Buy tickets for Kavus Torabi + Guests
Gong, Utopia Strong , The Cardiacs and more! Billy Bootleggers Nottingham, Nottingham
on Wednesday 14th October 2026
Doors at 7:30pm
"Kavus Torabi is a British/ Iranian composer, multi-instrumentalist, performer, author, artist, broadcaster and DJ. His largely autobiographical solo work marries the human with the celestial Since 2016 he has fronted legendary psychedelic band Gong with whom he is principal songwriter. He is a member of the semi-modular experimental/psychedelic trio The Utopia Strong. He is a former guitarist of British cult band, Cardiacs and avant rock instrumentalists Guapo.
As part of a a DJ duo with Steve Davis, he has performed festivals throughout the UK, recently performing at Wembley Stadium between bands for Blur’s comeback performance. In 2021 White Rabbit published, Medical Grade Music, his memoir with Steve Davis which was Shindig’s music book of the year. In April 2024 his commissioned piece ‘Lion Of The Lord’s Elect’ made its debut at Roadburn Festival, NE.
As guitarist guitarist and co-producer, Kavus was instrumental in completing Cardiacs' LSD, released 2025 with whom he reunites for live appearances in 2026. Kavus is currently working on his third solo album due for release Autumn, 2026."
