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Stop Making Sense: Talking Heads Concert Film Screening in Leeds
Project HouseSat, Feb 6, 2027 · 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
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Overview
Stop Making Sense is scheduled for Saturday, February 6, 2027 at Project House. Check the official source before you go, as event times and venue details can change.
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Experience the legendary 1984 concert film *Stop Making Sense*, featuring the American rock band Talking Heads in a landmark live performance. Directed by Jonathan Demme, the film captures the band's electrifying set at Hollywood's Pantages Theatre, with David Byrne's iconic "big suit" and a lineup that includes backing vocalists Lynn Mabry and Ednah Holt, guitarist Alex Weir, keyboardist Bernie Worrell, and percussionist Steve Scales.
Attendees can expect a cinematic journey through Talking Heads' greatest hits, from "Psycho Killer" to "Burning Down the House," along with performances by Tom Tom Club. The film is celebrated for its innovative digital audio and minimalist staging, building from a solo Byrne to a full-band crescendo. This special screening in Leeds offers a rare chance to see the 4K restoration of a film hailed as the greatest concert movie ever made.
📍 Leeds⏱️ 2 hrs🎟️ Tickets from £28
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Good to know
- The screening features the 4K restoration of the film, originally re-released in theaters in September 2023 by A24.
- The concert was filmed over four nights in December 1983 at Hollywood's Pantages Theatre.
Frequently asked questions
What is Stop Making Sense?
It is a 1984 American concert film featuring a live performance by the American rock band Talking Heads, directed by Jonathan Demme.
Who performs in the film?
The four core members of Talking Heads (David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison) are joined by backing singers Lynn Mabry and Ednah Holt, guitarist Alex Weir, keyboardist Bernie Worrell, and percussionist Steve Scales.
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Stop Making Sense
Stop Making Sense is a 1984 American concert film featuring a live performance by the American rock band Talking Heads. The film was directed by Jonathan Demme and executive produced by Gary Kurfirst, the band’s longtime manager.
Talking Heads
Talking Heads were an American rock band formed in New York City in 1975. It consisted of lead vocalist and guitarist David Byrne, drummer Chris Frantz, bassist Tina Weymouth, and guitarist and keyboardist Jerry Harrison.
David Byrne
David Byrne is an American musician, writer, visual artist, and filmmaker. He was a founding member and the principal songwriter, lead vocalist, and guitarist of the rock band Talking Heads.
Jerry Harrison
Jeremiah Griffin Harrison is an American musician, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur. He began his professional music career as a member of the band the Modern Lovers, before becoming keyboardist and guitarist for the new wave group Talking Heads.
Lynn Mabry
Lynn Mabry is an American singer best known for her work with Parliament-Funkadelic and as co-founder of The Brides of Funkenstein.
Bernie Worrell
George Bernard Worrell, Jr. was an American keyboardist and record producer, best known as a founding member of the Parliament-Funkadelic collective, and a touring member of Talking Heads in the 1980s.
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