Cambridge United Honours Syd Barrett with Special-Edition Fourth Shirt As part of our celebrations marking what would have been Syd Barrett’s 80th birthday, we’re delighted to highlight a wonderful tribute from Syd’s hometown club, Cambridge United. The U’s have unveiled a special-edition Fourth Shirt for the 2026/27 season, inspired by the life, creativity and enduring […]
For one week only, Openspace presents a unique exhibition celebrating the life, art, and legacy of Syd Barrett; the brilliant creative force who co-founded Pink Floyd and helped define the psychedelic rock movement. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to view an extraordinary collection of original paintings, sketches, and prints of larger works, offering a […]
Syd Barrett, the pioneering songwriter, artist and founding member of Pink Floyd, is being celebrated for what would have been his 80th birthday at Cambridge Corn Exchange, where he gave his final live performance on 24 February 1972. On 10 October, audiences will experience a special concert featuring Kula Shaker, Soft Machine, Men on the […]
OtherSyde presents The Artyst: a vibrant new arts space, café, and bar created in honour of Syd Barrett — Cambridge’s own visionary and founding member of Pink Floyd. If this is your first time in Cambridge or if you live near Cambridge and want to find a new cafe home, you will find nestled on […]
Syd’s family has once more collaborated with @ArtistontheBorder to produce another film in a series of exciting visual interpretations of Syd’s songs alive on screen. This time Syd’s song Rats goes into the spotlight. The Artist on the Border has teamed up with the brilliant artist Bailey Violette for this one. Please do take a […]
Syd Barrett’s single, “Octopus”, is now available on the Syd Barrett YouTube channel @SydBarrettOfficial. The story and making of “Octopus” is fairly straightforward. Syd Barrett entered the studio under Peter Jenner’s supervision in 1968. On 20 July that year, he and a group of uncredited session musicians recorded “Clowns and Jugglers”. Work then halted for […]
The Artyst: A Syd Barrett-Inspired Cafe Opening in Cambridge Cambridge is about to welcome a new and unique cafe experience with the opening of “The Artyst,” a creative sanctuary dedicated to Syd Barrett, founding member of Pink Floyd but it needs your support to secure its success. Honoring Syd Barrett’s Legacy The Artyst cafe will […]
Syd’s Cafe is getting ready to open to the public! The location is on Mitcham’s Corner, in Cambridge, a location which would have been very familiar to Syd as it is located very near where Syd’s aunt lived. Please do listen to the recent interview on Cambridge Radio with Matthew Taylor, the owner of this […]
The Artyst: Honouring Syd Barrett’s Legacy with a New Arts Space in Cambridge Cambridge, UK – Monday, 13th January 2025 – The Artyst, a new arts space with a café and bar, is set to open in Cambridge, celebrating the legacy of Syd Barrett, the legendary co-founder of Pink Floyd. This innovative venue aims […]
COME AROUND, MAKE IT SOON, SO ALONE! “Baby Lemonade” was the opening track for Syd’s second and last solo album “Barrett”. Backed by David Gilmour, Rick Wright and Jerry Shirley, Syd recorded the song in early 1970. The opening chord sequence was spontaneously recorded by Gilmour as Syd warmed up on the guitar. The song […]