London, Wednesday 17th July 2024 – This afternoon, comedy band The Horne Section delighted members of the public at St. Pancras International Station with a surprise performance to mark the publication of their first children’s book, Make Some Noise.
Described by the Guardian as ‘Britain’s Funniest Band’ and led by Alex Horne, creator and host of the hit Bafta winning TV Series Taskmaster, The Horne Section is a six-man band known for their trademark unruly, ridiculous and surprisingly satisfying stylings, having starred in their own hit Channel 4 TV show and chart-topping podcast alongside a range of TV appearances from The Last Leg to 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
Earlier today, the band gathered around the iconic Elton John Piano within St. Pancras for a fully coordinated performance with a range of acoustic instruments including a trumpet, banjo, saxophone, drum and bass guitar, filling the station with music as unsuspecting passers-by were able to watch and listen.
The performance falls the day before the publication of their first children’s book Make Some Noise, a hilarious and informative guide to everything there is to know about music – from funny tales to absurd history and unbelievable facts. The entertaining non-fiction will delight young music fans as well as curious minds looking to explore a new topic.
St. Pancras has become known for regular performances from stars, talented members of the local community, and even visitors from afar. The station’s main Arcade has become a hub of cultural activity over the years, curating a lively destination for exciting arts activations, and is host to the station’s public pianos. The Elton John piano was gifted to the station following a performance by John in 2016, which The Horne Section made use of today over 8 years later.
MAKE SOME NOISE by THE HORNE SECTION publishes 18th July 2024 in hardback, by Puffin. ISBN | 9780241649725
About The Horne Section and the book:
In Make Some Noise, riotously funny musical band The Horne Section (fronted by Taskmaster’s Alex Horne) tell you everything you need to know to be a music genius. With funny tales, absurd history and unbelievable facts, this mind-blowing guide to music can help anyone become a sound-making sensation.
In this book, readers will find answers to those all-important questions, such as ‘why is cabbage the key to musical genius?’ and ‘what is the fartiest of all the instruments?’ Band leader Alex Horne has also added some special tasks throughout the book, so readers will be making their own music in no time at all – without even leaving the house!
Hilarious, fact-packed and utterly absurd, this entertaining non-fiction is perfect for ages eight and above and will delight music fans as well as curious young minds looking to explore a new topic. The book will have lively mono illustrations throughout.
The Horne Section are a comedy musical band led by Alex Horne, the creator and host of the hit Bafta winning TV Series Taskmaster. The Horne Section also have their own critically acclaimed ‘musical sitcom’ on Channel 4. Currently in production with a second series and created, written by, and starring Alex Horne and The Horne Section. For the first series the Guardian said, ‘This riotously fun sitcom is an utter delight’ while the Independent called it ‘Endlessly charming’ and The Sunday Times called it ‘a first-class comedy’.
The Horne Section are: Alex Horne (band leader), Joe Auckland (trumpet and banjo), Mark Brown (saxophone and guitar), Will Collier (bass), Ben Reynolds (drums and percussion) and Ed Sheldrake (keyboards). Members of The Horne Section have performed with recording artists including Robbie Williams, Madness, Florence and the Machine, Amy Winehouse, George Ezra, Basement Jaxx, Disclosure and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.
About St. Pancras International Station
St. Pancras International station is a unique Grade I listed building owned by HS1 Ltd, offering a wealth of stylish and premium shops, bars and restaurants all under one iconic roof. The venue is a destination in its own right as well as a world-class station, known for its calendar of new and exciting arts and music experiences – there’s always something new to discover.
Testament to the station’s commitment to delivering exceptional service and convenience, St. Pancras has developed a state-of-the-art digital wayfinding map in collaboration with leading digital innovators, Living Map, facilitating seamless navigating around the station for all visitors. The new digital map can be easily accessed via the St. Pancras International website, allowing visitors to conveniently view the map on their mobile devices throughout their journey.
Visitors can appreciate the Terrace Wires public art installation by Tracey Emin on the station’s Grand Terrace Upper Concourse. Depicting the words, ‘I Want My Time With You’ in Emin’s signature handwriting, the 20m long light installation is the largest text piece ever made by the artist.
About HS1 Ltd
HS1 Ltd has the 30-year concession to own and operate High Speed 1, the UK’s first section of high-speed rail, as well as the stations along the route: St. Pancras International, Stratford International, Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International.
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