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The London Int?l Ska Festival presents
MISTY IN ROOTS 50th anniversary show
+ Pama International
& special guests to be announced
Thursday 30th October 2025. Doors 7pm
£40 advance
The legendary Misty In Roots return to Brighton to celebrate their 50th anniversary. The show will also be the official London launch party for the reissue of their classic and much sought after debut album - 'Live at the Counter Eurovision' and star Pama Int'l and special guests tba.
Misty In Roots originally formed in 1975 to back Trojan Records star - Nicky Thomas (famed for his Love of The Common People Top 10 single). It wasn?t long however that Misty In Roots started to develop their iconic roots reggae sound and come 1979, the band released their debut album - Live at the Counter Eurovision, which is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest live albums recorded. A staggering 9 John Peel BBC Radio One sessions, 4 studio albums and international touring followed, truly establishing Misty In Roots as one of the worlds leading reggae bands. Their popularity was further broadened by their involvement in the Rock Against Racism movement, where they regularly gigged alongside the likes of; Elvis Costello, The Specials, Tom Robinson, The Ruts (who?s debut single Misty funded), Steep Pulse, and The Aupairs.
2025 celebrates 50 years of Misty In Roots with select shows and the reissue of their much sought after back catalogue, starting with their classic debut album this August.
Support for the evening comes from one of UK?s leading reggae bands - Pama International, who in their 25 year history have released 15 albums, featured members of; Madness, The Specials, Steel Pulse, The Style Council, Galliano, The Selecter, plus reggae legends; Ken Boothe, Rico, Dave & Ansell Collins, Derrick Morgan, Dawn Penn, Dennis Alcapone, AJ Franklin (Chosen Few), in their line up, collaborate with Mad Professor, Wrongtom, Roger Rivas (Aggrolites) and in 2006 became the first new band in sign to Trojan Records in 30 years! On the airwaves they have recorded 5 BBC Radio sessions and been championed by Steve Lamacq, Craig Charles, David Rodigan, Huey Morgan, Janice Long, Don Letts, Chris Hawkins, Robert Elms, John Kennedy (xfm) and Radio Love (France) to name but few. Live they have played countless major festivals, hosting stages at Glastonbury, Bestival and Beautiful Days, and shared stages with; Toots & The Maytals, The Specials, Madness, Georgie Fame, The Skatalites, Jimmy Cliff, Prince Buster, Lee Perry, and Third World.
Pama Int?l will be showcasing tracks from their new album.
Concorde2 is Brighton's Multi-award Winning Live Music Venue & Nightclub. Nationally recognised as one of the UK's leading live music venues & nightclubs. Concorde2 has played host to a continuously diverse cross section of events for many many years.
Boasting state of the art L-Acoustics sound and lighting systems, the 600 capacity Concorde2 is a classic Victorian building, originally used as tea rooms in the 1800’s. In the 1960’s it became a notorious bikers cafe and in the 1970’s an amusement arcade, before it was eventually transformed into all it’s current glory in 2000. We take pride in the reputation we have built as a friendly, welcoming and professional venue.
Concorde2 is renowned as being the best live music venue in the south, playing host to some of the worlds greatest bands. With it’s perfect dreamy sea side location, Concorde2 is a firm favourite on the UK’s touring circuit with many bands returning on a regular basis.
Described as ’The Perfect Venue’ by Dave Grohl whilst on-stage in 2008, the venue strives to provide a platform for artists of all genres & status by providing a high quality, intimate surrounding whilst delivering an energetic and unforgettable environment for the audience.
It's not just the live music that has whet the appetites of thousands of happy audiences over the years, but also some of the biggest DJs & producers on the planet. Known as the original home to Fatboy Slims ‘Big Beat Boutique’ during the 90’s; Concorde has become synonymous around the world with high quality and progressive clubbing.
You can expect to hear anything from drum’n’bass, house, reggae and electro – no weekend is the same at Concorde2!
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