At 1.00pm EST on 22 July 2009, Empire Of The Sun sent this exclusive broadcast of 6 minutes and 39 seconds in length to soundtrack the longest solar eclipse so far of the 21st century. The eclipse is set to be a total eclipse of the sun and is not predicted to be surpassed for length until the year 2132.

Greetings loyal followers,

The long awaited day is finally here!
Today the exclusive Empire Of The Sun broadcast will happen shortly after 1pm Australian EST for 6 minutes and 39 seconds, so we can rejoice together in the magic of the eclipse and the music.

The solar eclipse will be one of the longest recent years so it will definitely be a special moment. Furthermore, thanks to the creative powers that be at Empire of the Sun, the exclusive digital broadcast will undoubtedly be an event not to be missed.

If you have not already registered for further information about the event and extra Army of Colour creative discoveries, it is not too late. Just go to www.eclipseofthesun.org and sign up now!

Don’t forget to log onto the eclipse website at 1pm and standby for transmission!
We want to make this event as special as possible, so please share the love with anyone who you think would be interested and help us recruit for the ARMY OF COLOUR!

Love.
AoC.

It can occur up to two and five times each year on earth, sometimes not at all.

Although very rare, it will occur again for 6 minutes and 39 seconds on July 22nd shortly after 1:00pm (Australian EST) where the longest solar eclipse of the 21st century takes place throughout the Asia Pacific region, visible only in Australia from the very tip of far North Queensland.

For 6 minutes and 39 seconds next week, fans and muso’s across the world will get to see and hear a broadcast from Empire of the Sun. Found digitally on the website eclipseofthesun.org , the content will be beamed live from planet earth to their army of followers around the world.

Remember the date July 22nd, shortly after 1:00pm for 6 minutes and 39 seconds… Let the count down begin!

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• London - Wednesday 22nd July 2009, 4:00am
• California -  Tuesday 21st July 2009, 8:00pm
• NYC - Tuesday 21st July 2009, 11:00pm
• Stockholm - Wednesday 22nd July 2009, 5:00am