Video Games Live is coming to London thanks to Microsoft Xbox 360, IMG Artists and Raymond Gubbay, in association with the Southbank Centre. It will be the opening event of the London Games Festival. The biggest scores from the most iconic games will be performed by members of the Philharmonia Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall at 7:30pm. Tickets can be bought from the Royal Festival Hall box office on 0871 663 2500, or www.southbankcentre.co.uk/calendar?action=production&production=17937&pe....
Hosted and Conducted by co-creators Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall, the Philharmonia Orchestra and a Choir will perform live alongside exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, solo performers, electronic percussion, live action and unique interactive segments. Special events surrounding the show commence at 5:30 pm, including a pre- and post-show festival, featuring all the Xbox 360 blockbuster Christmas titles. Guests will enjoy game demos, a cosplay contest with exclusive prizes for the best outfit, game competitions and meet-and-greets with T Tallarico, Wall and other leading industry names.
This event will feature a special arrangement from the iconic HALO 3, composed by Marty O'Donnell, to be performed live by the Philharmonia Orchestra for the first time.
The London Games Festival, running from Oct. 22-26, is a celebration of gaming and interactive entertainment featuring diverse events for different audiences across the capital. Visit www.londongamesfestival.co.uk for more details.
