A historic electronic music festival in celebration of 60 years of The Moog, the first ever commercial synthesiser, is coming to Liverpool Hope University’s Capstone Theatre. The Moog at 60 is a four-day electronic extravaganza that will feature top acts, including A Tribute to Kraftwerk: 50 Years of Autobahn and Far Beyond.
For lovers of all this electronic and synth, this landmark celebration is a must, paying homage to the revolutionary instrument that changed music forever in 1964. The Moog paved the way for a succession of technological developments in music, creating a new sound that paved the way for legendary acts such as Kraftwerk.
Indeed, A Tribute to Kraftwerk: 50 Years of Autobahn and Far Beyond will be performing at The Capstone Theatre on Sunday 24th November following a host of talented electronic acts. Will Gregory Moog Ensemble, Lydia Kavina, The Twelve Hour Foundation, Dave Bessell and Polypores will all be gracing the stage over three days prior to the Kraftwerk showcase.
Firstly, on Thursday 21st November, Will Gregory Moog Ensemble will open up the festival, a super talented collective who have collaborated with Goldfrapp, whose members include Portishead’s Adrian Utley. Sounds from their latest album Heat Ray, inspired by the work of Greek mathematician Archimedes, are expected.
Following this, on Friday 22nd November, there’s a Lydia Kavina and The Twelve Hour Foundation double bill. Lydia Kavina has graced the stages of renowned orchestras such as the London Symphony, Radio France Orchestra, and the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia, while The Twelve Hour Foundation has received airplay from Stuart Maconie, Gideon Coe, Pete Wiggs, and Project Moonbase.
On Saturday 23rd November, there’s another double bill with Dave Bessell and Polypores. A classically trained musician with a doctorate in classical orchestration, Dave Bessell has also enjoyed an extensive career in popular music, contributing to albums by Killing Joke and Suede. Respected electronic music labels such as Castles in Space, Polytechnic Youth, Woodford Halse, DiN, and Frequency Domain have featured Polypores.
The four day festival culminates in A Tribute to Kraftwerk: 50 Years of Autobahn and Far Beyond. For the 50th anniversary of the band’s international breakthrough album Autobahn, music technology expert Mark Jenkins presents a striking live solo performance of the band’s hits. For lovers of the innovators and pioneers of electronic music, this very special anniversary gig is simply a must!
The Capstone Theatre’s Neil Campbell said:
“During the past few years, The Capstone Theatre has become a hotbed of electronic music and we have hosted many packed out nights. This, our first ever festival of electronic music, will be particularly special — featuring some incredible acts in celebration of the groundbreaking instrument that changes music forever. We’re thoroughly excited.”
60 years Of The Moog is coming to Liverpool Hope University’s Capstone Theatre from Thursday 21st November, featuring Will Gregory Moog Ensemble, Lydia Kavina, The Twelve Hour Foundation, Dave Bessell, Polypores and A Tribute to Kraftwerk: 50 Years of Autobahn and Far Beyond. Event tickets start at £16.50, with festival bundle tickets from £55.
You can get your tickets here.
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