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Cabaret Voltaire 50th Anniversary Gig in Sheffield
Octagon CentreSun, Oct 25, 2026 · 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Overview
Overview
Cabaret Voltaire is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Octagon Centre. Check the official source before you go, as event times and venue details can change.
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Cabaret Voltaire, the pioneering electronic group that helped define industrial music, will perform a 50th anniversary gig in their hometown of Sheffield. The show brings together original members Stephen Mallinder and Chris Watson for the first time since Watson left the band in 1981.
Attendees can expect a set that draws on the band's influential catalog, from early experimental tape-loop collages to later synthpop and techno-infused tracks. The concert is part of the Sensoria Festival, adding to the celebratory atmosphere of this historic reunion.
For fans of electronic music, this is a rare chance to see two founding members of a band that shaped the sound of post-punk and industrial music. The event promises to be a landmark moment in Sheffield's rich musical history.
📍 Sheffield⏱️ 2 hrs🎟️ Tickets from £11
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Good to know
- The event is part of the Sensoria Festival.
- Original members Stephen Mallinder and Chris Watson are performing together for the first time since 1981.
- The band's early work helped pioneer industrial music.
Frequently asked questions
Who is performing at this event?
Cabaret Voltaire, with original members Stephen Mallinder and Chris Watson.
What is the significance of this performance?
It marks the 50th anniversary of the band's formation and is the first time Mallinder and Watson have performed together since 1981.
Lineup
Stephen Mallinder
Stephen William Mallinder is an English artist and musician who was a founding member of Cabaret Voltaire, and went on to work as Sassi & Loco, the Ku-Ling Bros., Hey, Rube!, Wrangler, and Creep Show.
Chris Watson
John Christian Watson was an Australian politician who served as the third prime minister of Australia from April to August 1904. He held office as the inaugural federal leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) from 1901 to 1907 and was the first member of the party to serve as prime minister.
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Octagon Centre
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Octagon Centre, Sheffield
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