Gong + guest

Gong in 2026 features the current line-up of this international psychedelic band.

The universe of Gong was created in 1969 by Daevid Allen, following a psychedelic vision. A founder member of Soft Machine, Allen wove his spiritual and metaphysical leanings into an evolving collective, more a mythology than a band in the conventional sense. Gong established itself as an experimental rock group of the 1970s, with a mix of rock, jazz, psychedelia and elements of mysticism and surrealism, with a sense of humour.

The current incarnation, who were put together by Daevid for his swansong album with Gong, 'I See You', continue to honour his final intent to take the band forward. They have composed, recorded and toured together for eleven years since Allen's passing and they continue to espouse the ethics, attitude and lifestyle that were always at the heart of the band.

They have released the albums 'Rejoice! I'm Dead!' (2016), 'The Universe Also Collapses' (2019), 'Pulsing Signals' (2021), 'Unending Ascending' (2023), and 'Bright Spirit' (2026). Gong will perform at Bal Chavaux on 30 October 2026 at 18h30.