RUBELLA BALLET + MondoWave + 51st State at The Thunderbolt
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"Cult neon-punk legends at the Thunderbolt! Rubella Ballet were always total anomalies with their bouncy day-glo goth inspired anarcho image alienating them from crusts and vampires alike. Recent re-appraisal (thanks Dark Entries) proves they’re one of the 80s’ greatest. Essential FFO: Siouxise, Bone Orchard, Poison Girls, Crass, Omega Tribe."

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£6

A gig held at The Thunderbolt on Friday 23rd February. The event starts at 20:00.


RUBELLA BALLET Constructed around the enduring nucleus of Sid Truelove and Zillah Minx, Rubella Ballet formed at a gig in 1979 when Crass invited their audience to use their equipment. Having been drawn to the punk movement during its initial stirrings in 1976, Zillah and Sid became increasingly committed to its lifestyle alternatives, taking up residence at a large commune that included the Poison Girls, located near to Crass’ Dial House headquarters. The newly formed group took to the road with Crass and the Poison Girls, quickly establishing a unique niche and standing out from the multitudes in black combat wear with their vibrant visual image. Always looking beyond the anarcho scene’s encroaching orthodoxy, Rubella Ballet assembled a diverse range of material that encompassed all points from perky to doomy, with lyrics that juxtaposed protest and dissent against more impressionistic themes. MONDO WAVE Mondo Wave is a wild musical beast that knows no boundaries. Formed around a mutual love for Skate and Snowboarding, Mondo Wave provide a unique sound, infectious party vibe and a ferocious live show. Expect punk sounds that trip into thrash and dip into ska, all laced with gobby hip hop flows for a sonic cocktail that’s sure to get you on your way. 51ST STATE 2 piece drums'n' bass punks from Southwest England. Punk/dub/industrial.

Entry requirements: no age restrictions

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