BEAT

Former King Crimson members ADRIAN BELEW and TONY LEVIN teamed up with guitar virtuoso STEVE VAI and explosive Tool drummer DANNY CAREY to form BEAT, a creative reinterpretation of the three legendary KING CRIMSON albums from the 1980s – Discipline, Beat and Three Of A Perfect Pair. In 2024, the ensemble played 65 sold-out concerts in North America, followed by performances in Mexico, South America and Tokyo's legendary Budokan. Fans in Europe have long awaited the band's plans to perform in the UK and across the continent.

Ahead of the 2024 tour, guitarist Adrian Belew reflected:
“The King Crimson of 1981 to 1984 created music entirely of its own. Timeless. Beautiful. Complex. Intense. For the fans who experienced it back then, and for those who never got to see it, our goal is to bring it back to life. A monumental task, but we're up for it! There aren't enough exclamation marks to express my excitement!“

Guitarist Steve Vai said:
“Being part of this ensemble is an extraordinary privilege and an opportunity to perform some of the most beloved, timeless and monumental pieces of music from the 80s (and beyond) with truly inspired musicians. This music resonates deeply with me. Adrian, Tony and Danny are unique musicians with an unearthly knack for presenting rich musical complexity in a very accessible way, and I look forward to exploring our musical thoughts in real time on stage. I'm sure sparks will fly.‘ He continues: ’Father Robert Fripp is one of our historical geniuses. His highly specific and exceptionally brilliant guitar technique is studied and revered. His contribution to the quality of my musical life and that of so many others is outstanding. I can assure KC fans that I will do my best to respect this great music with the care and intensity it deserves. Did I mention that sparks will fly?“

Bassist Tony Levin said:
“This is going to be a pretty impressive tour. Revisiting some of my favourite pieces of music is a pleasure in itself, but in the company of this outstanding line-up, I expect to be thoroughly kicked up the backside musically! And it's also great that we're not just playing a few shows – we're really going for it. So, the Road Dogs will be coming to your area soon.“
Drummer Danny Carey shared:
“I'm very excited to share the stage with three of my favourite musicians on the planet. Tony, Steve and Adrian have been a source of inspiration for me since the beginning of my career, and now being able to share a piece of my musical journey with them is a dream come true. There's nothing better for sparking excitement and lighting a fire under your bum than stepping outside your musical comfort zone – and I can't think of three other guys I'd rather do that with. I think I speak for all of us when I say that we hope our fans are as excited about this tour as we are.“

The idea for this project arose from initial discussions between Angelo Bundini, also known as Scrote, and Adrian Belew. Tour producer Bundini recalls:
“When Adrian contacted me to make his vision a reality, it was immediately clear that we should focus on the albums from the 1980s: Discipline, Beat and Three of a Perfect Pair. These three records marked Adrian and Tony's entry into King Crimson. Their fluid, melodic virtuosity, combined with Fripp and Bruford's precise drama, created a unique, dynamic tension that would inspire musicians and bands for decades to come.“

programme

BEAT
Performing the Music of 80s King Crimson

Place

Wiener Stadthalle – Halle F : Un espace de premier choix pour le divertissement en direct

La Wiener Stadthalle – Halle F est l’une des salles de spectacle les plus prisées de Vienne, offrant une programmation variée comprenant concerts, spectacles, comédies musicales, one-man-shows et événements en direct. Faisant partie du complexe de la Wiener Stadthalle, la Halle F a été spécialement conçue pour des événements de taille moyenne, alliant une ambiance intime à une atmosphère impressionnante.

Avec son architecture moderne, son excellente acoustique et son agencement flexible des sièges, Halle F est le cadre idéal pour accueillir des artistes nationaux et internationaux, des spectacles de divertissement et des événements familiaux. Au fil des années, elle a été le théâtre de comédies musicales à succès, de spectacles humoristiques, de performances de danse et de concerts en direct.

Accès en transports publics

Métro :

• Ligne U6 – Station Burggasse-Stadthalle (environ 5 minutes à pied)

Tramway :

• Lignes 6, 9, 18 – Arrêt Burggasse-Stadthalle
• Ligne 49 – Arrêt Urban-Loritz-Platz/Stadthalle

Bus :

• Ligne 48A – Arrêt Moeringgasse

Grâce à sa situation centrale dans le 15ᵉ arrondissement de Vienne, la Halle F de la Wiener Stadthalle est facilement accessible en transports publics.

Wiener Stadthalle – Halle F : Un lieu exceptionnel pour des événements inoubliables

Qu’il s’agisse d’un concert électrisant, d’un spectacle impressionnant ou d’une comédie musicale incontournable, la Halle F de la Wiener Stadthalle offre une scène idéale pour un divertissement de classe mondiale et des expériences en direct mémorables.