Bonus Stage with Soho Live Studios

Soho Live Studios were part of orchestrating an unforgettable event, celebrating the world of video game music like never before.

Produced in collaboration with Jonathan Hill (1minus1), this remarkable evening was brought to life through the talent and dedication of our team, as we meticulously transcribed, arranged, and produced every piece of music performed, with the brilliant Nathan Britton at the helm as musical director alongside Lorenzo Bassignani lending his expertise to crafting these dynamic arrangements. Together, they transcribed and musically reimagined each score, creating an absolutely spectacular show.

This unique event was held at The Electric Theatre, transforming the space into an intimate, exclusive musical journey of video game soundtracks. The evening began showcasing some of the hottest new talents from The Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM), opening the night with fresh tracks created as part of their coursework – an inspiring showcase of the next generation of music creators.

Audience members were immersed in multiple world-first performances, setting the tone for a night that pushed the boundaries of game music. Firstly, Cassette Beasts delivered its incredible soundtrack live for the first time ever, featuring the original writer/guitarist, Joel Baylis and vocalist, Shelby.

The evening unfolded with a wave of iconic game themes including Cuphead, Grim Fandango and The Last of Us performed by a hand-picked selection of Soho Live artists. They then performed tracks from Wired Productions and Black Razor Records which included a magical show-stopping performance of the Tin Hearts soundtrack by special guest, Aisha Vaughan.

The night’s highlights continued with the Vampire Survivors composers, supported by the Bonus Stage Orchestra, performing an energetic take on their iconic chiptune music with “epic, nostalgic, and unexpected” twists that had the crowd thrilled. The grand finale was a captivating performance of No Man’s Sky’s soundtrack, featuring Paul Wolinski of 65daysofstatic and Paul Weir, Audio Director of Hello Games, who even joined the orchestra for a track.