Queen's Brian May performed at STARMUS VIII - watch the videos

Queen’s Brian May was one of the performers at the world-leading science and music festival, STARMUS. STARMUS VIII – The Search for Truth - took place from Saturday 17th to Thursday 22nd October in Tenerife and La Palma, and boasted an eclectic musical line-up on the opening night.

Co-founded by astronomer Garik Israelian and rock icon and astrophysicist Sir Brian May in 2007, STARMUS is an international gathering focused on celebrating astronomy, space exploration, music, art, and the natural sciences.

Brian May performed on a line-up that also featured legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, internationally acclaimed soprano Sarah Brightman, the Las Palmas Symphony Orchestra and the STARMUS All Stars Band.

Bringing together iconic voices from across the worlds of classical music, rock, and performance, the concert promises to be one of the most ambitious and memorable musical events in STARMUS history.

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The celebration forms part of STARMUS VIII, the global festival that unites science, exploration, music, and art, bringing together leading scientists, astronauts, Nobel laureates, thinkers, and artists from around the world.

Brian says: "From Neil Armstrong to Richard Dawkins to Jean-Michel Jarre and beyond, past Starmus festivals have delivered their promise of uniting top level art and science. Starmus VIII will continue that quest with its theme ‘The Search For Truth’, and our hopes are very high.”