Special Edition 2 Disc DVD
LIVE DATES
Heaven17 / B.E.F. Roundhouse
14th/15th October
Tickets here
HEAVEN 17 - LIVE AT METROPOLIS STUDIOS, LONDON
www.musicglue.net/metropolisstudios
THANK YOU!
A massive thank you to everyone who came along to the Roundhouse shows
last weekend, and helped to make the weekend such a memorable occasion.
We're touched by all your kind comments and support.
Special thanks to our excellent guest vocalists on Saturday night -
George, Sandy, Kim, Green, Midge, Shingai, David, Polly, Billie, Kate,
Kelly, our support Mark Jones and 2manydjs, and of course, our very
own Glenn!
See you very soon...
MW x
Photo: Fedja Vukic
B.E.F. is back!
British Electric Foundation releases it's 1981 - 2011 Retrospective Box Set today.
The Box Set comprises all previously released B.E.F. material, together with some rarities and new mixes, along with a taster from the forthcoming "Music of Quality & Distinction Vol. 3: DARK" album.
Get your copy today, at our WEBSTORE
To mark the release, BBC 6Music aired a brand new documentary on the history and future of British Electric Foundation - you can hear it again HERE
Support acts announced for Roundhouse shows!
We can now announce that the support DJs getting the party started at the Roundhouse shows will be as follows:
Heaven 17 - October 14th
Heaven 17 proudly presents
Mark Jones (Wall of Sound)
- spinning his usual eclectic set of 80s tunes and beyond...
B.E.F. - October 15th
B.E.F. proudly presents:
2manydjs (DJ Set)
- a special and unique 80s set from the world famous DJ team
So get your dancing shoes on and we'll see you at the Roundhouse! Not long now...
Tickets here
Electronic 80s Radio Show with Heaven 17
Glenn and Martyn will be hosting their very own Radio show throughout September on Absolute 80s.
This will take place every Sunday in September from 8pm-9pm.
The boys will will be spinning some of their favourite electronic tunes from the 80s and discussing their influence of the music of Heaven 17 and B.E.F. in advance of the Roundhouse shows next month.
They will be joined by guests including Kim Wilde, Green Gartside & Claudia Brucken - so don't forget to tune in!
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE
IF YOU MISS HEAVEN 17'S ABSOLUTE 80s RADIO SHOW, YOU CAN LISTEN TO IT ANYTIME BY CLICKING HERE
H17 / B.E.F. ROUNDHOUSE SHOWS: EXCITING NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT....
Plans for both the Heaven 17 "Luxury Gap" and British Electric Foundation Roundhouse shows are well under way, and we have some exciting news to follow soon about support acts and newly added special guests. Watch this space for updates.
Some tickets are still available for both nights HERE
Episode 2 of Glenn and Martyn's podcast OUT NOW
The second installment of the Heaven 17 internet radio show hosted by Glenn Gregory and Martyn Ware is available to listen to now at Ditto TV.
This episode is called "Music For Getting Ready To Go Out To", and is guaranteed to get your weekend off to a banging start!
Episode 2 of Glenn and Martyn's podcast OUT NOW
The second installment of the Heaven 17 internet radio show hosted by Glenn Gregory and Martyn Ware is available to listen to now at Ditto TV.
This episode is called "Music For Getting Ready To Go Out To", and is guaranteed to get your weekend off to a banging start!
Today's The Day….Glenn and Mart present their new internet radio show 'Music For…' Episode 1 –' Music For Growing Up To'
BRTISH ELECTRIC FOUNDATION present:
FRIDAY 14th OCTOBER: Heaven 17 - The Luxury Gap LIVE
SATURDAY 15th OCTOBER: B.E.F. "Music of Quality and Distinction" LIVE
Hello H17 friends
Thanks for all your encouragement and love in 2010 – helping to make this year the most astounding year ever for Heaven 17 – we are eternally grateful.
We have lots of exciting plans ahead for 2011 – watch this space
Have a fantastic Christmas and a happy, healthy and successful New Year from all at H17HQ
Love and best wishes
Martyn and Glenn xxx
Chat to Glenn Gregory via LIVE Webchat on Tuesday
Glenn will be chatting to fans via a live Webchat at Noon on Tuesday 16th November.
More details can be found here
Pre-Order your copy of "Heaven 17 Live in Concert 2010" DVD now!
Heaven 17 talk to Paul Morley
In last weekend's Observer, Heaven 17 discussed their return to the limelight, and taking ther debut album, Penthouse & Pavement, on tour in the UK for the very first time.
You can see a video of this interview online now
H17 cheered on Later with Jools Holland
Heaven 17 played both "(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang" and "Temptation" to a rapturous response from the studio audience on the BBC 2 show last week.
