PETE THE TEMP AND THE VIBE MECHANICS

The Vibe Mechanics are a funny and disturbing collision of harp, vocals and a throbbing cosmos. In this mashup of music and absurdist theatre, classical instruments combine with synth and FX machinery. The result is a poetic and songful carnival of vibes. Expect a one-of-a-kind act of rapture. Laugh, sing and prepare to be enchanted.

‘Fresh, empowering and fun’ (Shambala Festival)

‘Sublimely nuts’ (Shindig Festival)

‘Absurd as it is infectious’ (Green Gathering)

This show is created & performed by Pete ‘the temp’ Bearder, Emmy the Harp, and Hally Kelly. Pete is an award-winning spoken word poet, author and comic. His work has been featured on BBC Radio 4, The World Service, and Newsnight. Emmy the Harp is a classically trained harpist with a lifelong dedication to her craft. Her collaborations include duets and bands ranging from prog-rock to afrobeat. ​​Hally the Kelly is a composer, producer and performer based in Bristol. They use synth, sampling, live looping and vocals to create psychedelic electronic music and experimental sound works.

As ever at GG, you'll also find Pete the Temp on our Raconteur's stage and on walkabout!

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The Vibe Mechanics are a funny and disturbing collision of harp, vocals and a throbbing cosmos. In this mashup of music and absurdist theatre, classical instruments combine with synth and FX machinery. The result is a poetic and songful carnival of vibes. Expect a one-of-a-kind act of rapture. Laugh, sing and prepare to be enchanted.

‘Fresh, empowering and fun’ (Shambala Festival)

‘Sublimely nuts’ (Shindig Festival)

‘Absurd as it is infectious’ (Green Gathering)

This show is created & performed by Pete ‘the temp’ Bearder, Emmy the Harp, and Hally Kelly. Pete is an award-winning spoken word poet, author and comic. His work has been featured on BBC Radio 4, The World Service, and Newsnight. Emmy the Harp is a classically trained harpist with a lifelong dedication to her craft. Her collaborations include duets and bands ranging from prog-rock to afrobeat. ​​Hally the Kelly is a composer, producer and performer based in Bristol. They use synth, sampling, live looping and vocals to create psychedelic electronic music and experimental sound works.

As ever at GG, you'll also find Pete the Temp on our Raconteur's stage and on walkabout!

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