Experience an unforgettable evening of live music with Mark Mothersbaugh, the prolific film composer and founder and frontman of the legendary rock band DEVO. Performed for one night only, this exclusive concert features Mothersbaugh alongside an 11-piece ensemble and special guest artists, bringing his iconic scores and songs to life in an intimate live setting.
Celebrating a career spanning more than 150 films, television series, video games, and commercials, the performance showcases music from beloved works including Wes Anderson’s The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore, and The Life Aquatic, alongside A Minecraft Movie, Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok, The LEGO Movie, Disney and Pixar’s Hoppers, and many more. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the music of one of contemporary cinema’s most inventive composers performed live on stage.
Want more Mothersbaugh? Ahead of his VIFF Live performance, Mark takes the stage at the Rio on Oct 7 for VIFF Talk: Stories Behind the Music, sharing stories and insights from his remarkable career in music and film.
Book your VIFF Live: An Evening with Mark Mothersbaugh tickets and get $5 off your ticket to the VIFF Talk by selecting the available add-on.
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5:30 pm
6:00 pm
Vancouver Playhouse
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Mark Mothersbaugh
Mark Mothersbaugh is a Grammy-, BAFTA- and Emmy-nominated composer, producer, designer, and visual artist whose work has become part of the pop culture consciousness. He began his career as the musical architect and front man of the seminal, Grammy-nominated new wave band Devo. Their Brian Eno/David Bowie-produced debut album Q: Are We Not Men? A: We are Devo was certified Gold before their hit album Freedom of Choice went Platinum.
Through the years, Mothersbaugh has transformed into an award-winning composer for film and television. His credits include a range of projects from Pee-Wee’s Playhouse to Thor: Ragnorak (2017) and, most recently, A Minecraft Movie (2025). Mark has also created the sound for many award-winning commercials and video games. He continues to perform with Devo and can be seen as the art teacher on the popular children’s show Yo Gabba Gabba.
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