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Exclusive, live & interactive Zoom Q&A with the legendary Warren Ellis. Tickets include delivery of signed copy of his new book!
Celebrating the release of his new hardback book, Nina Simone's Gum, Warren Ellis will be interviewed by acclaimed writer and broadcaster, Laura Barton, whilst also taking questions from the audience.
From award-winning musician and composer Warren Ellis comes the unexpected and inspiring story of a piece of chewing gum. Featuring an introduction from Nick Cave.
"Warren has turned this memento, snatched from his idol’s piano in a moment of rapture, into a genuine religious artefact." Nick Cave
On Thursday 1 July, 1999, Dr Nina Simone gave a rare performance as part of Nick Cave’s Meltdown Festival. After the show, in a state of awe, Warren Ellis crept onto the stage, took Dr Simone’s piece of chewed gum from the piano, wrapped it in her stage towel and put it in a Tower Records bag. The gum remained with him for twenty years; a sacred totem, his creative muse, growing in significance with every passing year.
Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to spend an intimate hour listening to a true rock'n'roll legend, with the chance of having your question asked direct to Warren.
Tickets to this exclusive US-only event also include a hardback copy of the book with signed bookplate, and P&P.
This is an all ages event.
