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Yellow Room, Spirit Level

The Delian Mode screening

Saturday 11 April 2009 Saturday 11 April 2009

The Delian Mode explores the life and work of electronic music pioneer Delia Derbyshire, the woman behind the distinctive Doctor Who theme music created at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop in the...

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The Delian Mode explores the life and work of electronic music pioneer Delia Derbyshire, the woman behind the distinctive Doctor Who theme music created at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop in the early 1960's.

Queen Elizabeth Hall

Mouse on Mars soundtrack Herzo

Friday 17 April 2009 Friday 17 April 2009

Figureheads of German electro music, Mouse on Mars draw upon krautrock, techno and ambient to create their unique sound.

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Figureheads of German electro music, Mouse on Mars draw upon krautrock, techno and ambient to create their unique sound.

Queen Elizabeth Hall

Plaid and Supanggah Collaborat

Saturday 18 April 2009 Saturday 18 April 2009

Electronic music duo Plaid (AndyTurner and Ed Handley) are an established favourite in Warp Record's roster, and their long-awaited new album Scintilli is due out later this year.

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Electronic music duo Plaid (AndyTurner and Ed Handley) are an established favourite in Warp Record's roster, and their long-awaited new album Scintilli is due out later this year.

Queen Elizabeth Hall

Noise of Art

Sunday 19 April 2009 Sunday 19 April 2009

Formed in 2006, Noise of Art celebrates the convergence of music and art brought about by the digital age.

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Formed in 2006, Noise of Art celebrates the convergence of music and art brought about by the digital age.

Queen Elizabeth Hall

Spaceshipp + Hauschka

Monday 20 April 2009 Monday 20 April 2009

J Spaceman (Spiritualized) and Matthew Shipp return to Southbank Centre with a collaboration first created for Patti Smith's Meltdown festival in June 2005.

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J Spaceman (Spiritualized) and Matthew Shipp return to Southbank Centre with a collaboration first created for Patti Smith's Meltdown festival in June 2005.

Queen Elizabeth Hall

Touch presents Fennesz, Rosy P

Tuesday 21 April 2009 Tuesday 21 April 2009

Using a guitar and computer to create shimmering, swirling electronic sound of enormous range and complex musicality, Fennesz showcases his new album, Black Sea.

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Using a guitar and computer to create shimmering, swirling electronic sound of enormous range and complex musicality, Fennesz showcases his new album, Black Sea.

The Front Room at QEH

The Trouble Tune Tonic: Part 1

Friday 29 May 2009 Friday 29 May 2009

An exciting cross-fertilisation of two initiatives; trouble tune, which has been forging a new audience for electro-experimental music at Hayward Gallery's Concrete bar, and Friday Tonic, the...

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An exciting cross-fertilisation of two initiatives; trouble tune, which has been forging a new audience for electro-experimental music at Hayward Gallery's Concrete bar, and Friday Tonic, the highly popular weekly music strand in The Front Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall.

Hayward Gallery Concrete

The Trouble Tune Tonic: Part 2

Friday 29 May 2009 Friday 29 May 2009

An exciting cross-fertilisation of two initiatives - Trouble Tune, which has been forging a new audience for electro-experimental music at Hayward Gallery's Concrete bar, and Friday Tonic, the...

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An exciting cross-fertilisation of two initiatives - Trouble Tune, which has been forging a new audience for electro-experimental music at Hayward Gallery's Concrete bar, and Friday Tonic, the highly popular weekly music strand in The Front Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall.

The Front Room at QEH

The Trouble Tune Tonic: Part 3

Friday 29 May 2009 Friday 29 May 2009

An exciting cross-fertilisation of two initiatives; trouble tune, which has been forging a new audience for electro-experimental music at Hayward Gallery's Concrete bar, and Friday Tonic, the...

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The Clore Ballroom

Acoustic Ladyland

Sunday 14 June 2009 Sunday 14 June 2009

Bonding over a mutual distaste for musical sterility and an inclination toward the more exciting and dangerous end of modern music, Acoustic Ladyland have been blowing minds since their inception...

