Henge

A concert by Henge, the pop, rock and indie act that presents its music as coming from distant planets, staged at Village Underground in London.

Henge present themselves as extra-terrestrial visitors and have been winning over audiences in Britain and mainland Europe for more than a decade. Their live shows earned the Best Live Act prize from the Independent Festival Awards. The act has released four albums and a comic book series that extends its science-fiction mythology.

Their latest album, Journey to Voltus B, continues that intergalactic storyline. Its vinyl edition is cut with a double groove, so the record closes on one of two endings, depending on where the stylus lands. The release drew radio support from BBC 6 Music presenters Stuart Maconie, Deb Grant and Craig Charles, and headline concerts for it sold out in the UK and across Europe.

The music resists easy classification, sitting between rave and prog rock. It is described as energetic, subversive and playful, with a message of hope and unity that aims to leave listeners amused and uplifted. Village Underground is a London venue that mainly hosts concerts, with a focus on electronic music.