Cabaret Voltaire, formed in 1973, marked their transition to live performance on May 13, 1975, with a groundbreaking show at the Sheffield Students Union. This year, surviving members Stephen ‘Mal’ Mallinder and Chris Watson will celebrate the band’s 50th anniversary at the Sensoria Festival on October 25, performing reconstructed versions of their influential works. Their original confrontational style, noted for its Dadaist influences, notably led to violence during that first show. With a lineup of events commemorating this legacy, including performances and exhibitions, the festival underscores Cabaret Voltaire’s lasting impact on industrial music and the wider genre landscape.
As we reflect on Cabaret Voltaire’s journey, how do you think their experimental approach to music and performance has influenced contemporary artists across various genres today?
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