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The Beat

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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.

Rhoda Dakar

2 concerts

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

Neville Staple

Jamaica-born vocalist and toaster Neville Staple helped launch the U.K. ska revival as a member of the Specials. He later joined Fun Boy Three and toured with Special Beat, and released solo albums including The Rude Boy Returns (2004) and The Return of Judge Roughneck (2017).

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 Newcastle upon tyne at NX on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 6:30 PM, with Rhoda Dakar and Neville Staple. Buy your tickets now!