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Kavus Torabi is a British/ Iranian composer, multi-instrumentalist, performer, author, artist, broadcaster and DJ. 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 legendary 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. In April 2024 his commissioned piece ?Lion Of The Lord?s Elect? will make its debut at Roadburn Festival, NE In 2020 he released his first solo album Hip To The Jag. The follow up, ?The Banishing? will be released on May 3rd 2024 The Witching Tale Katharine Blake (Mediaeval Baebes/Miranda Sex Garden) and Michael J York (Coil/Current 93 David Ryder Prangley (Rachel Stamp)