Shingai Shoniwa with The Noisettes.
British Electric Foundation were formed in 1980, the brain child of Martyn Ware (The Human League and Heaven 17) the group showcases a variety of different musical artists performing classic songs with an electronic slant.
‘British Electric Foundation are proud to present a unique and exciting performance at the Rewind Festival featuring legendary artists.’
Martyn Ware has produced and performed Human league, Heaven 17 and British Electric Foundation over a career spanning over 35 years. He has now assembled a stellar line-up featuring the full Heaven 17 band performing songs made famous by the stars themselves and cover versions in the inimitable BEF electronic pop style - featuring Lotus Eaters, Claudia Brücken, Thomas Dolby, Heaven 17’s Glenn Gregory, Mari Wilson, Jaki Graham, The Noisettes Shingai Shoniwa, Joy Divisions Peter Hook and The Farm’s Peter Hooton.

Rolling Stone magazine said that "Shoniwa is a living, breathing manifestation of the rock & roll spirit, with a voice that is equal parts Iggy Pop and Billie Holiday."
Lead singer of The Noisettes, Shingai Shoniwa known for her well-known smash hit, ‘Don’t Upset The Rhythm‘ which stormed into the No. 2 spot in the UK charts has also been collaborating with British Electric Foundation, recreating some of the greatest 80s music with an electronic twist. Rewind are excited to see Shoniwa bring some of the greates 80s hits back to life along with British Electric Foundation. She is also well known for her song “Never forget you” with The Noisettes.

Picture : Alan Rennie