24 Feb

20:00

Koninklijk Theater Carré

Amstel 115 / 125, Amsterdam

Irish singer, composer, and performance artist Gavin Friday presents his new album 'Ecce Homo' in an evening of new music and classics from his rich oeuvre.

Gavin Friday

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About Gavin Friday

Dublin-born Gavin Friday, known as Fionán Martin Hanvey, has been one of Ireland's most versatile and idiosyncratic artists for decades. As the founder of the influential post-punk/avant-garde group The Virgin Prunes, he demonstrated early on his unique ability to intertwine music, theater, and performance art.

After The Virgin Prunes disbanded in 1986, Friday focused on solo work and collaborations with composer Maurice Seezer, with whom he created soundtracks for films such as In the Name of the Father, Romeo + Juliet, and The Boxer. His first solo album, Each Man Kills the Thing He Loves, was released in 1989.

Ecce Homo

With Ecce Homo, his first album in thirteen years, Gavin Friday once again explores new territory. The album combines synthesizers with classical wind instruments, heavenly vocals, and dance beats. He dedicates the standout track 'When The World Was Young' to his childhood friends Bono (U2) and Guggi (Virgin Prunes). Friday calls this his most honest album to date.

His work is characterized by an open perspective on art, a drive for innovation, and a deeply felt emotional intensity. At the Royal Theater Carré, he will bring these qualities together for a rare and special performance.

Gavin Friday has long been an icon of androgyny and artistic rebellion, challenging gender norms since his time with the influential post-punk band The Virgin Prunes. His work often explores themes of identity and sexuality, and his theatrical, cabaret-style performances resonate deeply with queer aesthetics. A vocal supporter of LGBTQ+ rights and known for his role as a bisexual rock star in the queer film 'Breakfast on Pluto,' Friday's art offers a space for those who exist outside the mainstream.