Gong
Samstag, 4. Juli 2026, 18:00
The Booking Hall · Old Harbour Station, Dover
Divergent Promotions presents by arrangement with Earth Agency
Gong
The universe of Gong began in 1969 when Daevid Allen was inspired by a profound psychedelic vision. A founder member of Soft Machine, Allen incorporated his spiritual and metaphysical leanings into an evolving collective — more a mythology than a band in the conventional sense.
The current incarnation of Gong was assembled by Daevid before his swansong album with the band, I See You. His intention was clear: that Gong should not die with him. Allen encouraged the band to continue the journey, urging them to:“Carry it on into new unknown heights and depths far beyond anything I could ever imagine myself.”
This line-up has become the most stable in Gong’s illustrious history, having written, recorded and toured together for eleven years since Allen’s passing.
A dynamic, powerful and explosive live band, their music draws from the ethos of the original Gong while remaining firmly committed to pushing composition, performance and message into new realms — paying no mind to nostalgia.
In 2026, Gong continue the ethics, attitude and lifestyle that have always been woven into the fabric of the band.
Selected Releases
I See You (2014)
Rejoice! I’m Dead! (2016)
The Universe Also Collapses (2019)
Pulsing Signals (Live) (2022)
Unending Ascending (2023)
Bright Spirit (2026)
Gong
The universe of Gong began in 1969 when Daevid Allen was inspired by a profound psychedelic vision. A founder member of Soft Machine, Allen incorporated his spiritual and metaphysical leanings into an evolving collective — more a mythology than a band in the conventional sense.
The current incarnation of Gong was assembled by Daevid before his swansong album with the band, I See You. His intention was clear: that Gong should not die with him. Allen encouraged the band to continue the journey, urging them to:“Carry it on into new unknown heights and depths far beyond anything I could ever imagine myself.”
This line-up has become the most stable in Gong’s illustrious history, having written, recorded and toured together for eleven years since Allen’s passing.
A dynamic, powerful and explosive live band, their music draws from the ethos of the original Gong while remaining firmly committed to pushing composition, performance and message into new realms — paying no mind to nostalgia.
In 2026, Gong continue the ethics, attitude and lifestyle that have always been woven into the fabric of the band.
Selected Releases
I See You (2014)
Rejoice! I’m Dead! (2016)
The Universe Also Collapses (2019)
Pulsing Signals (Live) (2022)
Unending Ascending (2023)
Bright Spirit (2026)
