Marc Almond
Marc Almond and Dave Ball performed together for a one-off show, ‘Say Hello, Wave Goodbye’, as they celebrate their 40th anniversary as a duo with their first UK show since 2003. This was the band’s ONLY and last EVER show. One of the most influential groups to emerge from the electronic music scene in the UK in the 1980s, Soft Cell produced five albums of original material, book-ended by their debut; 1981’s ‘Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret’, and 2002’s ‘Cruelty Without Beauty’. The incredible string of hits Soft Cell produced during this time, including ten tracks that reached the UK Top 40 singles charts, need little introduction. The unique combination of Ball’s musicianship and Almond’s tender yet assured delivery on songs such as ‘Memorabilia’, ‘Torch’, and of course their trademark ‘Say Hello, Wave Goodbye’ inhabits a unique place in British music history.
2018 marked the 40th anniversary of Soft Cell, one of the most colourful and charismatic bands in the history of popular music. To celebrate this landmark, singer Marc Almond and musician Dave Ball reunited for an emotional, sold-out, farewell concert at London’s O2 Arena that September. As they make preparations for the gig, the duo look back at their meteoric rise and fall in this revealing BBC4 documentary.
Leading activists and commentators explore the changes that have taken place since homosexuality was decriminalised in the UK in 1967 and the influence of gay culture on society.
The northern soul phenomenon was the most exciting underground British club movement of the 1970s. At its highpoint, thousands of disenchanted white working class youths across the north of England danced to obscure, mid-60s Motown-inspired sounds until the sun rose. A dynamic culture of fashions, dance moves, vinyl obsession and much more grew up around this - all fuelled by the love of rare black American soul music with an express-train beat.
Called "The American Bowie," "The True Fairy of Rock & Roll" and "Hype of the Year," Jobriath's reign as the first openly gay rock star was brief and over by 1975. Now, 35 years later, "Jobriath A.D." spotlights his life, music, groundbreaking influence and the new generations of fans slowly re-discovering him.
Keep on Burning tells the fascinating story of the world's most enduring underground music movement: Northern Soul. Featuring key DJ's, journalists and promoters, including soul radio pioneer Tony Blackburn, Marc Almond and key DJ's, journalists and promoters.
In this revealing documentary, burlesque star Immodesty Blaize examines the world of British burlesque and the resurgence in its popularity.
Marielle's family are African immigrants in Canada. Marielle has agreed to marry André only out of a sense of loyalty to the family and as gratitude for André's assistance. But in reality, she is in love with Zoe.....
Documenting the days and weeks preceding Boy George's appearance in a New York courtroom in June 2006 for cocaine possession and his subsequent sentencing to 5 days community service as a street cleaner by order of the US justice department.
Recorded at the Union Chapel in London, this concert from 2000 features Marc Almond in an intimate, and unique, setting. Working his way through a variety of cover versions and original material, Amongst the covers are Lou Reed's "Caroline Says," Scott Walker's "Jacky," and Jacques Brel's "The Devil (Okay)."
Riding the triumphant wave of his late-1980s solo career, alt-pop singer Marc Almond raises the roof of London's Astoria club with his quirky vocals and cool dance-pop beats on this slate of hits from his own catalog and his old band Soft Cell. Songs include "The Stars We Are," "Angel in Her Eyes," "Stories of Johnny," "Tenderness Is a Weakness," "Everything I Wanted to Be," "If You Go Away," "Tears Run Rings," "Mother Fist" and the title track.
Taped during a sold out stop at the Rolling Stone in Milan, Italy
Soft Cell star in this programme about Eighties pop. Drink, drugs, break-ups and breakdowns rewarded Marc Almond and Dave Ball after they conquered the world with Tainted Love. The duo remember the hits and splits.
A 14-track video compilation featuring songs by the British singer/songwriter Marc Almond as a solo artist and with his partner Dave Ball as the synthpop duo Soft Cell.
Soft Cell's: Non-Stop Exotic Video Show is a collection of promotional films covering the career of British synth-pop duo, Soft Cell. It is a companion release to their debut album, Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret. The collection was originally issued on VHS in 1982 and re-issued on DVD in 2004. The DVD re-issue is slightly edited and removes some scenes and clips.
Live performance from Marc Almond filmed at the Lokerse Festival in Belgium in 2000. He performs many of his hits including 'Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart', 'The Days of Pearly Spencer', 'A Lover Spurned' and 'Tainted Love'.
Marc Almond returns to the live stage performing an all-new 'Sin Songs, Torch and Romance' set list in the most atmospheric venue of his career, 'Wilton's' - a genuine Victorian-era music hall in London's East End. Within a selection of story telling songs that reflect the dramatic tradition of the venue, Marc presents several new numbers exclusive to this release as well as a number of back catalogue fan favourites.
