Laurie Anderson: The Republic of Love

**Pioneering artist Laurie Anderson returns to Brighton Festival with a solo version of The Republic of Love; a project about the relationship between government and love**

Laurie Anderson launched her musical career in 1981 with the release of O Superman, and has since established herself as an innovative and groundbreaking writer, director, composer, visual artist and musician. Her avant-garde take on pop music redefined the genre, transforming complex ideas into immersive experiences using music, technology and performance art. She returns to Brighton for the first time since being Guest Director for Brighton Festival's 50th Edition in 2016.

Born from a two-hour talk about the relationship of Government and love written for a Vienna-based festival themed around the rise of Fascism in Europe, The Republic of Love is a celebration of freedom. Featuring songs from Anderson’s discography, including Big Science and Language Is A Virus, this multi-sensory immersive experience of music, language and visual art takes songs from the past and provides reflections on how they take new meaning in today’s political climate.

Presented by Brighton Festival

Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult (18+)