The Beat and The Selecter embark on joint headline tour

Two of the biggest ska bands of the era combine their sounds for a joint headline performances in Leeds O2 Academy and the London Roundhouse. The Beat and The Selecter are to perform in the venues in May.

Last updated: 5th Apr 2017

Originally published: 3rd Apr 2017

Image: The Selecter by Neil McCarty

Two of the most influential ska revival bands of the 70s are to collaborate for a joint headline tour, as The Beat and The Selecter have announced their sharing of stages across the country. 

Forming in the late 70s, Birmingham band The Beat fused together ska, punk, reggae and new wave elements and created their own version of the popular Jamaican-influenced sound. The Beat are one of the main bands to come out of the ever influential 2 Tone movement, which defined the British ska scene forever. 

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The Selecter were a band famed for their energy and passion during live performances and to this day, some of their songs are recognisable among a broad and diverse audience. Having started their musical journey in the unemployment height of the country, when ska music provided a political yet upbeat soundtrack, their popularity grew - eventually making them one of the biggest bands of the genre. 

The two bands of lifelong friends will come together for a joint headline tour, including venues in Leeds and London. 

You can get The Beat and The Selecter tickets via the box below 

Leeds - O2 Academy Leeds, Friday 12th May 

London - Roundhouse, Friday 6th October