

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Helicon & Kavus Torabi
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Helicon was formed by brothers John-Paul and Gary Hughes in East Kilbride, Glasgow, Scotland. Known for the intensity of their live shows, their sound blends psychedelia, electronica, guitars and sitars with a spirit of counter-cultural experimentation. Since signing to Fuzz Club in 2017, their music has featured on BBC Radio 6 Music, and they’ve previously collaborated with Tony Doogan (Mogwai / Delgados / Belle &amp; Sebastian / David Byrne), Will Carruthers (Spacemen 3 / The Brian Jonestown Massacre/ Spiritualized / Dead Skeletons), and Mark Gardener (Ride).

Helicon is: John-Paul Hughes, Gary Hughes, Anna McCracken, Graham Gordon, Mike Hastings, Billy Docherty and Seb Jonsen.

“The difference between Helicon and other ‘psych’ bands is that they have beautifully crafted songs alongside the big psychedelic freakouts” - Mark Gardener, RIDE

“I’ve been a fan since their early incarnation. Helicon have a recognisable sound but are always evolving, never afraid to try something new” - Martin Bulloch, Mogwai

Kavus Torabi

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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chelmsford/helicon-and-kavus-torabi/200029838538721
- **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Music, performances, Art, Festivals, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://link.dice.fm/Yecbd9281c43?dice_id=Yecbd9281c43&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=chelmsford-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Chelmsford
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Hot Box Live Events
- **lat**: 51.7357315
- **long**: 0.4671049
- **full address**: Hot Box Live Events, 28 Viaduct Road,Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Helicon - Glasgow (https://allevents.in/org/helicon-glasgow/13016804)

## Event gallery

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5806334ba2ddb210d1a4d86276baad6195e24cea17182021125ddfc9a7fc965d-rimg-w300-h300-dc1d1a1f-gmir?v=1774056320

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Hot Box Live Events, 28 Viaduct Road,Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Helicon - Glasgow
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Entertainment, Music, performances, Art, Festivals, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Helicon & Kavus Torabi ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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