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Royal Festival Hall
Chris Cunningham
+ BEAK> + Squarepusher (DJ Set)
Friday 23 April 2010
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Acclaimed film director and video artist Chris Cunningham has created some of the most iconic music videos of recent years from Bjork's 'All is Full of Love' to Aphex Twin's 'Windowlicker'. This special live show sees him combine his own and remixed music with brand new and unreleased videos to create a hugely anticipated multimedia experience.
Support comes from BEAK>, the new project from Portishead's Geoff Barrow, and a post-show DJ set from special guest Squarepusher rounds off the evening.
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