The Selecter feat Pauline Black - Announce March UK Made In Britain tour

Seminal 2-tone band The Selecter have announced an extensive UK tour to celebrate the release of their critically acclaimed 2011 album, Made In Britain. Touring throughout March 2012, this most vital and visceral of British bands will bring their infectious musical message of multiculturalism and hope to towns and cities up and down the country.

The Selecter pioneered the ska revival movement alongside labelmates, The Specials & Madness, and were responsible for some of the scenes classic hits, including On My Radio, Three Minute Hero, Missing Words & Too Much Pressure.

The Selecters iconic frontwoman Pauline Black is reverently referred to as the First Rudegirl of Ska  and with good reason, with Rolling Stone Magazine declaring, Hands down, Pauline Black possessed the best voice that ever graced a 2-Tone release and Gwen Stefani citing her as one of her formative influences.

In 2010, Black reunited with the bands co-singer, the brilliantly charismatic Gaps Hendrickson known for his incisive toasting on the mic, to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their classic Too Much Pressure. Since then, this refreshed and revitalised line-up have been the recipients of a wave of critical and popular acclaim for both their brilliant 2011 album, Made In Britain, and their incendiary live performances.

Made In Britain explores the multicultural landscape of today's Britain & beyond. Mixing ska, pop and reggae in their inimitable style, it reflects the social and political issues confronting Britains new multicultural society in 2011. Just as they gave a voice to disaffected youth across the racial divide in Thatchers recessionary Britain thirty years ago, The Selecter have returned to a 21st Century British landscape with an unnerving number of parallels to those dark times.

The 2-tone legacy continues because the idea of multiculturalism began when black and white youth, who had grown up in Britain decided to get together and make music that reflected their particular world. Made In Britain seeks to continue that conversation and carry their Multiculturalism rules! message forward to a new generation.


The Selecter "Made In Britain" UK Tour

March 2012

Thu 1st Sub 89 Reading 08444771 000
Fri 2nd Bogiez Cardiff 0871 220 0260
Sat 3rd Bristol The Fleece 0117 929 9008

Thu 8th The Assembly Leamington Spa 0844 854 1358
Fri 9th Citrus Club Edinburgh 0131 220 6227
Sat 10th Reading Rooms Dundee 01382 228 496
Sun 11th Òran Mór Glasgow 08444 771 000

Thu 15th Guildhall Gloucester 01452 503 050
Fri 16th Rock City Nottingham 0845 413 4444
Sat 17th 229 London 08444 771 000
Sun 18th The Garage Swansea 0871 220 0260

Thu 22nd The Brook Southampton 023 8055 5366
Fri 23rd Brudenel Social Club Leeds 08444 771 000
Sun 25th Concorde 2 Brighton 01273 673 311

Thu 29th Phoenix Exeter 01392 667 080
Fri 30th Robin 2 Wolverhampton 01902 401 211
Sat 31st Erics Liverpool 08444 771 000

Tickets also available via www.midnightmango.co.uk

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