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Record-Breaking 360 Experience taking over America's planetariums and thrilling audiences nationwide arrives in Marietta on Friday, April 27

Marietta, OH (04/23/2024) — Audiences nationwide are rushing to book their seats for James Hood's Mesmerica 360! With over 500,000 tickets sold, the show has broken box office records in over 40 North American cities - the fastest-selling planetarium music show in history.

Marietta College will host nine shows over three dates at Anderson Hancock Planetarium on Saturday, April 27, Saturday, May 4, and Saturday, May 11. Tickets range in price from $10 to $34.95 and are available at https://tickets.mesmerica.com/marietta/.

Delivered in stunning 360 to create a unique immersive experience suitable for families and date nights alike; Mesmerica has something for everyone. The show is designed specifically to promote deep relaxation in audiences, weaving together musical soundscapes with visually hypnotic animated 3D art curated from artists around the world.

The inspiration of award-winning musician and composer James Hood, the show was nominated for the Producers Guild of America's first-ever Innovation award in 2020 and, in the same year, winner of the c3: Future Vision Award from the Center of Conscious Creativity, which recognizes an artist's contribution to a better future through arts and media.

James Hood says of the show's success: "The power of immersive music and art is like no other art form, it has the ability to create unique moods and brain states, and we're so thrilled and honored to be able to showcase this full-dome presentation in such wonderful venues."

Mesmerica continues to work its magic as it opens in new cities and venues across North America. To discover the latest locations, or to learn more about the show, visit https://mesmerica.com.

Notes to editors:

About James Hood

The artist behind Mesmerica is renowned as a vital and versatile musical pioneer - especially with his work on the PanART hang, a uniquely mesmeric melodic instrument known for its soothing quality and for his collaborations with international animation artists. His lengthy and varied musical resume includes playing drums in The Pretenders, an ongoing two-decades-plus run as the mastermind of the visionary ambient/electronica act Moodswings, and an expansive array of production and soundtrack projects.

About Mesmerica

Mesmerica is a WORLDS production presented by Moodswings LLC, Poseidon Music Ltd and Vortex Immersion Media Inc.

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