This landmark concert promises to take audiences on a journey through some of the greatest musical hits in video game history, pulled from beloved games such as Fantasy VIII, Skyrim, Warhammer and more. The concert will feature a mix of fan favourites from the world of video games, with added vocals from the Hesperos Choir.
The London Video Game Orchestra is an amateur orchestra dedicated to bringing the awe-inspiring world of video game music to a wider audience. Embarking on a journey that transcends the LOADING screen, their new performance will go straight to the heart of what makes video games—and their music—so special. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to the world of video game music, this event is a celebration of creativity and community.
The games community across the UK have the opportunity to add even more events to the London Games Festival schedule; applications remain open for Side Events, a stream of the festival which officially runs from Monday 7 April to Sunday 13 April. The Side Events strand is perfect for third-party partners or smaller community events that want to contribute to the wider LGF audience.
For performance updates and more on the London Video Game Orchestra, visit www.lvgo.co.uk or follow @lvgorchestra.
For more information on the London Games Festival and Games London, head to www.games.london or follow @londongamesfest.
About London Video Game Orchestra
The London Video Game Orchestra (LVGO) is a volunteer-run amateur ensemble founded in 2019. Our musicians perform live music from video games in venues across London. Whether you're a casual gamer, a die-hard fan, or brand new to the beauty of video game soundtracks, our concerts are for all audiences.
About Games London
Games London is a groundbreaking programme delivered by Film London, the capital’s screen industries agency, and UK games industry trade body Ukie. The project is backed by the Mayor of London with funding worth £1.2m over three years.
The Games London programme includes a number of initiatives to make London the games capital of the world. It re-established the London Games Festival in April 2016. Other areas of activity include inbound and outbound trade missions and work connecting and supporting games development skills in London.
About Film London
Film London is the capital's screen industries agency. We connect ideas, talent and finance to develop a pioneering creative culture in the city that delivers success in film, television, animation, games and beyond. We work to sustain, promote and develop London as a global content production hub, support the development of the city's new and emerging filmmaking talent and invest in a diverse and rich film culture. Funded by the Mayor of London and the National Lottery through the BFI, we also receive support from Arts Council England, Creative Skillset and the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Film London's activities include:
- Maintaining, strengthening and promoting London's position as world-class city to attract investment through film, television, animation and games
- Investing in local talent through a range of specialised production and training schemes
- Boosting employment and competitiveness in the capital's screen industries by delivering internationally facing business development events
- Maximising access to the capital's film culture by helping audiences discover film in all its diversity
- Promoting London through screen tourism
Film London also manages the British Film Commission (www.britishfilmcommission.org.uk) through a public/private partnership which is funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport through the BFI, and the Department for International Trade.