David Quantick hosts Summer Music Season 2023 at Electric Palace Cinema

See music-themed films at the Electric Palace throughout the summer, says Annie Waite, with Q&As and bands featured including King Crimson, The Police, The Black Angels, Spacemen 3, Tina Turner, punk icons The Slits and The Raincoats, and the female sound pioneer, Delia Derbyshire.

“The Electric Palace Summer Music Season is a glorious festival where music meets cinema and everybody wins,” says music journalist, author, and Emmy-award winner, David Quantick about Summer Music Season, which began in 2013.

Coming up during the rest of the season you can enjoy special guest Q&As from film directors, and live musical performances from Aylin Leclaire and the Hastings Punk Choir.

Volcanic eruptions and squabbling

This weekend is the screening of Under the Volcano, in which tells the story of George Martin’s groundbreaking remote Montserrat Caribbean island recording studio, which lay under the shadow of an active volcano, and attracted the world’s biggest recording artists during the MTV era.

With Sting, Mark Knopfler, Stewart Copeland, and Nick Rhodes featured, in Under the Volcano you can learn about how the studio formed the backdrop to monumental events in music history including the break-up of The Police, the reunion of The Rolling Stones, and the reinvigoration of Paul McCartney after the tragic murder of John Lennon.

“Almost 40 years later, it’s hilarious to see Stewart Copeland speak of Sting with still-fresh feelings of exasperation, irritation and admiration,” says the New York Times of Under the Volcano.

After a decade of hits, and at the peak of its popularity, the studio was destroyed when the island was hit by a series of devastating natural disasters.

Use it or lose it: Support your local cinema

“We’re excited to share another packed Summer Music Season of fascinating and entertaining films spanning a wide cross section of musical tastes,” says Annie Mannion, Electric Palace Co-Director.

“So please do come along to support The Electric Palace as, like many other independent cinemas, we really need your continued support to be able to carry on in what continues to be a very challenging time for the industry. There are so many great events to choose from, so there’s something for everyone,” Annie continues.

Last week, as part of Summer Music Season, David Quantick spoke to director Toby Amies during a live Q&A at the Electric Palace following a screening of In the Court of the Crimson King, a film about rock band King Crimson:

Enormous thanks to @TobyAmies for Zooming in at the end of the @Electric_palace screening of his amazing IN THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING – King Crimson at 50 documentary. A cult classic in more than one way. pic.twitter.com/9mlcmw2OhA

— David Quantick (@quantick) July 21, 2023

Further events in the season during August and September:

• Friday 4 August: Sculptural Rituals – Live Music from musical artist Aylin Leclaire
  A night of experimental short films focusing on transformation including local filmmakers such as Andrew Kotting, plus an exhilarating live performance from original and playful musical artist, Aylin Leclaire.
• Friday 25 August: Trip + Q&A with the film’s director Lilly Creightmore plus Hastings drummer featured in the film, Billy Vis, will be attending the screening
  The story of the psychedelic sounds revival, featuring live performances and intimate behind the scenes footage from across the Global psych scene.
• Saturday 16 September: Stories from She Punks – with live performance from Hastings Punk Choir
  Musicians-turned directors Gina Birch (The Raincoats) and Helen Reddington (The Chefs) interview the women who played instruments in punk bands in the 1970s in this witty doc.
• Friday 22 September: Delia Derbyshire: The Myths and then legendary Tapes, and live Q&A with director and actress Caroline Catz
  Explore the life and creative output of the inspirational electronic musician, sound pioneer and female outsider in post-war Britain, Delia Derbyshire. Includes soundtrack samples chosen with musician and performance artist Cosey Fanni Tutti.

Book now for music films

Take a look at the upcoming screenings and events and book now for Summer Music Season 2023.

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