One of Britain's most famous living composers is to perform at Macclesfield's Jodrell Bank.

Max Richter will open Bluedot Festival 2023 at the Bomish Lane venue of science and wonder.

The recording artist and composer for TV or film will take to the stage on July 20 2023.

You may recognise his work from Taboo, Hostiles and Black Mirror.

The Lovell Telescope will provide a stunning backdroup for Richter's ambient and dramatic music. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Macclesfield Nub News)

He has over one billion streams on Spotify and one million album sales.

He is the only artist currently confirmed for Bluedot 2023.

Tickets cost £42.50 including booking fee, and you can get them HERE.

Performers at least year's Bluedot included Björk and Public Service Broadcasting.

See Also: Six times Macclesfield's Jodrell Bank was used in song

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