Indian Summer Festival: Imaginal Airlines: Flight A108

For one night only, the Gong Library transforms into the departure lounge for a site-specific, immersive performance of Imaginal Airlines' flagship Flight A108, a sonic experience through imaginal airspace. Performed live by the Imaginal Cells Sextet and a full airline crew, the experience is part concert, part active meditation, and part return-journey to the Self.

‍The Flight:

Check-In: Welcome to Imaginal Airlines. The staff greets you, books you in, and issues your personalized boarding and baggage documents.

Security/Customs: A reimagined threshold that prepares you to shift attention inward. Gentle prompts invite reflection on memory and perception, priming you for the flight ahead.

Boarding: Proceed to the gate area and await your flight. When called, you're guided to your seat in the aircraft, a space transformed for deep listening. Settle in. We will soon be departing.

Takeoff & Flight: (60 minutes) Before the flight begins, there will be a short safety announcement on navigating your imaginal airspace. Gongs, percussion, and strings create evolving sonic landscapes, guided by a custom animated score. You may listen, feel, let images arise, and experience felt senses, the surfacing of memories and emotions, allowing yourself to engage with what may want to come up.

Landing: The guides return us to the terminal. Before deplaning, there is a short period for optional sharing. Each flight is captured in real-time as a unique sonic mandala, yours to take with you.‍

Duration: Approximately 2 ½ hr (full experience from check-in to landing)

What to Bring/Wear:

• Comfortable clothing
• Bring your curiosity and willingness to turn inward
• Optional: eye mask, journal, water bottle

What to Expect:

• Immersive live music (gongs, percussion, strings)
• Guided meditation elements
• A communal experience designed for personal exploration

Imaginal Airlines has been developed by Temporary Frames Arts Society and Hypha Arts.

Imaginal Airlines has grown through the contributions of a dedicated creative team and an ensemble of musicians:

Creative Director: Raj Gill
System Design: Eli Muro
Motion Graphics: Laine Butler
Wardrobe: Miel Nicholson
Set Design: Caroline Ballhorn
Dramaturge: Tyrell Warren

Date: Friday, July 17th, 2026
Start: 5:00pm

Major Partner: Granville Island

Accessibility Information: Ocean Artworks is an outdoor, covered pavilion at street level, with no ramps or steps to enter. There are no bathrooms onsite. For more comprehensive accessibility information see: Ocean Artworks Accessibility Page.