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The English Beat

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Formed in Birmingham, England, in 1979, The Beat emerged during a period of social upheaval, blending soul, reggae, pop, and punk into an infectious dance rhythm. They became a sensation and a leading band of the Two Tone Ska movement.

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 DJ John Peel and earned a BMI London Award.

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.

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.

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.

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The Anthem Music Venue Capacity: 6,000

901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA

theanthemdc.com

+1 202-888-0020

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About The Anthem

The Anthem is a 2,500-6,000-capacity state-of-the-art music venue and auditorium in Washington, D.C.'s Southwest Waterfront, opened in 2017 as a centerpiece of The Wharf redevelopment. Its flexible design, featuring a movable stage and balconies engineered for proximity, offers a dynamic range of intimate to large-scale concerts and events.