Ana Matronic joined us at bluedot bringing a plethora of stellar dance floor tracks to our Orbit Stage, alongside hosting a number of Future Now talks focusing on the science of 2001: A Space Odyssey as we celebrated it's 50th anniversary. We spoke to Ana Matronic about the future of our planet, what bluedot means to her and her experience of the festival.

Berlin-based duo Booka Shade joined us on our Orbit Stage at bluedot, taking us to a whole other universe through their expansive discography of electronic music.

Gary Numan gave us insight into how his music career began, if there may be life elsewhere in the universe and what he would say to those extra-terrestrials.

Richard Dawkins explores the role of science in society with Jim Al-Khalili, as they discuss his book Science in the Soul. If you didn't catch it, watch it in full now...

UK Space Agency's Libby Jackson discussed her book 'A Galaxy of Her Own' at bluedot, containing 50 inspirational stories of women who have been fundamental in the story of humans in space.

Academic physicist, author and broadcaster Jim Al-Khalili explored the emerging science of quantum biology at bluedot.

J.Willgoose Esq. from Public Service Broadcasting explained the influences behind their signature sound, what a beautiful future on our pale blue dot looks like and if there may be life out in the wider universe.

Comedian Gary Delaney delivers some of the best humour of this planet, the cosmos and beyond on our Contact Stage. Watch a snippet from his performance...

We opened our doors on the Thursday of bluedot 2018 with the phenomenal The Blue Planet in Concert performed by The Hallé Orchestra...

The Flaming Lips returned to Jodrell for bluedot 2018 to headline our Friday night in incredible fashion. Watch our highlights now...