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The English Beat

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Formed in Birmingham, England in 1979, The Beat became an influential British Two Tone Ska band. Blending soul, reggae, pop, and punk, they created an infectious dance rhythm promoting love and unity. Dave Wakeling later kept the group alive, touring globally as The English Beat.

Modern English

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Formed in Colchester, England, Modern English evolved from dark post-punk to a commercial New Wave sound. They are best known for the iconic hit I Melt With You from their 1982 album After the Snow. The band gained early support from BBC DJ John Peel and later received honors at the 2024 BMI London Awards.

Howard Jones

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Born in Hythe, England, synth-pop pioneer Howard Jones shaped 80s new wave with hits like "New Song," "What Is Love?," and "Things Can Only Get Better." Renowned for philosophical songwriting and pioneering synthesizers, he performed at Live Aid and sold millions of albums. His discography includes Dialogue (2022) and Piano Composed Spirio (2025), and he has collaborated with artists such as BT.

Richard Blade

British-American Richard Blade, from Torquay, England, is an iconic radio, TV, and film personality. Celebrated for his influential KROQ-FM DJ career, he popularized 1980s new wave music, championing bands like Duran Duran and Depeche Mode. Blade, an author and host of music shows, holds a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and received awards including The Golden Microphone.

Wang Chung

London new wave band Wang Chung formed in the late '70s, initially as Huang Chung. Known for mid-'80s US hits, the group featured Jack Hues, Nick Feldman, and Darren Costin. Their major success came with the 1986 album Mosaic, which spawned the hits Everybody Have Fun Tonight and Let's Go.

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PNC Bank Arts Center Amphitheater Capacity: 17,500

116 Garden State Pkwy, Holmdel, NJ 07733, USA

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+1 732-203-2500

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About PNC Bank Arts Center

PNC Bank Arts Center is a 17,500-capacity amphitheater in Holmdel, NJ, opened in 1968 as the Garden State Arts Center, known for its modernist design and iconic 200-foot saucer-like roof. Ranked among the nation's top outdoor venues, it hosts a vibrant summer concert series with 7,000 seats and a 10,500-capacity lawn.

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