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NEWS, 27 March 2025, London, UK – Ocean conservation charity Blue Marine Foundation is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for schools across the UK to enter a ballot to receive 15 free tickets each to the Future Generations’ Premiere of OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH on 6 May 2025 at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, London.
Thanks to generous support from UBS and players of People’s Postcode Lottery, up to 600 tickets to this exclusive premiere are up for grabs, giving pupils and school staff the chance to watch David Attenborough’s latest film before its global cinema release from 8 May 2025, which is Attenborough’s 99th birthday.
David Attenborough says: “Over the last hundred years, scientists and explorers have revealed remarkable new species, epic migrations and dazzling, complex ecosystems beyond anything I could have imagined as a young man. In this film, we share some of those wonderful discoveries, uncover why our ocean is in such poor health, and, perhaps most importantly, show how it can be restored to health. This could be the moment of change.”
As one of the world’s leading ocean conservation charities, Blue Marine is committed to raising awareness about the urgent need to protect our seas. Presented by Altitude and National Geographic, OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH, a Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios production, underscores the ocean’s vital role in sustaining life and calls for immediate action to safeguard marine ecosystems.
Colin Butfield, Film Director at Open Planet Studios, says: “This film journeys through 100 years of incredible ocean discoveries. It reveals how the ocean has shaped our world and why our future is intertwined with the health of our ocean. We hope these remarkable stories will inspire the next generation to look beyond the shore and beneath the waves. I can’t think of a more appropriate first screening for this film than sharing it with an audience of young people from across the UK at this special event.”
Through stunning imagery and powerful storytelling, the documentary reveals never-before-seen marine environments, from vibrant coral reefs to the vast open ocean. It highlights critical threats such as overfishing, climate change, and habitat destruction while showcasing practical solutions to restore marine life on a global scale.
How to enter the schools’ ballot
Schools can enter the free ticket ballot by completing the official application form HERE.
Application deadline: 4 April 2025
Selected schools will be notified on 4 April 2025 and must confirm attendance by 8 April to secure their tickets. Any unconfirmed tickets will be reallocated on the same day, and the newly selected schools must confirm their place by 11 April.
Jo Coumbe, Communications Director of Blue Marine, says: “For too long, the ocean has been overlooked in conversations about biodiversity loss and climate change. OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH is a landmark film that proves marine protection works – for both people and planet. By giving school children this extraordinary opportunity to experience the film firsthand, we hope to ignite their passion for the ocean and empower them to be part of the movement for change.”
Blue Marine’s education impact
Blue Marine is dedicated to removing barriers to ocean education and providing equal opportunities for young people to engage in conservation. Schools attending the premiere will automatically join Blue Marine’s Education Network, gaining access to exclusive educational resources, workshops, and ocean literacy materials.
Clara Govier, Managing Director of People’s Postcode Lottery, says: “Sir David Attenborough has inspired a passion for nature among generations of people around the globe. We’re delighted our players, who raised more than £40 million last year for organisations working to protect the natural world, are supporting this event. It will take Sir David’s message about the pressing need to do more to safeguard our environment to a whole new generation of viewers.”
Tom Hall, Global Head of Social Impact and Philanthropy, UBS and CEO, UBS Optimus Foundation Network, says. “At UBS, we believe in the power of education and philanthropy to drive meaningful change. Through the UBS Optimus Foundation, we are proud to support Blue Marine Foundation in their mission to protect our oceans and inspire the next generation. This exclusive screening offers a unique opportunity for young people to connect with the wonders of the marine world and understand the urgent need for conservation. By investing in awareness and education, we can help safeguard our seas for future generations”
OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH is a Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios co-production, in association with All3Media International, National Geographic, and Minderoo Pictures. The film is directed by Toby Nowlan, Keith Scholey and Colin Butfield and produced by Nowlan. The film is co-produced by Arksen & 10% for the Ocean, Don Quixote Foundation, National Geographic Society and Pristine Seas, Revive Our Ocean, and The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.
OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH is being released as a Global Cinema Event from 8 May, inviting audiences worldwide to come together to experience Attenborough’s untold story of the ocean on the big screen. The film will debut on National Geographic, Disney+ and Hulu later this year.
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For more information, please contact Blue Marine Communications Director, Jo Coumbe, at jo@bluemarinefoundation.com / +447890056475
About Blue Marine Foundation
Blue Marine Foundation is a UK ocean conservation charity set up in 2010 by some of the team behind the award-winning documentary film ‘The End of the Line’. Blue Marine is dedicated to addressing overfishing, one of the world’s biggest environmental problems and aims to restore the ocean to health by protecting and restoring marine environments. Its mission is to ensure the effective protection of at least 30 per cent of the ocean by 2030 and the sustainable management of the whole ocean.
About People’s Postcode Lottery
People’s Postcode Lottery is licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission. It operates charity lotteries on behalf of 20 independent Postcode Trusts, including Postcode Planet Trust, which has awarded £720,000 to Blue Marine Foundation to date. People’s Postcode Lottery is part of Postcode Lottery Group, which operates charity lotteries in the Netherlands, Sweden, Great Britain, Germany and Norway.
About UBS
UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. It also provides diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. UBS manages 6.1 trillion dollars of invested assets as per fourth quarter 2024. UBS helps clients achieve their financial goals through personalized advice, solutions and products. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the firm is operating in more than 50 markets around the globe. UBS Group shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
About the Southbank Centre
The Southbank Centre is the UK’s largest arts centre, occupying 11 acres along the river and its 4 venues anchor London’s most vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames. We exist to present great cultural experiences that bring people together and we achieve this by providing the space for artists to create and present their best work and by creating a place where as many people as possible can come together to experience bold, unusual and eye-opening work. The site has an extraordinary creative and architectural history stretching back to the 1951 Festival of Britain. Southbank Centre is made up of the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery as well as being home to the National Poetry Library and the Arts Council Collection. It is also home to six Resident Orchestras (Aurora Orchestra, Chineke! Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Sinfonietta, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and Philharmonia Orchestra).
