After completing negotiations that would make even the Trade Federation weep, we are pleased to announce that Desert Planet Discs will be joining the roster of Fantha Tracks talent represented at the upcoming Star War Celebration 2023 in London! Taking our name from the long running BBC Radio show ‘Desert Island Discs’, we’re proud to be be flying the flag for the UK and beyond.
Carl and Greig will be appearing on the ‘Galactic Senate Stage’ on Saturday 8th April between 5:30 and 6:30pm ((I really hope we get a floaty pod to present from – Carl).
Exact details are still being locked down but expect music, fun, special guests, oh and some SWAG! We may even get Greig to demonstrate his Mandalorian throat singing LIVE!
The Official Celebration website has this to say :
Desert Planet Discs has been a showcase for fan-powered music since 2018, combining chat about the latest goings on in the galaxy far, far away with a variety of music created in tribute to the greatest saga of all time.
Alongside our regular episodes we also have featured artist specials where we have
spoken to creative artists who cite Star Wars as an influence on them – Mark Hamilton (Ash), Toby Jepson (Little Angels, Wayward Sons), Julie Dolan (Star Wars voice actor and musician), Emily Dolan Davies (Kim, Wilde, Bryan Ferry) and many more.
One of our hosts, Greig Robertson, is also known in the fan community as the alter ego of Darth Elvis, the cheeky dark lord of rock n’ roll who debuted at Celebration in 2007 and has gone on to play many shows at conventions across the world, including
appearances at Celebration events in 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2022.
With music being an integral part of Star Wars, our aim is to spotlight some of the
talented artists out there who are creating both original and parody music to a wider
audience.
And with the panel scheduled for the day before the #CANTINA 2 show, expect some last minute announcements and insight from at least one of the performers!
Hot Dang!
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- Hardcover Book
- Johnston, E.K. (Author)
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- 368 Pages - 10/10/2023 (Publication Date) - Random House/Star Wars (Publisher)