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THE MONOCHROME SET 2026

  • Sat, Nov 28, 2026
  • West Hampstead Arts Club · London

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The band features original Monochrome Set members Bid (guitar/vocals) and Andy Warren (bass), with Dave Morgan (drums), Athen Ayren (keyboard) and the return of "Foz" on guitar. The Monochrome Set formed in 1978, and were heavily influential in the post-punk scene that evolved after the initial scorched earth of punk.The band's early releases were on the legendary Rough Trade Label before signing with Virgin offshoot Din Disc.

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They also released several albums on the Cherry Red label, making a notable appearance on that labels' well known "Pillows and Prayers" compilation.Though The Monochrome Set split in 1985 the next decade saw several reunions for both live gigs and further studio recordings. After a hiatus of over a decade the band reformed full time in 2010 and have since toured all over the UK, Europe, Japan and the USA, whilst also releasing eight new, critically acclaimed, studio albums.Now in their 48th year, they are beginning a new series of gigs promoting their new album and playing songs from throughout that time..

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The Monochrome Set

The Monochrome Set are an English post-punk/new wave band, originally formed in London in January 1978 by Ganesh "Bid" Seshadri, Lester Square, John Haney and Jeremy Harrington.More

As of January 2026, the most recent line-up consists of Bid, Andy Warren, James 'Foz' Foster, Athen Ayren and Dave Morgan.

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West Hampstead Arts Club

London

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