Floydium will recreate Pink Floyd's historic 1975 Hamilton concert on its 50th anniversary, performing the original setlist from Animals, Wish You Were Here, and Dark Side of the Moon at McIntyre Performing Arts Centre on June 28, 2025.
-- Floydium, Canada's premier Pink Floyd tribute band, will recreate the legendary 1975 concert at Ivor Wynne Stadium in Hamilton on its 50th anniversary. Scheduled for June 28, 2025, at the McIntyre Performing Arts Centre at Mohawk College, this special performance will feature the complete original setlist from that historic night.
For tickets and more information, visit https://www.floydium.com/shows
The concert will showcase tracks from three influential Pink Floyd albums: "Animals, Wish You Were Here, and The Dark Side of the Moon ". Music historians note that the 1975 Hamilton show included early versions of songs that would later appear on the Animals album - "Raving and Drooling" became "Sheep," while "You've Got to Be Crazy" evolved into "Dogs." This historical connection makes the anniversary performance particularly significant for Pink Floyd enthusiasts and music historians alike.
Floydium consists of ten musicians dedicated to authentically reproducing Pink Floyd's sound and stage presence. The group has spent years studying the nuances of Pink Floyd's performances, from the distinctive guitar techniques to the complex keyboard arrangements that defined their sound. This dedication to musical authenticity has made Floydium a respected name among tribute acts in Canada.
Allan Bennett, a concertgoer, described a recent performance: "The musicianship and skill both individually and as the group were extraordinary. I was seriously impressed with the synth work. Closing off with Comfortably Numb brought the house down."
Kevin Thibodeau, another attendee, noted: "I could close my eyes and hear Pink Floyd, Joseph's work on the guitar was unbelievable. The sense of timing, phrasing, raking, was just like Gilmour himself. The whole band was superb."
The anniversary concert will include the immersive soundscapes and visual elements characteristic of Pink Floyd performances. Attendees can expect a carefully crafted light show and visual projections that complement the music, creating the atmospheric experience that Pink Floyd concerts were known for. The McIntyre Performing Arts Centre's acoustics will enhance the sonic experience, allowing for the dynamic range that Pink Floyd's music demands.
For attendees of the original 1975 show, this performance provides an opportunity to revisit a memorable concert experience. For newcomers to this music, it provides an opportunity to connect with a significant moment in Hamilton's concert history and experience these classic albums performed live as they were originally presented.
For additional information about Floydium and upcoming performances, visit https://www.floydium.com/shows
Contact Info:
Name: Leon Dadoun
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Organization: Floydium
Address: 63 Songbird Crescent, Kawartha Lakes, Ontario K9V 4R4, Canada
Phone: +1-416-708-0984
Website: https://www.floydium.com/shows
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