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Kentronica Festival: Laurie Black – Deadly Synths

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    • What are synths? Where did they come from? And why are they synonymous with cats in space?

    Laurie’s got answers.  Part live gig, part TedTalk, “original and groundbreaking” (Kryztoff), synthstar Laurie Back tells the history of the sound of the future through seven decades of synth tunes.

    Emerging Artist, Adelaide Fringe, 2018

    Best Music Nominee, Reykjavik Fringe, 2025

    Reykjavik Grapevine’s Pick of the Fringe, 2025

    “A synth-wielding punk can transform a pub venue into a cosmic arena of sound” – Loud Women

    “Laurie Black has a unique place in cabaret and education with synth skills, wit and charm” – Mr B, The Gentleman Rhymer

    “Inspired by Laurie, I got my dusty synth out after the show” – Ayam, audience member

    This show contains strobe lighting, strong language and swearing.

    This event is part of the festival Kentronica: A Celebration of Electronic Music. Get tickets at a festival rate by adding all events to your basket.

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