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Heaven 17 Perform Penthouse and Pavement in Cardiff
Tramshed in CardiffFri, Oct 9, 2026 · 06:30 PM
Overview
Overview
Heaven 17 perform Penthouse and Pavement is a Music / Rock / Pop event at Tramshed in Cardiff.
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Heaven 17 bring their landmark debut album *Penthouse and Pavement* to life in a full live performance. The English synth-pop band, formed by Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh after leaving the Human League, will play the album in its entirety, recreating its distinctive blend of electronic pop and funk-influenced sound.
Attendees can expect a journey through the album's two contrasting sides: the all-electronic "Penthouse" and the funk-driven "Pavement," featuring political themes and the iconic title track with its R&B-style backing vocals. The show offers a rare chance to hear a classic that spent 77 weeks on the UK Albums Chart and is included in the book *1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die*.
This concert is a rare opportunity to experience a seminal album performed by its original creators in an intimate setting.
📍 Cardiff🎟️ Tickets from £39
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Good to know
- The event is a full album performance of Penthouse and Pavement.
- The album features political themes and a mix of electronic and funk sounds.
- The show includes the title track with R&B-style female backing vocals.
Frequently asked questions
What album will be performed?
Heaven 17 will perform their debut album Penthouse and Pavement in its entirety.
Are there any special guests?
The original album featured session musicians including John Wilson on guitar and bass, and Josie James on backing vocals.
Lineup
Heaven 17
Heaven 17 are an English synth-pop band formed in Sheffield in 1980. The band were originally a trio of vocalist Glenn Gregory and Human League co-founders Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh, both on synthesizers.
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