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Bonding over a mutual distaste for musical sterility and an inclination toward the more exciting and dangerous end of modern music, Acoustic Ladyland have been blowing minds since their inception in 2001.

Royal Festival Hall

Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band

Sunday 14 June 2009 Sunday 14 June 2009

First ever UK appearance from this conceptual supergroup formed by John Lennon and Yoko Ono in 1969 before the dissolution of The Beatles.

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First ever UK appearance from this conceptual supergroup formed by John Lennon and Yoko Ono in 1969 before the dissolution of The Beatles.

Queen Elizabeth Hall

Improvisations With Marc Ribot

Sunday 14 June 2009 Sunday 14 June 2009

Guitarist and composer Marc Ribot collaborates with free jazz saxophonist Evan Parker and drummer Han Bennink in this unique improvised performance.

Support from About, featuring Alexis...

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Guitarist and composer Marc Ribot collaborates with free jazz saxophonist Evan Parker and drummer Han Bennink in this unique improvised performance.

Royal Festival Hall

Patti Smith + The Silver Mt. Z

Thursday 18 June 2009 Thursday 18 June 2009

Former Meltdown Director Patti Smith returns to Southbank Centre for a special collaboration with The Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra. Patti Smith plays solo before being joined by The Silver...

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Former Meltdown Director Patti Smith returns to Southbank Centre for a special collaboration with The Silver Mt.

Queen Elizabeth Hall

Mike Patton and Fred Frith

Thursday 18 June 2009 Thursday 18 June 2009

From Faith No More, Mr Bungle, Fantomas and Tomahawk to collaborations with Bjork and John Zorn, Mike Patton has been acclaimed for a wealth of projects. He performs a special show with Fred Frith...

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From Faith No More, Mr Bungle, Fantomas and Tomahawk to collaborations with Bjork and John Zorn, Mike Patton has been acclaimed for a wealth of projects.

The Clore Ballroom

Led Bib

Friday 19 June 2009 Friday 19 June 2009

Relentlessly dodging definition, Led Bib are both a maverick jazz band and an unlikely rock quintet.

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Relentlessly dodging definition, Led Bib are both a maverick jazz band and an unlikely rock quintet.

The Front Room at QEH

Kieran Hebden AKA Four Tet & S

Saturday 20 June 2009 Saturday 20 June 2009

Following the release of their fourth collaborative record, NYC, at the end of 2008, Kieran Hebden AKA Four Tet and jazz drummer Steve Reid, perform a special gig with saxophonist Mats Gustafsson...

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Following the release of their fourth collaborative record, NYC, at the end of 2008, Kieran Hebden AKA Four Tet and jazz drummer Steve Reid, perform a special gig with saxophonist Mats Gustafsson.

The Clore Ballroom

Leafcutter John

Sunday 21 June 2009 Sunday 21 June 2009

Leafcutter John and friends present a selection of his recent animated graphic score pieces.

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Leafcutter John and friends present a selection of his recent animated graphic score pieces.

Foyer Bar - level 2

The Few

Sunday 16 August 2009 Sunday 16 August 2009

The Few is a dynamic London-based pop choir with roots in electro, trip-hop, jazz, folk and indie.

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The Few is a dynamic London-based pop choir with roots in electro, trip-hop, jazz, folk and indie.

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Queen Elizabeth Hall

Robyn Hitchcock and his Friend

Friday 4 September 2009 Friday 4 September 2009

Robyn Hitchcock and his friends play a selection of his own and other insect-related songs with added sound effects, including clicks, rubbings and hisses.

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Robyn Hitchcock and his friends play a selection of his own and other insect-related songs with added sound effects, including clicks, rubbings and hisses.

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Queen Elizabeth Hall

Chris Watson - Cross Pollinati

Sunday 6 September 2009 Sunday 6 September 2009

Internationally acclaimed sound recordist for BBC’s Life in the Undergrowth and original member of Cabaret Voltaire, Chris Watson, curates an evening of experimental insect music.

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Internationally acclaimed sound recordist for BBC’s Life in the Undergrowth and original member of Cabaret Voltaire, Chris Watson, curates an evening of experimental insect music.