New Model Army - Night Of A Thousand Voices (2018)

You know those moments when a band plays quietly and the whole audience sings the words? Sometimes, these are the most emotional experiences – because singing together is the oldest and most basic form of human art, something primal and truly shared. They have chosen this building both for its amazing open acoustics and for the circular layout of the room, which will be perfect for the spirit of the event.

These are not concerts as such; this is a community singing event for all those people who love NMA songs, who love singing and love the feeling of singing together with others. The venue will be fully seated around a small stage constructed in the centre of the room; the whole band will be playing but the arrangements will be deliberately stripped down and very quiet – there will be no big PA system. The nights will be all about the participation and voices of everyone who comes.
Ultimately the band will choose the songs that lend themselves best to the idea – strong melodies and slower, easy vocal rhythms will suit best and will vary these over the two nights. Also, they will issue song-books (included in the price of the ticket) as we understand that people often know particular lines and choruses but usually not all the lyrics; and, of course, they will record and film both nights.