Among the celebration programme is a concert headlined by Kula Shaker, a special album celebrating the former Pink Floyd frontman’s legacy and an exhibition.
Taking place on World Mental Health Day, Saturday 10th October, the concert will be headlined by psychedelic rock group Kula Shaker alongside bands inspired by Barrett like Soft Machine, Men on the Border, Diana Silveira & The Psychedelic Circus, Radhika, and Pünk Floyd.
Clowns & Jugglers, an album released via physical double vinyl and CD, will drop the day before on Friday 9th October, and celebrates Barrett’s creative legacy and influence from his time in Pink Floyd and his solo work, collecting new studio recordings with previously unreleased material and live performances. A major exhibition displaying Barrett’s artwork will additionally run from 3rd - 9th October at independent arts venue Openspace in Cambridge.
Barrett’s sister Rosemary Breen added: “Syd would have been so happy and honoured to know his music was still being enjoyed in Cambridge.”
Additionally an album celebrating Barrett’s legacy and enduring influence, featuring new recordings and previously unreleased material will be released on October 9 on coloured vinyl and CD.
Contributors to that include Kula Shaker, All About Eve, Mystery Jets, Rosalie Cunningham, Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour and Nick Mason‘s Saucerful of Secrets.
