The Spirit of Talk Talk

Talk Talk broke through in the early 1980s with melancholic pop songs like It's My Life and Life's What You Make It. At first, they were compared to new-romantic bands like Duran Duran, but they soon struck out on their own.

In 1987, Mark Hollis and producer Tim Friese-Greene worked in silence for months on Spirit of Eden (1988), a revolutionary album that merged jazz, ambient, and impressionistic sounds. First misunderstood, it developed into a visionary masterpiece and forerunner of post-rock. After the even more experimental Laughing Stock (1991), Talk Talk disappeared. Bands like Radiohead and Sigur Rós recognised their influence later on.

In The Spirit Of Talk Talk, David Poltrock and a top-notch band – Stefanie Callebaut, Lennert Coorevits, Ruben Block, Isolde Lasoen and more – bring the iconic Spirit of Eden back to life. This Talk Talk masterpiece, visionary and timeless, will be played in its entirety, complemented by classics from Mark Hollis' repertoire. A unique tribute to a revolutionary band

EXTRA: Book Talk Ben Wardle - 'Mark Hollis: A Perfect Silence'

Ben Wardle worked in the music industry for over 30 years. He started as a talent scout at Warner, discovered the shoegaze band Ride and founded the indie label Indolent, under the wing of major label BMG.

He is the author of several acclaimed music books: The Virgin Guide to Internet Music (Virgin Books), The Art of The LP (Sterling), Pink Flag (Antar) and, most notably, Mark Hollis: A Perfect Silence (Rocket 88). The book was revised and republished in 2024. He also teaches at the University of Gloucestershire.

Wardle will be interviewed by Gianni Marzo, musician (Isbells, Marble Sounds...) and long-time Talk Talk fan.

Practical information

• 7:00 - 7:45 p.m.
• Interview in English
• Only for concert ticket holders

More info

with David Poltrock (idea and performance, keys), Stefanie Callebaut (vocals), Lennert Coorevits (vocals), Ruben Block (vocals), Isolde Lasoen (drums), Ewen Vernal, Geoffrey Burton (guitar), Joachim Badenhorst initiative David Poltrock and 30CC co-production CCHA, de Warande, Ha'Concerts, CC Brugge and CC Zoetegem with support from Hnita Jazz Club