RUTS DC present 50 years of RUTS Music (1977-2027)
THE RUTS
+ special guests
In 1977, The Ruts emerged from London with a sound unlike anybody else around them - the raw urgency of punk colliding with reggae, dub and rock, driven by formidable musicianship and a fierce sense of purpose. With Malcolm Owen, Paul Fox, Dave Ruffy and Segs Jennings, The Ruts created a body of music whose power has endured far beyond its original moment.
After losing Malcolm Owen in 1980, the remaining members chose integrity over nostalgia by re-inventing themselves as Ruts DC, eventually losing Paul Fox in 2007. Ruts DC remain a living, evolving band to this day.
But the time has come to celebrate the whole story. This tour is about taking the music that exploded out of a movement and bringing it onto a stage in 2027 with all its urgency and relevance intact. Music made across five decades - from the albums The Crack and Grin & Bear It, through Animal Now, Rhythm Collision, Music Must Destroy, and Counterculture? with the classic singles In A Rut. Babylon's Burning. Something That I Said. Jah War. Staring At The Rude Boys. West One (Shine On Me) and more.
An AGMP Concerts presentation.
This event is for over 18s only - No refunds will be issued for under 18s
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- Box Office: +44 24 7655 5445
- Located at main box office entrance
- Tickets must be collected 30 minutes before event start
- Valid photo ID required for ticket pickup
- Open 2 hours before performance time
- On-street parking available
- Nearby public car parks within 5-minute walking distance
- Limited disabled parking directly adjacent to venue
- Evening event parking rates may vary
- Wheelchair accessible spaces
- Companion seats available
- Step-free access to ground floor
- Hearing loop system for hearing impaired
- Advanced booking recommended for accessible seats
- No outside food or drinks
- Photography/recording prohibited during performances
- Age restrictions may apply depending on event
- Smart casual dress code
- No large bags or backpacks permitted
- Children under 14 must be accompanied by adult
- Age restrictions vary by performance type
- Recommended minimum age typically 8+ for theatre/concerts
- Child ticket prices available for select events
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