Gong fans take note.....

Legendary psychedelic band Gong have announced that they will be holding their 2006 Gong Family Un-Convention at the famous De Melkweg in Amsterdam on November 3rd, 4th, and 5th. This will be the only appearance by Gong in 2006. To provide superb value for money the event will offer over seven hours of live performance on each of its three days plus a number of yet to be confirmed surprises and extras.

MAIN GONG ARTISTS INCLUDE: Steve Hillage, Daevid Allen, Miquette Giraudy, Gilli Smyth, Didier Malherbe, Chris Taylor, Tim Blake, Mike Howlett, Graham Clarke, Gwyo Depix, Steffe Sharpstrings, Orlando Allen and Theo Travis.

Chris Hannam (on behalf of the Promoters) said "Gong have a long history with De Melkweg going back to the early 70s, it’s location, facilities and atmosphere offer just what is required for this event". One of the event night's entertainment has been programmed by Steve Hillage, who said: "This event is not a reunion or a farewell, after all Gong was never formed in the first place so they could never break up and have been and always will be together in terms of energy".

OTHER ACTS INCLUDE: The Steve Hillage Band - Special one off appearance, Kangaroo Moon, Hadouk, Thom the World Poet, Crystal Machine (Tim Blake and Jean Philip Rykiel), Here and Now, Mother Gong 2006, Fabio Golfetti, Acid Mothers Gong, University of Errors, Magic Brothers, House of Thandoy, System 7, Eat Static, Slack Baba and Purusha.

Jonny Greene (on behalf of the Promoters) said "The line up artists is superb and we are still only scratching the surface of what we hope to offer, the cooperation from both artists, fans, venue, contractors, suppliers and crew has been wonderful". Tickets will be available from GAS (Gong Appreciation Society) in the UK or from De Melkweg and it's normal outlets in the Netherlands. The event is being promoted by "Gong 2006", a partnership set up by Jonny Greene of GAS and Production Manager Chris Hannam.

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Given the event and the venue I'd say a high old time will be had by all.

[ViolinCyndee]

I am excited about this! I will be going (from the US) for this event and will even be performing a solo Viper set in the theater room. VERY excited about seeing Hillage play!!!!!!!!!!!

Cyndee