The Orb

10 years ago today we lost our great friend, Andy Hughes. He was the pioneer in some of our greatest sonic endeavours, all which will live in our hearts and minds forever. "10 years ago we lost a brother A life time away a decade of no Andy . You are still sorely missed & I will feature some film mixes we did on Orbvs that were never released in 95 , on radio orb next week . RIP brother from another mother ." - DR Alex Paterson

Out this week! Chocolate Hills - “A Pail of Air” An ambient project from DR Alex Paterson & Paul Conboy. Limited numbers - pre-order now! - https://bit.ly/2H0gGTI REBOOT : https://youtu.be/Te7iv9DZfvs

Next month, join Dr Alex Paterson as he headlines this years 10th annual The Beat-Herder Festival! Great music, peace and love ! 💓 Hope to see you there! 🚀 Tickets - https://beatherder.co.uk/

It's not to late to pre-order the debut album from Chocolate Hills - A new ambient project from Dr. Alex Paterson and Paul Conboy. "A Pail of Air" is out June 14! Listen to the latest single "Reboot". Preorder -- https://bit.ly/2H0gGTI

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Edinburgh, Cheltenham and Peterborough are all sold out! 💥 Hurry!! Very few fluffy tickets left for remaining dates of our 30th Anniversary Tour! We really hope to see you all at the shows! 🚀✨ Tickets :: bit.ly/TheOrb-19 #Carlisle #Stockton #Iverness #Frome #Norwich #York #Chester

You're invited to the launch party for Alex Paterson's new ambient project Chocolate Hills ! Join Alex and Paul Conboy as they launch their first LP "A Pail Of Air". June 17 - 7:30pm St Pancras Old Church Tickets only £5!! 🚀✨ TIX - https://bit.ly/2YtXBQF

It's time to get your summer garden sorted! https://www.theorbseeds.com/

Now available for pre-order! The debut album from Chocolate Hills - A new ambient project from Dr. Alex Paterson and Paul Conboy. "A Pail of Air" is out June 14! Listen to the first single "Rehip". Preorder -- https://bit.ly/2H0gGTI

We're LIVE from Dior Cruise 2020 in Marrakech! Alex & Michael are playing music for the French luxury label Dior - all set to showcase its cruise 2020 collection in Morocco.

So, Dr Alex with The Orb on a secret mission but with who and where? More will be revealed very soon!! Stay tuned for the spectacular surprise!

Aberdeen gig sold out but you can still get tickets for the aftershow party tonight Tunnels Aberdeen #aberdeen https://www.seetickets.com/event/the-orb-dj-set-offical-afterparty/the-tunnels/1310534

#RadioOrb is 🔴 LIVE 🔴 http://www.wnbc.london/#listenlive 🚀 Or search “WNBC London” on your TuneIn Radio app.

A special pop-up event kicking off in a few weeks you should know about. If you're in the area, we'd love to see you! DJ sets by Alex Paterson, Martin 'Youth' Glover, Steve Hillage, GAUDI, Mixmaster Morris and more! Details: http://tinyurl.com/maumaubar From Liquid Sound Design & Dragonfly Records

Exciting news! We'll be bringing our 30th Anniversary Tour to headline Readipop Festival 2019! July 12-14 :: Let's kick it together this summer in Reading 🚀

Only a few fluffy tickets left for our 30th Anniversary Tour, and we want to see you there! Hurry, these shows will sell out! 🚀 Tickets :: bit.ly/TheOrb-19

Catch Dr Alex Paterson playing one of his famous DJ sets at this years The Beat-Herder Festival... along with a stacked lineup of talented artists! July 12-14 in Lancashire. Tix & details: https://beatherder.co.uk/

After selling out every show, we've added 20 new dates for our 30th Anniversary tour! Tickets for the first dates sold out fast, we can’t wait to be on the road for this! And much more on the horizon! ... a message from Alex Paterson: "Hi & there’s more to come in this our anniversary year of the orb . 5 unreleased versions of star 6&789 , outlands , into the forth dimension, towers of dub & blueroom .... There’s tea shirts being made up for the tour of limited classic teas , ie fluff & orb usa 1st tour in 91 ... and made to order orb bus stop & Blue Orb glass orbs .... & much more !! Rejoining the orb this summer we have the delightful MR . With deep visuals on films & projectors. Coming to a town near you ! We are going back to our roots & thanking everyone along the way ! Orb fest rocked & thank you for all the support around the globe ... from Argentina to Aberdeen! It’s been a gas ! 30 years ! Wow what a ride // still on the trans lunar injection burn 🚀”

Presenting a special podcast from Re-Textured featuring Dr. Alex Paterson. New music & new mixes sure to get you ready for next months events in London. Details: https://re-textured.com/

We're excited to be playing at this years Bearded Theory's Spring Gathering. So many amazing artists playing this fest, we hope to see you there!! May 23-26 Catton Hall, Derbyshire. Details :: https://beardedtheory.co.uk

Very excited to be a part of this years Readipop Festival! Tickets & details here: https://bit.ly/2GndliT

RIP to a good old friend, Pete Boyce. a once in a life time friend . I Will miss the music , books & footy banter . Always up for a bass line & down with the grooves . A true gentleman & a legend . The photo is from January 2014 in Sydney with the orb / rest easy fella xx Newcastle’s finest ☺ ahway the lads 🏐🏐🏐🍺 - LX

Extra dates for our 2019 tour now added! TICKETS: bit.ly/TheOrb-19

Due to phenomenal demand, we have added new dates in Tunbridge Wells, Guildford and Birmingham! Tickets for the first dates sold out so quickly, we're excited to come and see you all. On sale Friday 18th January at 10am. Tickets available here: bit.ly/TheOrb-19

#RadioOrb with Dr Alex Paterson is LIVE ! Unheard Andy Hughes mixes and the original Towers Of Dub sessions. http://www.wnbc.london/