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At the end of the 1970’s, momentous change was afoot in Britain and the world - in society, politics, fashion and culture - and the musical landscape was also about to change forever. The guitar-driven dominance that had propelled rock and punk throughout the decade was about to end, as synthesizers signalled the sound of the future and video transformed the look of the pop charts. The 1980s were about to explode into life and nothing would be the same again.

At the heart of this seismic leap into a futuristic new dawn were two records that set the template for much of what was to follow. Visage’s single Fade To Grey and Ultravox’s single Vienna were global hits that shared the same stark ambience, European aesthetic and electronic heart. The albums that birthed those landmark singles expanded that sonic palette even further and brought the art-school alternative into the very centre of the mainstream.

Both records were co-written, recorded and produced by one of the leading characters in British music, Midge Ure, and not only transformed the charts around the globe but his life in the process.

'Over the course of autumn into winter 1979, while working on the Visage project with Billy Currie, I was invited to join Ultravox. The work we did that winter on the Vienna album was an exhilarating rush of creativity the likes of which I had never experienced before.'

The 1980 Tour reminds us that these things are possible. Both Vienna and Visage were the sound of the future and yet still sound unearthly, romantic, impossibly beautiful and full of promise. Brought to life by Midge Ure and his band, this is the very first time that the Vienna album will be performed in its entirety and the first time that many of the songs from the debut Visage album will be played live. The music will be performed in a stage setting designed to reflect the atmosphere and ambience the albums deserve.

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Please note there is now support for this concert:
Tiny Magnetic Pets: 7.30pm – 8pm
Interval: 8pm – 8.20pm
Midge Ure: 8.20pm – 10pm

All timings are approximate and may be subject to change.

£36, £31, £28; no concessions (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket)

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