The Human League, an iconic English synth-pop band, originated in Sheffield in 1977. Initially known for their experimental electronic style, the group signed with Virgin Records in 1979 and achieved massive commercial success with their third album, *Dare*, in 1981. This pivotal release, following a significant lineup change, included four hit singles, most notably the UK and US chart-topping "Don't You Want Me." The band was honored with the Brit Award for Best British Breakthrough Act in 1982. Throughout the 1980s and into the 1990s, they delivered a string of memorable hits such as "Mirror Man," "(Keep Feeling) Fascination," "The Lebanon," "Human" (their second US No. 1), and "Tell Me When." Philip Oakey, the group’s lead singer and primary songwriter, has been the only constant member since the band’s inception. In 1980, founding members and keyboardists Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh departed to form Heaven 17, prompting Oakey and Adrian Wright to reimagine the band. This transformation introduced a commercially successful new pop lineup, featuring Oakey, Wright, vocalists Joanne Catherall and Susan Ann Sulley, bassist and keyboardist Ian Burden, and guitarist and keyboardist Jo Callis. By the end of the 1980s, Wright, Burden, and Callis had exited the group, leaving The Human League as a trio of Oakey, Catherall, and Sulley, supported by various sidemen. Over their career, The Human League has released nine studio albums, a remix album, a live album, six EPs, 29 singles, and 13 compilation albums. They have achieved six UK top 20 albums, 13 top 20 singles, and sold over 20 million records globally by 2010. As one of the pioneering acts of techno-pop, the band played a significant role in the 1980s "Second British Invasion" of the US, fueled by their extensive presence on MTV and innovative sound.
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Blossoms
Markeaton Park, Derby,
05 July 2025 (Saturday) 16:00
Blossoms are an English pop band from Stockport. The band was formed in 2013 and it consists of Tom Ogden (lead vocals, guitars), Josh Dewhurst (lead guitars, percussion), Myles Kellock (keyboards, synthesizer, backing vocals), Charlie Salt (bass, backing vocals) & Joe Donovan (drums).
Blossoms' self-titled debut album was one of the twelve albums nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2017, that same year they were nominated for British Breakthrough Act at the Brit Awards.
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UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell
Markeaton Park, Derby,
13 July 2025 (Sunday) 17:00
UB40 Tour Schedule
This legendary band is an abbreviation of “Unemployment Benefit, Form 40” and it’s just about to shake up your ears once again. Throughout its path, UB40 has popularized the reggae music worldwide. In 2019, the band will celebrate its 40-year anniversary through the big tour around UK. According to the tight schedule, the group members will visit New Zealand at first place. The band will give concerts for over several months travelling across the Great Britain, Australia and USA with the first show on the 25th of January in the Church Road Winery, Napier.
UB40’s Background
UB40 was formed in 1978 in Birmingham by former schoolmates. The first concert, however, took place in 1979 on the friend’s birthday party. The first breakthrough in their career happened when they started playing at the support of the Pretenders. Yet, their premier album has achieved a great success taking high positions in the UK chart. In 1983, the band has conquered the USA audience and became the first foreign group to visit the Soviet Union. The original lineup of the group broke in 2008 when Ali Campbell said that he leaves the group. UB40 has many achievements such as taking part in the Proms in 2000 and 2006 years and 5 Grammy nominations for the best reggae album in the US and the UK. Today, the band has 6 members that currently touring with their new songs although the rumor is that Ali Campbell is touring separately with 2 former members under the same name.
UB40’s Greatest Hits
A bunch of songs issued by this record-breaking group has topped the UK and The US Singles and Billboard charts. They are famous for such songs as “(I Can’t Help) Falling in Love with You”, “Red Red Wine”, “Kingston Town, King", "Food for Thought”, “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”.
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