Pitchblack Playback: Marvin Gaye 'What's Going On' (55th Anniversary)
Schedule
Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 09:00 am
UTC+12:00Location
610 Dominion Road, Balmoral, Auckland, New Zealand 1041 | Auckland, AU
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Pitchblack Playback: Marvin Gaye 'What's Going On' (55th Anniversary)Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted and refunds will not be offered! Better yet come early and grab a drink and a bite to eat. Door will be closed at 7 sharp.
Immerse yourself in one of the most acclaimed albums of all time at Pitchblack Playback's listening session in the dark, celebrating 55 years of Marvin Gaye's enduring soul classic 'What's Going On'. Hear this immense record played loud in uncompressed audio on our powerful Screen One sound system. No phones; no talking; no singing; distractions; just you and the music.
"This sounds great” — Rick Rubin
"A fabulous idea" — Jay Kay, Jamiroquai
"The optimal way to listen to an album" — Max Richter
"This might just be my favourite new thing to do" — Nihal, BBC Radio 5 Live
Ticket includes Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness.
As recommended by The Guardian, GQ, Time Out and BBC 6 Music.
Album duration: 36 minutes
This event is not affiliated with the estate of Marvin Gaye
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