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Queen Elizabeth Hall

Conversation Piece: BRIAN ENO

Thursday 9 April 2009 Thursday 9 April 2009

BRIAN ENO & JON HASSELL
continue a 30-year dialogue:

Making the world safe for pleasure /
Control and surrender /
Kinds of abstraction sickness /
The north and south...

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BRIAN ENO & JON HASSELL continue a 30-year dialogue: Making the world safe for pleasure / Control and surrender / Kinds of abstraction sickness / The north and south of you / Transcendence and intoxication: what sex, art, religion, music and drugs have in common Part of the series of Ether Talks.

Queen Elizabeth Hall

Dan Zanes and Friends

Friday 10 April 2009 Monday 13 April 2009

DUE TO PUBLIC DEMAND - EXTRA SHOW JUST ADDED: SAT 11 APR 5PM
Why not have tea along the South Bank and then join Dan Zanes & Friends for some late afternoon music fun?

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DUE TO PUBLIC DEMAND - EXTRA SHOW JUST ADDED: SAT 11 APR 5PM Why not have tea along the South Bank and then join Dan Zanes & Friends for some late afternoon music fun? Tickets are flying out the door, so book now and don't miss out on this must-see family event this Easter! This Easter, America’s kids-rock superstar group Dan Zanes & Friends presents four days of gigs for kids of all ages and the young at heart.

Royal Festival Hall

Peaches : Every Little Defect

Friday 10 April 2009 Friday 10 April 2009

From being photographed by Karl Lagerfeld to collaborating with Joan Jett, Josh Homme and Feist, Peaches is loved across the music and fashion worlds.

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From being photographed by Karl Lagerfeld to collaborating with Joan Jett, Josh Homme and Feist, Peaches is loved across the music and fashion worlds.

Royal Festival Hall

Royksopp + Fever Ray

Saturday 11 April 2009 Saturday 11 April 2009

Their debut album Melody AM sold a million copies, while the follow-up The Understanding was received to great critical acclaim, and now Norwegian duo Royksopp return to London for a very special...

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Their debut album Melody AM sold a million copies, while the follow-up The Understanding was received to great critical acclaim, and now Norwegian duo Royksopp return to London for a very special performance, featuring tracks from their new album Junior.

The Front Room at QEH

BoxCon 09

Sunday 12 April 2009 Sunday 12 April 2009

The world's leading beatboxers descend on Southbank Centre as Ether plays host to the fifth annual Human Beatbox Convention. Showcases, seminars, talks, workshops and open mic sessions for all.

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The world's leading beatboxers descend on Southbank Centre as Ether plays host to the fifth annual Human Beatbox Convention.

Royal Festival Hall

David Byrne

Sunday 12 April 2009 Monday 13 April 2009

David Byrne comes to raise the hair on your arms and the sweat on your palms. Eno and Byrne have made a new record, their first in 30 years, the formula was lost, but now it has been found.

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David Byrne comes to raise the hair on your arms and the sweat on your palms.

Purcell Room

BoxCon 09 Closing Concert

Sunday 12 April 2009 Sunday 12 April 2009

New York's Adam Matta performs a jazz-influenced beatbox set with tuba player Oren Marshall on the same bill as French vocal group Omm and all-female beatboxers the Boxettes, for the closing...

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New York's Adam Matta performs a jazz-influenced beatbox set with tuba player Oren Marshall on the same bill as French vocal group Omm and all-female beatboxers the Boxettes, for the closing concert of BoxCon 09.

The Clore Ballroom

Electric Africa: Radio Clit ak

Sunday 12 April 2009 Sunday 12 April 2009

As part of Ether 09, Electric Africa pulls together a few of the leading artists in the current crop of UK-based and African bands.

Born from a chance meeting between European producers...

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As part of Ether 09, Electric Africa pulls together a few of the leading artists in the current crop of UK-based and African bands.

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.

Royal Festival Hall

Bonnie 'Prince' Billy + Susann

Monday 20 April 2009 Monday 20 April 2009

Bonnie 'Prince' Billy returns to Southbank Centre for a special gig, featuring songs from his new album Beware.

Please note new start time of 7.45pm

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Bonnie 'Prince' Billy returns to Southbank Centre for a special gig, featuring songs from his new album Beware.

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.

Royal Festival Hall

De La Soul

Friday 24 April 2009 Friday 24 April 2009

The legendary De La Soul, long-celebrated as one of the most pioneering and influential hip-hop groups, perform with special guests.

EVENT TAGS:: Music | Urban | Music | Rock & Pop | Ether

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The legendary De La Soul, long-celebrated as one of the most pioneering and influential hip-hop groups, perform with special guests.

The Clore Ballroom

Squarepusher + BLK JKS + DJ Mo

Friday 24 April 2009 Friday 24 April 2009

Squarepusher play a special gig as part of Ether 0Acclaimed electronic artist Squarepusher, fresh from the launch of new album Just A Souvenir (Warp Records), performs a very special live show in...

EVENT TAGS:: Advanced Booking | Music | Music | Rock & Pop | Ether

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Squarepusher play a special gig as part of Ether 0Acclaimed electronic artist Squarepusher, fresh from the launch of new album Just A Souvenir (Warp Records), performs a very special live show in the The Clore Ballroom, which is transformed for the night into a club space.

Hayward Gallery Concrete

A Letter From The Postino

Friday 8 May 2009 Friday 8 May 2009

South Korean Postino breaks new ground with his skillful aptitude for style and groove.

EVENT TAGS:: Free | Music | Music | Rock & Pop | Concrete

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South Korean Postino breaks new ground with his skillful aptitude for style and groove.

Hayward Gallery Concrete

Miniscule Of Sound Presents Mo

Thursday 14 May 2009 Thursday 14 May 2009

The Donkey-Monkey DeeJays reach for the Southbank Centre. Journeying from Tokyo via Hackney to bring a high-voltage vinyl cocktail for your lounging and listening pleasure.

EVENT TAGS:: Free | Music | Music | Rock & Pop | Concrete

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The Donkey-Monkey DeeJays reach for the Southbank Centre.

Queen Elizabeth Hall

Icelandic Music Through Unconv

Friday 15 May 2009 Friday 15 May 2009

Icelandic Music Through Unconventional Means Featuring Shlomo, Amiina and Valgeir Sigurdsson

Southbank Centre Artist in Residence and beatboxer Shlomo continues his collaborative series...

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Icelandic Music Through Unconventional Means Featuring Shlomo, Amiina and Valgeir Sigurdsson Southbank Centre Artist in Residence and beatboxer Shlomo continues his collaborative series with a concert that matches his beatboxing with Icelandic contemporary music.

Purcell Room

Justin Bond

Friday 15 May 2009 Saturday 16 May 2009

Justin Bond, star of John Cameron Mitchell's 'Shortbus' and one half of Tony nominated performance duo Kiki and Herb, began writing songs while straddling a log on a mountain in Tennessee on...

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Justin Bond, star of John Cameron Mitchell's 'Shortbus' and one half of Tony nominated performance duo Kiki and Herb, began writing songs while straddling a log on a mountain in Tennessee on Mayday of last year and has been touring with his band to wild acclaim and rapturous applause ever since.