Liverpool Hope University’s Capstone Theatre is hosting a historic electronic music festival in celebration of 60 years of The Moog — the first ever commercial synthesiser. 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.
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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. Paving the way for a succession of technological developments in music, The Moog created 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.
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Firstly, on Thursday 21st November, Will Gregory Moog Ensemble will open up the festival — a super talented collective led by Goldfrapp’s Will Gregory and whose other members include Portishead’s Adrian Utley and composers Graham Fitkin and Ben Foster. Expect sounds from their latest album Heat Ray — an album inspired by the work of Greek mathematician Archimedes.
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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, whilst The Twelve Hour Foundation have had airplay by the likes of Stuart Maconie, Gideon Coe, Pete Wiggs and Project Moonbase.
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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. Meanwhile, Polypores has been featured by respected electronic music labels including Castles In Space, Polytechnic Youth, Woodford Halse, DiN and Frequency Domain.
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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!
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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.”
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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.
60 years Of The Moog / Thurs 21st November — Sun 24th November 2024 / The Capstone Theatre, Creative Campus, 17 Shaw Street, Liverpool, L6 1HP
