Heaven 17 and BEF announce Roundhouse gigs

The Roundhouse in London's Chalk Farm will be playing host to two remarkable shows featuring featuring classic '80's elecrtronica.
Following the success of Heaven 17's Penthouse and Pavement 30th Anniversary Tour, the British Electric Foundation is proud to present 'Music of Quality and Distinction Live'; a two day festival at London's prestigious Roundhouse venue celebrating 30 years of seminal electronic music and unique collaborations.

Over the last three decades, B.E.F.'s work has achieved a cult status and universal acclaim. Their 1981 debut album 'Music For Stowaways' was recently hailed by Uncut magazine as one of the "50 Greatest Lost Albums of All Time."

The two day festival will feature a major concert each night.

Friday 14th October will include the world premiere of Heaven 17's 1983 album 'The Luxury Gap' performed for the first time. The album originally went to #4 in the UK Album chart and scored the band four hit singles - 'Let Me Go', 'Temptation', 'Come Live With Me', and 'Crushed by the Wheels of Industry'.
The concert will be performed live in 3D sound - the latest state-of-the-art immersive audio experience, using 3D soundscape composition techniques pioneered by Martyn Ware and Vince Clarkes' Illustrious Company.

The following night of the two day festival will be entirely devoted to B.E.F.'s groundbreaking 30-year career of electronic pop, featuring many of the artists originally involved in the B.E.F. 'Music of Quality' and 'Distinction' albums. The concert will also showcase the world premiere of songs from B.E.F.'s upcoming 'Music of Quality and Distinction: Volume 3 album, 'Dark'.

As well as celebrating B.E.F.'s past achievements, the two day event promises to be one giant, interactive 'happening' featuring a programme of audio visual installations curated by BEF founder, Martyn Ware.

Guest vocalists confirmed for the Music of Quality and Distinction Live concert include Elly Jackson (LaRoux), Green Gartside (Scritti Politti), Shingai Shoniwa (Noisettes), Boy George (Culture Club), Midge Ure (Ultravox), Andy Bell (Erasure), Glenn Gregory (Heaven 17), Sandie Shaw, Polly Scattergood and Kim Wilde, plus more names to be announced soon.



The Roundhouse,
Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8EH
Box Office: 0844 482 8008

Day Tickets: £23.50
Weekend Tickets: £42.50

Tickets on sale Thursday May 12th at 10am
24 Hour Ticket Hotline: 0844 844 0444

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