John Carpenter announces live shows at ATP Iceland 2016

For the first time ever, filmmaker John Carpenter plans to perform his scores during a live show at ATP Iceland next year.

The director, who is best known for films like The Thing, Halloween, Escape From New York, The Fog and many more, always writes and performs the soundtracks to all of his films and last year released 'Lost Themes', a collection of music that never made the big screen.

ATP’s Barry Hogan commented on the booking: “We are incredibly honoured to present the first ever show by this legendary film-maker and composer. Having had the opportunity to present the maestro Ennio Morricone twice in recent years, it has been a burning ambition of ours to also present John Carpenter, who is both a pioneer and a huge influence on us and so many great musicians and film-makers that we work with. You'd be fucking crazy to miss this.”

ATP Iceland will take place at Ásbrú, a former NATO base in Keflavík, on 1st-3rd July 2016, with tickets available here.

More News

Lykke Li shares new track 'utopia'

With her highly-anticipated new album due out in less than a month, Lykke Li has now unveiled the next cut to be lifted from her forthcoming full-... 5 years 11 months ago

Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison has died, aged 36

After a lengthy campaign throughout the week to find Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison, it has now been confirmed that a body found... 5 years 11 months ago

Nine Inch Nails announce new EP 'Bad Witch'

After releasing 'Not The Actual Events' back in 2016 and last year's 'Add Violence' EP, the first of two parts in their final album, Nine Inch Nails... 5 years 12 months ago

Labrinth, Sia, and Diplo share new track 'Audio'

Having debuted their first single only last week, Labrinth, Sia, and Diplo have now returned to show that their new supergroup is more than just a... 5 years 12 months ago

Bastille return with new single 'Quarter Past Midnight'

After returning last year to release the single 'World Gone Mad' for the soundtrack to Netflix film 'Bright', Bastille have now unveiled the first... 5 years 12 months ago

Years & Years share new track 'If You're Over Me'

After announcing the details of their highly-anticipated new album last month, Years... 5 years 12 months ago

Chromeo share new single 'Bad Decision'

With their hotly-anticipated new album due out next month, Chromeo have now unveiled yet another cut from their forthcoming full-length. The new... 5 years 12 months ago

LUMP share new single 'Late To The Flight'

With less than a month before the pair release their eagerly-awaited debut album, Laura Marling and Mike Lindsay aka LUMP have now dropped the second... 5 years 12 months ago

Jungle return with new singles 'Happy Man' and 'House In LA'

Having not been on the scene for almost four years, Jungle have now returned to share two brand new singles. The new tracks 'Happy Man' and 'House... 5 years 12 months ago