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Heaven 17 Perform Penthouse and Pavement in Milton Keynes
Roadmender in NorthamptonTue, Oct 20, 2026 · 07:30 PM
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Overview
Heaven 17 perform Penthouse and Pavement is a Music / Rock / Pop event at Roadmender in Northampton.
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Heaven 17 bring their landmark debut album *Penthouse and Pavement* to Milton Keynes for a full live performance. The English synth-pop band, formed by former Human League members Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh alongside vocalist Glenn Gregory, will play the 1981 album in its entirety.
Attendees can expect the album's distinctive blend of electronic and funk-influenced sounds, divided into the all-electronic "Penthouse" side and the more groove-oriented "Pavement" side. The politically charged lyrics tackle themes of capitalism and nuclear warfare, delivered with Gregory's distinctive vocals and the band's pioneering synth work.
This concert offers a rare chance to hear a classic album that spent 77 weeks on the UK Albums Chart and is included in the book *1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die*. The show recreates the experience of Heaven 17's 2010 live performances of the album, which were filmed for BBC television.
📍 Milton Keynes🎟️ Tickets from £38
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Good to know
- The concert features a full performance of the album *Penthouse and Pavement*.
- The album is divided into two parts: the electronic 'Penthouse' side and the funk-influenced 'Pavement' side.
- Heaven 17 previously performed the album live in a series of 2010 concerts, one of which was filmed for BBC Two.
Frequently asked questions
What album will be performed?
Heaven 17 will perform their debut album *Penthouse and Pavement* in full.
What is the musical style of the album?
The album blends synth-pop with funk influences, divided into an all-electronic side and a more groove-oriented side.
What are the album's lyrical themes?
The lyrics address political themes such as criticism of capitalism, nuclear warfare, and the Cold War arms race.
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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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Roadmender in Northampton
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Roadmender in Northampton, Milton Keynes
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