The Beat Manchester Tickets - O2 Ritz Manchester

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Rhoda Dakar

2 concerts

British vocalist Rhoda Dakar is a key figure in the 2-Tone ska scene, best known as co-founder and lead singer of the all-female 1980s band the Bodysnatchers. She also sang lead on the Special A.K.A. single The Boiler and later launched a solo career with albums like Cleaning In Another Woman's Kitchen.

The Beat

3 concerts

Formed in Birmingham, England in 1978, the Beat was a key band of the U.K. ska revival blending pop melodies and taut rhythms. Fronted by Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger, they debuted with 1979's Tears of a Clown and released albums including I Just Can't Stop It and Special Beat Service.

The Selecter

2 concerts

Led by frontwoman Pauline Black OBE, British ska band The Selecter is known for hits like On My Radio and Three Minute Hero, and their debut album Too Much Pressure. The group released the acclaimed album Human Algebra in 2023.

Concert Info

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

Experience The Beat concert in Manchester at O2 Ritz Manchester on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM, with Rhoda Dakar and The Selecter. Purchase your tickets!