You can watch the whole show again on the BBC iPlayer
Heaven 17 Live on Later with Jools Holland
Radio 2 interview
Heaven 17's appearance on Radio 2's Radcliffe & Maconie show can now be listened to again here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00tzntv
H17 Radio Interviews
Limited Edition Signed H17 CDs
A limited edition of 100 copies of Heaven 17's 2004 "Before / After" CD has been added to the H17 webstore. Each CD is completely unique, featuring a custom artwork created and autographed by the band - some are personal photographs from the band's archive or from recent touring. Each copy is numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the band.
Heaven 17 put in a great set at Bestival on the Isle of Wight last weekend, kicking off the weekend with a bang. The Big Top tent was packed on the opening night of the festival, as part of Mark Jones' Back To The Phuture line up. Not only was 'And That's No Lie' played for the first time ever, the band were also joined by Elly Jackson of La Roux for a cover of Terence Trent D'Arby's 'Sign Your Name' (a track which Marytn Ware originally produced).
German Big Beat act NUDE have released a high-octane cover of Heaven 17's 1982 single "Let Me Go". The band have gained a lot of attention for their stunning live show, and this is the first new release before their new album. The track and accoanying remixes are available to download at all major digital stores.
Exclusive T-Shirts and Prints available online at our 
Back to the Phuture free launch party
Martyn Ware will be Djing at the "Back to the Phuture at Bestival 2010" launch party at Le Beatroute in Soho next Tuesday, May 25th. Tickets are free and can be reserved at: http://crowdsurge.com/backtothephuture
Penthouse & Pavement Documentary BBC2
Watch on BBC iplayer now:
Heaven 17: The Story of Penthouse and Pavement
Heaven 17 Live in Concert
We're pleased to announce that the documentary about the making of Penthouse & Pavement, and the 30th Anniversary show, is confirmed for transmission:
Sunday 16th May on BBC2 at 11.20pm for the concert
Monday 17th May on BBC2 at 11.20pm for the documentary itself
UK Penthouse & Pavement Tour announced!
Heaven 17 has announced the 30th Anniversary November UK Tour of their critically acclaimed 1981 concept album ‘Penthouse And Pavement’ which they will perform in its entirety. Tickets go on sale Wednesday May 12th at 9am. Ticket Hotline: 08700 603 777. Book Online: www.seetickets.com. Read full story here
Design Week feature: Heaven 17 Enlists Designers
Tickets Now On Sale - First ever performances of Penthouse and Pavement in its entirety...
First shows: Leamington The Assembly - 2nd March, Sheffield Magna Science Park - 6th March
Heaven 17 & La Roux Live @ BBC Maida Vale
Fri 29 Jan 2010 - 19:00 BBC 6 Music
Electro legends Heaven 17 and breakthrough electro artist La Roux join forces at the BBC's Maida Vale studios for a very special session, presented by Steve Lamacq.
The artists play some of their own songs, perform on each other's material and also collaborate on a cover. Three decades ago Heaven 17 were instrumental in the popularisation of electronic music in the UK, and over the last year La Roux have come to prominence as one of today's leading electro torchbearers.
In bringing these artists together, BBC 6 Music illustrates the lineage and influence of the genre from the 1970s through to the present day.
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More here
Now, as it was then…from the partnership that’s opening doors all over the world….
In 2010 Heaven 17 will perform their seminal 1981 album of the year ‘Penthouse And Pavement’ live in its entirety for the very first time.
Featuring original members - lead singer Glenn Gregory and synthesist and vocalist Martyn Ware, together with backing vocalist Billie Godfrey, electric guitarist Asa Bennett, Joel Farland on electronic percussion and legendary bass guitarist Randy Hope-Taylor.
Lighting designer Pip Rhodes will coordinate a live digital visual show featuring some of the biggest names and most talented up-and-coming artists from the worlds of digital and graphic design, fine art and film, including graphic designer Malcolm Garrett, Mike Faulkner (D-Fuse), famous artist Tim Head, Brian Duffy (Modified Toy Orchestra), James Strong, Kim Leliboux, Ed Cookson (The Sancho Plan), BAFTA-winning filmmaker Julian Henriques, James Bates (Atom), Ben Tomlinson, Chris Cheeseman, Jonathan Waring (AllThingsUnLtd.) and, of course, Pip Rhodes and Heaven 17 themselves.
The event will be curated from the moment the audience enters the venue, as the LED wall will be showing the visual artists’ interpretations of BEF compositions from the same period, including tracks from BEF albums ‘Music For Stowaways’ and ‘Music Of Quality And Distinction Vol.1’ – and all artists have been allowed to express their interpretations freely with no prior guidance from Heaven 17. The artists contributing to this ‘group show’ will be credited – this will be a world-first multimedia show – part art installation and part concer – the evening culminating with Penthouse And Pavement being performed in its entirety, the two sides punctuated by special BEF performances featuring surprise guest singers.