The first feature-length film starring the Pet Shop Boys, It Couldn’t Happen Here finds Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe on an extraordinary odyssey from the coast to London encountering the likes of Barbara Windsor, Gareth Hunt and Joss Ackland on a journey that is in turns brightly comic and darkly sinister.

Inventively directed by Jack Bond (An Artist’s Eye, Anti-Clock), the only filmmaker ever invited to collaborate on a documentary with Salvador Dali, It Couldn’t Happen Here is a mordantly funny prime slice of pop surrealism and a deeply English take on the road movie. The film is chock full of songs from the group’s classic first two albums, including the hits 'West End Girls' and 'What Have I Done to Deserve This?'

Hardly ever screened and, to date, never issued on DVD, this is a rare chance to catch this unique late eighties cinematic gem from synth-pop’s most intelligent, enduring and much-loved performers. As the critic Anthony Nield has observed: ‘What other film offers up muscle men, mud wrestlers, thigh-flashing nuns and the fleeting glimpse of Neil Tennant in a tasselled gold lame suit?’ Miss this screening at your peril.

On April 27th 2019, Artefaktor Radio return to London to host their third live extravaganza. Previously known as SynthWave Live, ‘Artefaktor Live 3’ will be held at Electrowerkz, in Islington.

Main support comes from the gloriously infectious EKKOES, we are lucky to have so much fresh, exciting talent hitting the stage. Returning to perform again from last year is Sweden’s Vogon Poetry, joined by a glittering array of fellow exponents. Artefaktor’s very own LegPuppy are one of several UK-based artists appearing, alongside Rodney Cromwell, Morgan King, EmT, Cult With No Name, Nature Of Wires, Graflex, and Sombre Moon.

To complete the line up we are delighted to welcome e-bit from Germany, and Aux Animaux from Sweden, with one more band to be announced.

The live music will be complimented by Artefaktor DJ sets across the event, making it a one stop shop for the very best in electronic music.

The event will once again also be streamed live not only via Mexico on Artefaktor Radio, but through our partners Portobello Radio in UK, and Bombshell Radio in Canada. Get your tickets now!