor for public engagement in science.
Prior to his academic career, Brian was a keyboard player for the British bands D:Ream and Dare.
What is the 2022 show about?
His new show – Horizons: A 21st Century Space Odyssey – promises to take audiences on a “dazzling cinematic journey”. Brian described Horizons as a story of how we came to be and what we can become.
Using state-of-the-art LED screen technology, arenas will be filled with images of far-away galaxies, alien worlds, supermassive black holes and a time before the Big Bang.
What is the nature of space and time? Why does the Universe exist? How did life begin, how rare might it be and what is the significance of life in the cosmos? are just some of the questions Brian will attempt to answer.
He’ll also talk about our understanding of quantum theory, black holes, biology, planetary science, astronomy and cosmology.
Professor Brian Cox said: “I hope the evening will make people think about how fortunate and precious we are, how strange and wonderful our Universe is, and the limitless future we have to look forward to if we make the right choices over the coming decades.”
Brian will be joined by co-host of The Infinite Monkey Cage (BBC Radio 4 programme) and award-winning comedian Robin Ince.
How do I get to P&J Live to see Professor Brian Cox in Aberdeen?
Venue bosses would like to encourage gig-goers to use public transport.
Bus
Stagecoach Jet Service 727: Stagecoach will be operating its 727 Service between Union Square and P&J Live, running every 20 minutes until 9pm and then every 30 minutes.
Additional busses also will depart from Union Square to the venue on a dedicated PJ1 service from 5.50pm.
Buses will depart back into Aberdeen City Centre after the event is finished – these will depart from the front of Hilton Hotel.
Car
Attendees can enter via Dyce Drive or A96 if travelling southbound, as other entry points are bus gates only. Visitors can exit via all three exits, at the A96, Dyce Drive and Wellheads Drive. To pay for parking people can either use one of the on-site payment machines or APCOA Connect App.
Will alcohol and food be available?
There are many food and beverage options available to purchase, including 195 Bar & Grill offering a variety of tasty meals. P&J Live aims to be completely cashless – all the venue’s bars, kiosks and restaurants accept card payments and there are no cash machines on site.
Are tickets for Professor Brian Cox’s Aberdeen show still available?
Brian Cox will bring his tour Horizons to Aberdeen’s P&J Live on Sunday September 11.
Tickets are still available and can be purchased here.
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