Republica, 30 Years of 'Ready To Go', Live at The Brudenell
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Republica
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31.10.2026 | £30.00 ADVANCE (stbf) | Doors 19:30
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As Brit-pop remained popular in England during the mid-'90s, Republica hit the charts with a sound closer in feel to '80s indie-dance groups such as and . Vocalist was born in Nigeria, and began singing with club-staples N-Joi and , as well as . By 1995, she had met keyboard players Tim Dorney (previously with ) and (who has produced and , among others). They began writing songs, and after recruiting guitarist Johnny Male and drummer Dave Barborossa, Republica debuted with the single "Out of the Darkness." U.K. indie-dance label Deconstruction signed the group and released its self-titled debut. From the album, "Ready to Go" became a hit both in England and in the States, where it stormed the alternative Top Ten during late 1996. The follow-up, 1998's Speed Ballads, only gained British distribution. ~ John Bush, Rovi
Republica
+ Trampolene
31.10.2026 | £30.00 ADVANCE (stbf) | Doors 19:30
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As Brit-pop remained popular in England during the mid-'90s, Republica hit the charts with a sound closer in feel to '80s indie-dance groups such as and . Vocalist was born in Nigeria, and began singing with club-staples N-Joi and , as well as . By 1995, she had met keyboard players Tim Dorney (previously with ) and (who has produced and , among others). They began writing songs, and after recruiting guitarist Johnny Male and drummer Dave Barborossa, Republica debuted with the single "Out of the Darkness." U.K. indie-dance label Deconstruction signed the group and released its self-titled debut. From the album, "Ready to Go" became a hit both in England and in the States, where it stormed the alternative Top Ten during late 1996. The follow-up, 1998's Speed Ballads, only gained British distribution. ~ John Bush, Rovi
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