Live at The Castle & Falcon: A Guy Called Gerald - Live In Session - In Birmingham
Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at The Castle & Falcon, Birmingham
About this event
At The Castle & Falcon in Birmingham on Wednesday, 4 November 2026: A Guy Called Gerald - Live In Session - In Birmingham.
A Guy Called Gerald is a pioneering figure in electronic music, renowned for his influential contributions to the UK's acid house and jungle scenes, as well as underground masterpieces such as Black Secret Technology. Coming from Manchester in the late '80s, Gerald Simpson, known professionally as A Guy Called Gerald, gained widespread recognition with his iconic 1988 track "Voodoo Ray", a seminal hit in the acid house movement, as well as his contributions to the development of UK music as part of 808 State.
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A Guy Called Gerald continues to innovate and perform, captivating audiences with live sets that combine classic acid house with cutting-edge electronic beats. Come and bear witness to one of the key architects of the British rave scene, Live In Session at The Castle & Falcon.
Also on the bill, we have Birmingham's Rawtrachs, who has released on the storied West Norwood Cassette Library, playing a hybrid live set, and Teyuna on the decks.
About A Guy Called Gerald
Drum and bass · Acid house · Electronic music
Gerald Rydel Simpson, better known as A Guy Called Gerald, is a British record producer and musician. He was an early member of the electronic group 808 State, contributing to their debut LP Newbuild (1988) and hit single "Pacific State" (1989). He also achieved solo success with his 1988 hit single "Voodoo Ray", considered the first British-made acid house track, which became a touchstone of Manchester's acid house scene and reached No. 12 in the UK charts.
Event details
- Date
- Wednesday, 4 November 2026
- Time
- 19:30 – 23:00 local time
- Venue
- The Castle & Falcon
- Address
- 402 Moseley Road, B12 9AT, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Electronic music
Venue & getting there
The Castle & Falcon
402 Moseley Road, B12 9AT, Birmingham
How to get to The Castle & Falcon
- Brighton Road railway stationTrain240 m
3 min walk - Bus Route 50Bus stop560 m
7 min walk - Camp Hill railway stationTrain740 m
9 min walk
Parking
1 car park within walking distance, the closest 620 m away.
Hotels near The Castle & Falcon
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Your visit to The Castle & Falcon
- Date
- Wednesday, 4 November 2026
- Starts
- 19:30
- Getting there
- Brighton Road railway station (train), 240 m – about 3 min on foot
- Parking
- One car park within walking distance, 620 m away
- Staying nearby
- 1 hotel within walking distance; the closest is St Pauls House (460 m)
Every upcoming A Guy Called Gerald date
- The Haçienda, ManchesterDepot Mayfield, Manchester
Good to know
When is “A Guy Called Gerald - Live In Session - In Birmingham”?
A Guy Called Gerald - Live In Session - In Birmingham takes place on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 19:30 local time.
Where is “A Guy Called Gerald - Live In Session - In Birmingham” held?
Venue: The Castle & Falcon, 402 Moseley Road, B12 9AT, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
How much are tickets for “A Guy Called Gerald - Live In Session - In Birmingham”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “A Guy Called Gerald - Live In Session - In Birmingham”?
Tickets are sold through the official listing linked on this page, where you can check availability and the final price.
How do I get to The Castle & Falcon by public transport?
The closest stop is Brighton Road railway station (train), 240 m from The Castle & Falcon – roughly 3 minutes on foot.
Can I park near The Castle & Falcon?
There is one car park within walking distance; the nearest is 620 m away.
Where else is A Guy Called Gerald performing?
A Guy Called Gerald also has one more date coming up, for example Manchester (5 Dec 2026).
