On June 6th Mercury Records is holding a special event to celebrate the re-release of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells. The event will take place at the British Music Experience, O2, in London. According to a press release, The Hand Bell Ringers of Great Britain, Europe’s largest Hand Bell and Chime Orchestra, will descend on the British Music Experience for this completely one off event. In addition to playing extracts from Tubular Bells, they will also play selections from their own repertoire and be running workshops so audience can learn about this instrument. Legendary ambient artist The Orb will also participat and perform a unique Orbular Bells DJ set!

Here is a description of the show:

This will be an afternoon of bell ringing, interactive workshops, visuals, and ambient music – as eclectic as Tubular Bells itself and an amazing experience for all the family! The BELL IS BACK afternoon is included in the price of admission to The British Music Experience – the world’s first fully interactive music visitor experience. Kids go free! Anyone entering between 2pm and 6pm can bring their adult ticket to the box office to claim their free child’s ticket.

Read all about it here

One thing is certain though; this event will create a lot of sound. Both the bells and a high number of ears will start ringing…