The Spark's Desire Live at Dubrek Studios Derby
Schedule
Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Dubrek Studios | Derby, EN
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"Americana-electronica with industrial goth duo seduce with stately charisma and otherworldly arrangements that shimmer with operatic tenderness and digital flourishes... come join their haunting tour of gauzy transcendence through nightmarish worlds. Ethereal shadow play FFO: This Mortal Coil, Marissa Nadler, Kate Bush." Headfirst BristolThe Spark's Desire they create evolving cityscapes and distorted conversations overlapping and alternating with songs and instrumentals. They use live electronics, layered vocals, loops, flute, synths and slide guitar. Prepare to be taken on a cinematic journey of song and music. This is electronica meets Americana.
Victoria and Chris are two highly experienced professional musicians who have been played widely across the radio including having been play-listed on BBC Radio 2, they have toured extensively across the UK and in Europe. Expect soaring ethereal vocals and expressive slide guitar balanced with live beats and electronic atmospheres.
Their live shows for 2026 will build on the success of their first two albums ‘Rewire’ was included on Bristol 24/7’s list of top releases of 2024.
“Rewire is an album that meshes electronica and acoustic instruments seamlessly, creating an intricate soundscape for Bourne’s expressive vocals”
– Louder Than War
“I’m very excited to have discovered Hangover Square’s music. Their second album is a triumph of the personal and the experimental, delivering a journey in which one can easily become lost. The mix of Americana and electronica on display is simply stunning”
– York Calling
“…two highly accomplished musicians…”
Paul Jones, BBC Radio 2
They are joined by the fabulous special guest William Mcgiven
Curator of The Constellations Radio Show
Based in Derby, UK, McGiven has been a DJ for over 12 years, playing at various soul and jazz events across the UK and Europe.
His musical journey began with a focus on Drum and Bass, but his interests have since expanded into a vast array of genres.
It was actually Drum and Bass that started Will’s journey as a DJ, but don’t be fooled into thinking his show is just for the dancefloor.
A serious music collector across all genres, his SoulandJazz.com shows will take you to every possible corner of the Soul and Jazz genres, curating a single continuous soundtrack of Improv’ to House, Brazilian to Hip-Hop, Jazz-Funk to Broken Beats, Film to Deep House… every track selected off the cuff and presented in a single live take from his collection of over 65,000 curated tracks.
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Where is it happening?
Dubrek Studios, 67 Bridge Street, Derby, DE1 3, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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