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'Interstellar', will see three bands influenced by the late Syd Barrett take to the stage in his memory. These events are part of the Syd Barrett Fund's activity to mark forty years since Syd's debut solo album was released. Expect energetic performances, psychedelic noise and perhaps a few cover versions of Syd's inspirational work, that said, it wouldn't be a tribute to Syd Barrett if we knew exactly what was going to happen.
SKINBAT SCRAMBLE: A post punk, psychedelic wall of sound. Forming in the late 1970s as a prog goth electro psychedelic band from the Punk Scene of Medway and London. Front man Mark Eason is a captivating performer, reciting his lyrics in a confrontational poetic style over experimental sounds and melodies provided by the guitar, bass and keys.
ALL SCHOOLS ARE STRANGE: Their music spans over many genres with hooky riffs and experimental lyrics. They have been described by the BBC as 'having the song writing adventures of Rush and the panache of T. Rex.' All Schools appeared at Camden's Bolantine Bop in February 2010, an event which attracted fans from across the UK, the US, Germany, Sweden and Italy. Following Interstellar the band will head to the world-famous Edinburgh Festival this August.
DEPARTMENT S: Formed in 1980, evolving from Punk/Ska outfit Guns for Hire, Department S's early career saw them enjoy success with the RCA released 'Is Vic There', which gained them a spot on 'Top of the Pops'. The band also secured the Holy Grail of a Peel Session in 1980 and a number 1 hit in Spain. Splitting in 1982, the band reformed in 2007 and sold out the 100 Club early in 2010. Massive Barrett fans, Department S are writing a song for inclusion on their forth coming album about Syd, and are sure to bring 'Interstellar' at 93 Feet East to a memorable climax.
THE DAY GOES BY: Gaining enjoyment in Syd Barrett's memory, whilst raising money for the Syd Barrett Fund is a key objective of Fund founder Rosemary Breen. One such project is an illustrated story, in the style of a children's book. Created by American artist Anna Cooper, the story combines the whimsy that was ever-present in Syd's songs, as well as the struggle that comes from having too many possibilities from which to choose; a situation that both children and adults can relate to.

THE SYD BARRETT TRUST was set up by Syd's sister Rosemary Breen following his death in 2006. The fund exists to support the work of ESCAPE ARTISTS, a socially inclusive arts charity, based in Cambridge and London.