In 1989 we produced (with Julian Mendelsohn) half of Dusty Springfield’s album “Reputation” and it was released the following year. Dusty had hit singles with “Nothing has been proved” and “In private” but we also wrote some more experimental tracks like “Occupy your mind” and “Daydreaming”. Dusty was always keen to try something new! The album has just been remastered and will be re-released on limited edition pink vinyl on Record Store Day2025. Neil and Chris xx
Pet Shop Boys are pleased to announce two more “Dreamworld” 2026 dates in Japan. On Tuesday, 6th January, they will perform at the Tokyo Garden Theater, and on Friday, 9th January, at Kobe’s World Memorial Hall.
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Yesterday we went to Wilton’s Music Hall for the dress rehearsal and then the first preview of “Musik”, the Jonathan Harvey/PSB show starring the brilliant Frances Barber as Billie Trix. It’s a wonderful new production directed by Terry Johnson and it was nice to see some familiar fan faces in the audience! Link for remaining tickets below. Neil & Chris xx Photo: Charlie Flint
He’s 66 today. Happy Birthday, Chris!
Photo: Tate Modern
“Musik” by Jonathan Harvey with songs by Pet Shop Boys, starring Frances Barber as Billie Trix and directed by Terry Johnson, is opening soon at Wilton’s Music Hall in London! The first night is on Tuesday, October 14th and it runs until October 25th. Tickets are selling fast — check out the link below.
Neil was recently interviewed for “Music, Money & Mayhem”, a new BBC podcast series that chronicles the collapse of EMI Records and the struggle to save it. The first episode is now available on podcast platforms, with new episodes releasing every Monday.
Composer Sven Helbig (who PSB worked with on “The Most Incredible Thing”, “A Man from the Future” and several other projects) will present the UK premiere of his new “Requiem A” on Saturday, October 4th, in London. Sven will be joined at Westminster Central Hall by famed opera singer René Pape, the London Contemporary Orchestra and no less than four choirs! Full details and ticket information at the link below.
A few weeks ago, during the double PSB-screening event at BFI Southbank, I joined film writer/director Paul Tickell on stage to discuss making “It Couldn’t Happen Here” and writing the score for “Battleship Potemkin”. The conversation and the Q&A that followed it are now available to watch on YouTube at the link below. Neil x
The legendary Russian superstar, Alla Pugacheva, now living in exile, has spoken out against Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. If only more prominent Russians showed the same courage! Full details at the Substack link below.