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The Beat and The Selecter

Oct 4, 2026 at 19:00  ·  O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester

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Led by frontwoman Pauline Black OBE, British 2-Tone ska band The Selecter is known for hits like On My Radio and Too Much Pressure. Alongside their acclaimed 2023 album Human Algebra, the band continues to perform internationally at major festivals.
Formed in Birmingham, England in 1978, the Beat (known as the English Beat in North America) were a key band of the U.K. ska revival. Fronted by Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger, they blended pop melodies with taut rhythms. Their hit albums include I Just Can't Stop It and Special Beat Service.

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Genre: Pub Rock, Rock, Pop, Indie / Alternative, Reggae, Hip-Hop/Rap, Emo / Hardcore / Punk, Ska Revival, Ska Punk, New Wave, Ska, Rocksteady, New Romantic, new wave pop, Punk

Join The Beat concert in Leicester at O2 Academy Leicester on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM, featuring The Selecter. Get your tickets!

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O2 Academy Leicester O2 Academy Leicester Live music venue Capacity: 1,450

About O2 Academy Leicester

O2 Academy Leicester is a 1,450-capacity purpose-built live music venue situated on the University of Leicester campus, within the historically significant Percy Gee Building. Opened in 2010, it features multiple rooms and an exposed girder ceiling, hosting a diverse array of international touring artists, local bands, and club nights, making it a key destination for entertainment in the city.

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