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

Gerard Way announces new solo album 'Hesitant Alien'

Former My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way has unveiled the details surrounding his much-anticipated debut solo album. The new record '... 10 years 7 months ago

Simian Mobile Disco share new track 'Dervish'

As techno partners Simian Mobile Disco prep for the release of their next studio album, the pair have now unveiled their latest effort 'Dervish'.... 10 years 7 months ago

Jonny Greenwood unveils new track 'Skip Loop'

Following on from debuting his composition 'Loop' earlier this week, Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood has now unveiled another new piece from his... 10 years 7 months ago

TV On The Radio announce new album 'Seeds'

New York-based outfit TV On The Radio have announced their plans for a new studio album later this year. The new full-length 'Seeds' will follow... 10 years 7 months ago

Elbow's Guy Garvey is planning a solo project

Elbow frontman and BBC 6Music presenter Guy Garvey has announced that he is currently working on a new solo project, however he doesn't like to refer... 10 years 7 months ago

Karen O unveils new solo single 'Rapt'

We learned earlier this month that Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman Karen O would be releasing her first solo album later this year, and now we can hear... 10 years 7 months ago

Kate Nash unveils new song 'She Rules'

After the London-based singer released her third album 'Girl Talk' last year, Kate Nash has now returned with a new single 'She Knows'. The... 10 years 7 months ago

M.I.A. collaborates with The Partysquad on new track 'Gold'

M.I.A. has teamed up with Dutch producers The Partysquad on a new track for their latest mixtape. The new track 'Gold' originally leaked last week... 10 years 7 months ago

Rustie unveils new track 'Attak', featuring Danny Brown

Almost exactly one month before the Scottish producer releases his second studio album, Rustie has now unveiled a new track from the forthcoming... 10 years 7 months ago