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Fred again party in The Rechabite Hall

9pm - 2am on Saturday 20th September 

Early Bird $7 + booking fee

First Release $12 + booking fee

Second Release $14 + booking fee

Final Release $17 + booking fee

Door $22

Local DJs playing Fred again tunes all night long again and again and again and again

DJs 

To be announced - follow us on Instagram to stay up to date

**Please note that this is a tribute event. This event is not affiliated with Fred again or his management, and Fred again will not be appearing at the event**

"Fred’s ascent to this position wasn’t as obvious as might be expected. His roots lie in classical music, a background that might seem at odds with the throbbing bass and frenetic beats of electronic music. As a child, Fred Gibson was a prodigy, mastering piano, drums, and guitar; his early years marked by a rigorous dedication to his craft. But it was his encounter with Brian Eno that truly shaped the artist he would become. Eno, a legend of ambient music and a master of creating atmosphere, taught Fred to see beyond traditional structures, to focus on the spaces within music as much as the notes themselves. It was a mentorship not about producing hit records but about understanding the emotional and spatial dynamics of sound that could make something good sound truly great.

The influence of Eno is evident throughout Fred’s work, particularly in his ‘Actual Life’ series, which began in 2021. Albums that feel like audio diaries, they capture the messiness of real life through voice notes, ambient recordings, and samples that seem to pluck meaning from the mundane. Intimate in the truest sense, yet when performed live, those same personal reflections morph into something much larger. What starts as an exploration of individual experience becomes a shared moment of collective catharsis. 

Fred’s latest album, ‘ten days’, continues that exploration of intimacy but with a more focused scope. Described by Fred as “ten songs about ten days”, the album is centred on the small, everyday moments that most of us might overlook. But in Fred’s hands, they’re anything but insignificant. They become the raw material for songs that, while subtle and understated, are designed to resonate on a much larger scale. There’s a quiet power, a sense that the personal is also universal, capable of speaking to anyone, anywhere, while also bringing people together under the same emotional umbrella.

The collaborative spirit of ‘ten days’ only deepens its impact. Fred has always been a connector, someone who thrives on bringing together different voices and perspectives to create something that transcends the sum of its parts. This album is no different. Contributions from artists like The Japanese House, Anderson .Paak, and Sampha expand the emotional palette of the music, allowing it to hit with a deeper resonance. This isn’t just about featuring big names for the sake of it – each guest is perfectly suited for the moment, bringing something unique and impactful to the mix. It’s collaboration as an instrument, painting pictures with a perfect blend.

Fred’s live performances take these elements to another level. At Reading [Festival in the UK], as the night wore on and the energy of the crowd built, it became clear that what Fred was offering was every bit the landmark headline set he’d been warming up all summer on a European festival tour that had taken him far and wide. But also, at the same time, it was every inch as much about the experience. Tracks like ‘Marea (We’ve Lost Dancing)’ and ‘Delilah (Pull Me Out of This)’ have transcended their boundaries, becoming touch points that encapsulate the collective emotions of a new generation. They capture the highs and lows, the grief and the joy, of recent years, offering a space for people to come together, to lose themselves and find each other in the music.

What makes Fred a key touchpoint in today’s musical landscape is his capacity to tap into something essential about the human experience. His music isn’t just about beats or drops; it’s about the emotions that connect us all, about finding unifying ground in the simplest of moments. While the divisive nature of discourse and politics works hard to separate us, Fred’s work offers a reminder of the power of music to bring people back together, to create a sense of community even in the most isolated of circumstances.

‘ten days’ is both a continuation of Fred’s exploration of intimacy and a bold step forward in his ability to craft music that resonates on a massive scale. It’s a monument to making the personal into something that feels transcendent, for music that speaks directly to the listener while also connecting them to everyone else who’s listening. As he continues to rise, Fred again.. offers a powerful reminder that even in the biggest, most chaotic moments, there is always room for a little bit of communal joy."

- Excerpt from DORK magazine article