HENGE Live at Chalk

HENGE are bringing their live show to Chalk in Brighton on Friday, 19 March 2027. The Manchester-based cosmic rock collective is currently in the middle of a 75-date world tour that spans the UK, Europe, Canada, the United States, and Mexico. The band has described this run of dates as their most ambitious to date, which suggests they will be showcasing new material alongside their established catalogue.

The group occupies a specific space between rave and prog rock, a style they define as "Cosmic Dross". Their performances are theatrical and immersive, blending sci-fi electronic rock with a visual presentation that comedian Stewart Lee once characterised as "brutally invigorating and disorientatingly absurd". Having been active for ten years, the band has built a track record that includes winning "Best Live Act" at the Independent Festival Awards. They have appeared at festivals including Glastonbury, Boomtown, Bluedot, Shambala, and Beatherder, as well as international events like Fusion in Germany, Down The Rabbit Hole in the Netherlands, and Jungle Love in Australia. They have developed a notably devoted following over this decade of touring.

Their recent momentum has been helped by the live clip for their track DNA, which has surpassed six million views across various platforms, resulting in a series of sold-out concerts. Their discography includes their 2018 debut Attention Earth! and the 2020 follow-up ExoKosm. Their latest release, Alpha Test 4, was produced by Jim Spencer—known for his work with New Order and Black Grape—and mastered at Abbey Road by Frank Arkwright.

The show is aimed at those who follow live music, particularly fans of progressive rock, electronic, and rave, as well as audiences interested in theatrical sci-fi performances. Tickets for the Brighton date are available through DICE and See Tickets. It is a chance to see the collective perform their immersive set in a venue setting, continuing their tour across the globe.