The virtual rock band is making its live return this month as they will perform a set of immersive, one-of-a-kind shows from the basement of Kong Studios, playing cuts from the latest Song Machine Season One: Strange Timez, and a number of classic favorites, along with featuring a selection of very special guests.
Set to take place on December 12 and 13, each show will be performed for a specific target region so everyone in the world can tune in. Gorillaz Song Machine Live From Kong will boast of a full-scale production that blends real-time performance with Jamie Hewlett’s unique animation. Damon Albarn, alongside 2D, Noodle, Murdoc Niccals, and Russel Hobbs will lead a 14-piece band, consisting of Seye Adelekan (bass), Jesse Hackett (keys), Remi Kabaka (percussion), Femi Koleoso (drums), Mike Smith (Musical Director/ keys), Karl Vanden Bossche (percussion), Jeff Wootton (guitar) and Matt Allen, Rebecca Freckleton, Petra Luke, Michelle Ndegwa, Ade Omotayo, and Angel Williams-Silvera.
Take a look at the complete Gorillaz Song Machine Live From Kong schedule below. Tickets are available now on the Gorillaz Live website and are priced at £15 (approximately $20) for a single show and £30 for all three performances. Fans who buy four tickets can enjoy the show with three friends in a virtual party room.
Saturday, Dec. 12
Performance 1 (Asia/Pacific)
11:00 a.m. GMT
6:00 a.m. ET
20:00 p.m. JST
Performance 2 (Americas)
Midnight GMT
19:00 p.m. ET
18:00 p.m. CT
Sunday, Dec. 13
Performance 3 (Europe)
19:00 p.m. GMT
11:00 a.m. PT
13:00 p.m. CT