The wait is over, folks! The critically acclaimed 'House Of Kong' exhibition is about to electrify the Big Apple, bringing a taste of London's immersive experience across the Atlantic to New York City. This mind-blowing journey into the vibrant world of virtual band Gorillaz marks their quarter-century milestone in style, celebrating two and a half decades of boundary-pushing music, artwork, and myth-busting characters.
First unveiled last year at London's Copper Box Arena as part of the band's 25th-anniversary extravaganza, 'House Of Kong' gave fans an unparalleled glimpse into the unseen universe of Gorillaz. The hour-long expedition navigated the narrative of their fictional home, Kong Studios, offering a unique perspective on their creative evolution and cementing their status as trailblazers in the music industry.
The New York iteration of 'House Of Kong' is set to take over the Agger Fish Building in Brooklyn Navy Yard from September 1 to September 28. Mark your calendars: general sale tickets will go live at 10am local time on Tuesday, June 30, with prices starting from a wallet-friendly $50 (approximately £40). Early bird fans who snatched up a 'Kong Card' by June 25 were treated to an exclusive pre-sale.
The London debut of the exhibition was accompanied by a series of live performances that will be etched in the memories of fans forever. Damon Albarn and his collaborators took to the Copper Box Arena stage, delivering the full shebang: their self-titled debut, 'Demon Days', 'Plastic Beach', and even a mystery show that unveiled new material. This fresh wave of music would later form the foundation of 'The Mountain', Gorillaz' ninth studio album, dropped earlier this year via their own KONG label.
'The Mountain' has been hailed as a masterpiece, boasting an incredible array of guest artists – Sparks, IDLES, Omar Souleyman, and Johnny Marr among them – alongside poignant contributions from departed collaborators like Bobby Womack and Mark E. Smith. In a stunning display of global appeal, the band recently conquered their first-ever stadium gig at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, with special appearances from Little Simz and Shaun Ryder.
As if on cue, the New York exhibition run wraps up just one day before Gorillaz take to the stage at Madison Square Garden on September 29 as part of 'The Mountain' tour. This is a testament to their unrelenting global presence, with future plans already confirmed for their inaugural shows in India in January 2027.