The Beat Cardiff Tickets - The Great Hall

The Beat with Bow Wow Wow, The Beat Starring Dave Wakeling, and more

Jun 30, 2023 at 19:00 · The Great Hall, Cardiff The Great Hall, Cardiff

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Bow Wow Wow

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Formed in London in 1980 by Malcolm McLaren, Bow Wow Wow, featuring Annabella Lwin, is known for hits like "I Want Candy." Their new wave style blends punk, pop, and African rhythms. The band's two albums secured their pop history, with highlights including "Go Wild in the Country." They influenced music piracy culture with the cassette single "C·30 C·60 C·90 Go!" and worked with notable figures like Boy George. Disbanding in 1983, the band reunited for tours, impacting the music scene with their lively performances and distinctive style.

The Beat

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The Beat, formed in Birmingham, were key to the UK ska revival in the late '70s. Known for pop melodies and taut rhythms, hits include "Mirror in the Bathroom," "I Confess," and "Save It for Later." Fronted by Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger, they split in 1983. Members later formed General Public and Fine Young Cannibals. Reunited versions toured in the 2000s.

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