Godspeed You Black Emperor

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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139

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Last 12 Months Rating

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Real Live Certified

Critics Consensus

Godspeed You Black Emperor is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 5% of all live performers. Based on 139 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Godspeed You Black Emperor is rated as an excellent live performer, with noteworthy shows that are worth seeing. Godspeed You Black Emperor concert reviews describe live shows and performances as symphonic, noisy, satisfying, ambient, enthralling, cinematic, and electrifying.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Godspeed You Black Emperor concerts? Godspeed You Black Emperor concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Godspeed You Black Emperor? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Godspeed You Black Emperor range from $45,000 - $65,000, with Godspeed You Black Emperor's current estimated booking fee to be around $45,000.

On tour

Pioneer Works, Brooklyn, New York, United States (June 25); Pioneer Works, Brooklyn, United States (June 26); District Music Hall, Norwalk, CT, United States (June 27); Roadrunner, Boston, MA, United States (June 28); Fernhill Farm, Compton Martin, United Kingdom (August 13); Hatch Amphitheater, Asheville, United States (September 6); The Basement East, Nashville, TN, United States (September 7); State Theatre, Portland, ME, United States (September 14); Russell Industrial Center, Detroit, United States (September 26); Bohemian National Cemetery, Chicago, IL, United States (September 27); Globe Iron, Cleveland, OH, United States (September 28)

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Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (1994 - present)

Bio

Godspeed You! Black Emperor (formerly punctuated Godspeed You Black Emperor! and abbreviated to GY!BE, GYBE or Godspeed) is a Canadian post-rock band based in Montreal, Quebec. Formed in 1994 in Montreal, Canada, the band has been highly influential within the post-rock genre.

Has Performed With

Xylouris White, Total Life, Pimmon, Dead Rat Orchestra

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Spectrum Culture (USA)

May 8, 2025

At a certain point, any fan of Godspeed You! Black Emperor has to confront the fact that despite how their music sounds

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The Cosmic Clash (USA)

April 29, 2025

Friday at Austin Psych Fest with Explosions in the Sky, Octopus Project and Godspeed You Black Emperor

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Exclaim (Canada)

November 6, 2024

Godspeed You! Black Emperor Led Toronto Through the Dark

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The Skinny (UK)

October 2, 2024

100

A masterclass in brutality vs beauty, Canada's legendary post-rock outfit Godspeed You! Black Emperor have honed their audio-visual experience to near perfection

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