Dela
Doors 6 PM
On stage 8 PM
18+ (13+ w/legal guardian)
The universe of Gong began in 1969 when Daevid Allen was inspired by a profound psychedelic vision. A founder member of Soft Machine, Allen incorporated his spiritual and metaphysical leanings into an evolving collective, more a mythology than a band in the conventional sense.
The current incarnation, who were put together by Daevid before his swansong album with Gong, ‘I See You’, honour his intention that Gong do not die with him, urging the band to “carry it on into new unknown heights and depths far beyond anything I could ever imagine myself”.
The collective is the most stable in Gong’s illustrious history, having written, recorded and toured together for eleven years since Allen’s passing. A dynamic, powerful and explosive live band, their music draws from the credo of the original Gong while remaining committed to pushing the composition, performances and message into new realms, paying no mind to nostalgia. Gong in 2026 continue the ethics, attitude and lifestyle that was always woven into the fabric of the band.
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I See You (2014)
Rejoice! I’m Dead! (2016)
The Universe Also Collapses (2019)
Pulsing Signals (Live) (2022)
Unending Ascending (2023)
Bright Spirit (2026)
Line-up:
Ian East – saxophones and woodwinds
Fabio Golfetti – guitar and singing
Cheb Nettles – drums and singing
Dave Sturt – bass and singing
Kavus Torabi – singing and guitar
GONG online:
gongband.com
planetgong.co.uk
kscopemusic.com/artists/gong
linktr.ee/gongband
